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Temple Bar Square

Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
353-1-605-7700
Ranked #86 of 222 attractions in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

great wee area full of bars music and life! a must experience when in dublin More

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Castlebar, Ireland
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This a beautifull area full of pubs, cafes and restaurants, nightclubs and it suites adults by day and youth by night. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Brill spot - great night life - brillant buzz - the morgan hotel is the place to stay More

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Dublin, Ireland
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Full of great bards and might clubs. I usually go there with my friends on nights out, and the atmosphere is lively and exciting. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Touristy, gets a bit skanky at the weekends. The place if you want gift shops, pubs and restaurants in one small area. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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167 reviews 167 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
267 helpful votes 267 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Temple Bar Square is one of the more touristy pitoresk squares in Dublin (according to me). It has some great pubs and restaurants around. I would definitely recommend walking to it. The area in general (Temple bar) is historic and pitoresk, but don't expect it to be large; it is a small area. You won't spend an entire day here;... More

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Waterford, Ireland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

I like it earlier in the evening. Nice atmosphere and some good food to be had. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I love it during the day lots of unusual eclectic shops but maybe its my age if your young and looking to party hard its good lots of bars and clubs couple of hotels and restaurants to me temple bar is club 18 to 30 Dublin but still worth a visit be careful here like all cities where large groups... More

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Kent
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

If visiting Dublin for the first time, Temple Bar is a place you have to see, there is a real buzz to the place inside the bars and in the square where often you'll find buskers. Plenty of nice restaurants to choose from aswell. Having said that i don't understand why tourists spend all there time in temple bar for... More

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dublin
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

It is very during the day. Alas at night it is a bit rough, in particular at weekends. Good for Hen and Stag parties. More

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