Dublin city and the south side
Singles in and around Dublin city centre
Dublin city centre is compact and walkable, with Georgian squares, the River Liffey and plenty of parks, cafés and galleries. For a first date there's a stroll in St Stephen's Green, a look round the National Gallery of Ireland, or a walk along the Liffey quays. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Dublin city centre
Three easy places to meet someone new in Dublin city centre. Check opening times before you go.
St Stephen's Green
A Victorian park with a lake, flower beds and shady paths, right beside Grafton Street. Free to enter, public and a classic place to start.
National Gallery of Ireland
A major art gallery beside Merrion Square. Entry to the main collection is usually free, but check opening times before you go.
The Liffey quays and the Ha'penny Bridge
A walk along the river past the Ha'penny Bridge, with river views and buskers. Easy, public and lovely at sunset.
Around Dublin city centre
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Smithfield, Stoneybatter, the Liberties, Ringsend and the Docklands.
Getting there: Dublin city centre has two Luas lines, the Red and the Green, plus Dublin Bus routes and the Dart from Connolly, Tara Street and Pearse stations. Heuston and Connolly stations have intercity trains, and most of the centre is easy to walk.
Go Dublin Dating covers the whole Dublin area, so you can join from Dublin city centre and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Dublin city centre
What is a good first date in Dublin city centre?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll in St Stephen's Green, a look round the National Gallery of Ireland and a walk along the Liffey quays. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Dublin city centre?
Dublin city centre has two Luas lines, the Red and the Green, plus Dublin Bus routes and the Dart from Connolly, Tara Street and Pearse stations. Heuston and Connolly stations have intercity trains, and most of the centre is easy to walk.
Can I join Go Dublin Dating from Dublin city centre?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Dublin Dating covers the whole Dublin area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Dublin city centre?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.