Dublin
Ireland’s capital, and one of my favorite cities.
Dublin somehow feels both small and large at the same time.
Walks
I can’t resist a walk around Stephen’s Green anytime I’m in the city. There’s a fantastic whiskey shop a block or so from the park on Dawson Street, where I used to pick up bottles to bring back home. I love the groundskeeper’s house in the southwest corner of the park.
Sights
I usually tell people to skip the Guinness Storehouse. It ends up being a large advertisement for the brand. The pub on top has a nice view, though.
Lodging
I like staying away from the noise, and the Phoenix Park Hotel was great for that. It’s across the river from Heuston station, so there’s a tram stop right outside and the rest of the city is easy to reach. The people who work at the nearby courthouse seem to gather at Nancy Hands down the street, which made a pleasant place to linger.
Places to Eat
Fusco’s Café in the Liberties is my favorite sort of place: intensely local, unpretentious, and damn good. I don’t understand why we can’t get fish and chips this good back home, but we can’t. Worth fasting the day before so you can bask in the grease bomb properly.