Around The Corner by Alma
Portobello's brunch favorite expands with a walk-up window dishing up loaded inventive sambos and specialty coffee [1.1.1].
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For couplesThings to do in Dublin, Ireland for couples
Romantic things to do in Dublin, Ireland include hidden gems and locals-know-this picks — the restaurant you won't see on a top-10 list, the late-night spot, and quick escapes worth a weekend.
12 hand-picked things to do in Dublin, Ireland right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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How we pick date-night spots
- Intimate, lower-key rooms over loud group venues
- Hidden gems locals know, not top-10-list regulars
- Late-night and cultural picks that make an evening
Date night ideas in Dublin, Ireland
Looking for date night ideas in Dublin, Ireland? These are pairings from what's actually on this week — the picks below are refreshed daily, so it's a live shortlist rather than an evergreen top-10 list. Take one as the anchor and keep the rest of the evening loose.
- Dinner first — Around The Corner by Alma and Ian's Kitchen are on this week's list, and the easiest date night here is one good table with nowhere to be after it. Jump to Eat & Drink
- Make an evening of it — Anchor the night on something that's actually scheduled, like Bon Jovi at Croke Park, and put dinner on either side of it. Jump to Happening Today
- A first date that isn't dinner — A show, an exhibition or a gallery hour is lower-pressure than a two-hour table when you barely know each other; start here and keep it short. Jump to New & Notable
- Turn it into a weekend — When one night isn't enough, the quick escapes on this page, Glendalough Monastic City & Valley Loop among them, stretch a date night into a weekend. Jump to Quick Escape
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Where to grab a bite right now
Ian's Kitchen
Hearty weekend spot serving inspired brunch twists like buffalo chicken Benedict and lemon meringue pancakes.
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🔥 New & Notable
Fresh experiences and limited-time happenings
Jack White Live 2026 Residency
Raw, high-voltage garage rock hits the 3Olympia stage for an explosive multi-night autumn run.
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A$AP Rocky: Don't Be Dumb World Tour
Massive arena production featuring boundary-pushing visual design and career-spanning tracks at the docklands.
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🌤️ This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland
Fresh outings for your Sunday and early week plans
Bailey Zimmerman at 3Olympia Theatre
High-energy country-rock performance taking over the historic Dame Street venue for a Monday night crowd.
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Mean Girls Touring Production
The hit Broadway musical brings high-octane choreography and sharp comedy to the Grand Canal Dock stage.
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Howth Cliff Walk & Harbour Trail
Crisp late-summer coastal air, dramatic sea cliffs, and a post-walk feed of fresh seafood at the pier.
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✨ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Bon Jovi at Croke Park
Massive stadium show packing the Northside with classic anthems for a huge Sunday night crowd.
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Riverdance 30 at Gaiety Theatre
Early evening performance of the newly reimagined anniversary tour showcasing world-class Irish step dancing.
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Hovvdy at The Workmans Club
Intimate indie-pop showcase upstairs in one of the city's most reliable underground live music haunts.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Mini-trips within a short drive of Dublin, Ireland
Glendalough Monastic City & Valley Loop
Drive south into the Wicklow Mountains to explore 6th-century round towers, lower lake boardwalks, and crisp forest trails just over an hour from the city.
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Boyne Valley & Trim Castle Heritage Run
Step back millennia with a trip to the Neolithic passage tombs of Brú na Bóinne and explore Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman fortress along the River Boyne.
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Ready-made Dublin, Ireland itineraries
Day-by-day plans for Dublin, Ireland, written out in full and built from real local spots — start from one instead of a blank page.
Frequently asked
What can couples do in Dublin, Ireland?
Date-friendly picks in Dublin, Ireland right now include Bon Jovi at Croke Park, Riverdance 30 at Gaiety Theatre, and Hovvdy at The Workmans Club. WonderKit curates these hidden gems and romantic spots daily.
What are some good date night ideas in Dublin, Ireland?
Date night ideas in Dublin, Ireland this week: start with dinner from the "Eat & Drink" picks — Bon Jovi at Croke Park, Riverdance 30 at Gaiety Theatre, and Hovvdy at The Workmans Club are on the current list — then finish the evening with a cultural or late-night pick from the sections on this page. WonderKit refreshes all of it daily.
Where should we go for date night in Dublin, Ireland?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists romantic restaurants and date-night ideas in Dublin, Ireland, including locals-know-this picks that don't show up on top-10 lists.
What are the most romantic spots in Dublin, Ireland?
See the curated sections above for cultural nights, hidden-gem dinners, and quick escapes from Dublin, Ireland worth a weekend together.
Plan a couples trip to Dublin, Ireland
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Dublin, Ireland trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.