Timeline
17:29
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Bel Cibo. It opens at 10:00 and stays open until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to sit and watch the city wake up before the rush.
17:59
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Walk to the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History. The tram drops you right nearby. Enter the building and head straight for the windows facing southwest. The Georgian barracks structure frames the sky perfectly as the day ends.
18:29
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Stand by the window. At 18:29, the sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW. The light inside the museum shifts from bright white to a soft, historic gold, illuminating the 400 years of decorative arts in the room.
18:59
End the evening at The Cobblestone. It is a short walk from the museum. This pub is known for its nightly trad sessions, so you will likely find live music starting as you settle in for a drink.
Local tip
The museum is free, but check the opening hours if you are visiting on a Sunday or Monday, as they open at 13:00 instead of 10:00.
Check before you go
- The National Museum opens at 10:00 Tu-Sa and 13:00 Mo,Su.
- Bel Cibo is open 10:00-22:00 Mo-Th.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dublin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).