Running from the quays at its southern end to Bolton Street at the north, Capel Street has always been a busy thoroughfare.

Starting from the quays the first premises of note is the one and only Panti Bar.

Owned by Dublin drag queen Panti, it is something of a spiritual home for the city’s LGBT community.

Moving down to the junction of Mary’s Abbey, I find myself outside The Boar’s Head pub.

A popular spot for sporting celebration, many is the time victorious Dublin football teams have stopped in here with the treasured Sam Maguire Cup. Golfer Shane Lowry also dropped in here with The Claret Jug after winning last years Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

A few doors down from The Boar’s Head can be found Mc Neill’s, former music shop turned pub.

My Good Self has history here.

In the days of the old music shop this was where I purchased my mandolin. Many is the music session I participated in here. It’s a lovely little pub.

A little further on across the way is the famed master tailor shop, Louis Copeland & Sons.

I once had the good fortune to meet and deal with Louis Copeland himself and I can only speak very highly of him.

Crossing over Little Mary Street, I am soon outside Lenehan’s, the renowned DIY store.

In years gone by this part of Capel Street had a strong association with quality furniture shops, Forster & Forsye (now a bank) and Codys (now a Malaysian restaurant) amongst them.

My Good Self is the proud owner of a pine table and chairs from Codys.

These days this area is dominated by popular Asian restaurants.

Coming near the end of my wee wander I happen upon the well known Brereton Jeweller and Antique store, established in the Easter Rising year of 1916.

And so there we have Capel Street.

A busy spot that has seen much change over the years.

Well worth a visit.