10 Best Markets in Dublin
Where to Go Shopping Like a Local in Dublin?
The best markets in Dublin reveal a different side of the city’s shopping scene, with independent traders gathering in historic halls, neighborhood spaces, and weekend pop-ups. Browse for vintage fashion and vinyl, discover work by local artists and makers, or follow the aromas to stalls serving freshly prepared food and Irish produce.
Markets also offer a more personal way to find something to take home from Dublin. Instead of the familiar souvenir-shop staples, you might uncover an antique with a story, a print by a local artist, or something handmade in Ireland. Read on for the Dublin markets worth adding to your shopping plans.
10 Best Markets in Dublin
- George’s Street Arcade
- Temple Bar Food Market
- Farmers’ Market at St. Anne’s Park
- St. Catherine’s Park Market
- Blackrock Market
- Airfield Estate’s Farmers’ Market
- Marlay Park Market
- Dun Laoghaire Sunday Market
- Howth Market
- Liberty Market
1. George’s Street Arcade
A Victorian arcade full of surprises
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Ir de compras
George’s Street Arcade has been part of Dublin’s shopping scene since 1881, when it opened as Ireland’s first purpose-built shopping center. Step through its distinctive red-brick Victorian facade and you’ll find independent traders tucked beneath the covered arcade, with vintage clothing, records, art, jewelry, collectibles, and curios changing from one storefront to the next.
Part of the fun is not knowing what you’ll come across. You might spend half an hour digging through secondhand books or vinyl before stopping for fresh falafel, a slice of pizza, or coffee and cake. Its city-center location is handy too, so why not continue your shopping spree in Grafton Street’s retail havens?
Ubicación: South Great George’s Street, Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Monday–Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm
George’s Street Arcade
2. Temple Bar Food Market
A food lover’s Saturday market
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Ir de compras
Temple Bar Food Market turns Meeting House Square into an open-air pantry each Saturday, with stalls piled with seasonal produce and counters devoted to artisan food. Pick up Irish farmhouse cheese and freshly baked bread to take away, or browse olives, dips, preserves, and other ingredients while chatting with producers about what they make and how best to use it.
There’s plenty to eat as you wander too, from fresh oysters and hot crêpes to falafel and pastries, making the market an easy place to build an informal lunch from several stalls. Its Temple Bar setting puts you right in the historic center. Work up your appetite by taking a leisurely sightseeing stroll along the River Liffey.
Ubicación: Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Saturday from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
Temple Bar Food Market
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3. Farmers’ Market at St. Anne’s Park
Shopping among the gardens
Categoría: Familias, Gastronomía en , Ir de compras
The Farmers’ Market at St. Anne’s Park fills the courtyard around the Victorian Red Stables every Saturday, with more than 50 stalls from farmers, bakers, food producers and craftspeople. Pick up locally grown produce or fresh bread for later, then follow the cooking aromas to hot-food stands serving everything from crêpes to international dishes. Cakes, pastries and artisan treats provide plenty of picnic material too.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. After browsing, wander through St Anne’s Park, where the Red Stables sit between the rose garden and children’s playground.
Ubicación: Clontarf East, Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
Farmers' Market at St. Anne's Park
4. St. Catherine’s Park Market
A parkland market by the River Liffey
Categoría: Económico, Gastronomía en , Ir de compras
St Catherine’s Park gives this Sunday market a setting that’s hard to beat, with stalls pitched among 200 acres of riverside parkland between Lucan and Leixlip. Pick up handmade pieces from local craft traders, browse fresh produce, or follow the smell of lunch being cooked at the food stalls. The array of delicious kebabs, waffles, coffee, and artisan treats is sure to make your mouth water.
Once you’ve eaten, there’s plenty more to explore without leaving the park. Follow the woodland and riverside walking trails, enjoy a fresh picnic, or head to the large playground with younger children.
Ubicación: St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Spring and Fall: Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)
St. Catherine's Park Market
5. Blackrock Market
A weekend treasure hunt by the sea
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Ir de compras
Step through the old coach archway on Blackrock Main Street and you’ll find a maze of covered lanes, courtyards, and small stalls gathered around a Georgian house dating to 1750. The market itself has traded since 1986 and has the feel of a traditional flea market, where antique furniture and collectibles mingle with vintage pieces, original art, and work by independent makers.
The market’s small cafes and kitchens cover flavors from around the world, from Indian and Korean cooking to Italian food and plant-based dishes. There’s even Michelin-starred dining within the market complex. When you’re finished browsing, take a scenic walk along the coast.
