Lucy's Lounge is a find! Hidden in the basement of a Temple Bar building, this second-hand shop is…read morean absolute treasure trove. Filled with cutesy clothes, jewellery, accessories, children's toys, old books and the like, Lucy's Lounge is a perfect portal for mid-afternoon shopping heaven. Who knows what precious knick knacks you'll come across in this tiny basement? The shopkeeper is fitted out in an intriguing blend of the shop's wares, intricately done up in shawl, flowery hat, old fashioned dress and a mish-mash of accessories. She is a cross between Mary Poppins and the 'feed the birds' woman, and she is lovely lovely lovely! There are some exquisite discoveries to be made by whoever has the patience to sift through the wares in this store. Whether you're on the hunt for a vintage dress, a tacky 80s fluoro ski jacket, a pair of dainty gloves or a funky wall hanging, this place is worth a look! Beware: this shop is only open Thur - Sat 1pm - 6pm and Sun 3pm - 6pm. Time your trip accordingly!

Housed in a basement under Se Si, and only open 1pm to 6pm, you could easily miss out on this shop,…read morewhich would be a pity. It is well worth a visit, as it is packed full of vintage and second hand clothes, accessories and jewellery, all of which seem to have gone through a vetting process - no ugly tweed skirts here. You will have to rummage - some of those things are packed tight - but it can be worth it to find a gem. If you can't afford the Urban Outfitters across the road, come here instead, as they often have similar stuff for less than half the price.

I went to visit Dublin Ireland from the States and I stumbled across this cute lil' shop on the way…read moreback to our Hotel in Dalkey. I felt home the minute I walked into her shop. It had such a wonderful stock of wide variety of vintage wares, knick-knacks, books, albums, clothing, many unique finds and my most favorite of course is, the vintage costume jewelry! I left her shop with a little bit of everything and a lot of the vintage sparkly jewelry. I found her shop to be like a lil treasure trove. The owner Ita was very nice and so helpful, you could tell her passion for vintage was in her whole being. For those Vintage Lovers out there, its a must-visit place to feast your eyes on! You too will catch the Vintage bug, if you haven't already!! Linda

From the owner: Welcome to Sandycove Vintage & Classics! We specialise in vintage and classic men's and women's…read moreclothing, children's clothing and toys, Art Deco collectables, bric-a-brac, leather goods, jewellery, gifts, dust collectors and much, much more. We are proud to support local charity and communtiy groups. Each month, two charities or community groups will be selected and supported. Please let us know about causes close to your heart. 10% discount on all donations given and 5% discount on mention of this review. Thank you and see you soon in Sandycove Vintage & Classics!

I can't imagine a trip to Dublin without visiting this store. I would love to have a store like…read morethis in Chicago.... or not, because I probably wouldn't shop anywhere else. This store is a perfect blend of vintage and modern. I can always find something that is unique, that I feel comfortable wearing to work, on a date, out with friends etc. The quality of the clothes has always been very good, especially considering that the clothes are not too expensive (mid-range I would say). They also carry a variety of unique accessories, bags, and scarves. You can order online as well, they ship to the US and I received my items very quickly. When I have been in the store, all of the ladies have been so nice and helpful. It's really a wonderful shop. (Follow them on Facebook too, I love their posts!)

Was passing Carousel the other day, which used to be the old Sabotage for girls. I spotted a…read morereally cool pink vintage looking dress in the window so ran in. Amongst all the cute but quite young clothes, were 2 rails marked one off vintage finds. I would probably say they were more designed around vintage shape and fabrics than actual vintage, but they were seriously nice. The price was amazing, quirky dresses for about €49 and just that bit different, that you know they are not high street!!! Definitely worth a look.

This place is a cute gem. Was on a scavenger hunt for a specific item and was sent here from the…read moreGeorge Street Arcade vintage consignment shop. They didn't have the item either, but they had some really cute, curated pieces of great designers. They were happy to send me to a competitors storefront as I continued my "scavenger hunt" for this piece... even though they weren't profiting off of it. I ended up purchasing an item from them anyway (because it was so fun and I also really appreciated the assistance). Reasonable costs and the pieces looked well taken care of. When I'm in Ireland in future, I will definitely visit again!

Great prices and super selection of designer bags and accessories representing good value for money.read more

There are some deals to be had at Siopaella!! This place was packed on a Friday afternoon…read more I browsed through all the racks and stumbled upon a D&G red and black carnation dress for £249! It fit like a glove and it definitely went home with me. My friend found a Mini Celine bag she'd been wanting for years and took that home with her. The bag was in amazing condition and a few hundred dollars cheaper than back in the states. Service was very friendly and it's definitely worth stopping in to browse.

