Timeline
15:21
Grab a drink at John Kavanagh's. The pub has been here since 1833 and feels unchanged. You can toast the departed in the next-door cemetery while you wait for the light to change.
16:21
Walk to Phibsborough Library. The art deco and Georgian building is a Protected Structure. It is a calm place to pause before heading toward the viewing spot.
16:36
Head to the National Botanic Gardens. The great Palm House is a key landmark here. Stand near the gateway that leads into Glasnevin Cemetery to catch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the evening light over the gardens and the cemetery boundary.
17:21
End the evening back at John Kavanagh's. It stays open until 22:30, giving you time to settle in after the walk.
Local tip
The gardens are extensive. Stick to the path near the Palm House and the gateway to Glasnevin Cemetery for the best sightlines to the setting sun.
Check before you go
- John Kavanagh's is open Mo-Sa 10:30-22:30 and Su 12:30-22:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dublin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).