funster
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Dublin..., by funster on Mar 23, 2008 15:00:40 GMT 1, Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage  ;D Thanks.
Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage ;D Thanks. |
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Dublin..., by dave313perry on Mar 23, 2008 15:09:11 GMT 1, Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage ;D Thanks.
same here mate - temple bar i heard and thats about the lot!!! i go 2 weeks tuesday and cant wait!! ;D
Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage ;D Thanks. same here mate - temple bar i heard and thats about the lot!!! i go 2 weeks tuesday and cant wait!! ;D |
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funster
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Dublin..., by funster on Mar 23, 2008 15:14:21 GMT 1, I'm there 15-17th April ;D Can't wait either! Unfortunately I've promised the missus that she could go shopping at Browns because I bought the Conor Harrington after saying I wouldn't! 
I'm there 15-17th April ;D Can't wait either! Unfortunately I've promised the missus that she could go shopping at Browns because I bought the Conor Harrington after saying I wouldn't! |
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hupster
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Dublin..., by hupster on Mar 23, 2008 15:25:18 GMT 1, Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage ;D Thanks. same here mate - temple bar i heard and thats about the lot!!! i go 2 weeks tuesday and cant wait!! ;D
We stopped at the "mespil hotel" i think anyway...about 300 meteres from temple bar...... Jesus my kidneys needed 4 weeks off after the guiness i pumped into my body
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Going away for my birthday so any ideas on good hotels?? Having a great bar and good access to more bars is an advantage ;D Thanks. same here mate - temple bar i heard and thats about the lot!!! i go 2 weeks tuesday and cant wait!! ;D We stopped at the "mespil hotel" i think anyway...about 300 meteres from temple bar...... Jesus my kidneys needed 4 weeks off after the guiness i pumped into my body Hupster |
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seidbereit
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Dublin..., by seidbereit on Mar 23, 2008 15:37:11 GMT 1, Really lovely hotel in Dublin is La Stampa www.lastampa.ie/ - not far from Grafton Street so good for shopping and bars, maybe 20 minutes walk to temple bar etc., but there's more to Dublin than just that. (But when you are in Temple Bar don't miss out on Urban Outfitters where anewspace is. Some lovely Banksy's there incl. signed Laugh Now and Grin Reaper).
Also not far from the National Museum, Trinity College and very close to St. Stephen's Green.
All the rooms are appointed very differently and really luscious. The missus will love it!
Really lovely hotel in Dublin is La Stampa www.lastampa.ie/ - not far from Grafton Street so good for shopping and bars, maybe 20 minutes walk to temple bar etc., but there's more to Dublin than just that. (But when you are in Temple Bar don't miss out on Urban Outfitters where anewspace is. Some lovely Banksy's there incl. signed Laugh Now and Grin Reaper). Also not far from the National Museum, Trinity College and very close to St. Stephen's Green. All the rooms are appointed very differently and really luscious. The missus will love it! |
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funster
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Dublin..., by funster on Mar 23, 2008 16:36:47 GMT 1, Thanks guys  Really appreciated and looking forward to it even more now Will be sure to check out Urban Outfitters, sounds great
Thanks guys Really appreciated and looking forward to it even more now Will be sure to check out Urban Outfitters, sounds great |
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asabrush
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Dublin..., by asabrush on Mar 23, 2008 17:06:12 GMT 1, Hi Funster,living in Dublin,I never use the hotels so can't really recommend any but I'll send you a list of some good things to do and see, and of course some good watering holes,how long you over for?
Hi Funster,living in Dublin,I never use the hotels so can't really recommend any but I'll send you a list of some good things to do and see, and of course some good watering holes,how long you over for?
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Jef Aerosol
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Dublin..., by Jef Aerosol on Mar 23, 2008 17:15:52 GMT 1, Go to a good traditional music session, avoid the tourist's traps... Try Merchants, maybe Brazen head, Cobblestone can be good though in trendy Temple Bar, O'Donoghue's is a Mecca but not what it used to be any longer, Slattery's doesn't have trad sessions anymore but the music shop next to it is lovely (capel street)... I know it's full of tourists, but if you've never seen Trinity College library, it's a must go : not only for the Book of Kells but also for the whole place. Have a drink at Mc Daid's only for the sake of being in quite a legendary place...
