Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Dún Laoghaire

"It’s a pity we couldn’t find a good daytime photo of this area of Fade street social because it does get an awful lot of sun. Cocktails and bar bites out here would be heaven. They do 2 for 1 cocktails on a Tuesday, so maybe that’s the day to go for those on a budget."

"Fade Street Social is a bar of many talents; boasting a spacious restaurant, tapas gastrobar, cocktail bar and a rooftop terrace. With a menu of Irish produce from the award-winning Chef Dylan McGrath, it's a lovely spot for drinks, dinner and relaxing."

"Coppinger Row is mid-range mediterranean cuisine at its best, featuring exciting takes on the usual mains you would expect of a similar establishment. Menu highlights include Foie Gras terrine with spiced apple and brioche, salt marsh duck breast with fondant potato, spinach and roast pear or spiced lamb flatbread with red onion and rosemary. This Mediterranean style of eating is fresh and seasonal and promises to have you stuffed."

"Hidden in Dublin’s cultural quarter, just off the bustling South William Street is where you will find Coppinger Row, a restaurant that promises a culinary experience of the highest order. Amazing food in generous portions coupled with friendly helpful staff make this a firm favourite among Dublin diners so booking in advance is advised. Oh, and their cosy terrace is ideal for eating and people watching in the summer!"

"Café en Seine is a modern Parisian restaurant bar with lavish seating, bold decor and some of the best parties in Dublin. Whatever you're craving, be it a boozy brunch or romantic dinner and dancing, this place is sure to keep you fuelled with its elegant food offerings and cocktail selection."

"Situated on Dawson Street the outside of this famous building doesn't give away what's in store for you on the inside. Café En Seine is an institution of the Dublin pub scene and the interior is a feast for the eyes. A three-story atrium filled with Doric columns, glass lanterns and statues."

"Café en Seine is a contemporary Parisian corner of Dublin spread across three stories with a quirky outdoor drinking and dining area that's sure provide plenty of Insta opportunities. Combining enticing food and drink with regular entertainment, this restaurant bar is always popping off."

"One of Temple Bar's favourite pubs, it has spent the past six weeks renovating its beer garden in preparation for reopening. The cosy spot has space for 40 people and has a small stage that can be used for live music once it is permitted again. Owner Nathy Towey added: "We are really looking forward to getting going again next week. The team here are ready and praying for good weather."

"Named after a brothel madam witch turned into presumably the first Irish serial killer, Darkey Kelly’s is a place where the house band and ballads make the …"

"A little off the usual tourist beat, but it's worth strolling along the South Circular to Leonard's Corner to find this excellent local place. Máire Ní Mhaolie and Geoff Carty really have turned it into a destination bar in its own right in this part of town, with punters rolling in for craft beers – try the Rebel Red ale or Five Lamps lager – and regular whiskey and cocktail specials. Don't miss the ever-growing artisan gin menu, a speciality of the house."

"Here they’re all about having tons of Irish craft beers on draught and using Irish produce. There are lots of nooks and crannies in this place, besides the usual tables there are couches and comfy chairs to relax in with your papers and pint on a Sunday. They are planning to get their kitchen up and running soon."

"57 The Headline are handing out free pancakes from 6pm to 8pm. And you can grab yourself a delicious hot drink to go with it. View this post on Instagram"

"The Four Star Dublin Skylon Hotel is a modern, luxurious 126 bedroom hotel located just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport & 10 minutes from Dublin City Centre. We have 60 car parking spaces as well as an express taxi/bus lane outside our door so you can get anywhere easily. Our rooms are fully equipped for your stay and we've designed our rooms with your comfort in mind."

"The Ashtown joint has a bright and boujee beer garden right next to the Royal Canal. Their staff are ready to get back to work and they've been working hard behind the scenes preparing new menus and cocktails. Their beer garden holds 50 people at the minute but they're hoping to expand their capacity during the coming weeks."

