beautiful place for whimsical souls. so many odds and ends, ranges of styles from all sorts of eras…read moreand it seems like anyone could find at least one thing that speaks to them based on the variety i found in the shop. there was an excess of gothic items which was perfect for me, i ended up finding quite a lot of pieces that are all marvellous additions to my wardrobe. also chatted with one of the amazing staff for quite a bit after purchasing one of her fav tops from the shop and i will protect it with my life. friendly is an understatement, the owners really do have a passion for what they do and i felt i was in my element. so sad i could not have stayed in dublin longer or else i would frequent this shop to the point where i would practically live there. thank you so much for the beautiful clothes and for showing me the colourful side of the city will come back as soon as i can xx

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!

Amazing unique shop this is,sells designer brands at less than half its RRP.on entering the shop…read more,there is lovely ambience ,Joe,the manager is very friendly and REALLY knows a lot about fashion and style.He makes the whole shopping experience soo memorable..Their range is very wide,with stylish vintage clothing as their speciality, Upstairs has more ladies and gents wear..i must add,altjough it may look like a small space from outside,the space is quite big. Ps keep an eye on their handbags.unique!!!B-).:-D

This is an amazing shop for the fashion consious who cant afford the big price tags that come with…read morethe highend stores,they have something to suit all from chic to unique.Really worth going in to have a look if your in the area and i would go out of my way to go there as the staff&ambience is second to none.!!!

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

Super cute vintage shop. They sell tonnes of women's clothes - skirts, dresses etc and loads of…read morecoats including vintage fur (if you're into that) and leathers, and jewellery, bags and shoes too. All very affordable. They also have furniture, and I've seen several beautiful golden mirrors and frames in here too which i am dying to find the perfect spot for! Staff are really sweet and friendly, I've asked them before to keep an eye out for certain things and to give me a call if they happen to get anything like what I'm looking for in, which is great. Worth a look if you're around the area, you never know what you might find in these types of shops!

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

This shop does have some cute stuff, handbags and scarves and a few pair of heels. Can't say that…read moreit would be my favourite shop to look for second-hand bargains, but if you arrive at the right time (you never know when they might have opened boxes with new donations with tiny treasures hidden among the more tacky garments) you can find some nice accessories. Their book selection last time I checked, wasn't the greatest, but for €1 (all books go for that price!) you can pick up some fiction you've probably never heard of before, and if you don't like the first chapters, you at least didn't really loose any money. If you feel like you can freshen up the selection, box your unwanted books and bring them over. They have a sign in the window now which reads that donations are urgently needed. The added incentive: you're supporting a good cause.

I'm all for charity shops, they do good work and I guess they are only as good as the stock thats…read moredonated to him. So, regarding books (which are the only thing in there that I could see of potential interest) there was a small selection of the literary version of TV3 drama and a few cook books. Bottom line: these folks need you people.... give and give generously.

This store is ADORABLE! We were looking for unique gifts to bring back home and this ended up being…read moremy favorite store in Dublin. We found some beautiful jewelry pieces! Roughly 25 euro so not cheap but not too expensive either. There were tons of cute items all over the store and I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for pieces made by local artists. Some of the necklaces are made with lava rock and brass. Those were my fave!

Like a big giant ice cream sundae; the ones you get in America with loads of different sauces and…read morenuts and chocolate dolphins etc .... Delicious, packed full of goodies,with all sorts of treats to find once you really get stuck in. I found leather satchels, a 1973 bowling bag WITH bowling bowls inside, some amazing fur rugs, gorge jewelry, a quirky looking cabinet and some super sweet paintings. The place is absolutely tiny but packed to the rafters, highly recommended for a good rummage and chat with the lovely staff. Also, what a good freakin name for the place that's in it!

Gosh darnit!!!! Harlequin makes me soooooo pissed. I'll tell you why: Harlequin is quite possibly…read moreone of the best vintage shops I have ever been in. It is definitely the best in Dublin in terms of the wearability of lots of the items. So many vintage shops are filled with mostly random and weird stuff with just a few stunners buried amongst the ehhh-no-so-much. But, Harlequin, well I would wear basically anything sold here in a flash. They also sell some really cool leather bags, the kind of bags you see some jerk walking down the street with andyou just know it's vintage and you'll never have it, ever. And you want to be the jerk with the purse that people hate too. Harlequin, I assure you, can get you all set up to be that jerk. Why does this place make me so angry, if it is filled with awesome clothes and accessories? Well, it happens to be the single most expensive vintage store I have ever been in in my entire life. And that's saying a lot, because I looove vintage. I agree with Laura that the transition from "used" to "vintage" is a mysterious one. Sure, you're paying for someone else to do al the legwork to find the good stuff in a world full of strange used clothes... but that's about it. I do not think that quality vintage has to be expensive as heck, in fact I know it doesn't have to be. It's disappointing that I cannot afford to buy any of the good stuff here, and I think it's a real racket too. But, if you have lots of money and feel like spending it on some really awesome vintage stuff, come here! But don't tell me about it because I will be jealous.

I went here for the first time last year and I thought it was a rip off. A good bit of the stuff…read morewasn't actually vintage and the staff weren't the most helpful. That being said, there was some really cool stuff here, but I was hoping it'd be a bit cheaper

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!