Go to a good traditional music session, avoid the tourist's traps... Try Merchants, maybe Brazen head, Cobblestone can be good though in trendy Temple Bar, O'Donoghue's is a Mecca but not what it used to be any longer, Slattery's doesn't have trad sessions anymore but the music shop next to it is lovely (capel street)... I know it's full of tourists, but if you've never seen Trinity College library, it's a must go : not only for the Book of Kells but also for the whole place. Have a drink at Mc Daid's only for the sake of being in quite a legendary place...
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dslug
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Dublin..., by dslug on Mar 23, 2008 17:32:01 GMT 1, Funster and Dave what age group are you guys,20s 30s 40s above ?
It would help in what bars or areas to recommend as bars in Dublin tend to have specific age groups that hang out there.Try to avoid temple bar if you can and try the bars around Grafton street or Dawson street or there abouts.
If you like trad then go with Jeffs suggestions as they can be pretty good sessions.The Westbury hotel is the one your wife will want but its so close to the major shops it wont be good for your credit card.Browns hotel is a really nice small boutique hotel over looking St Stephans green,if you book there then make sure you have a view of the park.If you stay in Brownes then try the Unicorn restaurant for lunch or dinner (its beside O'Donoghues that Jeff mentioned).
www.brownesdublin.com/
by the way the above has a does good food too and is close to both shops and bars,I can recommend it because I have stayed there
Funster and Dave what age group are you guys,20s 30s 40s above ? It would help in what bars or areas to recommend as bars in Dublin tend to have specific age groups that hang out there.Try to avoid temple bar if you can and try the bars around Grafton street or Dawson street or there abouts. If you like trad then go with Jeffs suggestions as they can be pretty good sessions.The Westbury hotel is the one your wife will want but its so close to the major shops it wont be good for your credit card.Browns hotel is a really nice small boutique hotel over looking St Stephans green,if you book there then make sure you have a view of the park.If you stay in Brownes then try the Unicorn restaurant for lunch or dinner (its beside O'Donoghues that Jeff mentioned). www.brownesdublin.com/by the way the above has a does good food too and is close to both shops and bars,I can recommend it because I have stayed there |
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walters
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Dublin..., by walters on Mar 23, 2008 19:54:00 GMT 1, check out 4 dame lane.its a cool bar with some lovely art on the walls.
also catch the luas (the tram) out to ranelagh for nice pubs and quality food.
dublins fucking great!
enjoy.
check out 4 dame lane.its a cool bar with some lovely art on the walls.
also catch the luas (the tram) out to ranelagh for nice pubs and quality food.
dublins fucking great!
enjoy.
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dslug
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Dublin..., by dslug on Mar 23, 2008 20:04:32 GMT 1, check out 4 dame lane.its a cool bar with some lovely art on the walls. also catch the luas (the tram) out to ranelagh for nice pubs and quality food. dublins f**king great! enjoy.
I concur.
check out 4 dame lane.its a cool bar with some lovely art on the walls. also catch the luas (the tram) out to ranelagh for nice pubs and quality food. dublins f**king great! enjoy. I concur. |
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Zippy
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Dublin..., by Zippy on Mar 23, 2008 20:35:53 GMT 1, i've never been, but after reading these posts it sounds tempting!
i've never been, but after reading these posts it sounds tempting!
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anewspace
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Dublin..., by anewspace on Mar 24, 2008 15:08:30 GMT 1, Call into the shop in Urban Outfitters temple bar and we'll sort anyone out for info
tak e
care
Call into the shop in Urban Outfitters temple bar and we'll sort anyone out for info
tak e
care
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christoffero
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Dublin..., by christoffero on Mar 24, 2008 17:06:24 GMT 1, You have 100% got to go to the Hugh Lane Gallery where they've got Francis Bacons studio and a load of great work.
You have 100% got to go to the Hugh Lane Gallery where they've got Francis Bacons studio and a load of great work.
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Jef Aerosol
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Dublin..., by Jef Aerosol on Mar 24, 2008 19:25:36 GMT 1, Hey Jonathan ! you're around !? I sent you a few p.M. ....
Hey Jonathan ! you're around !? I sent you a few p.M. ....
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;D Thanks.
Really appreciated and looking forward to it even more now 
