This adventure room was SO FUN! MJ was our host, and we escaped the Mob. Seriously, don't skip…read morethis!!

Were you a fan of the Crystal Maze, Krypton Factor or Knightmare when you were younger? (I know,…read moreI'm aging myself here). Well this is as close as you'll get in Dublin's city centre. We went here today for my birthday. It was really great, so so much fun. It's a real life escape game. You can play as a pair, or as a group of up to 6 people. You have 60 minutes to escape from the room. The alternative is the way we played it, as teams. We split into two teams and we played two games of 30 minutes each against each other. For the duels your teams are locked into two separate rooms and you must solve puzzles to escape the room before the other team catches you. I can't tell you too much about the rooms or puzzles as that would ruin the fun for you. Some puzzles are easier, some are more difficult, some objects in the rooms are red herrings, some will help you solve later puzzles. So much fun. Go!

This beautiful park (known for remaining green throughout the year) is a great place to spend a day…read moreoutside without leaving central Dublin. It's been enjoyed by locals and visitors since 1880 when Arthur Edward Guinness re-opened it as a public park after it served as a private community for the wealthier residents of Dublin for more than century (Just like Merrion Square Park) The 22-acre park is a Dublin treasure and an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of downtown city life. When weather permits, you should do as the locals do and stretch out on the grass for some rest and relaxation, or grab a picnic lunch. Immaculate flowerbeds fringe the lawns. The green space is also home to several monuments dedicated to some of Ireland's most important figures, including James Joyce and Arthur Edward Guinness. The park is located in St. Stephen's Green Square; the main entrance is through the Fusiliers' Arch, at the top of Grafton Street

This Victorian park is over 29 acres and has lush greens and florals as far as the eye can see…read more There's a lake and a play are for kids. There's even a garden for visually impaired folks. Lots of sculptures and monuments for James Joyce and others. The lake has a waterfall. Fantastic area to picnic, hang out with friends, and people watch.

Great gym but can get busy in the evening and sometimes they over charge me on my monthly feeread more

I cannot recommend this place enough, its my go to place for some sanctuary in the evenings…read more You can join this gym for €29 a month or pay €32 to roam between any of the Flyefit gyms. Its really well kitted out here, plenty of free weights, benches, machines, squat racks and most importantly bars and plates are in abundance. If you have any issues the staff are quick to email you back in the main office and the staff in the gym itself are always very pleasant too. Nobody really bothers you here so you can get in and get it done if thats your kind of thing. They even have astro type fake well cushioned grass to stretch on and do floor exercises. Obviously if you come here during peak times you are asking for it - take your place among the rat run. But if you can get in when its quiet there is plenty of space to practice your best poses for the Arnold Classic! Never had a problem here, would genuinely be sad if I left Dublin to see the back of this place. Its a great gym... Come here on Friday and Saturday nights if you want to get to grips with a different kinda bar.

Very good! Really enjoyed all the routes I did. Way more use of arêtes than I'm used to, which was…read morea fun change. So many different wall orientations too- made for a great variety as well. The drop in coaching classes seem like they'd be super helpful as well, not something I've seen before- definitely wish they had this at gyms I was able to go to regularly. Color grading for all the routes via their holds was exceedingly helpful, made it really easy to find problems to do.

Writing this review is very difficult for me, not in an emotional sense but because I've been…read moreclimbing a lot lately and it has led to a condition I call, dinosaur hands. For those of you not familiar with dinosaurs or hands it basically means that my hands are feeling very floppy. Holding a pint of Guinness last night took considerable effort and grip revision. To the uneducated eye some may think that I am overtly expressive in a camp theatrical way with my flailing hands. But enough about my hands, what about the wall? €8 to go each time. €5 one time only membership. Plenty of walls of all different intensity levels for you to practise on (bouldering not rock climbing). They have a free drop in class every Monday for beginners. It's not in the sexiest of locations but the inside is very well done, you can get coffee and parents etc can chill out in the seating area and look on. If you are OK with heights and falling from heights give it a go. If you're not you are more than welcome to watch my hands go dinosaur like as I fall from a height. I think that would be very rewarding for those of you that don't like me.

Our tour group had the fish and turkey, and both were excellent and very fresh! We had the Greek…read moresalad as an appetizer and it was amazing, very fresh, crunchy and tasty! For dessert, we had the sweet honeycomb and apple crumble, and the apple crumble was a bit too sweet, without enough apple flavor, but the sweet honeycomb was fantastic, light and delicious and presented very beautifully! The server was very nice, warm, and efficient!

A new place for me , never knew it was even here . Gorgeous park lots of interesting things for the…read moreeye to see . Its good to take time out from the busy city and enjoy some peace & tranquility

It's nearly here! Incongruously situated in the RDS in chi-chi Dublin 4, Funderland is the annual…read morecarnival/funfair that is wildly popular amongst Dublin youth and it opens on St Stephen's Day, December 26th, and runs until January 10th. Inside, there is all the rides and stalls that you might expect, closely packed together and manned by broody young fellas who set teen girls hearts racing. This year, they have introduced a recession busting deal for those of you over 1.10 metres - a wristband that gives you access to unlimited rides after 6pm If you prefer a more leisurely experience, just have a go on the Big Wheel outside the venue, where you get a good view of all the 1 million Euro homes and their attendant swimming pools. Expect to see people returning on buses bearing giant teddy bears.

