American going to Dublin and the UK, London, Manchester and Scotland 2024. What fun things to do?

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  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    My wife is not a fan of heights so probably won't be doing that or the Eye, or the Tower.  
  • bazfromoz
    bazfromoz Posts: 256
    After you’ve tried the muck at the Guinness tour, head to Bowes lounge or The Gravediggers up by the Glasnevin cemetery. Best Guinness in the world at the Gravediggers, Bowes more city centre. 
  • wozza77
    wozza77 Posts: 300
    couple of recommendations for london

    Vote for blacklock
    speedboat bar for amazing Thai 
    The aviary on Finsbury square for nice view that’s not too high. 
    Silverleaf for incredible cocktails but pricey. 
    Breakfast club by Liverpool Street for decent food then ask to go through fridge for secret cocktail bar (mayor of scaredy cat town)
    discount suit company for sweaty but awesome semi secret basement bar 
    dishoom is great too as mentioned 

    also 
    albert schloss in Manchester is normally great 


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  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    Drink as much Guinness as possible.
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    droptheleash9 said:
    Drink as much Guinness as possible.
     I will try my hardest!  
  • Planet of Sound
    Planet of Sound UK Posts: 636
    RatherStarved said:
    GT1015 said:
    Planet of Sound said:
    Top tip: Sunday roast at Black Lock (there are five in London and one in Manchester).  Delicious!  Must be booked ahead.

    Dishoom is good but expect a long line/queue at peak times if you haven’t booked.

    London views: if you like rooftop views over London the Garden at 120 is great, free and doesn’t have to be booked in advance; Sky Garden is also good and free but usually needs booking in advance and tickets are released on a Monday for 3 weeks ahead.  The Shard is of course is the tallest and is nice, but very expensive.

    London: recommend a river boat to Greenwich, can get an Uber Boat from Tower Bridge pier, Greenwich is a really nice part of London in my view (there are touristy boats too but this is the cheapest and local way to do it).

    Personally I’d avoid Camden unless there is a gig on there you want to go to, it is mostly just crappy markets.  

    York is one of my favourite cities, you’ll love it there.  Look out for all the black cats in the windows and around the city.  Take a walk along the old city walls, magic.

    Stonehenge is interesting but a lot of people find in underwhelming it seems.  The nearby city of Salisbury is lovely, including its cathedral, and so if you are in the Stonehenge area I’d recommend visiting.

    I have heard that Greenwich is very nice and a cool place to walk around.  I read that using the cable car system to get there is better than the boat ride.  Opinions?  
    You can get there on a light rail called DLR that connects with some London Underground stations.  
    Yeah DLR is another option, it’s driverless and quite fun too.  There is a station next to Tower Bridge called Tower Gateway that can take you you to Cutty Sark in Greenwich.  I like the Uber Boat from Tower Pier, but both are fun options!  I used to get the light rail daily though so probably biased.

    Have a fun trip!
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,288
    droptheleash9 said:
    Drink as much Guinness as possible.
    solid advice
  • Harrycat
    Harrycat UK Posts: 59
    I used to live in Dublin and have been multiple times - in fact lived very close to Guinness.
    Best pubs 
    O’Donahues
    The Brazen Head
    Grogans
    Mulligans
    The Grave Diggers
    Avoid pubs in Temple bar 
    There is a pre-party the night before at Fibber McGees - PJ cover band etc look for the PJ Ireland Facebook Group

    Scotland - look for the Sounds of Seattle (PJ Scotland) Facebook page 
    There are pre-parties for both London and Manchester
    When will you be arriving in Scotland? 
    Foo Fighters are playing Hampden Park Glasgow on 17th June.

    Hope this helps have an awesome time.
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    Harrycat said:
    I used to live in Dublin and have been multiple times - in fact lived very close to Guinness.
    Best pubs 
    O’Donahues
    The Brazen Head
    Grogans
    Mulligans
    The Grave Diggers
    Avoid pubs in Temple bar 
    There is a pre-party the night before at Fibber McGees - PJ cover band etc look for the PJ Ireland Facebook Group

    Scotland - look for the Sounds of Seattle (PJ Scotland) Facebook page 
    There are pre-parties for both London and Manchester
    When will you be arriving in Scotland? 
    Foo Fighters are playing Hampden Park Glasgow on 17th June.

