The Dingle Guidebook
Sightseeing
Rent a bike and cycle the Slea head drive. Bring swim gear and a towel and stop off at Coumenoole beach. Stop for a coffee and lunch at Louis Mulcahy Cafe.
12 locals recommend
Slea Head Drive
Slea Head DriveRent a bike and cycle the Slea head drive. Bring swim gear and a towel and stop off at Coumenoole beach. Stop for a coffee and lunch at Louis Mulcahy Cafe.
Better to go early as this spot is usually busy and getting parking can be quite awkward. The lake is only a short climb.
Peddler's Lake
Better to go early as this spot is usually busy and getting parking can be quite awkward. The lake is only a short climb.
Go on a clear, dry day if possible to fully enjoy the stunning scenes up top. Head to Murphy's bar afterwards for a well-deserved pint.
32 locals recommend
Brandon Mountain
Go on a clear, dry day if possible to fully enjoy the stunning scenes up top. Head to Murphy's bar afterwards for a well-deserved pint.
Take a trip to the Great Blasket Island to enjoy a swim and some stunning walks around the island. There is a number of boats and tours that can take you there.
16 locals recommend
Blasket Islands
Take a trip to the Great Blasket Island to enjoy a swim and some stunning walks around the island. There is a number of boats and tours that can take you there.
This is a short walk to the top of the hill, roughly 30 minutes, but the view up top is well worth it. Go on a clear sunny day to fully appreciate the full view. A 2 euro fee applies to all visitors and parking is available.
7 locals recommend
Eask Tower
This is a short walk to the top of the hill, roughly 30 minutes, but the view up top is well worth it. Go on a clear sunny day to fully appreciate the full view. A 2 euro fee applies to all visitors and parking is available.
A popular hike, intermediate level. Fantastic views up the top. Go on a clear day as good visibility is better. Proper footwear required.
Mount Eagle
A popular hike, intermediate level. Fantastic views up the top. Go on a clear day as good visibility is better. Proper footwear required.
A great beach for families, friends, or couples. Go early as very hard to get parking. Be cautious swimming as this can be a dangerous swim spot.
11 locals recommend
Coumeenoole Beach
A great beach for families, friends, or couples. Go early as very hard to get parking. Be cautious swimming as this can be a dangerous swim spot.
One of the most popular beaches in Kerry. Great for a family day out or some surfing/ body boarding. Sammy's restaurant and coffee shop is on the beach for food and drinks.
118 locals recommend
Inch Beach
One of the most popular beaches in Kerry. Great for a family day out or some surfing/ body boarding. Sammy's restaurant and coffee shop is on the beach for food and drinks.
City/town information
Just over the Conor's pass, this small village is a perfect base to cycle from as there are some lovely routes locally. Visit Jamie Knox's surf school and rent some boards. Head to Knatterjacks pub afterwards for some food and drinks.
22 locals recommend
Castlegregory
Just over the Conor's pass, this small village is a perfect base to cycle from as there are some lovely routes locally. Visit Jamie Knox's surf school and rent some boards. Head to Knatterjacks pub afterwards for some food and drinks.
Tours
Book the Dick Mack's Brew tour to try some local beer. This is a small, casual tour which only takes an hour and a half. Here you can taste and sample the locally brewed Dick mack's beers and ales.
44 locals recommend
Dick Mack's
47 Green StBook the Dick Mack's Brew tour to try some local beer. This is a small, casual tour which only takes an hour and a half. Here you can taste and sample the locally brewed Dick mack's beers and ales.
This tour lets you sample food from many local restaurants and pubs. Well worth it as Dingle has some lovely food to offer.
Dingle Tasting Tour
John StreetThis tour lets you sample food from many local restaurants and pubs. Well worth it as Dingle has some lovely food to offer.
A great family activity, and probably one of the better aquariums in Ireland. Due to Covid, booking online is now usually required.
64 locals recommend
Dingle Oceanworld
The WoodA great family activity, and probably one of the better aquariums in Ireland. Due to Covid, booking online is now usually required.
Discover the wildlife surrounding Dingle, such as dolphins, seals, and different bird species with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the coastline of Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands.
