Are you planning a trip to Dingle this Summer?
Our little corner in County Kerry has an abundance of things to do, places to go and experiences to tick off. We get asked often what to do, where to go, where to eat/drink, and everything in between. Dingle is a small town in comparison to other towns in Ireland but it certainly packs a punch.
We always recommend connecting with the locals as much as you can - this helps you get an authentic feel for what Dingle Town is all about.
To help you guys out, we have put together this short blog post on some of our favourite places in Dingle Town. Most things are within walking distance too!
Activities:
- Oceanworld - our Dingle Aquarium - amazing for families of all ages
- Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours - Great for all ages
- Dick Mack's Brewhouse tour - a great way to spend an afternoon
- The brand new WAVE Dingle Experience - an immersive Wild Atlantic Virtual Experience.
- Dingle Sea Safari - pre-booking recommended
- Outwest Outdoor Club - we host weekly events that are open to everyone!
Coffee / Brunch / Lunch:
- Bean in Dingle - Best coffee shop in Ireland
- My Boy Blue - The brunch here is world famous
- Juice for Thought - Juices, sandwiches & the chicken salad is incredible
- The Hare's Corner - Great new brunch spot opened on Main Street
- Seed and Soul - Smoothies, healthy bites and much more
- Pig and Leaf - Great coffee & sandwiches
- The Hatch - Great Coffee & Treats
- Cais - best toasties in Dingle :)
- Benners - Lunch is great here
Pubs
- Dick Mack's - a Dingle institute, you can't visit Dingle and not have a pint here! And they are dog-friendly too!
- Kennedy's - Great cocktail menu, we highly recommend their spicy margarita
- Flaherty's - Great spot of traditional live music
- Courthouse - busy spot in high summer and some of the live music events are ticketed
- Foxy John's - another famous Dingle haunt. Half pub, half hardware store this place is a must
- Paddy Bawn Brosnans - Great beer garden and best place to watch a match
- Bob Griffins - Another great beer garden, and good for larger groups
- Currans - Great spot located in the heart of Dingle with a long history & tradition attached
- Paul Geaneys - Serves food and shows most sports games on their big screens
Dinner
- Fishbox - Another Dingle institution - if you're a fish lover then this is a must visit
- Paul Geaney's - Try the Dingle Bay Scampi, you won't regret it
- The Blue Zone Pizza Bar - Jazz, Pizza and Wine, need we say more?
- Reel Dingle Fish - Best takeaway in town, grab yourself some of the freshest seafood & take your front row seat to the Atlantic Ocean
- James Longs - Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with some of the best views of the harbour and bay in town
- John Bennys - Great for food and drink (booking advised) and maybe even try your first Oyster
- The Diner - Similar to your typical American diner, this place is great to grab a casual bite, great burgers
- The Half Door - Fine Irish cuisine, fab spot for celebrating a special occasion.
- Solas Tapas - We love this spot, especially when you are out and about for the day and just want to grab some small plates with a glass of wine!
- Doyles - a unique European twist on a traditional Irish Seafood restaurant
- Out Of The Blue - another great seafood restaurant, they close for winter though so check the website if you are visiting off-season!
- Charthouse - Award winning, family owned, fine-dining restaurant
- Fentons - One of the more popular places to eat in Dingle so booking in advance is advised
- Land To Sea - for something a bit more special, try the tasting menu
- Kool Scoops and Murphy's are the best spots to grab ice cream and take a stroll around the town after dinner
Shops To Visit
- Outwest - Obviously :)
- Crinkle - Gorgeous Irish design and gift store
- Beatha - beautiful bakery selling artisanal foods
- Dingle Cheese Shop - for the cheese-obsessed YUM!
- The Coachhouse - Fab interiors and giftware store.
- Dingle Bookshop - pretty self-explanatory we suppose, but it's a beautiful store you must visit!
- Sweet Pea - lovely gift store stacked with locally crafted items.
If you want to venture further out the Peninsula we have put together this really great guide for
your convenience too - you can download it here
Make sure to pop by and visit us at Outwest, we would love to meet you!
Bec & Shane
