Launching tonight in a huuuge 6,000 square foot space spread over two floors, Token is on track to become Dublin’s slickest hang out spot yet. What is Token, you ask? Well it’s a restaurant, bar, retro-arcade, pinball parlour and event space all rolled into one, and after getting funding from Kickstarter they’re finally opening the doors to the […]

9 years ago

Holy moly – Smithfield is about to get even better as an area for food, drink, and general good vibes. Opening in May in a huuuge 6,000 square foot space spread over two floors, Token is set to become Dublin’s slickest hang out spot yet. Brought to you by the people behind The R.A.G.E, Token is a restaurant, bar, […]

9 years ago

Still haven’t gotten anything for your Mammy? Stop panicking you wicked, forgetful child (guilty!) and leg it to Penneys on Mary Street for a bouquet of gorge flowers.  One of Dublin’s most charming florists, The Crate, is back with a pop-up in the Mary Street flagship Penneys this weekend doing deals on their pretty flowers.  […]

9 years ago

Trying to think of somewhere to head for dinner this weekend? Lucky for you, a shortlist of Dublin’s finest spots to grab some grub has been announced by the Restaurants Association of Ireland. They released a list of those in the running for winning in the Dublin region of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2018 and it […]

9 years ago

An aching for some serious carbs had a lot to do with choosing this week’s dining haven, Piglet Winebar. Nestled away in an area of Temple Bar world’s apart from the cobblestone tourist traps, you’ll find an authentic Italian winebar with great wine and even greater food. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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Malahide is known to have a vibrant collection of restaurants, ranging from cosy French wine bars to more upmarket bistros, but the latest foodie haven on the block blows them all out of the water. Old Street, a modern neighbourhood spot, has risen from the restoration of two of the oldest houses in the village […]

9 years ago

Crab claws dripping with garlic butter, native Irish oysters singed at the edges from a fiery blowtorch and meaty chunks of lobster slathered onto a fresh brioche roll? The foodie opportunities for seafood are endless.  With Ireland’s appetite for fish growing by the day (and the fact that as an island we boast some of the best […]

9 years ago

What started off as Dublin’s tiniest seafood restaurant, Klaw by Niall Sabongi is now known as one of the city’s best places to get your fish fix. A new-ish Poké bar launched on Capel Street at the start of the year, selling Hawaiian-style Poké bowls that sold out the first weekend. And now Klaw has expanded […]

9 years ago

You might not know The Chameleon – but you’ve probably walked past it dozens of times. Located on one of the small alleys running from Temple Bar to the quays, in between The Quay Pub and the Ha’penny Bridge Inn, this place specialises in Indonesian cuisine – and we decided to give the signature rijst […]

9 years ago

Get on down to Rathmines to check out the village’s newest Middle Eastern restaurant, Hey Donna, which is now open at 137 Rathmines Road Lower (formerly Jo’Burger).   Opened as part of the same foodie family that is Jo’Burger and Crackbird, Hey Donna is aiming to be all about freshness and flavour, with vegetables earning centre […]

9 years ago

As I step out of the service lift into a kitchen on the first floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, stainless steel and a coffee machine aren’t exactly what I expected my first peek of this restaurant to be. When I’m led out of the kitchen and onto the restaurant floor however, I’m grateful for the […]

9 years ago

You know that one place that has been on your radar for long, yet you’ve never actually eaten there? You don’t know why but for some reason it just keeps getting pushed further and further down the list when it comes to eating out.  For me, that was The Old Spot. I stress was, because after […]

9 years ago

Think Paddy’s Day is a load of shite? Rather then spending the day drinking warm cans in your mates gaff like ye old teenager times, brave the crowds in town for what’s sure to be a class hip-hop style brunch.  Taking place in the Odeon on Harcourt Street, the St. Patrick’s Day Brunch meets Hip […]

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Dublin’s food scene is absolutely thriving right now, with incredible new spots popping up left, right and centre. The only problem? Trying to choose between all the delish eateries for a slap-up meal at the weekend. Don’t stress though, my greedy little goose: we’ve got you covered. These five new restaurants in town are oozing […]

9 years ago

Wander around Dublin and you’ll find a heap of places to eat, but just how many of them are actually unique? Carbon copy eateries are all well and good, and for the most part you know you’ll get a decent feed, but for a quick meal that really stands out you’ll have to look a […]

9 years ago

*WARNING* We hope you’ve eaten already, ‘cos this this article WILL induce serious hunger. A sustainable burger joint in Sandymount has just been awarded ‘Best Burger in Leinster’ by public vote in Burger Fest 2018, signalling a positive start to the year for the restaurant.  BuJo is a trendy burger spot at Sandymount Green that takes […]

