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Alma Alma Located in Portabello, Dublin 8 this quaint cafe is my top pick for brunch in Dublin. The menu here consists of sandwiches and pancakes among other brunch favourites. Having tried many of the delicious options available on the menu, my firm favourite has to be the Dulche de Leche pancakes pictured below. They are a must try if you decide to visit this cafe.   Menu Dulche de Leche pancakes Alma signature granola bowl Bretzel Bakery Inside the bakery This bakery has been around for over 150 years and still continues to deliver some of the finest breads in the city. Also located in Portabello, this bakery has freshly baked pastries and breads of all shapes and sizes. They also serve freshly ground coffee and have a range of sandwiches to choose from. Ploughmans sandwich  Kodiak  Although this is a bar, the pizza served here solidifies its places on this list of foody places in Dublin. Kodiak is a newly opened vibrant bar in Rathmines serving cocktails and a wide range of beers/s

Top Sea Swims in Dublin  Outlined below you can find some of the best sea swimming spots in Dublin. All are easily reachable both by car and public transport. 1. Vico Baths  The Vico baths are located just outside Dalkey in south Dublin. This swimming spot has steps to ease your way in or a small diving platform if you want to make a splash (just watch out for rocks and avoid jumping in at low-tide). To access Vico baths, you can park at this location . From here it’s about a 10 minute walk down to the baths. On your walk you can take in some of the amazing scenery with stunning views looking out over Kiliney bay. You will also pass by the iconic Eire sign about half way to the baths. This dates back to World War 2 and was used to help identify Ireland for German bombers. You can read more on the history of this iconic sign here: http://eiremarkings.org/eire-7- 2. The Forty Foot  Possibly the most famous swimming spot in Dublin, the forty foot has remained a popular spot for many years