A perfect Sunday!

We had a great day in Dublin on Sunday.

After a slow walk with the dog and then back to the house for a little bit work, we then went in to town for a spot of lunch. We headed over to Capel Street again and enjoyed wings in All Bar Chicken. It was actually warm enough to sit on the street so it was nice to enjoy the people watching on the car free street.

Blackberry at The Lighthouse Cinema

And then just as we finished lunch I checked out cinema times for the new "Blackberry" movie. We had just missed the start time of the film in Cineworld and the Savoy cinema but I saw that the film was starting at 3pm in The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield. Given that it was 2.50pm, we knew we would make the film if we walked smartly to Smithfield.

When we got to the The Lighthouse Cinema, and bought our tickets, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the cinema had a full bar at the concession stand. It sure was nice to enjoy a prosecco and a beer while watching the film. This cinema is really nice and it felt like a far more special cinema date than when we visit the Omniplex in Rathmines. I'd be inclined to visit again as the seats were comfortable, the screen was great and the general atmosphere was very nice. It is also easy accessible from were I live by bus or by Luas with a short walk.

And after leaving the cinema, we headed out on to the Quays where we got a bus up to the Ha'Penny Bridge where we then headed through Temple Bar up to the Central Plaza at Dame Street. At this point we called in to the AAI at the Annex. It is a an exhibition of architectural boards from the 2022 and 2023 architectectural awards.

The annex is part of the Central Bank building designed by Sam Stephenson in probably the 1970's. It has been redeveloped recently with plans for a rooftop restaurant which is as yet to be opened.

This exhibition is on until October 18th and it is well worth a visit.

And then it was onwards on towards Stephens Green with a stop off in Grogans pub on South William Street. There are not many days in October where it is mild enough to sit out in Dublin City, so we took the opportunity. Again a great atmosphere on this street and a lot of people watching to be had.

And finally we were homeward bound with a small stop off in The Rolling Donut where I bought a Brownie Donut. Seriously good and I enjoyed it with a decaff coffee when we got home after taking the Luas from Stephens Green.

All in all a great day in Dublin.......but of course the weather made a big difference and unfortunately regular weather has resumed today with rain coming down. I'll be wearing my water proof gear for cycling to work later!