I don't think I've ever been happier to discover a shop as I have this one - practically any…read moreclothes I bought over winter I found here, including an incredible-looking, excellent quality brand new winter coat for 75 euros that would keep you warm in a blizzard. In fact if I walk into BTs in this coat, shop assistants look at me optimistically as if I might actually be a real prospect; poor them, but I got a good laugh out of it. The husband picked up a gorgeous Alpaca wool coat for around 100 euros, and it too would preserve you in an Antarctic storm. Another good buy was a designer jacket which I'm guessing didn't sell in the designer Siopaella around the corner, good-as-new quality, retail price over a grand, cost me 35 quid, two ripped-out shoulder pads later and a bit of sleeve adjustment, and (to me anyway) what it had lost in standard-issue French chic it gained in cool. The atmosphere in Siopaella is great, the staff are helpful but there's no hard sell, and the chilled out doggie lying contently at the till slapping his tail from time time perfectly accents the general homely, cool vibe. The good stuff turns over fast so keep an eye on Facebook which regularly shows what's come in. The prices can be a bit mixed - I've seen at least one item for a price near enough to what you'd buy it for new in Zara, but in much less than new quality, but generally I find the prices to be good and the quality very high - good as new really. This isn't charity shop prices (or standard of clothes, obviously); it's a good shop for fashionistas who buy often and turnover wardrobe regularly, and these are the types they look to trade with. When I suggested I had some things I could sell there, the wonderfully friendly woman who owns it explained kindly that they're looking for a minimum of around 15 items to begin with (you start an account). My shopping profile doesn't make me the ideal trader, but I am the ideal shopper there. The designer Siopaella around the corner from this one is the same concept, but if you spend a third of the shop value on a dress there, you could be setting yourself back 500 quid. But you'll be wearing Chanel. As I understand, this is a consignment shop, and they keep 40% of anything they sell of yours (either that or you get 40%), and if it doesn't sell, you take it back at the end of the agreed time frame. I delight in telling people about this shop when I get complimented on something - as an alternative to the high-street shopping model, Siopaella gets my vote and not just because of what you save on the pocket; it's just a much more interesting way to shop and it's a more sustainable model too. Full marks to these guys.

Can't believe I missed this last time I was in Dublin! For true vintage lovers (things that…read morepre-date 1990, haha), this is a must stop spot. Staff was so very friendly and helpful. Hats, jewellery (as they spell it there), scarves, belts, clothes. Upstairs had all kinds of fun super vintage prom dresses and such. A truly lovely little shop!

Literally the coolest shop we visited in Dublin with the nicest people. If you like anything…read morevintage or honestly just beautiful things with wonderful people - this is the place. They even let us stay a little past their closing time because I was so excited about their clothing. Incredible.

Brownie was very good. Almond croissant, while pretty, had good texture but didn't taste almondy…read moreat all. No cream (only thin milk) for coffee!! No cream in Ireland????

What's not to love! This place oozes I WANT!…read more A homeward store that is jammed packed with unique, unusual and quality products. Everything from utensils to cook books to blankets and cushions... I'm especially in love with their lighting options which have a great retro vibe going on and makes me wanna redesign my place :-) This is their smaller store though so if you ding find what you're after, walk 5minx to Drury Street to check out their stock in the larger store

Recently re-opened with a cleaner, more orderly and civilised feel…read more I don't like it. Please change it back.

Eager Beaver is a wicked little retro shop crammed with what is undoubtedly the hippest collection…read moreof hand-me-downs in the city. What we have here however is a much more slapdash and sporty collection as opposed to the more 'classic silk dresses that feature the same flower-patterned design as seen on your grandmother's old apron but in this context looks chic and unexpectedly fashionable' look found in abundance in other eminent Temple Bar vintage outlets such as Lucy's Lounge. In fact, what am I saying, Eager Beaver isn't vintage at all, it is the definitive retro retreat. In point of fact, I stand corrected again as it's not even a 'retreat' - no that's far too subtle a word - it is in truth a big, slapdash retro bonanza! Does that communicate the zealousness I feel towards this shop enough for you? Untailored, informal retro is the name of the game here with a couple of clothes racks packed solely with 70's Adidas track-suit jackets, denim jackets, Led Zeppelin tees, Stan Smith trainers, Nike 1970s Elite pumps with a sweet nylon upper, waffle sole and old school colourway and even Puma trackie bottoms - see what I mean about the large array of sportswear. Be sure to set a decent amount of time aside so as to allow for a real hardcore rummage in and amongst this collection of quality curios.

My eyes lit up when I walked in this store. It's got an edgy vibe. I had been shopping on Grafton…read morefor several hours and found the usual, boring clothes and jewelry. What a relief when I walked into this place. As beautiful as some of the clothing was, the accessories, especially the jewelry, was amazing. I wanted to buy everything I saw. The staff were also fantastic, very helpful. I bought several items for myself and as gifts for my daughter. I just wish they had a bigger online presence since I am out of town. Everything was sold out online. I loved the store and was hoping I could purchase items online in the future.

So it turns out I've been shopping in the wrong shops my entire life…read more... After reading yelp reviews I just HAD to experience this place for myself. This shop is just filled with fab fab fab pieces, from vintage bridal wear( beautiful ) to glitzy sequin jackets, floral silk blouses , gorgeous never been seen bags with beautiful little clips and straps and pure wool vibrant in colour hats. I absolutely adore this place and I highly recommend everyone to check it out!!! All affordable this is my new favourite find!

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.