Coffee culture in Dublin has flourished in the last few years We’ve come a long way from suffering through bitter astringent coffees from coffee chains that will remain nameless. The number of incredible indie coffee shops that have appeared in the last few years is nothing short of incredible, but it’s abundantly clear that Dubliners […]

3 years ago

It’s the same old story: you want to explore the city and feel like you’re actually doing something with your day off, but you don’t want to spend a bomb. We getcha, it’s pretty tough. You’d be surprised though at just how many gorgeous places in Dublin are free in, with plenty of activities and […]

7 years ago

Picture your happy place: Does it involve seven types types of Swiss cheese, all perfectly melted and oozing with cheesy goodness just waiting for you to dip chunks of fresh, rustic bread into? We’re fairly positive that everyone’s happy place involves melted cheese. So we’re going to share our favourite feasting spot with you fellow […]

7 years ago

A tiny spot at the back of Dublin Castle is where, if you’re lucky, you’ll find some of the best woodfired pizza in all of Dublin. We say ‘if you’re lucky’ because Bottega Toffoli seats max 10 people, is run by just one man, and you never really know when it will be open. […]

7 years ago

Dublin in the 1960 was a much different place to how it is now. Beatlemania swept the city, dance halls were what Tinder is now, and no gal would be seen out without her hair in a Jackie O bouffant. Moore Street was a bustling hub and the Adelphi Cinema was the spot to […]

7 years ago

Having grown up just outside of Dublin and lived in the city for the past six or so years, I reckoned I knew town fairly well – where the hotspots are, the best cafes, and areas for a weekend stroll, y’know? Well, there’s one area I was seriously missing: The Liberties. One of Dublin’s most […]

7 years ago

Weddings are all fun and games until you wake up with a horrific high-heel ache and prosecco throbbing head the morning after and have to drive three or four hours just to get home. Sure, wouldn’t it be much nicer to just have the whole shindig in town? Gone are the glory days of having […]

7 years ago

Us millennials are a busy bunch don’tcha know. Time is money people! Or so stock traders on Wall Street say. Maybe? Who knows. Anyway, we’ve put together a handy li’l list of some of the best things you can do in Dublin in an hour or less. Remember this the next time you hear yourself […]

7 years ago

1. Octopussy Tapas, Howth A bit of a trek from town, but when we think of sun, we think of Howth. The little seaside ‘village’ feels like the south of France when the sun shines. Famous for its fish, you could pick any one of its cafés, but the tapas and casual seating outside Octopussy […]

7 years ago

On a recent weekend voyage to Howth, I stumbled upon (and when I say stumbled I mean I literally sprinted to get out of the lashing rain) the most adorable tea room ever. If you’ve ever been in the mood for a fancy pot of tea and some cream cakes in Howth village, then you’ll […]

7 years ago

Take notes, bookmark this page. Do whatever you have to do to, but this is your ultimate cheat sheet to shopping in New York in just one day. First off, let’s lay down a few simple ground rules. Hydration is key, but not too much – you don’t want to waste precious shopping time queuing […]

7 years ago

We might sometimes think of Dublin as being grey and gloomy but in fact, it’s home to some of the most beautiful public spaces in the country for us to stroll through at our leisure. It’s so easy to nip off a main street and find yourself surrounded by green in one of the city’s […]

7 years ago

Soup gets a bad rep for being, well, boring. Japanese noodle soup though, is a whole different scéal. Bursting with umami flavours and more exotic ingredients than your basic leek and potato, ramen is soup for the soul and you won’t find any better place in the city than The Ramen Bar. While Yamamori, Musashi […]

7 years ago

Hands up who’s guilty of ordering the same thing from the Chinese time and time again? Yep, we know it’s nice, but it’s a sad fact that the majority of Irish people don’t really know what real Chinese food tastes like. If you’re suspicious that I’m talking about you, then listen up: there’s a foodie […]

7 years ago

Ahhh to have endless wealth in Dublin’s fair city, eh? You could go where ever you liked, eat out every single evening, and live a life of #notions in complete and utter bliss. Dubliners are a funny bunch. We give out about anything and everything, and the very idea of someone you know paying […]

7 years ago

God bless anyone who gets off the Luas stop at Charlemont and trudges down the long, fiery path of hell in the mornings that is the Grand Canal. Yeah, it’s pretty. Suuuuure. Pretty goddamn crowded AF at 8.30am with people almost knocking you in the water as they speed ahead to grab a decaf soy […]

7 years ago

Trying to find the perfect place to hang out over a few bites and a bottle of wine can often be a bit tough – most places in town are either too restaurant-y, or a bit too much on the socialite fancy cocktail scene. Both fab for when that’s the vibe you want, but when […]

