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People tend not to be drawn to Dublin for the shopping, although once in the city they’ll find plenty of opportunities to part with some serious cash. Visitors from across the Irish Sea might be convinced they’re still in Manchester or Basildon, thanks to the number of British high-street shops clustered around Grafton Street, but Dublin is also home to some splendid old-fashioned, home-grown department stores such as Roches or Arnotts that are fun to explore. Prices might raise a few eyebrows, though. No bargains for Brits here.
Where Dublin excels in the shopping stakes is in locally crafted goodies from woolly jumpers to hand-woven rugs, and from gorgeous pots to elegant furniture, glass, jewellery and fashions. Beautiful, covetable items from all over Ireland are sold in Dublin through dedicated sales shops and in the big craft stores on Nassau Street.
Dublin will also delight lovers of vintage clothing and anyone who enjoys poking around antiques shops looking for bargains. And no one should miss the unique atmosphere of Dublin’s street markets.
The two main shopping areas are based around Grafton Street and Henry Street. Each has a distinctly different tone: Grafton Street is definitely the more upmarket of the two, with a number of quality boutiques among the high-street chains; Henry Street is a little seedy in places, but has an excellent street market and good shops in the adjoining arcades.
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