St. James

James’s Street itself forms part of an ancient route to the western gateway to Dublin and the original St. James’s gate was once an outer defensive wall of Dublin city. The area is now home to the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, the Guinness Storehouse, offering spectacular views from its iconic Gravity Bar.

There are two renowned whiskey distilleries in this area, Roe & Co which is located in a former powerhouse, and Pearse Lyons Distillery, situated in the historic setting of what was St James’s Church of Ireland, where an estimated 100,000 people were buried in the graveyard on its two acres of land. Across the road from these distilleries, don’t miss the nearby obelisk, a landmark since 1790, originally a water fountain gifted by the Duke of Rutland. Nearby is the start of the pilgrim route of the Camino de Santiago, where you can collect your camino passport and stamp at St James’s parish church. What is now St. James’s hospital was the original site of a foundling hospital which later became the South Dublin Union and St. Kevin’s hospital. The development of a major new children's hospital is currently being incorporated into the complex.

From historic landmarks and bars to modern coffee shops and experiences, this area offers a blend of old-world charm and contemporary attractions, all within walking distance or a short bus ride from Dublin's city centre.