7 years ago

Dubliners are a creative bunch as we all know, and it seems that we get more and more creative when there’s a few drops of the brew around. You can’t go to the toilet in a pub in peace in town without reading entire essays scribbled on the walls by ‘Nicky and Emz 2k9 BFF’s […]

7 years ago

There’s several restaurants in Dublin that are firm favourites – solid choices for a nice meal out – yet sometimes forgotten in favour of newer, trendier spots. One such place is the beloved Ananda in Dundrum. I say beloved, because anyone I know who’s ever been comes back raving about it. Forgotten, because it rarely […]

7 years ago

We probably all remember the very first bar we went into where we didn’t feel like a kid sneaking in past the bouncers in high heeled boots and too much eyeliner, but like an actual – dare I say – “sophisticated” person who doesn’t drink to get drunk. That’s how I felt the first time […]

7 years ago

One of Dublin’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Portobello has the incredible quality of feeling like a cosy little village while still being a ten minute stroll from the city centre. You’ll find independent coffee shops, a Michelin guide recommended restaurant, chilled yogis and the older generation all mixing together in what has to be one of […]

7 years ago

Don’t be too shocked at what I’m about to say, because I love it, I really do… But hasn’t brunch in Dublin become ever so slightly *whispers* boring? Once the most exciting part of your weekend, it’s difficult to get a brunch in town that’s not a carbon copy of 10 other places nearby. While […]

7 years ago

Perfect sushi needs perfectly fresh fish, and one spot in town surely beats out all competition in that regard. Toyko Kitchen, a tiny counter-service eatery on Bow Street is basically in a fish store. The fish is chosen from the fishmongers just metres opposite and prepped straight away for hungry locals and wandering office […]

7 years ago

Lookit, you’ve made it halfway through the week and that deserves a reward. We don’t mean your boss is gonna suddenly promote you or anything but… You can at least reward yourself with a sneaky li’l cocktail (or two, we won’t tell.) And Peruke & Periwig is the perfect place to head this evening. A […]

8 years ago

Curling up with a glass of wine and a fantastic book is a real treat, but unfortunately one that can usually only be had from the comfort of your own sofa. Dawson Street’s cosiest eatery however, is changing this. Bestseller Dublin is a cafe in The National Bible Society of Ireland at 41 Dawson […]

8 years ago

Cheese + wine = LIFE. That’s a fact, alright? Don’t argue. Just sip that Merlot and munch on some Manchego and all will be well in the world. One spot in Dublin who knows this very well is the beloved Walshs Pub in Stoneybatter. We say beloved, ‘cos it won the All-Ireland Pub of The […]

8 years ago

Dublin is small – fact. The lovely thing about that is you know when something new pops up, sticking out like a freshly manicured thumb, but on the other hand it’s rare that you “discover” a new place in the city – somewhere you feel almost sure only you know about.  Tucked away at the back of Dublin […]

8 years ago

First there was Chinese food, then there was Thai, and now it seems as though Vietnamese grub is the next Asian cuisine to be the talk of the town in Dublin. While a few years ago people would look at you with two heads if you said you were in the mood for some Pho […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing worse than racking your brain trying to think of somewhere nice to go for dinner, getting dressed up, arriving absolutely starving ready to be filled up with yummy food and friendly service – only for the whole meal to kinda flop. So often restaurants are brilliant the first time you go, but then […]

8 years ago

Cast your mind back to the days of cars driving down Grafton Street, the entire country dressed in flares, and an O’Connell Street with not a Spire in sight. This glorious retro video of two friends who filmed their drive through the city centre on September 4, 1976 is a blast from the hippy past. […]

8 years ago

When you think of scenic seaside villages in Dublin, we’re pretty sure that the ones that instantly pop into your head are Dalkey and Howth — these are known all over for being food havens with glorious views. One little village that often gets overlooked however (although its locals are well aware of the hidden […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing I love more than knowing in my gut that the place I’m going for dinner is going to have incredible food. Even our favourite restaurants can sometimes have an off night, but there’s one spot in town I come back to again and again that never disappoints. My first port-of-call when it […]

8 years ago

Millennium Walkway might not be the first place that springs to mind when you’re picturing where to head for a bite to eat, but one trip to Bread & Bones will change that. An Asian street food restaurant, it’s a super chilled out spot with steamed bao buns, loaded fries and dumplings. Serving up authentic […]

8 years ago

Does the thought of bottomless mimosas or raspberry bellinis make your mouth water? What about fried chicken and sweet waffles? Nope? Just us? Nah, we can tell; you’re already droolin’. Brunch is by far the best gift to come from trendy America, with bottomless brunch the new best thing to hit up Dublin. If you’ve […]

