Temple Bar is not only Dublin's Cultural Quarter, but a lively, bustling and cosmopolitan area in the heart of Dublin City. This small area boasts a dazzling choice of restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and shops to suit all tastes and pockets, all within easy walking distance of Temple Bar's many cultural centres and galleries.

Its narrow cobbled streets are pedestrianised and are ideally suited to a leisurely stroll through the quarter. There are Area Maps located on every street in Temple Bar to assist you in locating many places of interest to visitors to the area.

If you are looking for a particular premises in Temple Bar, check out our local business directory, which contains information on over 300 businesses located in the Cultural Quarter. Many of the businesses listed are members of TASCQ [Traders in the Area Supporting the Cultural Quarter], who sponsor action in Temple Bar to ensure a clean, safe, dynamic and fun environment in the area at all times. Participating businesses display a TASCQ members plaque outside their premises and we would ask you to support these responsible traders in particular.

The area is closely situated to all city centre bus routes, and within easy access of train and DART stations. For more details on finding your way to Temple Bar, visit the Getting There section.

Temple Bar is also now home to over 2,000 residents, many of whom reside in apartments above street level. We would ask you to be particularly considerate to our residents if walking through Temple Bar late at night.

Finally, we hope you enjoy the many different aspects of the area and have a wonderful time in Temple Bar!