18 locals recommend
Dingle Sea Safari
Strand StreetDiscover the wildlife surrounding Dingle, such as dolphins, seals, and different bird species with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the coastline of Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands.
Book a tour of the Dingle Gin distillery. A small tour with complimentary gin tasting of the famous Dingle gin.
22 locals recommend
Dingle Distillery
Book a tour of the Dingle Gin distillery. A small tour with complimentary gin tasting of the famous Dingle gin.
Book a cooking class. A fantastic experience for friends, couples, or groups. Booking well in advance is recommended.
7 locals recommend
Dingle Cookery School
The WoodBook a cooking class. A fantastic experience for friends, couples, or groups. Booking well in advance is recommended.
Food scene
A small, intimate Tapas restaurant in the heart of Dingle. A fantastic food experience. Book well in advance.
15 locals recommend
Solas Tapas & Wine
Unit 1 Strand StA small, intimate Tapas restaurant in the heart of Dingle. A fantastic food experience. Book well in advance.
An upmarket restaurant and a delicious food experience. Booking weeks in advance is recommended
23 locals recommend
The Chart House
The MallAn upmarket restaurant and a delicious food experience. Booking weeks in advance is recommended
One of the best seafood spots in Dingle but also offers a wide selection of smaller, tapas-like plates and other dishes. Would personally recommend the sticky toffee pudding dessert. Book in advance.
37 locals recommend
Doyle's Seafood Restaurant
4 John StOne of the best seafood spots in Dingle but also offers a wide selection of smaller, tapas-like plates and other dishes. Would personally recommend the sticky toffee pudding dessert. Book in advance.
One of the most popular seafood restaurants in Dingle. Book well in advance.
34 locals recommend
Out of the Blue
Strand StreetOne of the most popular seafood restaurants in Dingle. Book well in advance.
A great spot for casual drinks and food. It has a good sheltered beer garden but preference is given to those having food.
8 locals recommend
Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant
Main StreetA great spot for casual drinks and food. It has a good sheltered beer garden but preference is given to those having food.
Bob Griffin's Bar
Strand StreetCurrently serving casual food outside.
Great, casual seafood restaurant. Currently serving food in a few small, sheltered outdoor booths. Go early to get a seat. Currently they have not re-opened indoor dining. For takeaway, I would recommend booking a slot VERY early (preferably in the morning) as they are usually incredibly busy.
25 locals recommend
The Fish Box / Flannery's Seafood Bar
Green StreetGreat, casual seafood restaurant. Currently serving food in a few small, sheltered outdoor booths. Go early to get a seat. Currently they have not re-opened indoor dining. For takeaway, I would recommend booking a slot VERY early (preferably in the morning) as they are usually incredibly busy.
Dingle Diner
HolygroundVery casual, more fast-food spot. Can get take-away food if needed.
Fenton's of Dingle
Green StreetA family-run restaurant in Dingle serving some great food.
Now called "Grey's Lane @ Random", found on Dykgate lane, Dingle. A relatively new restaurant. Relaxed, informal atmosphere, serving good food.
Grey's Lane
Grey's LaneNow called "Grey's Lane @ Random", found on Dykgate lane, Dingle. A relatively new restaurant. Relaxed, informal atmosphere, serving good food.
James Long Gastro Pub
44 Strand StServing some good pub grub and casual drinks.
A great, casual spot with a relaxed atmosphere and good pizza.
10 locals recommend
The Blue Zone/Jazz & Pizza/Wine Bar
Green StreetA great, casual spot with a relaxed atmosphere and good pizza.
A fantastic bakery, go early as lots of the baked goods sell out. Try the Cinnamon bun, the chocolate Guinness cake, or any of the sourdough breads.
7 locals recommend
Bácús Bakery
A fantastic bakery, go early as lots of the baked goods sell out. Try the Cinnamon bun, the chocolate Guinness cake, or any of the sourdough breads.
The Little Cheese Shop
Grey's LaneIf you love cheese, this shop is worth a visit.
Pubs
One of the best pints of Guinness in Dingle. A cosy, casual pub, with a great atmosphere.
