Useful tips on Arrival
Grocery Shopping
This store is only about 7 minutes walk from the house, and is located in the pretty village of Sandymount. Open until 10PM each evening. Bring reusable bags.
Also online delivery at https://www.tesco.ie/
It is very reasonable compared to charges in other countries at circa €3/5/7 but available slots generally mean a 2/3 day wait or longer at times.
Much cheaper than Metro or MACE and closer than the nearest Lidl in Ranelagh.
Particularly good is Irish Rib-Eye Steak (2 for €6); Salmon Darnes ( 2 for €4, bake in tin foil with butter, salt and pepper) or Lamb Chops to fry at €6 for 4. Also Irish smoked salmon, salted butter and brown soda bread.
For vegetarians, there is a good size fresh vegetable section and frozen vegetarian section. Also check out the listing for 'Nourish' across the road in my Dublin 4 guidebook.
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Tesco Metro
This store is only about 7 minutes walk from the house, and is located in the pretty village of Sandymount. Open until 10PM each evening. Bring reusable bags.
Also online delivery at https://www.tesco.ie/
It is very reasonable compared to charges in other countries at circa €3/5/7 but available slots generally mean a 2/3 day wait or longer at times.
Much cheaper than Metro or MACE and closer than the nearest Lidl in Ranelagh.
Particularly good is Irish Rib-Eye Steak (2 for €6); Salmon Darnes ( 2 for €4, bake in tin foil with butter, salt and pepper) or Lamb Chops to fry at €6 for 4. Also Irish smoked salmon, salted butter and brown soda bread.
For vegetarians, there is a good size fresh vegetable section and frozen vegetarian section. Also check out the listing for 'Nourish' across the road in my Dublin 4 guidebook.
Take Away Coffee and Food
Amazing new Deli in the village with a hatch for those who are in a hurry to get to the beach!
Strand Fare
4 Seafort AveAmazing new Deli in the village with a hatch for those who are in a hurry to get to the beach!
Great take away cakes, sandwiches, coffee, or gourmet food for dinner or pantry.
Also individual portions of real Morelli's ice-cream from the freezer. Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple ..oh the joys!
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The Butler's Pantry
99 Rathgar RdGreat take away cakes, sandwiches, coffee, or gourmet food for dinner or pantry.
Also individual portions of real Morelli's ice-cream from the freezer. Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple ..oh the joys!
Go to the Roly's café at the right hand side for top restaurant quality dinners to take away for under €10!
Roasterie sandwiches are yum.
After 3/4PM any regular sandwiches left are sold for half price!!
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Roly's Bistro
7 Ballsbridge TerraceGo to the Roly's café at the right hand side for top restaurant quality dinners to take away for under €10!
Roasterie sandwiches are yum.
After 3/4PM any regular sandwiches left are sold for half price!!
Food scene
Takeaway, delivery and eat outside (Brrrr)
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Base Wood Fired Pizza Ballsbridge
18 Merrion RdTakeaway, delivery and eat outside (Brrrr)
High-end grocery shopping and take away food and coffee
Avoca Ballsbridge Food Market
1 Shelbourne RdThe Good Food Store
2b Serpentine AveConsejos para la ciudad
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Formas de ahorrar
Walk into the city centre!
A 30-minute stroll into the city center is recommended as you avoid public transport and can sight-see en route. Get a takeaway coffee and watch the people or ducks in St. Stephen's Green Park opposite the famous Shelbourne Hotel and Grafton Street.
Check out the stunning architecture including the world famous 'Georgian Mile.'
Formas de ahorrar
Walk to the Beach (but watch the tide behind you!)
The beach is also just 8 minutes walk from the house, through Sandymount village. Grab a takeaway from the hatch at 'Strand Fare' or a Morelli's ice cream from the Butlers Pantry, both in the village.
Do not swim as the status of water quality fluctuates and there are channels and riptides. If walking to the sea when the tide is out check that these channels do not fill behind you; tourists are routinely airlifted off the beach and I don't want it to be you!
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www.deliveroo.ie
Most popular online portal for restaurant food delivery. Message me with your favourite cuisines and I will give you a heads up.
Also 'Just Eat'...same service essentially but possibly smaller range of suppliers but cheaper delivery?
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Things you may have forgotten!
If you have forgotten to pack something and are at a loss to know where to find it, try www.amazon.co.uk for extensive products range delivered quickly. Postal code in Dublin D04XY65
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RTE Lyric FM for eclectic sounds, local and global culture
https://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/the-blue-of-the-night-with-carl-corcoran/