Spencer Dock, Dublin

#510 among attractions in Dublin

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Spencer Dock is a former wharf area, close to where the Royal Canal meets the River Liffey, in the North Wall area of Dublin, Ireland. As of the 21st century, the area has been redeveloped with occupants of the Spencer Dock development including the Convention Centre Dublin, PricewaterhouseCoopers' Irish headquarters, Credit Suisse and TMF Group. The Central Bank of Ireland and NTMA have offices in the nearby Dublin Landings development. ()

Coordinates: 53°21'2"N, 6°14'24"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Spencer Dock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 3Arena, Samuel Beckett Bridge.

0.5 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
14 min walk • Talbot Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Dublin, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of retail offerings and the lively atmosphere that characterizes this bustling thoroughfare. A stone's throw away from the city's central bus...
~1890 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
10 min walk • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor experience located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 2016, this interactive museum is dedicated to the story of the Irish diaspora and the impact of Irish emigrants on the world.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
3Arena, Dublin
14 min walk • The 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O2 on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
~1350 ftS
Bridge, View point
Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin
7 min walk • Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Dublin that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Docklands area.
~1210 ftS
Convention center
Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin
6 min walk • The Convention Centre Dublin is a convention centre in the Dublin Docklands, Ireland. The Convention centre overlooks the River Liffey at Spencer Dock. It was designed by the Irish-born American architect Kevin Roche. Construction started in 1998 and the building opened in 2010.
0.4 miSW
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
10 min walk • Seán O'Casey Bridge is a pedestrian swingbridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining City Quay in the Grand Canal Docks area to North Wall Quay and the IFSC.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Liberty Hall, Dublin
17 min walk • Liberty Hall, in Dublin, Ireland, is the headquarters of the Services, Industrial, Professional, and Technical Union. Designed by Desmond Rea O'Kelly, it was completed in 1965.
0.7 miW
Nightlife
Mulligan's, Dublin
18 min walk • Mulligan's is a pub in Dublin, Ireland which opened on Poolbeg Street in 1854.
~1500 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
8 min walk • The CHQ Building, formerly known as Stack A, is an industrial building in Dublin, Ireland. CHQ stands for "Custom House Quay", named for the nearby Custom House. Known as the Tobacco Store to dockworkers, it was built in 1820 to store cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Tobacco and tea were kept in separate compartments above ground.
~1570 ftSW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
8 min walk • Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn.
0.5 miNW
Theater
Aldborough House, Dublin
12 min walk • Aldborough House is a landmark Georgian building in Dublin, Ireland. Built as a private residence by 1795, the original structure included a chapel and a theatre wing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spencer Dock?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Luke Kelly, Dublin (1 min walk), Sheriff Street, Dublin (2 min walk), Mayor Square, Dublin (5 min walk), Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin (6 min walk).

How to get to Spencer Dock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spencer Dock:

Train

Docklands (2 min walk)
Dublin Connolly (9 min walk)

Tram

Mayor Square - NCI • Lines: Luas Red Line (5 min walk)
Spencer Dock • Lines: Luas Red Line (5 min walk)

Bus

Church Road • Lines: 53 (5 min walk)
North Wall Quay • Lines: 133X (6 min walk)