Dorset Street Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Dorset Street
Dorset Street is a busy, established inner-city corridor in Dublin 7, running north from the Parnell Square area towards Phibsborough and close to Broadstone. It combines traditional red-brick housing, apartment buildings, student accommodation and long-standing local businesses, with a lively urban feel and excellent access to the city centre. Residents are within walking distance of schools and third-level institutions including Dublin City University’s St Patrick’s Campus and the colleges around Parnell Square, while several primary and secondary schools serve the surrounding north inner city. Dublin Bus routes along Dorset Street and nearby streets provide frequent city and northside connections, and Broadstone–Dublin Busáras Luas stop is readily accessible for cross-city travel. Everyday shopping is convenient, with supermarkets, pharmacies, takeaways and independent shops along Dorset Street and nearby Phibsborough, while the area also benefits from the larger retail and cultural offering around O’Connell Street and Henry Street. Local dining ranges from cafés and casual restaurants to traditional pubs, with The Big Tree and nearby venues around Parnell Street and Phibsborough among the familiar meeting places. Leisure options include the Blessington Street Basin, Mount Bernard Park and the National Botanic Gardens a short distance away, while Croke Park and the Mater Hospital are important nearby landmarks. The neighbourhood is well suited to people who value centrality, public transport and an active city setting, although Dorset Street itself can be busy with traffic and commercial activity.
Property Market in Dorset Street
Based on 6 properties for sale in Dorset Street
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Dorset Street
Schools
Local primary school serving families in Dublin’s north inner city.
Well-known secondary school on Great Denmark Street, close to Parnell Square.
Long-established secondary school on North Richmond Street, near Phibsborough.
Teacher education and humanities campus on Drumcondra Road, north of Dorset Street.
Major university campus with academic, cultural and sports facilities nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect the area with the city centre, Drumcondra and north Dublin.
Red Line stop providing access towards the city centre and Tallaght or Saggart.
Major nearby interchange with frequent routes across Dublin and to the suburbs.
Aircoach and Dublin Bus connections are accessible from nearby central streets.
Direct road links north towards Glasnevin and south into central Dublin.
Amenities
Historic sports pub on Dorset Street with food, drinks and multiple screens.
Peaceful historic reservoir park offering greenery, paths and a children’s playground.
Compact local green space beside the Royal Canal and nearby residential streets.
Major teaching hospital providing emergency, specialist and general healthcare services.
Extensive Glasnevin gardens with glasshouses, collections and attractive walking grounds.
Highly regarded Michelin-starred restaurant near Parnell Square, in the former library building.
Convenient mix of supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, takeaways and independent everyday retailers.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Iconic GAA stadium and museum within walking distance across Drumcondra.
Prominent Dublin GAA club based in nearby Glasnevin, offering community sporting activities.
Long-established shops, cafés, services and food outlets support the busy neighbourhood corridor.
Former literary museum near Parnell Square celebrating Dublin’s rich writing tradition.
Neighbouring canal-side streets provide local residential character and community connections.
Properties For Sale near Dorset Street
Nearby Areas
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