Temple Bar Tradfest
Ahhh Temple Bar… So much fun to be had in this area of Dublin! It did not disappoint! To be clear… There is an actual Temple Bar Pub in the Temple Bar neighborhood of Dublin. We were in Temple Bar for Tradfest, however there was much much more to check out than just that.
The actual neighborhood is an eclectic mix of many pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and hostels. We kept hearing that this area is where the tourists go, and I’m sure to an extent it is. We encountered many Europeans on a weekend holiday, and hey… We were there too! You will, however, find plenty of Irish people also go to Temple Bar! It’s just a fun area to hang out in!
The drinks tend to be pricier in that part of town, however I found it to be comparable to California, New York, Chicago and Las Vegas prices… In other words, I wasn’t shocked by it, and it did not deter me from hanging out there.
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It’s most lively from Thursday through Sunday.
The Temple Bar neighborhood also hosts TRADFEST! It’s an annual music festival, now in it’s 10th year, where many venues play host to Traditional Irish Music Artists. It’s good fun, and not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be in Dublin when it’s happening! We saw many amazingly talented artists, and I am now hooked on Trad!
One of my favs was Mundy at Fitzsimon’s in Temple Bar.
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