Waterstone Destination Guide: Ireland

FITZWILLIAM HOTEL DUBLIN

THE FITZWILLIAM HOTEL

with Dublin

BRONAGHKELLEHER DirectorofSales&Marketing

HOW TO GET THERE

TheFitzsitslessthan 10milesfromDublin InternationalAirport andminutesfromthe city’s3maintrain stations.Atthe beginningofGrafton Street,thecity’smain shoppingavenue,and overlookingSt. Stephen’sGreen,the mainsquare,thisreally isthefinestlocationin Dublin’scitycenter.

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CLIENT PROFILE

✓Couples

✓Culturallycurious

✓Families

✓Historybuffs

✓Foodies

✓Musiclovers

✓Fashionistas

✓Girlfriendgetaways

INSIDER

TIP

Optforoneofour gorgeousandnewly refurbishedDeluxe PremiumRoomsthat featuresaspacious terraceoverlookingSt Stephen’sGreenand spendtimeinprivacy takinginthesights andsoundsofthecity (perhapswhilesipping onacocktailortwo!)

top5experiences

INNONTHEGREEN

Tryourdeliciouscocktails,havea quickbitetoeatandminglewith localsatInnOnTheGreen.

PICNICINTHEPARK

Whentheweatherpermits,optfora picnicintheparkandwe’llsetupa blanketandbasketfulloftreatson St.Stephen‘sGreenforyoutoenjoy whilewatchingtheworldgoby.

CELLAR22

GuestsofTheFitzhaveaninat Dublin’shottestnewwinebar restaurant,Cellar22,recently openedbytheownersofthehotel.

ON-PROPERTY

MICHELINSTARDINING

Don’tmissourMichelin-starred restaurant,GloversAlley,where AndyMcFaddenservesupcreative, moderndishesinachicandelegant setting.

THEKITCHENEXPERIENCE

Onceaweek,AndyMcFaddenand histeamwelcomealimitednumber offoodenthusiastsintotheGlovers Alleykitchenforahands-on afternoonspentlearningtop-secret techniques,followedbyafourcourselunchwithchampagneand winepairings.

THELITTLEMUSEUMOFDUBLIN

AbrilliantadditiontoIreland’s culturalmap,thisaward-winning museumguidesyouthrough Dublin’shistoryoverthepast100 years,fromQueenVictoria’svisitto theglobalsuccessofU2.

KILMAINHAMGAOL

FormerprisonturnedNational Monument,theKilmainhamGaol Museumwilltakeyouona fascinatingjourneythroughIrish history.

POWERSCOURT&GLENDALOUGH

SpendafulldayinWicklow,Dublin’s neighboringcounty,forstunning gardens,picturesquemountains andsomeoftheisland’sbestand mostbeautifulhikes.

TRINITYCOLLEGE

VisittheBookofKellsandtheLong Room,andforyourultra-luxclients, askustoarrangeaprivateviewing.

THEMEDWALKINGTOURS

Thereisnobettercitytodiscoveron footaseverythingissocloseby. Fromfashionandmusictohistory andfood,wehaveconnectionswith theverybestlocalguides,sojustlet usknowwhereyourinterestslieand we’llsetuptheperfecttour!

localfood recommendations

Anddon’tforgetGloversAlley!

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

LEOBURDOCKS

ADublininstitution,LeoBurdocks offersatraditionalfishandchips experience,delightingtastebuds withitscentury-oldsecretrecipesin acharming,historicsetting.

BUNSEN

Theperfecthamburger!

RICHMOND

Anintimatediningexperience offeringaseasonalmenuthat celebrateslocalproduce.

UNOMAS

BringingasliceofSpaintoDublin, thisisagreatoptionforspecial occasions.

F.X.BUCKLEY

Withafocusonfarm-to-table dining,comehereforsomeof Dublin'sfineststeaksandgrills.

localpub recommendations

DRINK LIKE A LOCAL

KEHOES

AnauthenticallypreservedVictorian pubknownforitscozyatmosphere, friendlylocals,andperfectlypoured pintsofGuinness.

MCDAIDS

OncetheDublinCityMorgue,this oldstylebarhasareputationfor inspiringsomeofIreland'smost renownedwriters.

O'DONOGHUES

ADublinstaplefamousforitslive traditionalIrishmusicsessionsand livelyatmosphere.

NEARY’S

Knownforitsclassicinteriorsand excellentselectionofwhiskey,thisis afavoritespotfortheatergoers.

GROGANS

Comeforthelegendarycheese toastieswithasideofGuinness!

