How to spend 48 hours in Dublin

Start your 48 hours in the city off right with a delicious breakfast at the beautiful 10 Fleet Street Bar and Restaurant in the city centre Morgan Hotel. Keeping a focus on the best in Irish cooking using local and seasonal ingredients, you can expect fresh and flavourful dishes that showcase the very best of Irish produce. With soft lighting, striking teal accents, and retro touches throughout, the dining room will transport you to the glamour of a 1920s speakeasy, making this a truly unique dining experience right at the heart of the Irish capital.

Breakfast is served from Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 10 am and on weekends and bank holidays from 7 am to 11 am, so you’ll have plenty of time to call in and indulge in a hearty Irish start to the day. You can choose from either their wholesome buffet or try some of their lighter A La Carte breakfast dishes, such as Organic Porridge with seasonal berry compote, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with mascarpone lemon mousse, berries, and maple syrup, or Poached Eggs and Smashed Avocado with sourdough, depending on what you’re in the mood for. 

For something wholesome and delicious to power you through a busy afternoon of exploring the city, you need to head for lunch at herbstreet. A family-owned neighbourhood restaurant first opened in 2008, herbstreet sits at the waterfront and offers a friendly local vibe with a focus on fresh, high-quality wholesome food to suit all tastes. From soup and quiche of the day to fully loaded beef, turkey, and veggie burgers, fresh-made pasta dishes to a wholesome super salad filled with veggies, grains, and pulses, there’s something for every taste and occasion here. The perfect place for a wholesome and relaxed lunch with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, everyone will feel more than satisfied dining here.

If you want to experience one of the most unique dining options that Dublin City has to offer, then you need to book a table at Hang Dai Chinese on Camden Street Lower. This epic Asian eatery is designed to look like a Hong Kong subway carriage with booth seating that makes for a relaxed and intimate dining experience. First opened in 2016, this spot has become one of the most popular restaurants in the city over the past decade, welcoming people from all across Dublin and further afield, keen to find out what all the fuss is about.

The food here is nothing short of exceptional with their incredible apple woodfired Skeaghanore duck gaining quite the reputation among hungry diners. Other popular dishes include their Salt and Chilli Tofu with fermented chilli, their 100% Irish Wagyu with black bean and roasted garlic, and their Soy Tiger Prawns with garlic and glass noodles. With low lighting and live DJs playing late into the night, this is also a great place to soak up the party vibes while sipping on some Asian-inspired cocktails. What more could you want, really?

Start your second day in the city off with a wholesome and delicious breakfast at Tang before enjoying a leisurely stroll around the beautiful St Stephen’s Green. Located in the heart of the city centre, this friendly little cafe and coffee shop showcases what eating in Ireland is all about, keeping their focus on high-quality produce, sustainability, and great flavour. All dishes are nutritious, healthy, and, most importantly, delicious, so you certainly won’t regret calling in here for a bite to eat!

Breakfast is served until 11:15 am from Monday to Friday with brunch available until 4 pm on Saturdays, so you can enjoy a slow morning before heading for a relaxed and tasty breakfast here. Whether you fancy granola or porridge with seasonal fruit, honey, and nut butter, buckwheat and banana pancakes with Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, toasted pecan nuts, honey, and house nut butter, or a delicious and spicy shakshuka with sourdough toast, you can rest in the knowledge that each and every plate here is made from scratch to ensure the ultimate fresh flavour.

For a hearty last day lunch, we recommend checking out the brilliant DL Restaurant and Bar located in the Temple Bar area of the city. Taking you on a journey of flavour, this fun and friendly restaurant specialises in offering classic Asian cuisine with a modern Irish twist. From the sizzling woks of the kitchen to the decorative plates served on your table, every ingredient is specially chosen to create a delightful explosion of flavours that highlight the best of Asian cuisine. At lunchtime, you can enjoy a tasty selection of bites and sharing plates, including Tofu and Kimchi, Lamb Shank, or Beef Short Rib Gyozas, Duck or Jackfruit Bao Buns, Red Velvet Prawn Tempura, or Scallops and Ahi Tuna Ceviche. Rich in flavour and light enough that you won’t need to sleep off a food coma, this is the perfect place to head for a tasty lunch in the heart of the city.

To end your two days in Dublin on a high, you cannot miss dinner at the fantastic two Michelin-starred Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud. With an à la carte menu that changes seasonally to reflect the availability of fresh, local produce, you can expect exquisite flavours in each and every dish served here. Specialising in impeccably prepared and presented French fine dining, the flavours here are nothing short of excellent, with high-quality wines making for the perfect accompaniment to every dish. Located in the centre of the city, this spot also prides itself on offering high-quality Irish hospitality with staff on hand to make sure your every need is met. First opened in 1981, this is one of the longest-running restaurants in the city, having gained quite the reputation as one of the finest places to eat in the city. So, if you really want to treat yourself for your final evening in Dublin, then a table at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud might be exactly what you’re looking for.