South City Centre Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About South City Centre
South City Centre covers the busy central area south of the River Liffey, broadly around the Coombe, Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Dame Street, Wexford Street and the approaches to Portobello. It combines Georgian streets, historic civic buildings, apartments, offices, student accommodation and established residential pockets, with an energetic urban feel throughout the day and evening. Residents are close to major cultural and historic attractions, including Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Chester Beatty. Everyday shopping is particularly convenient around Grafton Street, Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre and the independent businesses of South Great George’s Street and Wexford Street. The area has a strong café, restaurant and pub scene, ranging from casual food such as Dublin Pizza Company to traditional city-centre pubs and late venues around Temple Bar and Camden Street. Green space is available at St Patrick’s Park, Peace Park and nearby Iveagh Gardens, while Trinity College, the National Library and several major museums are within walking distance. City-centre living means excellent access to work, education and entertainment, although streets can be lively, busy and noisy, particularly at weekends.
Property Market in South City Centre
Based on 18 properties for sale in South City Centre
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in South City Centre
Schools
Established primary school serving families in the historic Coombe area.
City-centre primary school near Aungier Street and Whitefriar Street.
Well-known boys’ secondary school serving central and south Dublin communities.
Historic university campus within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Visit website ↗Major art and design college based around Thomas Street and the Liberties.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent routes connect the area with suburbs across Dublin and the city centre.
St Stephen’s Green and Trinity stops provide quick cross-city and suburban connections.
Smithfield and Four Courts stops offer access towards Tallaght and The Point.
Multiple public bicycle stations support short journeys around central Dublin.
Key routes link the central area with southern and western Dublin suburbs.
Amenities
Small green space providing seating and a quiet break beside the city centre.
Attractive park beside St Patrick’s Cathedral with lawns, paths and seasonal planting.
Popular casual pizza restaurant serving the surrounding central neighbourhoods.
Visit website ↗Prominent mixed-use city-centre buildings close to St Stephen’s Green.
National conservation service headquartered at nearby heritage premises in the city centre.
Visit website ↗Major historic and cultural attractions offering exhibitions, architecture and public gardens.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Historic Dublin football club based at Richmond Park, accessible from the south city centre.
Established basketball organisation with teams and community activity around Dublin.
Distinctive Victorian pub on George’s Street, popular for its character and central location.
Long-running LGBT+ bar and entertainment venue on South Great George’s Street.
Visit website ↗Prime pedestrianised retail street lined with major shops, cafés and street performers.
Properties For Sale near South City Centre
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