Dawson Street, Dublin, Sights

One street I have spent quite some time on while in Dublin, is Dawson Street.

View of Dawson Street

Some of my favourite places there are Cafe en Seine, a very funky restaurant/bar/dance club/venue hire spot. 

Brad and myself at Cafe en Seine

View from Restaurant deck down to dance floor area

View of Restaurant Deck

Ceiling of Restaurant Deck

There are also some really cool book stores there. Yes, the librarian in me beelined for libraries and book stores...I couldn't help thinking of my friend Kara repeatedly through my expeditions around the city! If you're into literature, especially classics, then this is a travel destination for you!

View of Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson

Another building that is really beautiful, is the home of the Lord Mayor. It's known as Mansion House and was originally built by Joshua Dawson in 1710. He was the first person to develop this part of the city, now the more upmarket area, and it was originally an area of swampland. Mansion House has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor since 1715. It was the first purpose bought Lord Mayor's House in what was then England.

Mansion House

There is a lovely restaurant off to the left, in a part of the building known as the supper room. The restaurant is a little pricey but the venue has a lovely ambience. Service is excellent but the fillet I had was a little overdone.

Fire Restaurant