Funderland is an annual occurrence at the RDS, much like 7Up on Ice, causing the local buses to be…read morecrowded as everyone is heading to and from the RDS. It's a big fairground with carousels and a big Ferris Wheel, so big in fact that you can see it from miles away. The rides are great fun though, especially the rollercoaster. On the downside though, there is usually huge queues and it's quite pricey- well it is in D4! Like Aoife said, the view from the Ferris Wheel is great and nearly worth coming to Funderland on its own. There is children's rides as well. All in all, it's a great afternoon out if you don't mind huge crowds and long queues.

This was a bucket list of mine for years and we finally made it…read more It was fantastic joining local folks for a swim who are there every single morning. We made friends with everyone even if the friendship only lasted during our visit. Because of the time of year, late September, the water was cold but once in it and acclimated, it felt amazing. Invigorating is the best way to describe the adventure. This year-round swimming spot was once a men's only bathing area. I can't wait to do it again.

The 40 foot used to be for men only where nude bathing was often indulged. Over the years however;…read morethis has tamed down and now male and female old and young swim here. There is a tradition of a Christmas morning swim regardless of how cold it is. Not for me as I hate cold water but still a very popular spot.

If you're visiting Dublin and looking for a free, relaxed tourist spot to visit I'd highly…read morerecommend coming to Phoenix Park, one of the largest public parks in Ireland. We taxied up from city center to Phoenix Park and it wasn't too far. There are local bars and such not too far from the park if you need a snack or brew before hitting the park. We were told that this park sometimes hosts concerts and some major events, even that Obama had visited and spoke during one of his trips. The park is lush, spacious and with lots of nature to see. My favorite thing about this park is the free roaming deer that you can see. They are extremely friendly and gentle. It's so unique to get an experience like this to walk with deer and to have them be so comfortable that you can approach them and that there were so many. A beautiful place to spend an hour or two in nature and not far from Dublin City, worth checking out.

I didn't explore too much of Phoenix Park, just the end near the Wellington Monument. But what I…read moredid see is super. The park is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces in any European capital city. 1700 acres, it's home to the Dublin Zoo, the Flower Gardens and more. Lots of walking paths. Lots of monuments including the Wellington. Lots of meadows and woodlands and landscaped spots. The park is peaceful even with the buses running along its main avenue. There are a number of benches and lots of space for laying out a blanket for a picnic. Well worth the time to explore. [Review 1986 of 2024 - 167 in Republic of Ireland - 23008 overall]

Enclosed behind Dublin Castle, the Dubh Linn garden looks like a formal piece of landscaping. Prior…read moreto its creation (primarily to serve as a helipad site), in medieval times, the site itself was a tidal pool that sat at the rear of the Dublin Castle before the waters flowed into the River Liffey. The central lawn is circular, circular grassy garden with a brick Celtic knot pattern with smaller gardens in the corners. One of the gardens is a memorial dedicated to the local Garda, with the names of all Gardai (Irish Police) killed in the line of duty being inscribed on a roll of honor. Protected by the stunning Chester Beatty Library and the Dublin Castle, is also home to three memorial gardens. Tucked into the corners of the space, memorials to the investigative journalist Veronica Guerin, the 2003 Special Olympics volunteers feature specially commissioned sculptures. Dubh Linn, or "black (dark) pool" referred to the dark tidal pool and evolved into the city's name as we know it today. The gardens are fairly new, being completed in 1996.

Large green space surrounded by the Dublin Castle and other buildings. It's kind of sparse, maybe…read morenot something you'll go out of your way for, but if you're in the area, it's a nice place to take a stroll.

This is a well organised dance space with bright, airy, naturally lit studios of a variety of…read moresizes. They have Harlequin and sprung wooden floors (Heaven!), all with large mirrors (super important to correct your form while practicing) and are well maintained and clean. During the week they hold a variety of dance classes in different disciplines. Good idea to keep an eye out for their taster nights where you can try out a class before committing to a full course. Last I looked they had everything from something called Kangaroo Power to the more familiar Jazz, Burlesque, Hip Hop, Irish, Ballroom, Flamenco etc. running as evening classes. Just the ticket when you want to try something new after work; it was here that I first learnt the joy of Lindy Hop. The area isn't the best, but they have a buzzer system at the door and a security desk, so you can feel safe and that your belongings are secure while training there. There's also a bit of on street parking about, but not much so possibly better to get there on foot.

I discovered the Dance Lab with a friend last week, they offer a variety of different genres from…read moreburlesque or hip hop to typical Irish dancing. The dance rooms are bright and spacious, the building is modern though not in the best neighborhood. The evening class schedules are practical for 9 to 5 workers, I definitely recommend the Dance Lab.