    Hope this helps have an awesome time.
    I thought Temple Bar was just a pub itself.  I will be in Scotland on 20 June til 24 June.  We land at 7am in Manchester on 13 June and Foo is playing that night at Emirates, thinking about doing that one.  

     I think Grogans will work best as it is near Dublin castle and Trinity college and the national gallery's.  First night might not get into Dublin as we will be out on Howth.  I did see Slow Pulp is playing Whelans on 15 June, is that cool place to see a show?  
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    wozza77 said:
    couple of recommendations for london

    Vote for blacklock
    speedboat bar for amazing Thai 
    The aviary on Finsbury square for nice view that’s not too high. 
    Silverleaf for incredible cocktails but pricey. 
    Breakfast club by Liverpool Street for decent food then ask to go through fridge for secret cocktail bar (mayor of scaredy cat town)
    discount suit company for sweaty but awesome semi secret basement bar 
    dishoom is great too as mentioned 

    also 
    albert schloss in Manchester is normally great 


    Blacklock and dishoom look great.  I think the Soho location Blacklock might work and start at Carnaby street and work our way past the national gallery, Trafalgar square, whitehall, big ben, Westminster as a good long afternoon.  

    is the Bermondsey Beer mile a cool place?  is it all pubs or are there any good paces to eat over there?  Hotel is not far from there and trying to find a good place for a meet up.  
  • ilockyer
    ilockyer Posts: 2,272
    Harrycat said:
    I used to live in Dublin and have been multiple times - in fact lived very close to Guinness.
    Best pubs 
    O’Donahues
    The Brazen Head
    Grogans
    Mulligans
    The Grave Diggers
    Avoid pubs in Temple bar 
    There is a pre-party the night before at Fibber McGees - PJ cover band etc look for the PJ Ireland Facebook Group

    Hope this helps have an awesome time.
    Excellent recommendations, I'd add the Cobblestones onto that list if north of the river. 
    Grogans is excellent. 

    If anyone's getting into Dublin early and has a thirst, there are still some early houses left where you can get a pint from 7am. 
    Slattery's on Capel St is probably the best of these, and you can get a breakfast too.
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  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,141
    If you're going to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, you could always do the Skywalk.  Basically climbing the stadium and walking around the roof, looks pretty cool and will get an idea how it will look with the band playing below.

    https://www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com/see-do/the-dare-skywalk/?scrollToCalendar
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    Force Of Nature said:
    If you're going to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, you could always do the Skywalk.  Basically climbing the stadium and walking around the roof, looks pretty cool and will get an idea how it will look with the band playing below.

    https://www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com/see-do/the-dare-skywalk/?scrollToCalendar
    My wife doesn't do heights.  The only Pearl Jam show we are catching is in Manchester.  Might try for Slow Pulp in Dublin and maybe Foo Fighters in Manchester, but that is the same day that we land so could be exhausted.  
  • Philip_Ireland
    Philip_Ireland Posts: 673
    Stay off the moors
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,129
    I'm actually in Bowes right now. Unbelievable pint. Brilliant pub. One of Dublins best 

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,129
    Serious pint 

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • bazfromoz
    bazfromoz Posts: 256
    eboweddie said:
    I'm actually in Bowes right now. Unbelievable pint. Brilliant pub. One of Dublins best 
    Lovely pub. Incredible Guinness, great location. 
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,129
    Just hoping Billy Corgan plays Drown tonight!!!

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    eboweddie said:
    Serious pint 
    I'm getting that at the storehouse 10 am this Saturday!  
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 205
    Trip is winding down now. Just Manchester left! Had great weather on all the stops, looks like it it will 25 or something in Manchester today and the next couple of days too! Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions!!!

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