Eclectic shopping enclave

Word to the wise: There are a couple of great vintage clothing stores near the arcade - Jenny Vanders on Drury Street and A Store Is Born on Clarendon Street.

Noteworthy for: The Victorian building was Dublin's first department store.

If you find Grafton Street too 'high street', peel off to this appealingly eclectic indoor market, just a few minutes away from the main drag.

An alternative vibe prevails - if you're in the market for joss sticks, look no further - but there's no rhyme or reason as to what you'll discover here amongst the heaps of second-hand cds, dvds, books, clothes and collectibles. You can also get your hair done and your fortune told, as well as fill your belly with coffee, freshly baked treats, cheeses and olives.