Local Essentials
The practical stuff most travel sites skip. Everything you need to know before visiting Howth, from parking to pharmacies.
Accessibility
Cliff Walk
The full cliff walk is NOT wheelchair accessible (steep, uneven, narrow sections). The first 500m from the summit car park to the Nose of Howth is manageable on dry days with assistance.
Harbour
Howth Harbour and West Pier are fully accessible, flat tarmac throughout.
Dart
Howth DART station has step-free access. All DART trains have wheelchair spaces.
Restaurants
King Sitric, Aqua, Findlaters, and Brass Monkey all have ground-floor access. Abbey Tavern has steps at the entrance.
Public Toilets
The harbour toilets include an accessible stall.
For detailed accessibility information on specific venues, contact them directly. Irish tourism accessibility info is often incomplete online.
ATMs & Banking
Bank of Ireland ATM
Main Street
Free for most Irish and European bank cards.
Bike Rental
No dedicated bike rental in Howth
Nearest Dublin Bikes station is in Clontarf. Some visitors cycle from Dublin via the coast road (roughly 16km, mostly flat cycle path).
Emergency Services
General Emergency
112 or 999
Coast Guard
112 (ask for Coast Guard)
Garda Station
Howth Garda Station, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 YR70, +353 1 666 4900
Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, D09 C562, about 13km and 20 minutes by road. This is the nearest emergency department and it is open 24 hours. Beaumont's emergency department is for anyone aged 16 and over. Children under 16 are treated at a Children's Health Ireland emergency department, not at Beaumont; dial 112 or 999 to be directed.
01 809 2714Howth Medical Centre
Main Street, Howth, Co. Dublin
Phone not yet verified
GP surgery
Walk-ins not accepted, appointment only. Phone number is to be determined. The nearest emergency department is Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, D09 C562, about 20 minutes by car, emergency department 01 809 2714, for anyone aged 16 and over.
For cliff walk emergencies, call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. They know the headland paths. 01 809 2714 is Beaumont's emergency department line; 01 809 3000 is the hospital switchboard.
Golf
Howth Golf Club
St Fintan's, Carrickbrack Road, Sutton
Visitor green fees from €40 (weekday) to €50 (weekend)
Heathland links course on the Hill of Howth with sea views from most holes. Visitors welcome most days, booking recommended.
Deer Park Hotel & Golf Courses
Deer Park Hotel, Howth
From €20 (par 3) to €35 (championship course)
Three courses including a par 3 and pitch & putt. Open to all, no booking required for par 3. Good option for casual golfers.
Howth Golf Club has a well-stocked pro shop with equipment, clothing, and accessories (tel: +353 1 832 3055). Deer Park Golf also has a pro shop on site. McGuirks Golf on Harbour Road is open seasonally from late April to September.
Luggage Storage
No luggage storage in Howth. If visiting on a travel day, leave bags at your Dublin hotel or use Radical Storage / Stasher in Dublin city centre (locations near Connolly Station from about €6/day).
Parking
Howth Harbour Car Park
Rate: €2/hour, max €10/day
Capacity: ~200 spaces
Fills up by 10am on summer weekends. Arrive early or take the DART.
DART Station Car Park
Small, usually full by 9am on weekdays (commuters). Better availability on weekends.
Pet-Friendly Info
Cliff Walk
Dogs allowed on the cliff walk but must be kept on lead. Steep drops and narrow sections make it risky for off-lead dogs.
Beaches
Claremont Beach in Howth allows dogs year-round. Burrow Beach in Sutton has seasonal restrictions (no dogs May-September).
Restaurants
Most outdoor seating areas are dog-friendly. King Sitric and Aqua both welcome dogs at their terrace tables.
Vets
Nearest vet is Howth Veterinary Clinic, Harbour Road, +353 1 832 3010.
Pharmacies
McDermott's Pharmacy
5 Main Street, Howth, Co. Dublin
Address, phone and hours from the pharmacy's own website (mcdermottspharmacy.ie). This is the pharmacy to head for on a Sunday or a bank holiday, when it opens 10:00 to 13:00.
Howth Pharmacy
18 Harbour Road, Howth, Co. Dublin
Howth village has more than one pharmacy. Opening hours for this branch could not be confirmed from the operator and are to be determined; McDermott's Pharmacy at 5 Main Street publishes its hours and opens on Sundays and bank holidays.
Shopping
Outdoor Gear
No dedicated outdoor shops in Howth. Great Outdoors on Chatham Street, Dublin, is the best option if you need hiking boots or waterproofs before the cliff walk.
Souvenirs
A few gift shops on Harbour Road and at the weekend Howth Market (Saturdays). The market has better crafts and local produce than the tourist shops.
Clothes
Limited clothing shops in Howth. Sutton Cross has a few, or head into Dublin city centre.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Centra Howth
Harbour Road
Convenience store with basics, sandwiches, and an ATM.
SuperValu Howth
Main Street
Full supermarket. Good deli counter for picnic supplies before the cliff walk.
Taxis & Rideshare
Public Toilets
Howth Harbour, near the East Pier
Howth DART Station
WiFi & Connectivity
Howth Library
Free public WiFi during opening hours.
SIM Cards
No phone shops in Howth village. Pick up a prepaid SIM in Dublin city centre before heading out. Three, Vodafone, and Eir all have shops on O'Connell Street and in the Ilac Centre. A tourist SIM with 10GB data costs around €20.