"This place is one of the hidden gems we've been keeping from you until now, but today we are feeling super nice so we'll share the love. Galliot on Clanbrassil Street make all of their sambos with the fresh bread they prepare every morning and it's super delish. Top that off with rustic pizzas in the evening and you'll see why it's earned a place on this list."

"Gilles Gaillot and Emma Gray established this Franco-Irish enterprise less than two years ago – and it has found its niche, as one of the best and most atmospheric places to eat in the city. It's a bakery by day, selling excellent sourdough, coffee, salads and sandwiches. After 4pm it morphs into a pizzeria (made using Emmental, not mozzarella) and wine bar."

"This place is one of the hidden gems we've been keeping from you until now, but today we are feeling super nice so we'll share the love. Galliot on Clanbrassil Street make all of their sambos with the fresh bread they prepare every morning and it's sooo f*cking tasty. You need to try this place."

"31 Lennox in Portobello are giving away a free lemon and sugar (or sweetener) pancake with every coffee sold today. These pancakes look so delicious!. View this post on Instagram"

"Wicklow's most visited attraction is this magnificent 64-sq-km estate, whose main entrance is 500m south of Enniskerry town. At the heart of it is an elegant Palladian mansion, but the real draw is the formal gardens and the stunning views that accompany them. Most of the house is not open to the public, but there's a fine cafe and several gift and homewares shops to be enjoyed, while the grounds are home to two golf courses and the best hotel in Wicklow."

"Just on the other side of the Liffey from Phoenix Park, in Kilmainham, the Irish War Memorial Gardens are a beautiful quiet spot for a first look or your wedding portraits. Just like with St Stephen’s Green and Iveagh Gardens, you’ll need to get permission from the OPW. In return you’ll get one of the most beautiful backdrop of wisteria, roses or ivy – depending on what season you find yourself there!"

"These gardens are dedicated to all the Irish soldiers who fought in WWI. It’s a quaint setting to relax in, with a rose garden, fountains, and wonderful architecture around the grounds. Just like St. Patrick’s Park, the memorial gardens sit right by the bed of the River Liffey."

"At the northern end of Parnell Square is a small, peaceful park, dedicated to the men and women who have died in pursuit of Irish freedom. The Garden of Remembrance marks the spot where several leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were held overnight before being taken to Kilmainham Gaol, and was also where the Irish Volunteers movement was formed in 1913. The central water feature is in the form off a sunken crucifix with the mighty Children of Lir statue at one end."

"While you’ll have to plan your tour around when the Dail and Seanad are not in session, it’s well worth taking a trip over to Leinster House, one of Dublin’s most historic buildings, before departing from Merrion Square. While it’s the current seat of the Oireachtas, the Irish national parliament, the building with its two facades was originally built as the Dublin city residence of the Duke of Leinster in 1745 and is reputed to be modelled on the White House in Washington, DC. Tours of Leinster House have to be pre-arranged in advance and usually at their busiest in the afternoon so try to book one in the morning for a chance at a smaller group if you would like more opportunities to ask your burning history questions."

"Originally designed by Richard Castle, and built in 1745, Leinster House has been the seat of the Irish Parliament since 1922. Built in a Georgian style, the building has undergone regular renovations since Victorian times, with a notable extension built in the 1960s to house parliamentarian offices. The design, following the plan of a Palladian country house with a double height hall and picture gallery, influenced the White House in Washington DC, in particular with a projecting bow on the north side."

"This building once served as the home of James Fitzgerald, the Duke of Leinster and Earl of Kildare. Today, it serves as the home of Ireland’s parliament. Public tours of the building are available when the Dáil and Seanad are not in session."

"Chapel Royale, the castle’s chapel, was beautiful and full of tales of its own. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty, there is a lovely eatery at the back of the castle with outdoor seating. The tour lasts one hour."

"Grafton Street – The premier shopping street of Ireland, this is the ideal place to pick up a memento of your week in Ireland or a gift for family and friends at home. Located adjacent to St. Stephen’s Green."