Must-see places for the first-time visitor to Howth
Whether it’s history, culture, shopping or great food Howth can deliver the goods. Make sure to check these sweet spots off your list.
This lively weekend market contains up to 25 stalls selling artisanal foods, baked treats, jewellery, gifts, curios, antiques, clothing and more!
The Hurdy Gurdy Vintage Radio Museum
This quirky museum is located in a restored Martello tower overlooking Howth Harbour and features a wide range of vintage radios, gramophones and music boxes.
Sitric, Viking King of Dublin, no doubt recognized the superb views of Howth Bay from this location when he founded the earliest church here in 1042. The church was replaced around 1235 by an abbey and amalgamated with the monastery on Ireland's Eye. The views from this location have remained spectacular.
Situated prominently on Howth’s West Pier the Wright family’s fishmongers and speciality food store is one of the oldest in the area.They proudly claim to have been smoking Irish salmon since 1893, using the same techniques of hand filleting, curing in sea salt and smoking over oak chips for eight hours.
This gem is hidden away inside the arch of the old railway bridge and is definitely one not to miss. Serving an outstanding array of delicious teas, coffees and indulgent desserts this place is a firm favourite for many a Howth native and visitor.
After working up an appetite, The Summit Inn pub is the best place to stop and have a well-deserved rest at the top of Howth Hill . Their chicken wings have continually been voted some of the very best in Dublin and we attest to that!
It goes without mentioning that Howth is the perfect place for dusting off the cobwebs with a brisk walk or cycle whilst admiring the stunning scenery. At Howth Cycle Tours, we have excellent options for guided tours and bike rental throughout Howth.