8 years ago

Can we be honest with you? We know Bray is in Wicklow. We know. But it is just a hop and a skip on the DART, so we’re making a rare exception to our Dublin-only rule. And with all the incredible new eating and drinking places springing up there (Fish Bar and its divine supper […]

8 years ago

Do you want to scare the absolute shite out of someone this Halloween? Picture this: You’re walking up an abandoned hill on the outskirts of Dublin, where an old ruin awaits at the top that local lore says is a popular place for demonic and cult demonstrations to take place. We’re freaked already. Hellfire Club […]

8 years ago

Whether you’re a fully fledged member of the #plantlife or just love simply amazing food (hear hear!) then you have got to check out this 100% vegan cafe in Dublin 7. The Planted Bean is located just beside Phoenix Park on Baggot Road, and is a completely vegan coffee shop with a focus on refined […]

8 years ago

Choosing where to eat in Dublin can be an absolute minefield; there’s so many options right now, which is a great thing of course, but can mean that when it comes to planning a meal out it’s kinda tough. What if we told you one of the nicest restaurants in town is hiding in plain […]

8 years ago

Celebrations are in full swing this historic weekend and there’s only one thing for it – a big slap-up meal. Where oh where to go? We’ve done all the scouting around for ya. Here’s five places we’ve reviewed in Dublin in the last few weeks well worth checking out. Go forth and feast x o […]

8 years ago

It’s hard to get up off your ass sometimes and hit the gym, we get it. After a long ol’ day sitting in your cosy office chair the very last thing you want to do is pound the treadmill and listen to your seriously repetitive gym playlist. But then we spotted this absolutely pumping trampoline […]

8 years ago

It’s rare that not only is a restaurant so good you’d happily eat there every single weekend, you’d also be tempted to move nearby just to make that an option. Harold’s Cross, I hope you welcome me with open arms one day because thanks to Craft, I’m fully obsessed. A “neighbourhood bistro” (are all restaurants […]

8 years ago

We finally got to get to check out much raved about Assassination Custard, a true hidden gem on lower Kevin Street. This family-run spot has just two tables, but unlimited amazing dishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Dish (@daily_dish_lovin) on Jul 12, 2017 at 9:22am PDT What’s the vibes? Walking […]

8 years ago

Today started off as any normal day. Wake up, work, coffee, work, lunch, work. Pretty normal that is, until an absolute genius on Reddit pointed out something about the Irish passports that has genuinely left us shook (in a seriously impressed kinda way.) Did you know your passport has TRICOLOUR stitching?! Yes, really. See? Image: […]

8 years ago

Red, white, rose or sparkling, whatever your wine weakness is you’ll be sure to find somewhere in town that can satisfy your greed for the grape. There’s nothing nicer than strolling on in to a charming wine bar, taking a stool or comfy armchair and sipping on a glass of vino, only pausing to nibble […]

8 years ago

If the most exciting thing that usually happens on your weekends is getting up to answer the door to a pizza delivery, then you need to get in touch with your wild side. Dublin has so many exciting activities you can do, either with a group or friends or on your tod, that will spice […]

8 years ago

The mere mention of what Chinese dishes to order for dinner can tear families apart, leave friends friendless and turn couples into singles… Whether your go-to is a hearty chow mein, tangy lemon chicken or szechuan pork accompanied by heaps of egg fried rice, you’re sure to find something you can agree on in Dublin. […]

8 years ago

Let’s all be honest with each other here – this is the tree of trust, the honesty nest, if you will – how many times do you brave the Irish weather to swim outdoors? Once, twice a year maybe? Well, we should all be hanging our heads in shame, because according to the New York […]

8 years ago

Have you ever explored some of Ireland’s galleries and been blown away by the homegrown talent on show? Yep, us too. There’s so many incredible artists at the moment in our lovely creative country, and quite often they don’t get the recognition they deserve. We’ve been admiring work by the following creatives for some time […]

8 years ago

We’ve rounded up some of the city’s best places that will deliver a huge feed straight to your office door just in time for lunch. However, some of them do have a minimum order spend, so start convincing your colleagues to chip in now. You’ve been warned.. 1. Dave’s Woodfired Pizza Pizzas from just €7! […]

8 years ago

It’s 5pm on a Wednesday and Angie Wang has already had about five or six cups of tea. Not your coveted Barry’s or Lyons now, but deeply rich Chinese blends that you won’t find anywhere else in Dublin. Angie is the owner of The Vintage Teapot, a beautiful hideaway that will transport you away from […]

8 years ago