Where Ps I Love You Was Filmed

So you ugly-cried watching PS I Love You. We all did. That letter scene? Destroyed us. But let’s talk about the real star of the movie: Ireland.

The film is a love letter to Dublin. And the Wicklow Mountains. And one very soggy pub. Ready for a location tour that’s better than a pint of Guinness? Let’s go.

Dublin: The Heart of the Hooley

First stop: Whelan’s Pub on Wexford Street. This is where Holly and Gerry meet. It’s a real, working pub. They don’t serve water-cress soup, sorry.

The pub is famous for live music. But you can still grab a stool where Hilary Swank once sat. The owners still get tourists asking, “Where’s Gerry?” Just smile and order a whiskey.

Another key spot: Grafton Street. Holly walks down this bustling shopping street. It’s like New York’s Fifth Avenue, but with more rain and buskers. Don’t forget to look for the Molly Malone statue. Yes, you must touch her chest for luck. It’s weird. Do it anyway.

The “You Made Me Fish!” Kitchen

The co-op apartment kitchen? That’s actually a soundstage in Dublin. But the fire escape where they sing? That’s a prop. Don’t climb a random fire escape looking for romance. You’ll just get yelled at by a city worker.

Trivia: The apartment exterior is on Upper Mount Street. It’s a Georgian building. Very posh. Very expensive. Holly would never afford it in real life. But in movies, grief pays the rent.

The Wicklow Mountains: Where Cry-Fest Meets Epic Beauty

The famous scene where Gerry proposes in the woods? That’s Powerscourt Waterfall. It’s Ireland’s highest waterfall at 121 meters. Perfect for a dramatic, tear-soaked moment. Just don’t slip on the rock while filming your TikTok.

The hiking scene with the letters? That’s Glendalough. It’s a glacial valley with a 6th-century monastery. Yes, you’re crying over a letter while standing next to ruins from 500 AD. Perspective, people.

Powerscourt also has a stunning Japanese Garden. But remember, the movie cut away from the garden fast. Because who needs peace when you can run through a forest yelling “But you’re dead!”?

The Pub of All Pubs

The “Campfire Pub” in the film is actually Johnnie Fox’s in Glencullen. It’s Ireland’s highest pub. That’s a real title. They serve live traditional music and a mean stew. You can pretend Gerry is whispering “Check the list” from the bathroom.

Another pub scene was shot at The Stag’s Head on Dame Court. It’s a Victorian masterpiece. The carved stag heads are not fake. They’re real. Creepy and classy all at once.

New York, New York (Sort Of)

The American scenes? Mostly filmed in Dublin and Wicklow. Hollywood magic. The “New York” apartment is actually a house in Rathmines, Dublin. Surprise!

The street where Holly throws the karaoke tantrum? That’s Baggot Street dressed up as Manhattan. They added fake “NY” signs and a yellow cab. Locals must have been so confused. “Why is that woman screaming at a lamp post?”

The ferry scene wasn’t a ferry. It was Lough Tay, a lake in Wicklow. It doubles as the Atlantic Ocean. Budget cuts, baby.

Why This Matters (Fun Edition)

You can actually visit every spot. No movie magic required. Just a raincoat and a map. Walk where Gerry delivered his first letter. Sit in Whelan’s and wonder why no one brings you a rhubarb tart.

Fun fact: The bridge where Holly kisses Gerry in a flashback? That’s the Ha’penny Bridge. It’s a famous Dublin landmark. Locals call it the “Half Penny Bridge.” Tourists call it “That place where I sobbed.”

Another fun fact: The fishing scene was filmed at Lake District in England, not Ireland. Oops. The movie lied. But it’s okay because the lake is gorgeous.

The Takeaway

PS I Love You is a love letter to Ireland. It’s a map for the brokenhearted. You can follow it from Dublin’s cozy pubs to Wicklow’s misty peaks. Just bring tissues.

And if you bump into a man reading a letter on a hill? Don’t interrupt. He’s probably filming his own sequel. He might be Scottish, though. He’s not Gerry.

Now go. Book the flight. Pack a rain jacket. And practice your Irish accent. “T’anks fer the guid time, Gerry.” You’re welcome.