--- title: Alternative places to go in Dublin | Alternative Dublin description: Dublin is a city of villages, distinct quarters with their own look and feel, their own unique atmosphere and energy. Explore Dublin. --- [![Alternative guide to Dublin](https://www.alternativedublin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alternative-dublin-logo.png?t=1505491796452&width=220&name=alternative-dublin-logo.png "Alternative guide to Dublin")](http://alternativedublin.com) ![Grand_Canal_Dublin_Ireland.jpg](https://www.alternativedublin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rsz_1grand_canal_dublin_ireland.jpg?t=1505491796452&width=240&name=rsz_1grand_canal_dublin_ireland.jpg "Grand_Canal_Dublin_Ireland.jpg") # Dublin's different areas #### A city made up of distinct quarters ## The Villages that make Dublin great Dublin packs a lot into quite a small city. Between the two canals, are a host of distinct quarters, each with their own great ebb and flow. They all have unique bars and restaurants, their own events, activities and festivals. Broaden your search and experience an alternatives side of Dublin.  [![Download perfect guide to Dublin's Public Transport for  visitors](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/632497/95263e12-4bf4-4a3c-b6ab-8167b069a988.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/632497/95263e12-4bf4-4a3c-b6ab-8167b069a988) ### Portobello This is a truly rejuvenated village on the banks of the Grand Canal ### Smithfield Famous for farmers market  throughout the last century, now a hub of commercial and residential activity in the city centre. ### Beggars Bush The old Barracks Grafton Street, Dublin Ireland D2 353 (0)1 6777 000 [dublinalt@gmail.com](https://www.alternativedublin.com/../../com/alternativedublin/www/index.html?hsLang=en-ie) Copyright 2017 | Designed with [fa icon=heart"] by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com) [[fa icon="chevron-up"]](https://www.alternativedublin.com/en-ie/erewrglandie#)