O’Donoghues

AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA

HOW TO GET THERE

Overlooking Killarney’sstunning lakes&NationalPark, AghadoeHeightsis justa10-minutedrive fromthetowncenter

Thehoteliseasily accessiblebycar, planeortrain,with complimentarypickupservicefromKerry Airport(15minaway) andKillarneyTrain Station(10minaway).

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CLIENT PROFILE

✓Families

✓CultureVultures

✓Golfers

✓AdventureSeekers

✓Couples

✓WellnessEnthusiasts

✓Celebrations (weddings,special occasions,milestone moments,etc.)

INSIDER TIPS

1.Makesuretotryour famousGuinness Bread(andaskforthe recipetotakehome!)

2 Headacrossthe streetforatourofthe 13thcenturyruinsof NormanCastle.

3.Learnhowtopour theperfectpintof Guinnessatthe HeightsLounge!

top5experiences

INDULGEINFINEDINING

SavorfreshCromaneoystersfrom theLakeRoomRestaurantandenjoy amenuthatcelebratessomeof Kerry’sfinestartisanproducers, innovativetechniques,and meticulouspreparationmethods.

HITTHETOWN

Takeaspindowntownviaour complimentaryMercedesshuttle& soakupthebustlingatmosphereof atownsteepedinhistory,withlive Irishmusicaroundeverycorner.

TAKEINTHESCENERY

ON-PROPERTY

GOBEE-HINDTHESCENES

SeeAghadoe’sveryownbeesin action,makingthehoneythat’s freshlyservedeverymorningright fromthehoneycomb.

UNWINDATTHESPA

Surrendertothetranquilityofour surroundingsbyvisitingTheSpaat Aghadoeandenjoytreatments carefullycraftedbyourawardwinningspatherapistsusingthe verybestorganicingredients.

Allowyourselftofeelnature’s calmingembracewhileadmiringour breathtakingsurroundings.

JAUNTINGCARS

Takeastepbackintimeandtrythe mosttraditionalmodeoftransport: horsedrawncarriage.Letourlocal guideswhiskyouaway,takingyou onatouroftheareaforatruly unique&authenticIrishexperience.

GAPOFDUNLOE

Oneofthemostpopulardaytripsin Kerry,thisexcitingloophasbeen enjoyedforover200years.Aftera fulldayofventuringthrough dramaticmountainsceneryand enjoyingstunninglakesideviews, finishoffinatraditionalIrishpub sippingonIrishCoffee.

THEARTOFIRISHSTORYTELLING

CHASINGWATERFALLS

HiketothetopofTorcWaterfallfor mesmerizingviewsandtheperfect photoop.

VISITMUCKROSSHOUSE

AhomefitforaQueen!Builtfor QueenVictoria’svisitin1884, MuckrossHousemarksthestartof KillarneyNationalPark–theoldest nationalparkinallofIreland! OFF-PROPERTY

Meetwithapassionatelocal storytellerwhosefamilyhasbeen practicingthetraditionalartofIrish storytellingformanygenerations.

localfood recommendations

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

LUNACAFÉ&WINEBAR

ThebestcinnamonbunsinIreland!

MURPHY’SMOMENT

Comeherefordeliciousicecream, locallymadeusingmilkfromthe rare,indigenousbreedofKerrycow.

HARROW

Dry-agedprimecutsofIrishBeef andfreshlocalseafoodarethe focusatthisfinediningrestaurant.

QUINLANS

Thebestfish&chipsintown.

HILLIARDS

Alandmarkdepartmentstore turnedeatinganddrinking emporium,withrootsdatingback to1848.

localpub recommendations

DRINK LIKE A LOCAL

JMREIDY’S

Builtinthe1870’sandfullofhistory, JMReidy’sisafamilyrunbusiness. ComehereforthebespokeGin& Tonicbars,interactivemusic experienceandlivesong&dancein thecourtyard.

MCSWEENEY’S

With8flatscreenTVs,thisisthegotospotforallsportingoccasions.

O’DONOGHUES

Here,talentedIrishmusicianscreate anatmospherethatembodiesthe Irishsaying‘craicagusceol’–‘fun andmusic’ .

TATLERJACK

Afamilyrunestablishmentfullof memorabiliashowcasingourrich historyofGaelicFootballers.

THEHEIGHTSLOUNGEATAGHADOE Youwon’thavetogofarforthebest creamypintofGuinnessintown!

