Eager Beaver

I love Eager beaver! Got two amazing coats here that have gotten me through the winter months. And really affordable!

Not so much vintage, more retro and alternative fashion — dresses, hoodies, leather jackets and tons of t-​shirts.

Eager Beaver is a wicked little retro shop crammed with what is undoubtedly the hippest collection of hand-​me-​downs in the city.
What we have here however is a much more slapdash and sporty collection as opposed to the more ‘classic silk dresses that feature the same flower-​patterned design as seen on your grandmother’s old apron but in this context looks chic and unexpectedly fashionable’ look found in abundance in other eminent Temple Bar vintage outlets such as Lucy’s Lounge. In fact, what am I saying, Eager Beaver isn’t vintage at all, it is the definitive retro retreat. In point of fact, I stand corrected again as it’s not even a ‘retreat’ — no that’s far too subtle a word — it is in truth a big, slapdash retro bonanza! Does that communicate the zealousness I feel towards this shop enough for you?
Untailored, informal retro is the name of the game here with a couple of clothes racks packed solely with 70’s Adidas track-​suit jackets, denim jackets, Led Zeppelin tees, Stan Smith trainers, Nike 1970s Elite pumps with a sweet nylon upper, waffle sole and old school colourway and even Puma trackie bottoms — see what I mean about the large array of sportswear.
Be sure to set a decent amount of time aside so as to allow for a real hardcore rummage in and amongst this collection of quality curios.

Eager Beaver is a decent second-​hand store specialising in retro t-​shirts. It has a great atmosphere and if you’re willing to spend a bit of time in here you’ll probably be able to find a great t-​shirt, unfortunately it won’t be particularly unique just a bit retro. I’ve found some nice t-​shirts in here and they weren’t too expensive either. But like Aoife pointed out, if you’re seriously into vintage clothes, Eager Beaver probably isn’t for you. Think 80’s t-​shirts, converse and flared jeans instead of classy, lady-​like glamour and you got it.

Recently re-​opened with a cleaner, more orderly and civilised feel.
I don’t like it.
Please change it back.

Excellent value for Cords, bought 5 pair of nearly new Top brand Corduroy Jeans for only 92 Euro, cant beat that ! also have lovely Corduroy Cargo Shorts… a must have… but will have to wait till next week. Sean

Yup they sell second hand, artsy, i am one with life, just got back from a self exploration journey through Nepal, Sigur Ros is a state of mind… type clothing.
It is a little mad inside there… then again this is the way thrift stores are everywhere. Things are packed together and it gives you the sense that what you are looking at has never been dug out before… but then you start seeing the same thing over and over again…
I dont buy into these places… though you can find a few nice one off things but dont expect to be unique, the reason the clothes are there in the first place is because they are a dime a dozen.

Eager Beaver is a second-​hand, retro shop awash with flares, jeans and trendy seventies t-​shirts. The focus is on casual-​vintage rather than red-​lippie, cigarette-​holder vintage. I picked up an ace pair of sky-​blue seventies trackie bottoms in here that made me feel like a hippie Rainbow Brite!
The gear is especially appealing for ‘converse, jeans and zippie’ and ‘arty, black-​rimmed glasses’ folk. Lots of MacEnroe-​era Addidas zippies, don’t remember seeing any sweat-​bands though… There’s equal scope for girls and lads. As with all such shops, it’s a good idea to take some time, root around and savour the dusty second-​handedness! This is select second-​hand so it’s not cheap as chips but not hyper expensive either!

The jury is still out with me on this one. On one hand there is a great selection and a big bargain bin that’s good fun to root through. Having said that, alot of the stuff is quite manky and the shop doesn’t have the best ambience. Well worth a peek though especially for die hard vintage enthusiasts.