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Asian fusionTemple Bar
Lucky Tortoise Temple Bar on Asdills Row off Fleet Street is an Asian sharing-plate counter for handmade dumplings and bao under one Temple Bar roof.
Why locals goTucked on Asdill's Row off Fleet Street, an Asian sharing-plate counter the tourist drag walks past, handmade dumplings and bao under one Temple Bar roof.
TipSaturday hands-on dumpling classes book a month ahead; the walk-in dinner runs Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00. Friday and Saturday open lunch from 12:30.
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BakerySouth City Centre
Lolly and Cooks at the Drury Street end of Georges Street Arcade is a two-sister bakery booth, scones and a savage roll the locals grab before any tourist.
Why locals goA two-sister bakery booth tucked at the Drury Street end of George's Street Arcade, scones and a flaky savage roll the locals pick up before any tourist finds the stall.
TipCounter only inside the Arcade; the savage roll and a tower scone are the daily picks. Closes 18:30 most days, 20:00 Thursday.
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CafeThe Liberties
The Fumbally (The Liberties): Hidden down a Liberties lane behind The Coombe, no Google Maps queue tells you it's the Liberties' weekend ritual.
Why locals goHidden down a Liberties lane behind The Coombe, no Google Maps queue tells you it's the Liberties' weekend ritual.
TipFriday Dinner is the secret-handshake booking; the daily cafe is walk-in only. Closed Sunday afternoon.
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BrunchThe Liberties
Two Pups Coffee is liberties brunch room far enough off the tourist track that the saturday queue is locals only, no signage from patrick street.
Why locals goLiberties brunch room far enough off the tourist track that the Saturday queue is locals only, no signage from Patrick Street.
TipWalk-in only. Arrive 09:30 Saturday before the queue; the long communal tables share with strangers.
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SeafoodStoneybatter
Fish Shop Benburb is sit-down chipper in a converted stoneybatter shop, walk-in only, the city's most refined fish and chips off any tourist radar.
Why locals goSit-down chipper in a converted Stoneybatter shop, walk-in only, the city's most refined fish and chips off any tourist radar.
TipWalk-in only; arrive 17:30 Thursday to Saturday to get a counter seat before the line forms after work.
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Wine barSouth City Centre
Note is a wine bar room in South City Centre. Small room; arrive early. Friday and Saturday fill quickly. Walk from Pearse Street Station in four minutes.
Why locals goSmall natural wine bar a short walk from Pearse Street Station, low profile and a tight grower-led list, the southside's most precise pour by the glass.
TipSmall room; arrive early. Friday and Saturday fill quickly. Walk from Pearse Street Station in four minutes.