29 locals recommend
Foxy Johns
Main StreetOne of the best pints of Guinness in Dingle. A cosy, casual pub, with a great atmosphere.
A local favourite, also serving a selection of the pub's own beer. There is usually a food truck out the back in the beer garden. Outside area is quite sheltered.
44 locals recommend
Dick Mack's
47 Green StA local favourite, also serving a selection of the pub's own beer. There is usually a food truck out the back in the beer garden. Outside area is quite sheltered.
A small, cosy, local pub. Worth popping into to enjoy a pint in a traditional Irish pub.
11 locals recommend
Kennedy's Bar
A small, cosy, local pub. Worth popping into to enjoy a pint in a traditional Irish pub.
This pub is currently serving take-away food from the global village in their outdoor area. A traditional Irish pub.
15 locals recommend
Currans
Main StreetThis pub is currently serving take-away food from the global village in their outdoor area. A traditional Irish pub.
Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant
Main StreetA great spot for casual drinks.
Bob Griffin's Bar
Strand StreetA great spot for casual drinks.
Pop in after a long walk on ventry beach. Serves casual drinks and food.
7 locals recommend
Páidí Ó Sé's Pub
Pop in after a long walk on ventry beach. Serves casual drinks and food.
A great spot for drinks, lots of sheltered outdoor booths available.
10 locals recommend
An Droichead Beag
Spa RoadA great spot for drinks, lots of sheltered outdoor booths available.
James Long Gastro Pub
44 Strand StServing some good pub grub and casual drinks.
Take away
Pizzeria Novecento
Main Street A solid pizza takeaway.
Great, casual seafood restaurant. Currently serving food in a few small, sheltered outdoor booths. Go early to get a seat. For takeaway, I would recommend booking a slot VERY early (preferably in the morning) as they are usually incredibly busy.
25 locals recommend
The Fish Box / Flannery's Seafood Bar
Green StreetGreat, casual seafood restaurant. Currently serving food in a few small, sheltered outdoor booths. Go early to get a seat. For takeaway, I would recommend booking a slot VERY early (preferably in the morning) as they are usually incredibly busy.
A great pizza takeaway. Also has some sheltered benches outside the pizza van.
Forge Wood Fired Pizza
A great pizza takeaway. Also has some sheltered benches outside the pizza van.
Usually indoor dining but currently offering a takeway service due to covid reasons.
37 locals recommend
Doyle's Seafood Restaurant
4 John StUsually indoor dining but currently offering a takeway service due to covid reasons.
Dingle Diner
HolygroundVery casual, more fast-food spot. Can get take-away food if needed.
Tir na Ri
Main StreetA standard chinese takeaway.
family activities
A fun pitch and putt course, a great activity for friends or families.
Cúrsa Pháirc & Phoill an Daingin
A fun pitch and putt course, a great activity for friends or families.
A unique experience where groups, families, or couples can see a wide range of birds of prey.
6 locals recommend
Kingdom Falconry
A unique experience where groups, families, or couples can see a wide range of birds of prey.
A great family activity, and probably one of the better aquariums in Ireland. Due to Covid, booking online is now usually required.
64 locals recommend
Dingle Oceanworld
The WoodA great family activity, and probably one of the better aquariums in Ireland. Due to Covid, booking online is now usually required.
A great beach for families, friends, or couples. Go early as very hard to get parking. Be cautious swimming as this can be a dangerous swim spot.
11 locals recommend
Coumeenoole Beach
A great beach for families, friends, or couples. Go early as very hard to get parking. Be cautious swimming as this can be a dangerous swim spot.
Located on a lovely beach, rent some surf boards or wet suits for the day.
19 locals recommend
Jamie Knox Watersports - Surf Shop
Located on a lovely beach, rent some surf boards or wet suits for the day.
One of the most popular beaches in Kerry. Great for a family day out or some surfing/ body boarding. Sammy's restaurant and coffee shop is on the beach for food and drinks.
118 locals recommend
Inch Beach
One of the most popular beaches in Kerry. Great for a family day out or some surfing/ body boarding. Sammy's restaurant and coffee shop is on the beach for food and drinks.