Hope you're hungry! We've outlined an example itinerary below full of the must-try foodie destinations in Dublin, Ohio.
Day 1
Arrive in Bridge Park
Dublin offers a safe suburban setting, with vibrant city attractions and amenities just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, Ohio. Be our guest in one of our Bridge Park hotels, walking distance from four of the below restaurants and North Market Bridge Park.
Grab Lunch at North Market Bridge Park
North Market Bridge Park proudly provides an authentic Central Ohio experience that highlights the diversity and vibrancy of the community with 17 food and retail vendors.
Time for a Sweet Snack from Paris 75
Paris 75 specializes in artisanal, hand-crafted items that are gorgeous in look and luscious in flavor. Their French-inspired macarons are a tasty treat any time of day and are just one example of how Dublin merges global cuisines for the ultimate foodie experience.
Enjoy a Traditional Irish Dinner at Fado
Fado Pub + Kitchen combines the energy and connection of an Irish pub with a kitchen that passionately serves fresh, accessible, European-inspired food with Irish roots. Kick off your journey along the Celtic Cocktail Trail and try the Irish Sunset: Teelings Small Batch, Aperol, Lime Juice and Pineapple-Infused Syrup.
End The Night with One Last Drink
Dublin is now home to a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for residents and visitors to sip, stroll and stay awhile. Dublin businesses within the DORA limits have window clings indicating whether they allow or sell DORA beverages. Keep an eye out and stop in!
The nation’s first Celtic Cocktail Trail features 18 lucky libations at Dublin restaurants. The trail includes Irish pubs, fine dining rooms and even a swanky rooftop bar overlooking the Scioto River. Be sure to ask about a Celtic Cocktail at restaurants throughout your trip and give them a try!
Day 2
Start Your Day at La Chatelaine
La Chatelaine brings a bit of Paris to Historic Dublin. This locally owned and operated French Bakery & Bistro serves up breakfast specialties like the Oeufs Benedict and the Petit Dejeuner Francais, alongside their traditional quiches and croque monsieur. Their bakery is filled with the most beautiful croissants, beignets and fresh fruit tarts you've ever seen. Grab a Cafe Au Lait and your pastry of choice and enjoy their quaint patio to start your day in Dublin.
Eat Like a Local at Dublin Village Tavern
Ask any Dubliner where to grab lunch and their recommendations will lead you straight to the Dublin Village Tavern. DVT, as locals call it, has been part of the Dublin community for more than 25 years and there's good reason for it. Situated in a Historic building in the heart of Historic Dublin, DVT serves up delicious tavern fare with an Irish flair. Try their famous Irish Egg Rolls or Village Chowder to start and go all in with the Braised Beef Shepherd's Pie, Guinness BBQ Burger or Mor Mac & Cheese. To top it all off, DVT has more than 135 Irish Whiskeys available to celebrate any occasion.
Enjoy Dinner with a View at VASO Rooftop Lounge
Travel in a glass elevator to the eighth floor of the AC Marriott hotel and discover VASO, Dublin's luxury rooftop lounge. Guests and locals can enjoy sophisticated cocktails paired with creative tapas while taking in views of the Scioto River at this elegant dining destination.
Partake in Cocktail Hour in Downtown Dublin
Coast Wine House is a one-of-a-kind contemporary wine bar and retail concept inspired by a blend of the spirit of coastal California. With rotating, seasonal blends from destinations like Tuscany, Austria, Napa Valley and more, Coast brings an array of flavors to Downtown Dublin.
Beer or cocktails more your thing? Skip the security lines and embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you sip on shareable tiki cocktails that require an open flame or a plethora of old-world styles of beer brewed in-house at Getaway Brewing.
Looking for more foodie finds?
Dublin has become an emerging foodie destination worthy of exploration for its history, extraordinary recent developments, and, of course, its wide range of exciting and diverse dining options.
On the Dublin Walking Tour from Columbus Food Adventures, you can experience everything from well-known gourmet eateries to the city’s many lesser-known hidden culinary treasures.
We can't wait to treat you to our exciting dining scene, right here in Dublin. Share your foodie memories with us using #SoDublin.