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The Coombe, Dublin

Merchants Quay C Ward 1986 · 1.6 km to the city center (Dublin)

The Coombe, Merchants Quay C Ward 1986, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D08 XH90, Éire / Ireland

Scores

Overall7.1Good

This address in Merchants Quay C Ward is a very walkable location close to the city center with a practical, lived-in city atmosphere. It offers excellent public transport, though the area is very noisy with lots of bars and nightlife. Safety is about average for a city both day and night.

Walkability10.0/10 Excellent
Public transport8.0/10 Excellent
Safety5.7/10 Fair
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet2.0/10 Very poor

Safety by day 6.2/10, at night 5.4/10.

About Merchants Quay C Ward 1986

Inner Dublin 8 near St Luke’s Avenue and Newmarket, with a mix of city streets, local businesses, and older urban blocks. It feels central and walkable, with steady daytime movement and a practical, lived-in city atmosphere.

Good for

  • first-time visitors
  • public transport users
  • culture lovers
  • foodies
  • long stays

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • families
  • luxury travelers

Watch out for

  • Busy city-centre surroundings can mean more street activity and occasional late-night noise.
  • Check the exact street frontage; nearby transport stops on St Luke's Avenue suggest easy access but also more foot traffic.
  • If you prefer very quiet evenings, this part of Dublin 8 may feel active rather than residential.

Sources

Getting around

  • St Luke's Avenue Bus, 110 m
  • Cork Street Bus, 160 m
  • Ardee Street Bus, 180 m
  • 5099 Bus, 230 m
  • 7413 Bus, 250 m

1.6 km to the city center (Dublin).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Darren & Dave's Fish and Poultry 110 m
  • Norton's Fruit and Veg 130 m
  • Catherine's Bakery 220 m
  • Tesco Express 250 m
  • C&N Meats 270 m

Restaurants

  • The Food Rebel 50 m
  • Bakeology 70 m
  • East 90 m
  • The Electric Vegan 90 m
  • Bakeology In 110 m

Cafés

  • LEGIT COFFEE CO 170 m
  • Catherine's Cafe 230 m
  • Phoenix Cafe 250 m
  • Honest to Goodness 250 m
  • Ginger Cafe 320 m

Bars and pubs

  • The Lamplighter 60 m
  • The Pimlico Tavern 120 m
  • Lynott’s 120 m
  • Lucky’s 210 m
  • The Lark Inn 220 m

Health

  • Dr O'Neill 50 m
  • Foley's Pharmacy 90 m
  • Thomas Court Primary Care Clinic 300 m
  • Morgan's Chemist 330 m
  • Doctor 365 350 m

Parks

  • Weaver Park 240 m
  • Oscar Square 320 m

Sights

  • Happy Horse 60 m
  • Good Morning 120 m
  • The People Of Weavers Square 230 m
  • The Heart of the Liberties 340 m
  • A Click of Mice 380 m