THE FITZWILLIAM HOTEL

with Belfast

JANINEGELSTON DirectorofSales&Marketing

HOW TO GET THERE

Withaprestigious GrandVictoriaStreet addressnexttothe famousGrandOpera HouseTheater,TheFitz offerstheperfect locationintheheartof Belfast 30minsfrom BelfastInternational Airportand5minsfrom LanyonPlaceStation, thehoteliseasily accessibleviaall modesoftransport

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CLIENT PROFILE

✓Couples

✓Upscaletravelers

✓Specialoccasion celebrations

✓Historybuffs

✓Foodies

✓Filmlovers

INSIDER TIP

Grabaspotinmy favouriteareaofthe hotel,thelobby.Sit back,relaxwithan Irishcoffeeoroneof ourdelicioushouse cocktailsandwatch thecityofBelfastgo by,youjustnever knowwhoyoumight see!

top5experiences

MIXOLOGYMASTERCLASS

Learnhowtobuildadrink,stir, shake,layer,muddle,strain,smash–whilstsamplingyourcreations,of course–duringourcocktailclasses.

DRINKSATTHEBAR

Afavoriteamongstlocalsforits livelyandwarmatmosphere,don’t missourultra-chicbarforsomeof Belfast’sbestcocktails.

DINNERATTHERESTAURANT

ExperiencethebestofNorthern IrishcuisineatTheRestaurant, wherelocalproductsofthehighest qualityarethefocus.

ON-PROPERTY

AFTERNOONTEA

Oh,thishastobetheperfecttreat:a luxuriousAfternoonTeainBelfast citycentercompletewitha selectionoffinefingersandwiches, sweettreats,andhomebaked sconeswithclottedcream.

CRAFTERNOONTEA

Prefersomethingalittlelessdainty andabitmorehearty?Our CrafternoonTeaexperienceisjust thething!Tuckintodelectablemini porkpiesandsteakburgers, chocolatebrownies,warmscones andlocallyhandcraftedbeers.

ST.GEORGE’SMARKET

OneofBelfast’soldestattractions andoneofthebestmarketsyou’ll findanywhere,headtoSt.George’s forafantasticmixoffreshproduce, artsandcrafts.Don’tmissSandra’s Grillfortheperfect‘UlsterFry’and checkoutthebeautifulartworkof HelenSharkeyforuniqueand affordablepiecestotakehome.

ASSEENONTHESCREEN

GobehindthescenesofpopularTV showsfilmedinBelfastand NorthernIreland,suchasLineof Duty,TheFall,DerryGirlsandmost famously,GameofThrones.

THETITANICMUSEUM

FollowthestoryoftheTitanicfrom itsinceptiontoitsfatefulmaiden voyageatthisinteractivemuseum locatedontheverysiteofthe shipyardwheretheTitanicwasbuilt.

BLACKCABTOURS

Embarkonafascinatingjourney throughhistoryandreceivehonest insightintoBelfast’stroubledpast fromlocalswholivedthroughit.

THECROWNBAR

ExperienceoneofBelfast’soldest andgreatestpubs,locatedright acrossthestreetfromthehotel. Datingbackto1826andownedby theNationalTrust–youwon’tfind anotherpublikethis!

localfood recommendations

Anddon’tforgetourRestaurant!

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

MUDDLERSCLUB

AMichelinstarrestauranttucked awayinthehistoricCathedral Quarterwithamust-trytasting menu.

OX

Comehereforthebestlocal seasonalproduce.

HOWARDSTREET

OneofBelfast’sleadingrestaurants; besuretosamplethe100%Irish HerefordBeefortheStrangford LoughOysters.

NEIGHBORHOODCAFÉ

Trytheirspecialtycoffeeand famoussweet&stickymaple briochefrenchtoastwithseasonal fruit&vanillacream.

HARLEMCAFÉ

Aone-of-a-kindmixoffabulous foodandgorgeousvintagevibes.

localpub recommendations

DRINK LIKE A LOCAL

THECROWNBAR

ABelfasticonwithornateVictorian decorandstainedglasswindows (justa2minutewalkfromthehotel!)

HARPBAR

Anintimatevenueshowcasinglocal talent,awarmatmosphere,anda diverserangeofdrinks.

DUKEOFYORK

Alocalfavorite,adornedwith vintagememorabiliaandafine selectionofIrishwhiskiesandales.

KELLY’SCELLARS

OneofBelfast'soldesttraditional pubs,datingbackto1720.

THEPOINTSBAR

Afocusonwhiskeysandaleswith traditionallivemusic7nightsa week!(Insidertip:visitFridayor SaturdayeveningtoseetheirIrish dancersputonashow.)