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Wicklow Street to Dawson Street
A short Dublin stroll from Wicklow Street past a metal basement on Nassau Street to Tower Records on Dawson Street.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 0.2 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Freebird Records
Centrally located shop with a high-turnover used section organized cleanly by genre.
Tip: Tucked behind a bookstore on Wicklow St — look for the entrance at the back.
15A Wicklow St, Dublin, D02 C924, Ireland
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM 2. Sound Cellar
Basement shop on Nassau Street long associated with metal and hard rock, with blues rock too.
Tip: Weekday hours end at 4 PM and it is closed Sundays, so plan it early in the day; look for the basement entrance.
47 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 P285, Ireland
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 3. Tower Records
One of the last true Tower Records locations, with a huge selection of new releases and reissues.
Tip: A nostalgic must-visit even if you're just browsing — grab a tote bag or sticker as a souvenir.
7 Dawson St, Dublin, D02 X688, Ireland
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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