Situated 15 minutes from the coast, south of Dublin city centre, Blackrock is a leafy vibrant town of cafes and boutiques. It has many picturesque walks on the doorstep leading to Dun Laoghaire and Sandycove, and continuing on to Dalkey and Killiney. The area is spoilt for choice with restaurants that are highly rated, including one of the city's Michelin-starred restaurants, Liath.
Blackrock is a wonderful base to explore the surrounding area, be it along the coastline or heading off into the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.
The town is serviced by Dublin's DART/train service, and the main bus routes 4, 7, 7A, S6, L26 and 114 connect Blackrock with the city centre and surrounding areas.
Local Favourites
People's Park
Farmers Market
Every Sunday in hail, rain or shine, over 50 vendors trade in a wide range of products including hot food, baked goods, art & crafts, artisan food products, and seasonal produce.
Farmer's Market
Dublin Bay Cruises
A spectacular journey along the scenic coastline from Dun Laoghaire to Dublin City as well as to the stunning fishing village of Howth on the north side of the bay. Passengers are provided with stunning views and a unique perspective of Dublin Bay.
Dublin Bay Cruises
3 Leaves
This little gem of a restaurant situated in the heart of Blackrock is a ‘must visit’ for some of the best Indian food in the city. Hugely popular, their menu is dictated by what is available at the market and serves Keralan street food at the weekend.
EXPLORE 3 LEAVESMore to explore near Blackrock, Dublin...
LITTLE FOREST
Our friends John and Sandy Wyer are the innovative duo behind this ingredient driven restaurant in Blackrock village. Pizza bases are made using a 48-hour fermented sourdough starter, but their snack options are not to be missed, so make sure you order a selection! If you’re heading into the city centre, head for one of their other venues Forest Avenue and Forȇt.
BLACKROCK CELLAR
Our friendly independent award-winning off-licence in Blackrock Village run by Joel and his team. All the fantastic wine that we serve comes from here as well as many other specialised items that we require for our various courses.
DÚN LAOGHAIRE, DALKEY, AND KILLINEY LOOP WALK
Approx a 14kms loop trail, this walk takes you from the seaside town of Dún Laoghaire and its harbour, along the coast through Sandycove and Dalkey, before climbing to the summit of Killiney Hill. Enjoy stunning views overlooking the great sweep of Killiney Bay before heading back downhill.
SANDYCOVE HERITAGE WALK
A delightful walk, approx 1 hour, around one of the most picturesque and historic coastal villages .The walk begins at the People’s Park, which was known as Glasthule Quarry in the late 18th century and takes in The Metals Walkway, St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule Village, Sandycove Harbour, the Martello Tower known as Joyce’s Tower made famous in Ulysses and the Forty Foot. It is a pleasurable walk suitable for all ages, with no difficult areas to climb.
DALKEY ISLAND
Uninhabited except for several significant bird species under conservation and the island's resident goats, it has the remains of a church, a cairn burial site, and a Martello tower. Boat trips are available from the picturesque Coliemore Harbour throughout the year, hop on a Dublin Bay Cruise, or venture out by kayak accompanied by the famous Dalkey seals.