Dublin City Breaks

Going to Dublin for shopping? Dublin and its suburbs provides the ideal setting for shopping! There’s a lot of shops with products ranging from the traditional to the more contemporaty.

Useful information on shopping in Dublin

Shopping hours

Shops are usually open between 09.00 and 18.00 Monday to Saturday except on Thursday where city centre shops stay open late until 20.00. Late opening for shops in suburban areas is usually on Friday evenings and most of the suburban shopping complexes throughout. Many shops in the city open on Sundays – trading is usually between 12.00 and 18.00.

VAT Refunds

Tourist visitors to Ireland are eligible to claim back the VAT on their purchases of goods that they bring home after their holidays.

Now let’s spot some of the best places for shopping in Dublin…

From O’Connell Street to Grafton Street

This area is the must for all shoppers – it starts on the main O’Connell Street and goes to Grafton Street. You can find here some of the best speciality shops in Ireland! We recommend these stores:

Clery’s Department Store

You can find here everything from high fashion to giftware or homeware. Their offer is incredible!

Arnotts

One of the most popular department stores in Ireland. Their main store is on Henry Street on the northside of the city centre.

Temple Bar

Temple Bar in Grafton street is another the must-see place. Temple Bar is most famous cultural quarter in Dublin and you can find there a lot of specialised shops, markets, designer stores and much more.

Whiskey shop

On Dawson Street you can find whiskey shop with largest selection of Irish, Scottish and world whiskies. Ideal for buying gift for you farther.

And many other shops…