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Evening

Golden Hour at Aboussie Park

Start at the city's smallest park just as the afternoon light turns gold, then head to a nearby spot for dinner and a drink as the sun sets.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:38

    Aboussie Park

    Arrive at Aboussie Park. The park is open from 06:00 to 22:00, so it is ready for you. Spend the next 45 minutes walking the grounds and finding a quiet corner to watch the light shift.

  2. 16:23

    Aboussie Park

    Stay for the moment. The golden light begins at 16:23, casting a warm glow over the small park. The sun is setting toward the WSW.

  3. 16:43

    Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

    Walk six minutes to Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, making it a reliable spot for dinner after the sun goes down. The park closes at 22:00, but you have plenty of time to eat before you need to leave.

  4. 17:13

    John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden

    Walk twelve minutes to John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden. This is a good place to end the evening with a drink. It opens at 16:00 and stays open until 01:30 on weekdays.

Local tip

Aboussie Park is very small, so you can see the whole thing in a few minutes. Use the extra time to find a bench facing west to catch the best light.

Check before you go

  • Aboussie Park is open 06:00-22:00 daily.
  • Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge is open Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-23:00.
  • John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden is open Tu-Sa 16:00-01:30, Su 16:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge is open at 16:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden is open at 17:13 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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