Skip to content
TravelPlan.guide
Greystones itineraries

Greystones Itineraries

Half a day or a full weekend. Here are the best ways to spend your time in Greystones, planned step by step.

Whether you have a few hours off the DART or a full weekend to explore, these itineraries give you a local’s route through Greystones. Each one links directly to the restaurants and activities along the way.

A Car-Free Day in Greystones by DART·5-6 hoursGreystones for Food and the Harbour·Evening

A Car-Free Day in Greystones by DART

5-6 hoursYear-round

The easy car-free day out: ride the southbound DART to the end of the line, walk the rebuilt harbour and the beaches, eat well on Church Road, and be back in Dublin by evening.

First timersDay trippersCar free
  1. 1
    10:00·50-65 min from the city

    Arrive by DART at Greystones

    Take the southbound DART to Greystones, the end of the line. Step out and the harbour and town centre are a short walk away.

  2. 2
    10:30·45 min

    The harbour and the marina

    Start at the rebuilt harbour and walk the marina front and the Harbour Plaza, the modern heart of the town.

    View Greystones Harbour & Marina
  3. 3
    11:15·1 hour

    South Beach and the coastal path

    Walk south to the sandy Blue Flag South Beach, and on along the flat coastal path if you want the open sea air.

    View South Beach
  4. 4
    12:30·1 hour

    Lunch on Church Road

    Head into the town centre for lunch at the original Happy Pear, or a brunch plate at Buoys Kitchen or Three Q's.

    View The Happy Pear
  5. 5
    14:00·1 hour

    A pint at the Beach House

    Finish back at the harbour with a pint at the Beach House and Dann's Bar before the DART home.

    View The Beach House (incl. Dann's Bar)

Greystones for Food and the Harbour

EveningYear-round

An evening built around the food the town is known for, plus the harbour and a show. The grown-up Greystones night out.

FoodiesCouplesEvening
  1. 1
    17:00·45 min

    Sunset at the marina

    Start with a coffee at the marina and a wander around the harbour as the light drops over the water.

    View Greystones Harbour & Marina
  2. 2
    18:00·1.5-2 hours

    Dinner on Church Road

    Dinner at Chakra by Jaipur for the Michelin-Guide-listed Indian cooking, or the long-running Hungry Monk for Irish and European with a serious wine list.

    View Chakra by Jaipur
  3. 3
    20:00·2 hours

    A show at the Whale Theatre

    Round off the evening with music, comedy, or film at the Whale Theatre on Theatre Lane. Check the programme and book ahead.

    View The Whale Theatre

Ready to plan your visit?

Check tide times, live DART departures, and the weather forecast before you head out.

Planning Tips & Packing GuideGetting to Greystones