Spar is basically like a quickie mart…read more This is a great place to load up on snacks and beverages if you need them. We hit the Spar to have stuff in our hotel room, for when we get hungry between meals. And the Spar did just that! They also sell random things that you might run out of on your trip. Great spot to replenish your essentials! You can't beat the open 24 hours convenience!

Spar is similar to Tesco and M&S, but slightly more expensive (and not really worth the…read moredifference). However, whenever I travel internationally, I always look forward to trying new snacks that are not available in the United States. So I did find some Doritos flavors at Spar that i hadn't seen anywhere else during my time in Dublin. It's a fully stocked store with an array of items from chips, candy, and cookies to an assortment of grab&go sandwiches and instant ramen. This location is nestled on the corner of a busy, crowded street. No self-checkout. You have to pay at the register. The customer service was a bit lackluster.

Yes, it's a SuperValu but this is actually a small 'express' version which packs lots of goodness…read moreonto its shelves! Unlike other convenience stores, price wise this place is on point and doesn't bump an extra couple of euros per item for the sake. So my shout out to this place and 4 stars comes down to their great healthy food options and their range of allergy friendly products. They have a large section dedicated to organic and gluten free products so whether it's condiments, alternative milks, flours, whole grain products, you name it they got it... And ye know what, nothing says boring when you see the selection of great biscuits, cakes all available allergy friendly and some great local producers stocked too As a late night shop and just a stones from my place, I'm a regular here fixing up my last few ingredients like fresh vegetables for dinner, last minute bottle of wine or you'll see from my pictures... This place has quite a range of baking products so this makes me happy when I last minute decide to bake some cupcakes :-) Dropped a star because were a small village here in Dalkey, their staff could do with turning on a little customer service charm and smiling at their neighbours.

This Supermarket is seriously lacking in every way. There are so many basic products that are no…read morelonger available there. Whoever is doing the stock orders very obviously doesn't cook because a lot of basics are missing. The whole layout of the supermarket is very odd. It's also not very clean and often products are beyond their sell by date. I am a Dalkey resident and have given up shopping here. It's a shame!!

This Centra is fantastic. It is open 24 hours a day, the staff are all really nice and it is right…read morearound the corner from where I live. Finally; I can buy Superquinn sausages at 3.00am. They recently did the place up and expanded into the premises next door; now they have a shiny new deli and a comfy sit-down/cafe area. My only real issue with this place is that I have gone in there a number of times looking for something only to find that they have run out or just don't stock it. For example. they sell hotdogs but they don't stock hotdog buns at all.

I pop in here most days, so it's mad that I haven't reviewed it yet!…read more Staff are pleasant, they do lots of special offers, but a lot of their produce is more expensive than Tesco or Lidl. Their deli is very impressive, their wraps, sandwiches, salads are very fresh and good value. They also make fresh pizzas, but I haven't tried them yet. They have an ATM at the back of the store, but this is often out of service, but there is an outdoor ATM just up the road a little (a minute's walk or less). They've got groceries, off-license, newspapers/magazines, lottery, almost anything you could want, but I wouldn't do a full weekly shop here! They are open 24 hours, which adds a star for me!

Right, you probably need to know a little local history to fully appreciate this place…read more.. On the outside the shop looks like it has been there for years and has that chaotic and bedraggled look of a place that has simply evolved into what it is through eons of additions. The truth is much more interesting. There has been a shop in DL for years called Alexes - the lucky lotto shop- run by a guy named John Highland. John lived and breathed the business to the degree where it was open 24 hours a day and I'll swear he was there 22 of those hours. Alexes is still there but john sold up a few years back, then missed the biz I guess because he opened this place - though he's taking it easier these days, it's only open 21 hours a day... seriously. The selection of papers and magazines is truly astonishing, as indeed it the shops owner!

I'm gonna be honest, my loyalty to Alex's across the road is so intense that I can't even pretend…read moreto be impartial. Sorry, it's just not as good. And they spell Dun Laoghaire wrong, "Dun Leary" sounds like a codename for some sort of social deviant.

Here's to saving loads of time and 'wear and tear' on the bod due to carting loads of groceries on…read morefoot... Tesco delivery service is worth the nominal service charge! Take your time browsing the online supermarket and then pick your delivery time. The delivery service charge fluctuates anywhere between 3 and 6 euro - not bad! And, your groceries can be delivered within a day and down to a two-hour window of time. Everything is at your fingertips - from exfoliating facial scrubs to a jar of jalapenos. You'll find stuff that can't be bought at your corner convenience store. Lose the shopping cart! Let your fingers do the walking and put your money where your mouth is ... until delivery time!

