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

The weather’s a bit crap out there, so there’s no place we’d rather be than snuggled safely away inside of a warm and cosy pub. Get yo’self a hot whiskey, put your feet up and feel that warmth on your body. Here’s 10 mega cosy fireside pubs in town that are just perfect for a […]

8 years ago

Is your summer goal something along the lines of ‘I need to leave the house more’ or ‘be #fearless #fab’? Well maybe it’s just us, but we often find ourselves doing the same old things day in, day out, and that can get pretty boring after a while. As in, re-watching Friends in the afternoon […]

8 years ago

Fancy living your best life by the seaside? Well, lash down a cool €25 million and you could own an entire property development in Howth. Savills is selling a huuuuge site with two live planning grants for largely residential schemes, with phase one consisting of 229 apartments and 2,996 sq.m commercial accommodation and phase two […]

8 years ago

Navigating Dublin’s housing market right now is harder than going into Penneys for ‘just one thing’. G’luck to anyone who thinks that’s gonna work out. But we spotted a property for sale on Sherry Fitz today that’s actually quite decent – so decent, in fact, that we wouldn’t mind moving in ourselves. 1 Thomas Davis […]

8 years ago

What to do when you’re stressed AF? For some, it’s taking a moment to chill with a good book or chat with mates – for me, I like to completely retreat inside myself and go for a full pamper sesh. Getting completely spoilt cures all woes, right? And so I found myself at Castleknock Hotel, […]

8 years ago

Dillinger’s in Ranelagh, Dublin 6 is a US-style restaurant and bar with a Modern American menu, including brunch and cocktails. What’s the vibes? Come here at the weekend with a raging hangover and you’ll end up leaving feeling amazing after a good feed. A combination of the relaxed staff, the huge menu with something for […]

8 years ago

Ahhh love. The inspiration of some of the finest works of literature in history, from Romeo and Juliet to Pride and Prejudice, the old ‘amore’ sparks up genius in many a person, and it seems to have got one Irish person’s creative juices flowing… Perhaps one day even more legendary than a Shakespeare sonnet, the […]

8 years ago

Need somewhere new to whet your appetite this summer? We’ve got just the thing… A brand new pop-up kitchen has set up shop in Dublin for summer and we are buzzing. Zesty and spicy West Indian flavours and cooking styles from the Caribbean coast means serious food – think Jerk chicken and grilled plantains with […]

8 years ago

We wrote about Glovers Alley before it opened at the start of the year (READ: Glovers Alley Is The Hottest Restaurant In Dublin – And It Hasn’t Even Opened Yet) and while some might balk at their usual menu price of €80 for three courses, their new early bird menu is a pleasant surprise. All […]

8 years ago

Have you ever walked past that seriously kooky interiors store on Wexford Street and wondered what treasures lay inside?  Decor is a quirky trove of some of the most weird and wonderful things you can get in Dublin, with stock changing regularly and going from the tiniest little glass bottles to a giant 8ft whale […]

8 years ago

Heading out on the town after work or fitting in your lash appointment is now actually stress free thanks to The Makeup Bar in Temple Bar.  What’s so class about it? Well, on a recent visit to get my LVL lash lift done (obsessed with how curly my lashes are now) I found out that the entire […]

8 years ago

The Ivy restaurant in London has for decades been loved by celebrities, super rich business people and theatre goers.  It’s safe to say that it is one of the most instantly recognisable restaurant names and brands on the planet. And now – after a looooong wait of hushed rumours about its opening – The Ivy is coming […]

8 years ago

Cancel whatever measly dinner plans you had for this evening, ‘cos there’s a brand new healthy pizza place in Dublin and it has Hump Day Dinner written allll over it.  NKD Pizza, a healthier pizza brand that’s already made a name for itsels worldwide, has just opened its first Irish store at Orwell Road, Rathgar in South Dublin.  […]

8 years ago

Great news, for those of you who want to take a quick hop across the pond. If you’re looking for some holiday inspo, you’ll be pleased to know that Dublin Airport has announced a new direct service to the very pretty city of Montreal and the arrival of flight AC818 at Dublin Airport on Bank […]

8 years ago

Update from Luas 5.21pm: Please be advised that there are delays of 15 minutes on Red Line services due to earlier non Luas related incident. Being on a Luas when it gets stuck in a minor delay in irritating enough, but y’know, we get on with it. A few minutes here and there, we’re used to […]

8 years ago

Bubbles flowin’ and burgers sizzling are the key ingredients to a guaranteed ah-mazing night – FACT. So the news that Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Kiliney, South Dublin, will be throwing a ‘Bottomless Barbeque’ every single Friday evening for the rest of the summer is feckin’ glorious news indeed. Every Friday from 6-8pm, kicking off on this […]

