Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. Powerscourt Townhouse is one of Dublin city centre’s most distinctive places to shop, eat and explore. Set inside an elegant Georgian townhouse dating back to the 18th century, it offers a more characterful experience than a typical shopping centre, with independent boutiques, restaurants, cafés, art, interiors, jewellery, antiques and historic architecture all under one roof.
Located just off Grafton Street, it is a popular destination for both Dubliners and visitors looking for something a little different in the heart of the city. You can also learn more about the building’s Georgian heritage on the About & History page.
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Powerscourt Townhouse is home to more than 40 shops, restaurants and cafés, with a mix of independent retailers, Irish design stores, international brands and specialist boutiques.
You will find shops across categories including Fashion & Style, Antiques & Jewellery, Arts & Interiors, beauty, wellness, gifts, homewares, craft, flowers and fine jewellery.
The centre is especially known for its carefully curated mix of independent stores and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences.
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Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is located at 59 South William Street, Dublin 2, in the heart of Dublin city centre.
The centre is in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, close to Grafton Street, Brown Thomas, Drury Street, St Stephen’s Green and many of the city’s best-known shopping, dining and cultural destinations.
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Yes. Powerscourt Townhouse is located just off Grafton Street, one of Dublin’s main shopping streets.
Its South William Street location makes it easy to visit while exploring Dublin city centre, whether you are shopping, meeting for lunch, looking for a gift, or taking time to enjoy the building’s historic Georgian architecture. For directions and visitor information, see the Contact page.
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Yes. Powerscourt Townhouse has a wide choice of restaurants, cafés and bars where visitors can eat, drink and relax.
The centre offers an eclectic mix of places to enjoy lunch, coffee, drinks or a meal, with options to sit inside or outside. You can explore the full selection on the Eat & Drink Directory, including cafés and restaurants such as The Pepper Pot, Little Pyg, Amelia’s Table, Pygmalion and The Stapleton.
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Yes. Powerscourt Townhouse is a great place to find Irish gifts, thoughtful presents and something more individual than a standard high-street purchase.
The centre is home to independent retailers and specialist stores offering fashion, jewellery, antiques, art, craft, interiors, homewares, flowers, beauty, accessories and more. It is a strong destination for visitors looking for Irish design, beautifully made pieces and gifts with a sense of place.
Good places to start include the Antiques & Jewellery Directory, Arts & Interiors Directory, Fashion & Style Directory and the Online Shopping Directory.
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Yes. The Music Room at Powerscourt is available for private hire.
Rich in architectural detail and steeped in history, The Music Room provides a distinctive Georgian setting for intimate events, product launches, workshops, private gatherings and corporate occasions in the heart of Dublin city centre.
The space can accommodate up to 50 guests, depending on the event format, and is suited to layouts including theatre-style presentations, boardroom meetings, workshops, standing drinks receptions, product launches and private gatherings.
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Yes. Powerscourt offers guided tours of the historic townhouse, giving visitors the chance to explore the building’s magnificent rooms and imagine life in the 18th century, when Richard Wingfield, 3rd Viscount Powerscourt, and Lady Amelia Wingfield used the house during the Parliament season.
The tour route includes historic spaces such as the kitchen and cellars, entrance hall, dressing rooms, Music Room, ballroom and dining room. The meeting point for tours is at the South William Street entrance to Powerscourt Centre.
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Powerscourt Townhouse has a disabled entrance at the Coppinger Row entrance. The centre also has a panoramic lift to the upper floors.
Facilities available to customers include toilets, baby-changing facilities and other visitor amenities. You can find visitor information on the About the Centre and Contact pages.
Visitors with specific accessibility requirements may wish to contact the centre in advance for the most up-to-date access information.
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Powerscourt is served by five multi-storey car parks nearby.
The centre has its own entrance from the Brown Thomas Car Park on Level 3 and is also within a short walking distance of Drury Street, Royal College of Surgeons, Trinity Street and Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre car parks.
For the latest parking and visitor information, see the Contact page.
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Powerscourt Townhouse is generally open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
Opening hours may vary during Christmas, bank holidays or special events, and individual shop, restaurant and café opening times may differ. Visitors are encouraged to check the latest opening hours on the Contact page before travelling.