Ubicación: Blackrock Market, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5.30 pm (closed Monday–Friday)
Blackrock Market
6. Airfield Estate’s Farmers’ Market
Sustainable shopping on a working farm
Categoría: Familias, Gastronomía en , Ir de compras
Airfield Estate Farmers Market brings local producers together on the grounds of Dublin’s only urban working farm, with sustainability running through both the market and the estate around it. Browse seasonal Irish produce, organic granola, freshly baked bread, farm eggs, and sustainably sourced fish, while local dairy products include butter, cheese, and fresh milk. Flowers are even grown organically from seed on the estate grounds.
Make time to explore more of Airfield Estate while you’re there. Its 38 acres encompass a working farm and gardens. Take your time to watch the Jersey herd being milked, learn where your food comes from, and see Airfield’s farm-to-fork approach in action.
Ubicación: Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 EE77, Ireland
Horarios: Friday–Saturday from 9.30 to 2 pm (closed Sunday–Thursday)
Airfield Estate's Farmers' Market
7. Marlay Park Market
Crafts and curios under the trees
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Ir de compras
Marlay Park Market puts local makers in the spotlight each weekend in the leafy surroundings of this historic south Dublin park. Look for jewelry shaped and finished by hand, characterful prints and paintings for your home, and textiles turned into colorful accessories and gifts. Book lovers can also browse new, secondhand, rare, and out-of-print titles from independent Dublin booksellers.
Food brings flavors from around the world, with hot dishes inspired by international cuisines alongside artisan breads, pastries, and specialty produce. Pick up a new favorite read and start the first chapter beneath one of Marlay Park’s mature trees, just beyond the market stalls.
Ubicación: Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D14 Y6X5, Ireland
Horarios: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed Monday–Friday)
Marlay Park Market
8. Dun Laoghaire Sunday Market
A seaside market with global flavor
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Ir de compras
Dún Laoghaire People’s Park Market turns Sunday lunch into a trip around the world. Follow the stalls from steaming bowls of Korean noodles to Lebanese falafel, then switch gears with Irish farmhouse cheese, crusty bread, or something sweet from the bakers. Between bites, browse locally made art and jewelry or rummage through secondhand vinyls for a new favorite artist.
The market sits in and around People’s Park, a Victorian seaside park dating from 1890, complete with a bandstand and cast-iron fountains. After choosing something for lunch, take it toward the seafront and eat overlooking Dún Laoghaire Harbour, then continue to the nearby pier for monuments, a historic lighthouse, and photogenic views.
Ubicación: The People’s Park, Glenageary Rd Lower, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)
Dun Laoghaire Sunday Market
9. Howth Market
A harbor market for curious shoppers
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Foto, Ir de compras
Howth Market packs plenty of temptation into its collection of stalls, particularly when the full market gathers at weekends. Hand-tooled leather, carved wood, vintage jewelry, and unique clothing are tucked between traditional Irish gifts and souvenirs. Fresh baking adds to the food offering, while homemade Italian-style gelato comes in rich, creamy flavors and is also available from one of the market’s four permanent units throughout the week.
Afterwards, head down to Howth Harbour, where you can see seals around the fishing boats, browse the shops, stop for fresh seafood, or walk out along the pier to its lighthouse. Or make your way to the nearby beach, where you can watch boats depart for Ireland’s Eye.
Ubicación: 3A Harbor Rd, Howth, Dublin, D13 T8Y7, Ireland
Horarios: Saturday–Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Monday–Friday)
Teléfono: +353 1 839 4141
Howth Market
10. Liberty Market
A Dublin institution for bargain hunters
Categoría: Económico, Ir de compras
Liberty Market has been part of the Liberties for decades, and bargain hunting remains at its heart. Rails of affordable clothing and footwear sit alongside stalls where you might uncover an old toy, collectible, quirky gift, or unexpected piece for the home. Vintage fans can also hunt through handpicked pieces and archive designer fashion, with labels ranging from Italian luxury names to distinctive finds from past decades.
Outside the market, Meath Street carries on the bargain hunting with street traders and independent shops, broken up by old-school bakeries, cafés, and pubs. Don’t miss the nearby Francis Street that takes things in another direction with antique dealers, vintage stores, galleries, and craft spaces.
Ubicación: Meath St, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland
Horarios: Thursday–Friday from 9.30 am to 4 pm, Saturday from 10.30 am to 5 pm (closed Sunday–Wednesday)
Teléfono: +353 1 280 8683
Liberty Market
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