8 years ago

Yep. It’s finally happened. We’ve found our complete and utter perfect dream home. The only slight issue? It’s on sale for €1.5 million.  Yes, it’s WAY out of our budget. But where there’s a will there’s a way. We’re gonna be lighting a hundred candles every evening, playing Lotto seven days a week and scoping […]

8 years ago

Yes, friends. You read that headline right. FREE. DONUTS. The only thing better than donuts is free ones, eh? So we’re already excited for tomorrow to hit up one of five Offbeat Donutlocations that are giving away a huge 3,000 free donuts to celebrate their 2nd birthday.  Pop into their store in Dundrum, George’s Quay, Pearse […]

8 years ago

First off, can we just say how grim it is that the cheapest apartments in Dublin city centre-ish we could find on Daft.ie are all priced over 1k a month? You’d have to be either willing to spend half your salary on rent every month or be lucky enough to have an other half to […]

8 years ago

Look, let us be the first to say ‘been there, done that.’ Drunken cooking is a dangerous old sport that we partake in waaay too often in the weeks before pay day.  No fancy Dominos pizza for us after a night out, oh no. We’ll be tip-toeing around in our heels at 4am over a […]

8 years ago

Looking to move out of the ol’ family abode? Pack up your precious belongings in a handkerchief over your shoulder, buy that fancy wallpaper you’ve always wanted and settle down in a city centre pad like, oh we dunno, Carrie Bradshaw.  Soz to burst your lovely bubble but you’re probably going to have to keep on moving […]

8 years ago

As hundreds of thousands celebrated the news that Ireland voted to officially repeal the Eighth Amendment, a smaller crowd gathered at a mural of Savita Halappanavar outside Dublin pub, The Bernard Shaw.  Savita, an Indian dentist living in Galway who died from a septic miscarriage after being refused an abortion in 2012, was seen by many as an […]

8 years ago

Not doing anything today? Get down to Dublin Castle, ASAP.  The scenes over there are emotional as large crowds have gathered to wait for the official announcement of the result from the referendum.  Simon Harris stopped by to talk to media and some supporters in the crowd, as did Leo Varadkar. People are poppin’ prosecco, […]

8 years ago

Local dog owners in north Dublin are devastated after Paws Cafe, a dog friendly cafe in the grounds of Ardgillan Castle, announced it was forced to close.  Paws was a dog friendly cafe which opened in 2016 where dog walkers and families can bring their doggies to enjoy an extensive menu and natural doggie treats for […]

8 years ago

A recent sunny weekend meant a mandatory hike (yes, we’re calling it a hike) from Bray to Greystones, tempted only by the promise of a huge meal at the end of it.  Trudging along the cliff in the baking heat I had one thought on my mind: FOOD. Now, anyone who’s been in Greystones on […]

8 years ago

Y’know how we know it’s officially summer? The thoughts of drinking a refreshing spritz doesn’t make your tweet chatter with the cold. And there’s a new pop-up in town juuuust in time for sunny days. Aperol Spritz has unveiled a new home in Dublin city this summer, Terrazza Aperol at Sophie’s. The prime spot that Dubliners […]

8 years ago

With more than 3.2 million Irish people registered to vote in tomorrow’s referendum on the Eighth Amendment, people all over the country are getting their plan in place to vote.  Polling cards have been sent out with details of polling stations, and for the estimated 125,000 people who are voting for the first time it’s only […]

8 years ago

Their salty fries, free monkey nuts and chocolate milkshakes are the thing of hungover legends, so it’s fair to say that this will be unreal news for people who find that Dundrum is a tad too much of a trek to get their fix of sumptuous Stateside flavours.  Five Guys fans, listen up. The new […]

8 years ago

A body has been found in the search for missing 24-year-old Jastine Valdez.  A garda spokesperson says that: “Gardai investigating the disappearance of 24-year-old Jastine Valdez have discovered the body of a female in the Puckscastle area. The body has not been formally identified. “Gardai wish to appeal for privacy for the Valdez family at this time.  “Gardaí wish […]

8 years ago

Plans to turn a former church into a food court and cultural space have been deemed too vague by Dublin City Council.  Businessman Michael Wright, owner of the Wright Venue in Swords, is hoping to gain planning permission to redevelop St. Andrew’s church on Suffolk St. Y’know, the one with Molly Malone outside. The market […]

8 years ago

Foodies of Dublin, you’re in for a real treat this summer. Not only do we have gorge events such as Taste of Dublin to look forward to, one of the trendiest restaurants in town is now launching a new dining experience.  We wrote about Glovers Alley before it opened at the start of the year (READ: […]

8 years ago

It may only be Monday, but we’re already planning the weekend ahead. Where to go, what to do – and most importantly, where to eat.  Now, we’re suckers for new places, so top of our list is the latest opening in Malahide.  Beef & Lobster might be a familiar name for the city dwellers with […]