Tesco Online--Personal Experience:…read more Once you've registered, the online store is very easy to use. Products have clear (if occasionally optimistic) pictures and good info. Discounts/multibuys etc are marked. Product categories are well organized and the site is easy to navigate. There are a good range of delivery times and prices. Off peak times are a LOT cheaper. I've found deliveries to be on time about 7 out of 10 times. What is annoying is that a delivery can be up to an hour late without any contact from the store (in fact, if you check the order number on the website, it reads 'delivered' even though it hasn't been). That said, if you call their helpline about a late order, they are very good about getting in touch with the driver and letting you know what happened/how long it will be. If they're out of a product, they'll substitute another (you get the cheaper price if the substituted item was more expensive). Mostly, the substitutions are spot on, but you can opt for 'no substitutions' on an item if you are leery (I do this on pet food as they tend to get substitutions wrong...no my kitten does not think that 'adult tuna' food is as good as 'baby cat chicken'...and in all fairness, Tesco aren't psychic so 'no substitutions' it is). The delivery drivers are an odd bunch. They're all really helpful if you have questions and very good about carrying deliveries indoors etc. Some are sociable, say 'hello', smile and have a quick chat. Others grunt once and get the job over with. Occasionally one stares at you with a look that says "I hate you for buying bulk cat litter but I'm not allowed to say it". I prefer the friendly ones, it's a little weird to have someone in your home who doesn't even say hello, just marches in the door and past you. Overall, it's an excellent service. I used it once and was sold. Now I use it every couple of weeks for bulky/heavy items or a big shop. Definitely worth a try.

To my knowledge, the best breakfast roll in Dublin. Builders, who know about this sort of thing,…read morewill travel upwards of two or three miles from a site just to eat here. I'm talking about the works; rasher, black pudding, hash brown, egg, red sauce and sausies all cooked fresh right in front of you. Best served first thing in the morning(between 730 and 830am), just after the baker makes his delivery and the bread is still warm. Perfect for your way to work on a cold winters morning, or alternatively, on your way home after a hard nights hard...eh... "revelling". No seating, unless you count the wall by the bus stop as seating.

30p, that's all I used to need to get my lunch in here, a big roll and a packet of chickatees, one…read moretasty chickatee roll coming up! Okay I was in the local secondary school and crisp sandwiches were really popular in those times, I remember some girls even using their bus fare too get this lovely lunch. I suppose you would need to walk home and get the exercise if you ate that many crisp sandwiches! Anyway, Lynam's is the local newsagent/ convenience store for the local school and the locals around Lower Goatstown. It has all the usual things a newsagent has but this one is special because it also has a post office! Yes, that's right this shop has that very Irish multifunction thing going on and very handy it is too!

I believe their Banana Bread is really really good.. OK OK, I gave them the recipe, but its still…read moretrue :) I've tried their in house freshly baked pizza and it was delicious. There was roasted butternut squash, feta and caramelised onion on it. Their breakfast pizza was pretty impressive too. If Lynams keep on this track, they'll be the Mortons or Donnybrook Fair of Goatstown. The shop also doubles as a post office which is always a bonus. We went away with a nice Chablis and Fleurie, both of which were lovely wines. The area is lucky to have Lynams, it's not your average newsagent.

Would not shop here, only if no other option…read more Popped in only for booze and was WTF and OMG FTS o.O Prices were sky rocketing! Very good Polish beer 5,6% ~€2.60, where it normally costs €1.70. And that applied to all beers. Thankfully, they had sale on Heineken (3,8%) 6 cans for €8. If not that, I'd have walked to next shop don't matter how far. I actually remembered my good acquaintance's words - spar is for rich people, buddy. I'm not rich enough :( Even it's a standard, but they also have ATM inside.

A 24 hour Spar just beside my apartment. Couldn't be handier. It's got a really good selection of…read moreeverything and is more like a mini-supermarket than a corner shop, and it also has a little sit-down area if you want to relax with a coffee. It's not exactly convenient unless you live close by (Smithfield for example) but it's perfect for me!

This is one of those all purpose newsagents, it sells all the things you'd expect to see in a…read morenewsagent but it also does children's toys and stationary and has a big section of greeting cards. It even has a small book selection! It is a great little shop when you have forgotten someone's birthday like an uncle or a 6 year old niece (particularly when they are calling over in an hour!).