Temple Bar District
Dublin
Temple Bar is Dublin’s vibrant cultural quarter, located on the south bank of the River Liffey, in Dublin City Centre.
With a history that dates back to Viking times, quaint cobbled streets boast some of Dublin’s top restaurants, bars, theatres and cafes – all of which are a stone’s throw from REZz Dublin.
Best Pubs in Temple Bar
Before you set off, get 20% off prints* in disndat, our hotel bar next door, (we’re sound like that) and make sure you soak up some of the craic in two of our Temple Bar favourites, The Auld Dubliner or The Norseman, famous for great pints and traditional Irish pub grub!
Temple Bar is abuzz with atmosphere all year round and hosts lots of events throughout the year. Weekly food and book markets, quirky pop ups, as well as regular festivals including Tradfest, Handel’s Day and the festival of Russian culture, to name but a few.
St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin
On St. Patrick’s Day and during St. Patrick’s festival, Temple Bar is THE place to be, where the streets run green and are jammers until the early hours in celebration of our patron saint.
Come evening, Temple Bar comes alive and the air is filled with both traditional Irish and modern music, laughter and craic.
Things to do Near Temple Bar
The main focal point is the central square where buskers and street performers entertain. From here you can explore a maze of tiny cobbled streets and busy thoroughfares, lined with world-famous bars, restaurants, night spots and trendy shops. The area is also home to the city’s two major cathedrals, St Patrick’s and Christ Church.
Temple Bar is the most vibrant and energetic area of Dublin city centre and staying at REZz Dublin puts you at the heart of all that Dublin’s cultural and entertainment quarter has to offer.