beautiful place for whimsical souls. so many odds and ends, ranges of styles from all sorts of eras…read moreand it seems like anyone could find at least one thing that speaks to them based on the variety i found in the shop. there was an excess of gothic items which was perfect for me, i ended up finding quite a lot of pieces that are all marvellous additions to my wardrobe. also chatted with one of the amazing staff for quite a bit after purchasing one of her fav tops from the shop and i will protect it with my life. friendly is an understatement, the owners really do have a passion for what they do and i felt i was in my element. so sad i could not have stayed in dublin longer or else i would frequent this shop to the point where i would practically live there. thank you so much for the beautiful clothes and for showing me the colourful side of the city will come back as soon as i can xx

Lucy's Lounge is a find! Hidden in the basement of a Temple Bar building, this second-hand shop is…read morean absolute treasure trove. Filled with cutesy clothes, jewellery, accessories, children's toys, old books and the like, Lucy's Lounge is a perfect portal for mid-afternoon shopping heaven. Who knows what precious knick knacks you'll come across in this tiny basement? The shopkeeper is fitted out in an intriguing blend of the shop's wares, intricately done up in shawl, flowery hat, old fashioned dress and a mish-mash of accessories. She is a cross between Mary Poppins and the 'feed the birds' woman, and she is lovely lovely lovely! There are some exquisite discoveries to be made by whoever has the patience to sift through the wares in this store. Whether you're on the hunt for a vintage dress, a tacky 80s fluoro ski jacket, a pair of dainty gloves or a funky wall hanging, this place is worth a look! Beware: this shop is only open Thur - Sat 1pm - 6pm and Sun 3pm - 6pm. Time your trip accordingly!

I went to visit Dublin Ireland from the States and I stumbled across this cute lil' shop on the way…read moreback to our Hotel in Dalkey. I felt home the minute I walked into her shop. It had such a wonderful stock of wide variety of vintage wares, knick-knacks, books, albums, clothing, many unique finds and my most favorite of course is, the vintage costume jewelry! I left her shop with a little bit of everything and a lot of the vintage sparkly jewelry. I found her shop to be like a lil treasure trove. The owner Ita was very nice and so helpful, you could tell her passion for vintage was in her whole being. For those Vintage Lovers out there, its a must-visit place to feast your eyes on! You too will catch the Vintage bug, if you haven't already!! Linda

From the owner: Welcome to Sandycove Vintage & Classics! We specialise in vintage and classic men's and women's…read moreclothing, children's clothing and toys, Art Deco collectables, bric-a-brac, leather goods, jewellery, gifts, dust collectors and much, much more. We are proud to support local charity and communtiy groups. Each month, two charities or community groups will be selected and supported. Please let us know about causes close to your heart. 10% discount on all donations given and 5% discount on mention of this review. Thank you and see you soon in Sandycove Vintage & Classics!

This place is a cute gem. Was on a scavenger hunt for a specific item and was sent here from the…read moreGeorge Street Arcade vintage consignment shop. They didn't have the item either, but they had some really cute, curated pieces of great designers. They were happy to send me to a competitors storefront as I continued my "scavenger hunt" for this piece... even though they weren't profiting off of it. I ended up purchasing an item from them anyway (because it was so fun and I also really appreciated the assistance). Reasonable costs and the pieces looked well taken care of. When I'm in Ireland in future, I will definitely visit again!

Great prices and super selection of designer bags and accessories representing good value for money.read more

Let me just preface this review by saying that I love Ireland, I have lived in this country for…read morefour years (I am originally from Canada), and have always felt welcome and at home. But what has transgressed during my visit to this store has truly shocked me. I walked into Déjà Vu to browse the store. I asked the shop assistant if she had any scarfs, as I had been looking for a scarf for quite some time. She said she only had one scarf at the moment but would be getting new scarfs in a few minutes. I said I was just going to get some groceries up the road but could come back on my way down. She said okay. I returned to the store and saw that she had new scarfs on the counter that she was showing to two other women. I walked into the store to look at the scarfs as well when one of the customers turned to me and said, "Ni hao". I was shocked by this address as I was in Ireland, not China, and have never been thus addressed in my entire life. (Also, I am not Chinese.) The shop assistant then promptly proceeded to say to me, "would you mind giving me ten minutes?" I said, "sure, no worries," thinking that she meant she would assist me in a few minutes once she was free. But feeling her eyes on me, I then proceeded to ask, "oh, do you want me to leave?" She replied, "yes." Well, I can tell you this. I can give you more than ten minutes. Because based on the treatment I received, I will not be coming back.

