Dublin is the perfect place to escape for the weekend. Whether you're on a vacation or STAY-cation, it’s a perfect place to fall in love all over again. Maybe that’s why Irish eyes are always smiling. Spend a night or a few days here and we’ll bet you leave with a little gleam in your eye!
Nothing says I love waking up next to you like a good brunch. La Chatelaine is a family-owned French Bakery and Bistro native to Columbus, Ohio since 1991. Share some Viennoiserie or Patisseries (see, even bread and desserts sound more romantic here) on the patio while sipping coffee as a couple. Also Fado Pub & Kitchen or Hen Quarter on the weekends.
Find the most iconic piece of architecture in the city: The Dublin Link. This new pedestrian bridge connects Historic Dublin to the new Bridge Park District and is the longest single-tower, s-shaped suspension bridge in the world. Take in the scenic views as cross the Scioto River - a landscape you won't soon forget. Pro-Tip: wait just before sundown for the most romantic sunset view in the city.
If you like to keep things more casual, PINS Mechanical combines old-school entertainment with new cocktails, craft beers and punch. Pick up a game of duckpin bowling or challenge your date to a ping-pong match. This all-in-one destination guarantees a good time and tons of Instagramable moments!
Hayden Falls Park is just west of the Scioto River along Hayden Run Road and is the perfect place to hike or stroll hand-in-hand. The park includes a unique gorge habitat that only occurs along the western shore of the Scioto River. This ecosystem is home to a beautiful 35-foot waterfall and also rare and endangered plants. If you visit during nice weather, you might even catch a proposal!
The Celtic Cocktail Trail highlights the best of Dublin dining and craft cocktails with an Irish Flair. You’ll sip on a delicious beverage at each of these uniquely Dublin Celtic Cocktail destinations and redeem great prizes! Complete 5 trail stops and take home a commemorative koozie. Complete 11 stops and score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt! Nothing says I love you like matching t-shirts!
With 17 hotels, creating the perfect weekend getaway is easy. You can even break up the day with a late afternoon nap before heading out to one of Dublin’s many great places to dine. Dublin's hotels are ready to host you and have even offered up a discounted stay to make for a flexible and affordable getaway. (See offers below)
From hand-cut steaks and seafood on Tucci’s patio to the Asian-inspired creations of Chef Liu at J. Liu’s, to well-executed, authentic ramen at Fukuryu Ramen, and of course, Irish pub fares at the Dublin Village Tavern, Downtown Dublin is a foodie’s playground.
If you’re looking for modern Italian in an upscale setting, Mezzo offers inspired cuisine with vibrant local flavors in unique pasta dishes, seafood, pizza and more. If you love a covered terrace and fire pit seating with a view, you’ll love The Avenue. Located in Bridge Park West, this all-occasion steak tavern serves fine steaks and tavern fare and brings it when it comes to ambiance.
Whether you want quiet and quaint, or something more social with live entertainment, the options are endless.
It wouldn’t be a romantic getaway without a little star-gazing. VASO Rooftop Lounge, on the rooftop of the AC Marriott, is a stylish restaurant with spectacular city views in every direction. Featuring creative tapas and sophisticated cocktails, VASO is where midnight snackers come to wind down.
Dublin hotels are ready to welcome you for the staycation you've been needing. Take a break from work, family, and the stresses of every day to "get away" and reconnect with your loved one. See Dublin's hotel discounts below.