Thrift shopping is becoming more popular these days for numerous reasons - sustainability, the rising cost of living, and previous decades making a fashion comeback.
We have compiled a list of the most reviewed thrift shops in Dublin. This time not just in the city centre but in the entire city so that you won't have to travel too much to reach your nearest shop. After all, where's the sustainability or the money-saving in that?
Here's a list of the top places to thrift in Co Dublin, according to Google Reviews:
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D1
Dublin Vintage shop
Where: 4 Capel St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 CX68
What: Small store carrying retro clothing, secondhand books, "unique knickknacks" and "rare tchotchkes". They even had a number of thematic things for Valentine's day
When: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 7pm
Reviews: 83 reviews giving an average of 4.3 stars
D2
Dublin Vintage Factory
Where: Dublin Vintage Factory, 1 Merchant Arch, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
What: Dublin Vintage Factory claims to be Ireland's premier vintage clothing kilo store, selling "top-grade vintage clothing from around the world". They sell all their clothing at €30 per kilo and their kilo store is based in the heart of Temple Bar Dublin. Check out their online store or go to their physical one.
When: Monday - Wednesday, 12pm-6pm; Thursday, 12pm - 7pm; Friday - Saturday,12pm-6pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Reviews: 133 reviews have given the place 4.3 stars on average.
D3
Vincent's Fairview
Where: 2A Fairview, Dublin Ireland D03 CH48
What: SVP's Vincent's Charity Shop in the heart of Fairview offers items at an affordable price and provides an income source for the SVP society which is "recycled directly back into the community".
When: Monday-Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 46 reviews giving an average of 4 stars
D4
It's worth noting that many second-hand shops in Dublin 4 usually offer expensive items like Chanel sunglasses and Louis Vitton handbags. These "Brown Thomas thrifts" - as it's likely that's where the original owners found these items - won't be making it on our list since they're still nowhere near affordable for the average thrifter.
Oxfam Ringsend
Where: The Bottle Works, 3 Fitzwilliam St, Ringsend, Co. Dublin, D04 T9X5
What: Oxfam Ringsend has a great selection of pre-loved and brand-new clothes for women, men and children, along with a range of shoes, bags and accessories. They also have everyday homewares and artwork, books, CDs, vinyl, musical instruments, ornaments, crystal, perfumes, and gift sets. They have a great range of brand-new jewellery and sunglasses on offer, any three items for €5.
When: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5:30pm; Sunday - 1pm-5pm
Reviews: 11 reviews giving it 5.0 stars
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D5
SVP's Vincent's Charity Shop has two charity shops in D5: Vincent's Kilbarrack (4.1 stars out of 25 reviews) and Vincent's Coolock (4.4 out of 11 reviews). Both are open Monday - Saturday, from 9:30am until 5:30pm, so you can go to either of them, depending on which one is closer to where you live.
Vincent's Coolock: Unit 5/6, Coolock Village Centre, Kilmore, Dublin 5, D05 WY83
Vincent's Kilbarrack: Greendale Shopping Centre, Greendale Rd, Raheny - Foxfield, Dublin 5, D05 Y0X2
D6
NCBI Charity Shop Rathmines
Where: Dublin 6, Rathmines Rd Lower Rathmines Rd Lower, Dublin 6, D06 V8R9
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 6pm
Reviews: 4.5 stars based on 22 reviews
D6W
Down Syndrome Ireland
Where: 170 Templeogue Rd, Templeogue Village, Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin, D6W KP89
When: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Reviews: 4.6 stars based on 5 reviews
D7
Respect
Where: Park Shopping Centre, Prussia St, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7, D07 V1K6
When: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Reviews: 4.1 based on 28 reviews
Casa Charity Shop on North Circular Road, Phibsborough deserves an honorary mention. It has only three reviews but they all give it five full stars.
D8
Betty Bojangles Dublin
Where: 77 Thomas St, Saint Catherine's, Dublin 8, D08 H2T6
When: Monday - Saturday, 10:30am - 6pm; Sunday, 12pm - 6pm
Reviews: 4.3 based on 13 reviews
D10
Thriftify
Where: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, 407 Ballyfermot Rd, Drumfinn, Dublin, D10 T042
When: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Reviews: 4.9 stars based on 64 reviews
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D11
Enable Ireland Charity Shop
Where: 43 Main St, Ballygall, Dublin 11, D11 FYH4
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.1 stars based on 40 reviews
D12
There are quite a few charity shops in Dublin 12 and while Vincent's Crumlin has the highest number of reviewers, there is another thrift store that has a higher rating.
Sue Ryder Foundation
Where: 11 Sundrive Rd, Harold's Cross, Dublin, D12 EH66
When: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4:30pm
Reviews: 4.6 stars based on nine reviews
D14
Vincent's Dundrum
Where: 1 Main Street Lower, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 A3C9
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.5 stars based on 28 reviews
D15
Vincent's Blanchardstown
Where: Deanstown House, Unit 4, Main St, Blanchardstown, Dublin, D15 V3PN
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 3.9 based on 43 reviews
Respect and Brand Cash for Clothes deserve honorary mentions.
D16
Vincent's Ballinteer
Where: Unit 5, Ballinteer Business Centre, Heather Park, Ballinteer, Co. Dublin, D16 HP27, Ireland
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.4 stars based on 16 reviews
Dún Laoghaire
Everything Thrift
Where: 75A George's Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 R57F
When: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 5 stars based on 11 reviews
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Oxfam Dun Laoghaire
Where: 43 George's Street Lower, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 Y2T3
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 6pm; Sunday - 12pm - 4pm
Reviews: 4.4 stars based on 14 reviews
D22
Vincent's Clondalkin
Where: 8 Main St, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 XK68
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.1 stars based on 20 reviews
Blackrock
NCBI Charity Shop
Where: 67 Main St, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 A3F6
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.4 stars based on 32 reviews
Lucan
Vincent's Lucan
Where: Unit 5/6, The Village Centre, Lucan Rd, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 WF89
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 4.1 stars based on 9 reviews
Swords
Vincent's Swords
Where: Castle Shopping Centre, 1 Bridge St, Swords Glebe, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 P9C5
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Reviews: 3.5 stars based on 20 reviews
D24
Vincent's Tallaght
Where: Unit 1 The Village Square, Old Bawn Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24
When: Monday-Saturday, 9:30am - 5:15pm
Reviews: 4.3 stars based on 9 reviews
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