Temple Bar

Dublin
Temple Bar
Temple Bar which includes heritage architecture, a city and signage
Temple Bar featuring a bar and signage as well as children
Temple Bar showing a city
Temple Bar showing a bar, flowers and signage
Wander down medieval-style alleys lined with pubs, shops and galleries, then have a pint, listen to music or party.

Temple Bar is a cultural quarter in central Dublin. It gets busy at night, especially on weekends. Souvenir shops and galleries accommodate sightseers and art enthusiasts earlier in the day. The drinking and dining in touristy venues starts in the afternoon and after sunset Temple Bar becomes a rowdy party scene.

Resident Sir William Temple, provost of Trinity College in 1609, may have given the area its name. The cramped district became derelict in the 19th century. The cheap rents attracted small shop tenants and (tattoo) artists, which gave the area the bohemian atmosphere that saved it from demolition. Temple Bar was regenerated as a cultural district in the 1990s. Here you’ll find one of the oldest streets in Dublin, Fishamble Street, which is a good example of how the medieval character was preserved.

It’s free to browse the brightly painted shops and sit in the pubs, but souvenirs and drinks don’t come cheap. Do as the locals do and enjoy a pint of draught (beer on tap) while listening to live music. You can’t miss the bright red Temple Bar pub, one of the district’s oldest and most crowded bars. 

For art, visit the Irish Photography Centre and Temple Bar Gallery and Studio. Ireland’s famous musical acts feature on a massive Wall of Fame on the Rockarchive Gallery in Temple Lane. On weekends, head to the Cow’s Lane market for fashion, Temple Bar Square for books, or Meetinghouse Square for fresh produce or an outdoor movie in summer. 

At night, music pours out from the pubs and clubs, along with many staggering patrons. If you are not here for serious partying, raise a glass and sing along with a band, or watch a game of sports televised inside many of the pubs. Enjoy the nightlife and good luck with understanding an intoxicated Irishman!

Temple Bar lies in between Dame Street and the River Liffey. It connects many Dublin landmarks and is a stop on the Dublin hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Get a guide from the Temple Bar Information Centre to see what’s on. Most pubs close before midnight and all venues are closed by 3 a.m.


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Top hotels in Temple Bar

Wellington Temple Bar
Wellington Temple Bar
3 out of 5
23 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin
The price is P3,176 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
P3,176
P3,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (642 reviews)
"Omg!! What a lovely experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our rooms were amazing with a view of the river and beautifully lit bridge. Extremely clean and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone! Worth the stay for sure 👍👍"

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Wellington Temple Bar
Temple Bar Hotel
Temple Bar Hotel
4 out of 5
13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar, Dublin
The price is P5,970 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P5,970
P6,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
5* stay
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

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Temple Bar Lane
Temple Bar Lane
3.5 out of 5
19 Temple Lane South, Dublin
The price is P3,906 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P3,906
P4,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (695 reviews)
"The hotel was nice. Room didn’t look like pictures on Orbitz but newly remodeled and comfortable. Close to everything! Temple bar a couple buildings down and every kind of food you could want. A little loud at night because so close to temple bar, so maybe not great for a quiet stay but if you are ..."

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Temple Bar Lane
Temple Bar Inn
Temple Bar Inn
3 out of 5
40-47 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin
The price is P5,253 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
P5,253
P5,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (971 reviews)
"Good hotel overall"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Temple Bar Inn
The Fleet
The Fleet
4 out of 5
19-20 Fleet Street, Dublin, Dublin
The price is P4,923 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P4,923
P5,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
We love The Fleet
"Great hotel and great location for spending time in the Temple Bar district of Dublin."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

The Fleet
The Morgan Hotel
The Morgan Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin
The price is P6,453 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P6,453
P7,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great customer service! Above and beyond Maria and the rest of the staff."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

The Morgan Hotel
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