Very good designer wear hardly worn! I got a Joseph dress…read more Very classic. I'd recommend it

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

Step into Fanci's World, and you'll be greeted by the man himself, and his treasure trove of…read morevintage goodies. If you're an 80's fashion fan, look no further. Sequins, bat-wings, jumpsuits, patterned jumpers, and even the odd shoulder pad are all to be found in abundance in Schmancy Town. If you like what you see in the shop, sign up to the Facebook page for regular updates on new stock and sales. (The €5 dress sale is a common occurrence here)

I recently found this hidden gem. It's a fantastic vintage shop. I recently picked up two dresses…read morefor €15. They dont have a website but you can find them on facebook. Their facebook page is really good for pictures of new stock.

Recently re-opened with a cleaner, more orderly and civilised feel…read more I don't like it. Please change it back.

Eager Beaver is a wicked little retro shop crammed with what is undoubtedly the hippest collection…read moreof hand-me-downs in the city. What we have here however is a much more slapdash and sporty collection as opposed to the more 'classic silk dresses that feature the same flower-patterned design as seen on your grandmother's old apron but in this context looks chic and unexpectedly fashionable' look found in abundance in other eminent Temple Bar vintage outlets such as Lucy's Lounge. In fact, what am I saying, Eager Beaver isn't vintage at all, it is the definitive retro retreat. In point of fact, I stand corrected again as it's not even a 'retreat' - no that's far too subtle a word - it is in truth a big, slapdash retro bonanza! Does that communicate the zealousness I feel towards this shop enough for you? Untailored, informal retro is the name of the game here with a couple of clothes racks packed solely with 70's Adidas track-suit jackets, denim jackets, Led Zeppelin tees, Stan Smith trainers, Nike 1970s Elite pumps with a sweet nylon upper, waffle sole and old school colourway and even Puma trackie bottoms - see what I mean about the large array of sportswear. Be sure to set a decent amount of time aside so as to allow for a real hardcore rummage in and amongst this collection of quality curios.

There are some deals to be had at Siopaella!! This place was packed on a Friday afternoon…read more I browsed through all the racks and stumbled upon a D&G red and black carnation dress for £249! It fit like a glove and it definitely went home with me. My friend found a Mini Celine bag she'd been wanting for years and took that home with her. The bag was in amazing condition and a few hundred dollars cheaper than back in the states. Service was very friendly and it's definitely worth stopping in to browse.

Owner seems a bit false. Complains a lot about customers on the store's instagram. Items very…read moreoverpriced, such as taking the pochette from an LV and selling them separately with the clear intent to rip off the customer and the owner of the item and increase her own profits. Store seems more like a charity shop and basic mass produced used clothes priced very high. Treats staff very poorly according to Glassdoor.Avoid this one

Next kid's clothes are very cute. They're a little like Gap and nice and colourful for winter,…read morestripey scarves and wooly jumpers. The women's clothes are nice too. Sometimes they're a little matronly but on the whole they're nice. I got a lovely black coat in the sale that was great. They also do very nice shoes with all height heels and flats. Their accessories and jewellery are nice too. Maybe a little matchy-matchy for some tastes though!

I wandered into this Next store and initially thought that all the ladies' clothes had been…read moredrastically shrunk down to keep pace with the rise of the size zero. But no, I was in the children's section, where some of the clothes on offer for toddlers would not look out of place at a cocktail party. Pageant moms, take note, this could be fertile hunting ground for you. In the real ladies section, Next offers a lot of sports/leisure wear, with colours like baby pink featuring heavily. Think TV ad mother's basics.