9 years ago

Seafood lovers in Dublin have never had so many options for incredible meals: Klaw, The Seafood Cafe, Michael’s in Mount Merrion and Rosa Madre… We could go on, and rightly so considering we’re an island nation.  So the news that another seafood hot spot has opened on the trendy South William Street is good news […]

9 years ago

‘Tis far from fancy school lunches we were raised, that’s for sure. In our school days the glammest thing you might expect to get from the canteen is a chicken curry. A recent government initiative to prevent childhood obesity however, means that schools are having to step up their food game. And Castle Park School […]

9 years ago

Storm Emma wreaked havoc on the entire country since it hit late last week, and while the majority of Irish workers got to take a snow day, others were front and centre making sure that the country kept running.  Hospital staff worked endless hours and stayed overnight on makeshift beds and they went to serious […]

9 years ago

The crunchy white snow outside our gaffs is fiiinally melting (kinda), shops are back open and restaurants and cafes are whirring back into life.  So, what to do today with your newfound freedom? Here’s five things to do in Dublin today that will make you feel like you haven’t just been stuck indoors all week […]

9 years ago

It appears as though Storm Emma has turned society absolutely mad. There’s reports of looting at Lidl City West near Fortunestown earlier this evening and that the Irish army are attending the scene as Gardai were dealing with other incidents.  Authorities are currently clearing the roads with a snow plough to make way for the Gardai. […]

9 years ago

Looting and vandalism was rampant in Tallaght this evening as a gang of people broke into a Lidl store in the Fortunestown area before demolishing the building with a JCB and attempted to open a safe taken from the supermarket.  It was reported that Gardai were delayed entering the scene due to treacherous road conditions and […]

9 years ago

There’s serious looting going on in Lidl in Tallaght this evening as Gardai and the army are alerted to the incident.  It looks like things recently became even more insane as footage was captured of a JCB digger bringing down the entire supermarket.  Now people have taken what looks like the safe from Lidl and […]

9 years ago

There’s snow of up to 40cm across the country, cars in ditches and high speed winds causing flooding in south Dublin, yet some people still think it’s a nice day for a swim.  Despite the public advised not to put themselves at risk as fierce Storm Emma rages on, one woman who went swimming in […]

9 years ago

Some people think that the Irish freak out WAY too much over a few centimetres of snow. A mere dusting of the white stuff compared to what other countries get, sure, but please… Let us enjoy this.  We’re a folk of simple pleasures and good craic. Case in point? People in Dublin have been spotted […]

9 years ago

Storm Emma is here, the Red Weather warning is in full effect and the majority of stores in Dublin are shutting their doors from 2pm onward so that staff can head home to safety.  Despite there being all day yesterday and this morning to stock up on as much bread and wine as any one […]

9 years ago

Snowmaggaden is here and if there’s one thing that being cooped inside makes us wanna do, it’s EAT.  Whether it’s a caveman survival instinct or just pure greed we’re not sure, we do know that thanks to Storm Emma the average Dubliner will gain five lbs.  (We made that up but hey, we see you with that […]

9 years ago

The fierce blizzard has struck and looking out the window right now it’s clear Ireland has gone full Artic.  With a national Status Red weather warning in place from now until 12pm tomorrow, people are urged to stay indoors and not to travel if possible.  But if you really have to leave the gaff this morning? Here’s what […]

9 years ago

Y’know how in life there’s times when you think – you think – that you’re actually doing pretty great? Today for example, we built the world’s shittest snowman.  Aha! Who cares! We built this sculpture of ice and snow and grit with our own bare hands. A triumph for the un-handy people of the world. We […]

9 years ago

Stuck inside for the day ‘cos of the snow? Ahhhh now, unless you were one of those bread fiends who emptied the shelves in Tesco yesterday then surely you’ve got to eat.  If you’re lucky enough to live in town then you could easily make the most of this snow adventure and trek out for a bite […]

9 years ago

The Beast from the East has hit overnight with a Status Red weather warning issued for Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow and Meath after 5-10cm of snow appeared over night.  While the majority of public transport routes had advised yesterday that they would be operating a full service, this morning’s update sees limited transport options and delays across […]

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Sad sandwiches and boring veggie soup aren’t exactly the most exciting way to break up an eight-hour work day in the office, are they? Bonding over batch loaf bread and coleslaw just doesn’t have the same thrill as when you and your work buddies treat yourselves to a lip-smacking, drool-inducing lunch that’s packed with […]

9 years ago

Brie, Camembert, Gorgonzola, Raclette… The mere mention of these names is enough to send our greedy hearts into spasm. Throw in the chance of a glass of vino and we’re weak at the knees (but strong and ready in the stomach).  So when we heard that there’s an actual Cheese & Wine festival coming to town […]

