The Temple Bar district

Temple Bar, the festive heart of Dublin

The Dublin audio-guided tour plunges you into the heart of Temple Bar, the most popular and lively district in the city. Its red frontage, that of the famous corner pub, is its symbol. It is the most touristic district of Dublin, renowned for its pubs and its atmosphere.

A name inherited from the seventeenth century

Contrary to common belief, the district did not take its name from the pub. It owes its name to Sir William Temple, provost of Trinity College in the seventeenth century. Another theory mentions its London namesake, a former entrance to the city. The district, one of the oldest in Dublin, has kept its cobbled lanes and its bohemian atmosphere.

What there is to see

Temple Bar concentrates traditional pubs, restaurants, art galleries, shops and live music venues. Day and night, the district vibrates to the sound of musicians and bustle. It is the festive heart of Dublin, ideal for tasting Irish conviviality, listening to music and strolling in the picturesque lanes.

Practical information

The Temple Bar district stretches on the south bank of the Liffey, between Dame Street and the river, in the heart of Dublin. It can be walked freely at all hours and on the level; the pubs, restaurants and music venues keep their own hours. The atmosphere is particularly lively in the evening.

Where does the name Temple Bar come from?

It comes from Sir William Temple, provost of Trinity College in the seventeenth century, and not from the pub. Another theory mentions the district's London namesake.

What to do in the Temple Bar district?

You enjoy the traditional pubs, live music, restaurants, art galleries and festive atmosphere, in charming cobbled lanes.