Temple Bar Cultural Quarter, Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
About This Activity
Temple Bar occupies a grid of cobblestone streets between Dame Street and the River Liffey, centred on Meeting House Square where free outdoor cinema and market events run in summer. By day, browse the Irish Design Shop, the Gallery of Photography, and independent bookshops. By evening, The Oliver St. John Gogarty and The Temple Bar pub host live traditional music every night — arrive by 8pm for a spot near the musicians.
Seasonal note: Liveliest May–Sep; live music year-round nightly
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