9 years ago

How does a yoga workshop followed by a makeup masterclass with a birds-eye view of Dublin sound to you? Pretty slick, eh? Brown Thomas is transforming its rooftop carpark into a ‘Wild Beauty’ event space, packed full of the best Irish and visiting international make-up experts and artists, over 90 product launches and exclusive beauty previews. You […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s new and fancy Metro is the talk of the town this week and the official and updated plans are expected to be released by the National Transport Authority next week.  A copy of the plans however, have been seen by The Irish Times, who report that as well as the existing Luas green line stop on […]

9 years ago

There’s smart driving, and there’s really, really dumb driving. And the latest incident shared by Garda Traffic is defo the latter… A driver clearly got fed up of sitting in the city centre traffic and just left their car on the side of the road on Gardiner Street. Gardai say that a car was “abandoned […]

9 years ago

Nightclubs look all glitzy and glam when it’s dark and you’re five margaritas down, sure, but what about in the scary daylight? SO much drama. Think the Playboy Mansion but there’s no gals dressed up like bunnies. That’s exactly how your house could look if you made it your business to scour auction houses from […]

9 years ago

It’s been announced that plans for the new Metro and DART redevelopment will see the two linked up at Dublin’s Tara Street station as changes to the original project mean the Metro will now travel further southside. The Irish Independent reports that the re-route means a stop at the Mater is now expected to be ditched […]

9 years ago

Have your parents been suspiciously splashing the cash lately? Well, we’re sorry to break it to ya little Seamus but your parents may have just won big in the Lotto and don’t want you to know.  If that sounds far fetched (‘not my parents’, you’re thinking, ‘surely they would give me a few bob for craft […]

9 years ago

Have you seen Buster? That’s what Twitter user is Jack White is asking the nation in his viral campaign to find his beloved Yorkshire Terrior who went missing last Thursday, February 15 at around 10am while he was out for a walk in Father Collins Park in Clongriffin. The #FindBuster hashtag has gained thousands of retweets over […]

9 years ago

Gardai are interviewing a man who presented himself at Sundrive Road Garda Station following a suspected hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday night/early Sunday morning.  The Irish Independent reports that Dylon Fitzgibbon (24) sustained serious head and leg injuries when he was on way his way home from a night out Dublin with friends on Saturday.  […]

9 years ago

Never have we been more envious of the residents of Smithfield. Not only do they have amazing coffee (Proper Order is the biz), the secret gem that is Betty Bojangles vintage store and the Lighthouse Cinema, there’s now Oxmantown. An independent sandwich and coffee shop that opened its first location in Stoneybatter in 2013, Oxmantown serves up […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s daredevils can start to look forward to summer as Red Bull has just announced they’ll be bringing their legendary Flugtag event to Irish shores after seven years. Taking flight from Dún Laoghaire Harbour on Sunday, 20th May, the event will see over 50 teams attempt to push the limits of human flight, as they launch […]

9 years ago

Good news for fans of The Killers as the band has just announced an Irish date with support from Franz Ferdinand. The lads will play an open air gig at the RDS on Tuesday 26th June 2018, so expect to hear the sounds of a college after party whistling through the Ballsbridge air on that […]

9 years ago

A preliminary postmortem examination has taken place on the body of the missing woman found in Ranelagh yesterday afternoon.  The body of Joanne Lee (38) was discovered in a wardrobe at a property on Ranelgah Road after Gardaí had been called to the scene as part of an investigation into a missing person.  It’s understood that […]

9 years ago

Both Northsiders and Southsiders can enjoy the good news this morning that their daily commute in the future will become that little bit easier thanks to new transport plans announced by an Taoiseach.  Developments of the Metro North and new Luas stops were revealed as part of the government’s Ireland 2040 plan, which include a a new […]

9 years ago

“Get out of me way ye dozy bollix.” Yep, the Curley family is finally coming to Dublin as a stage adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s beloved movie and we are buzzin’. The Snapper is one of Ireland’s all-time faves (you’ve only to look at Twitter anytime it’s on the telly for proof) and The Gate theatre […]

9 years ago

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Those two simple lines by Irish poet WB Yeats were probs what every secondary school student remembers from English class, an education in messages about love that were a far cry from […]

9 years ago

The hilarious Enya Martin from Giz A Laugh alongside The Windup Merchantz has done it again. First there was a Dublin-ese version of Love Actually, and now the most watched romantic film of all time has been given a city centre spin.  If The Notebook Was Set In Dublin sums up the majority of Irish relationships […]

9 years ago