Wilder Townhouse

Dublin


Set in a striking red-brick building, the Wilder has a delightfully quirky vibe, with cute little ornaments and tailor's mannequins in the rooms, which vary wildly in size. The bar is deliciously atmospheric, and you couldn't ask for a more peaceful location.


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