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STAY
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Clayton Hotel Ballbridge
The Clayton is a very short walk to the RDS. From the 15th to the 20th of January 2027 there are special room rates available for visitors to Showcase 2027.
The rates are: €185 Bed & Breakfast per room per night based on single occupancy.
€195 Bed & Breakfast per room per night based on double occupancy. Rates are inclusive of VAT @13.5%. Parking is additional.
Use the code SHOW150127 to avail of this rate by booking before the 18th of December 2026. Rooms not booked by this date will be automatically released and guests wishing to book will be subject to booking at the best available rate.
To book visit www.claytonhotels.com/ballsbridge.
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Herbert Park Hotel
Less than a five minute walk from the RDS you’ll find the Herbert Park Hotel to be a convenient spot when it comes to Showcase.
Again, there is a booking discount available to visitors to Showcase 2027. From the 15th to the 20th January 2027 visitors to the show can avail of a discount of 15% of the best available rates by using the discount code SHOW010926 before the 4th of December 2026.
To book contact the Reservations Department on +353 1 667 2200.
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Sandymount Hotel
Another comfortable place to stay in the vicinity of the RDS, the Sandymount Hotel has long been associated with rugby thanks to its proximity to the Aviva Stadium. If Visitors to Showcase can avail of a discounted rate between Saturday January 16th and Tuesday January 19th 2027.
Use the discount code SHOW2027 before December 15th 2026 to avail of this offer. For clarification, the bookable rate has already been discounted by 10% and this discount code provides you with an additional 10% discount off the already discounted rate.
To book visit www.sandymounthotel.ie.
EAT
Whether you’re craving comfort food, clean eating, or a culinary adventure, Dublin serves up flavours to suit every taste and appetite. While you’re here, fuel your day with some of our favourite local spots:
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Coffee & Breakfast
Ireland has a thriving coffee culture and no shortage of great places to get caffeinated first thing in the morning. In the neighbourhood around the RDS check out Mister Magpie, Butlers Chocolate Cafe and The Art of Coffee or dip into Herbert Park for some fresh air and a coffee in Lolly & Cooks.
Avoca Ballsbridge has plenty of options whether you’re having a business breakfast or grabbing a takeaway overnight oats or scone to take with you to the RDS. The Orange Goat on Serpentine Avenue is a local cafe with a wide range of choices from traditional porridge or homemade granola to the classic full Irish breakfast in the morning.
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Lunch
There is no shortage of places to eat in Ballsbridge at lunchtime. Why not try Carved for hearty sandwiches and salad bowls, Sprout & Co for a chicken cashew crush or Tokyo fishbowl or one of the local bars for some pub grub?
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Dinner
There are plenty of options for dinner in Ballsbridge whatever your taste. For pizza hot try Base opposite the RDS or Sasha’s on the Shelbourne Road. For great Thai food try the well established Baan Thai restaurant or for modern classic cooking try Roly’s Bistro has been in the neighbourhood for over 40 years.