8 years ago

Have you always wanted to be a Disney princess, or even a dashing Disney prince? Well now is your fairytale chance to turn yourself from a cute pumpkin into a thing of pure magic… Disneyland Paris has announced that they will hold open auditions (meaning you can just rock on up and try your best) […]

8 years ago

Summer is here at last and with it comes dreams of all things icy yet creamy. It’s as if our inner greedy thoughts have been broadcast to the world because the only thing we’ve had on our minds today is ice cream, and now Scoop has come to the rescue.  The ice-cream parlour which offers […]

8 years ago

A body has been found in the search for missing 14-year-old Anastasia Kriegel.  The Irish Independent reports that gardai found a body at a disused farmhouse on Clonee Road, Lucan at 1pm this afternoon. As of yet there has been no official identification.  While a post mortem is yet to take place, it’s understood that […]

8 years ago

Need somewhere new to go for drinks and bites this weekend? Let Fishtalk in Clontarf fill that seafood shaped hole in your life.  The new wine bar has just opened its doors upstairs at Fishbone restaurant, owned by the beloved Bay, which has been feeding Clontarf locals for more than 15 years.  The menu at […]

8 years ago

People are living in “absolute squalor” in inner city flats, according to Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn.  Speaking on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE Radio One yesterday, Flynn compared living conditions now to those at the time he was growing up in Mercer House in Dublin 2, a block of flats built in the 1930s. Flynn said: “We […]

8 years ago

An Independent councillor has raised concerns over plans for a development of 300 apartments as student accommodation in Stillorgan.  Independent councillor Deirdre Donnelly told The Irish Independent that “there is no room for such a monstrosity in Stillorgan. The student accommodation looked austere and will no doubt dwarf the beautiful street that is The Hill. “It […]

8 years ago

The queues in Temple Bar for the last batch of colourful Repeal jumpers are pretty bonkers this evening.  Crowds gathered outside the Repeal Project store in Temple Bar before it even opened at 6pm to try get a jumper. Queues have gone all around the block with people hoping to get one Oh wow. Wow. The […]

8 years ago

A restaurant owner in Dalkey has been fined €10,000 along with a €10,000 fine for his restaurant – but spared jail time – after it was found that he obstructed an inspection of his employment records from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The Irish Examiner reports that Mr Xiao Jin Xu, owner of Tropica restaurant at 3C Castle […]

8 years ago

The award for possibly the most honest person to have ever passed through Dublin Airport goes to a complete stranger.  A stranger who is SO sound that not only are we betting all our wages that they pay for the Plane Water every single time, they even posted money to a restaurant in the airport […]

8 years ago

Long gone are the days of hmm-ing and haw-ing over whether to go to “the Italian” or “the Indian” for dinner on a Saturday night; the problem right now is trying to choose between the 40 or so really, truly super restaurants in the city centre. Which let’s face it, is probably the most wonderful problem anyone […]

8 years ago

Party like it’s 1922 in a luxurious six-bed manor home in Lucan that’s on the market for €1.5 million.  The garden party as described in famed book The Great Gatsby sounds like an absolute hoot, and one we would love to attend: “There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens […]

8 years ago

Humans of Dublin has nailed it yet again. A fantastic curation of photographs and stories of Dubliners from all over the city, its latest post is seriously inspiring. Photographer Peter Varga talked to paramedic Des Mulreany, who’s nominated in the Dublin Hero category in 98FM’s Best Of Dublin Awards.  Des shared an emotional message he received into the Active First Responders […]

8 years ago

Fancy showing your political colours and adding some actual colour to your walls at the same time? Course ya do.  Hop down to the MART gallery in Rathmines this weekend then for a special Repeal art exhibition organised by Peachy Dublin.  Freedom is an exhibition showcasing “artistic reactions to an Ireland post Repealing the 8th.” Peachy says […]

8 years ago

Throw away the winter jackets once and for all we reckon, ‘cos it looks like that sly dog sunshine is coming back to stay – for at least a few days.  Met Eireann are forecasting a decent day today with temperatures in Dublin reaching 18 degrees: “Dry for much of today with mild sunny spells […]

8 years ago

Dublin rent is probs talked about at least once a day, and only right too. It’s madness. People queuing for houses on open viewings and sharing three to a room or bunk beds needs to stop.  You can either afford to pay through the roof for a swanky apartment or you can barely manage to […]

8 years ago

The beloved five day event which showcases the best of Ireland’s horticulture and food industry is coming back to Phoenix Park this summer and we are buzzzzzzin’ like some very happy bees. Bloom offers a great out for all the family featuring arts, crafts, music, food and drink as well as talks, debates, workshops and live cookery […]

8 years ago

Get ready for an entire weekend of incredible food, cooking masterclasses and the most creative dishes you’ll find in Dublin right now as Taste of Dublin returns next month. Dublin’s annual foodie fest, this year’s theme is ‘Food Lover’s Playground’ and restaurants have been busy dreaming up their own take on the theme to bring to […]

8 years ago