Dublin’s south side is an increasingly good place to be as a creative, with a tight-knit design community that is incredibly welcoming. The streets are in a constant state of flux, with new restaurants and shops joining the classic historic charm that the city is steeped in. There’s nothing better than spending a Sunday wandering around the myriad of book stores before retiring to a cosy pub for the evening.
Labyrinthian shop that sells homewares, cooking equipment, gadgets and other paraphernalia
Repurposed Chinese restaurant that now almost exclusively serves delicious chicken of many varieties
An astounding collection of printing equipment and Irish printing history, with a particular focus on the beautiful craft of letterpress. Go for a guided tour where you have the opportunity to create and print your own composition with one of their excellent team. Hidden away in the back of the building is Press Cafe, a small coffee shop that goes out of its way to be stocked with the latest and greatest periodicals. To top it all off there is often an exceptional exhibition in the upstairs space that only further reinforces the fact that you should make time to visit.
