Magazine says Dublin’s Camden area is streets ahead
DUBLIN’S Camden Street has been named as one of the coolest streets in the world by Time Out Magazine.
The publication, which put the Dublin district in 22nd place, described it as a ‘sprawling’, ‘no-frills’ neighbourhood.
Journalist Kate Demolder wrote: ‘Just ten minutes’ stroll from the city’s tourist-packed centre, Camden Street and its surrounding area feels like that rare thing: a sprawling neighbourhood that’s retained a no-frills, postmodern grit, despite becoming a hotspot for creative spaces.’
Mentioned in Ulysses, and around the corner from the ancestral home of George Bernard Shaw, Camden Street is characterised by ‘unpretentious pubs, political street art and a buzzy dining scene.
‘It’s full of surprises, from Ireland’s best Taco Truck Los Chicanos to the secret Cake Café, accessible only by way of high-ceilinged, second-hand bookseller The Last Bookshop.’
As well as recommending sourdough cinnamon buns from Meet Me In The Morning, and small plates at Mister S, Ms Demolder suggests a dinner from Bunsen and a thali from ‘Dublin’s best Indian’, Pickle. The magazine also suggests a pint of Guinness from the Bleeding Horse, sundowners in Frank’s and cocktails in Delahunt. And it offers bonus points if you manage to swing into Devitt’s for whiskey, too.
Camden Street was also lauded for the activities it has on offer, including ‘morning stretches at Yogahub, a comedy night at Anseo, live music in Cassidy’s and a DJ set at Hang Dai’.
Topping this year’s rankings in the magazine is High Street in Melbourne, Australia, followed by Hollywood Road in Hong Kong and East Eleventh Street in Austin, Texas.