Temple Bar
Neighbourhood · Temple Bar, Dublin

Temple Bar

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Temple Bar sits on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin. Its narrow streets hold traditional pubs alongside independent galleries and performance spaces. Watch for street performers and note that the area grows crowded in the evenings.

On day 1 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry to the area is free.
Time needed
Two to four hours.
Best time
Evenings for the atmosphere.
Getting there
Walk from O'Connell Bridge or take the Luas to Jervis or Trinity stops.

Itineraries with Temple Bar

Day 1 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Trinity and Georgian Dublin

How Temple Bar fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Trinity College DublinCity Centre
  2. 12:00Grafton StreetCity Centre
  3. 13:00St Stephen's GreenCity Centre
  4. 15:00National Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyKildare Street
  5. 16:30Merrion SquareGeorgian Quarter
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Temple Bar questions

Is Temple Bar expensive?

Pub prices run higher than average for Dublin. Many venues charge entry for live music at night.

What to do in Temple Bar?

Visit pubs, browse galleries and listen to buskers. The Irish Film Institute and Project Arts Centre offer scheduled events.

Is Temple Bar safe at night?

The area stays busy with visitors. Standard city precautions apply after dark.

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