A cute lil corner café is due to open on the Southside this weekend. Serving up home-baked pastries and great coffee, the Cosy Bean will be amongst good company at its new brick and mortar location out in Dublin 14. Already home to several popular food and drink spots, Churchtown will soon welcome one more […]

6 years ago

Not something you’d expect to see every day (or any day really), the video shows a man lying flat on his back as he drifts down the River Liffey. Seen wearing a suit and collared shirt, the video of the mystery swimmer has caused quite a stir since being posted online this morning. A video […]

6 years ago

*This post may contain cheese puns… you’ve been warned.  A cheesy kitchen takeover is coming to this Dublin spot and it sounds very gouda. Very gouda indeed. Particularly for anyone partial to a good charcuterie board… so basically everyone. Taking up residency in the Drop Dead Kitchen from this Tuesday, Bucket of Cheese will be […]

6 years ago

Celebrations are in order for much-loved Dublin music venue Workman’s who turns 10 years old today. Not the birthday or even the year they were hoping for, they’re making the most of a rather miserable situation – already looking ahead to Workman’s 10+1 and promising that are still plenty of good things yet to come. […]

6 years ago

Helping us all in our pursuits of the perfect home-baked loaf, Bretzel Bakery in Portobello is giving away free sourdough starters all this month. Lockdown restrictions may have eased slightly but my obsession with sourdough has only intensified. To quote Oscar Wilde: ‘I can resist everything but temptation’… and good bread. September can often feel […]

6 years ago

Love is in the air as Parnell Street’s most popular dive bar, The Big Romance, reopens to the public today. A vinyl bar serving up various craft beers, cocktails and great music, The Big Romance has teamed up with the guys at 147 Deli to allow them to reopen. Teasing that something tasty was in […]

6 years ago

Dublin City Council (DCC) officials have been carrying out continued works across a number of city-centre locations – with South Anne Street amongst the areas that have been given a facelift in recent weeks. Affording local establishments additional outdoor space, the extra seating has proven to be very helpful in allowing businesses to run in […]

6 years ago

Local artists will show their support to all those who work in the hospitality industry this weekend, organising an exhibition at the entrance to Grogans pub on South Willliam Street in solidarity of publicans. A statement about the exhibition shared to the Grogans Twitter account reads: “It’s tough for artists to get their work seen, […]

6 years ago

Arguably the best place to get your KFC fix (and by KFC, I mean Korean fried chicken) in Dublin, Chimac on Aungier Street serves up of the most flavoursome grub this side of Korea. Inspired by the city’s fried chicken obsession, Chimac has been bringing a taste of Seoul to the heart of Dublin since they […]

6 years ago

A photo of an elderly gentleman sitting alone in a Galway pub has quickly gone viral since being posted online. Widely shared across social media, the heartbreaking image shows the customer seated in a small snug with an alarm clock on the table to keep time. Worried that he would overstay his 90-minute timeslot, the […]

6 years ago

The name ‘All Alfresco’ may sound a little familiar to some of you and that’s because – as of this morning – the Glasthule premises now houses a furniture shop, wine shop and café all under the one roof. All Alfresco is a new café out in Glasthhule. Open for business as of today – […]

6 years ago

One of the highlights on the Christmas calendar each year, Wild Lights is as popular with adults as it is little ones. An annual event, the spectacular night-time experience sees the zoo lit up by twinkling fairy lights and hand-crafted lanterns which help to tell a fantastical story as you pass through the park. However, […]

6 years ago

Anyone else really suffering with a case of the Mondays? I’m not sure what exactly it is about today that’s getting me down but I’m pretty sure the miserable, grey weather has something to do with it. It’s starting to look a lot like autumn out there and it’s making me blue. I’m very much […]

6 years ago

Government are working on drafting new pub guidelines that would allow for the reopening of pubs around Ireland sometime this month. According to draft guidelines sent to publicans over the weekend, it’s believed that the 105-minute time limit will be scrapped if a distance of two metres can be maintained between customers while on the […]

6 years ago

An avid football fan himself, Kennedy had previously said that he was very excited to get the opportunity to play in Old Trafford. Dermot Kennedy was amongst a host of other well-known personalities who signed on for Soccer Aid this year. Joining former Ireland captain Robbie Keane, the signer impressed with his fancy footwork – […]

6 years ago

Dog owners of Dublin are in luck as they can bag themselves free grub at MVP in Dublin 8 every Sunday – providing they bring their doggo along with them.  MVP is one of Dublin’s lesser-known spots, partly because it’s located a little ways outside of town and partly because locals rarely share knowledge of […]

6 years ago

One of Aungier Street’s most-loved spots, the Lucky Tortoise has grown from pop-up to restaurant – this summer adding a second Dublin restaurant to the mix. Confirming that they ‘quietly’ opened another venue at the start of July, how they managed to keep that so hush-hush is beyond me. As one of Dubliners’ fave dumpling […]

6 years ago

As the great philosopher Pat Benatar once said; love is a battlefield and I reckon the same can be said for the dating world too. Coming up with different things to do is tiring work, so it’s always a good idea to have a few suggestions lined up should you need date night plans in […]

6 years ago

A temporary ‘do not swim’ notice was issued for Velvet Strand in Portmarnock was issued yesterday with officials at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council now advising swimmers to avoid the water at Seapoint Beach as well. Heavy rainfall at the start of the week extended into much of last night and this morning, causing concerns that […]

6 years ago

Swimmers are advised that a ‘Do Not Swim’ notice is in place for Velvet Strand beach in Portmarnock. Advising the public to avoid the water for a few days, officials at Fingal County Council tweeted to say that a temporary swimming ban has been issued for Velvet Strand in Portmarnock. In place for four days, […]

6 years ago

Finding hearty vegan sambos can be challenging enough. Spotting a gap in the market, the guys at Vegan Sandwich Co knew they had found their niche and have been capitalising on our love of the lunchtime favourite for one whole year now. Pretty impressive considering they’ve managed to make it out the other end considering […]

6 years ago

A mere two-minute walk from the Ha’penny Bridge, Temple Bar Restaurant The Shack has been around for a quarter of a century – a long time by anyone’s standards. An exceedingly difficult time for restaurants, recent months have taken their toll on business and the future isn’t looking so bright anymore for one Temple Bar […]

6 years ago

A message shared by the pub last week informed the public that they would be closing their doors ‘until further notice’ after a part-time staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Taking a pro-active approach, owners assured the public that staff would be following self-isolation and contact tracing protocols. A worrying few days for all those […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Phil Lynott is the latest well-known face to be immortalised in paint, appearing in a mural on an electrical box out in his hometown of Crumlin. Part of the ‘Dublin Canvas Colour in the County’ initiative, the project intends […]

6 years ago

Owners at Hatch & Sons Irish Kitchen had a bit of a miserable start to the month after having to deal with a ‘horrible break-in’ over the weekend. Making the best of a bad situation, the team shared a photo of staff preparing for the week to come, writing: ‘THE SHOW MUST GO ON! After […]

6 years ago

Dublin’s first multi-sport indoor circuit arena, Skill Zone is a popular choice for locals when planning an active day out in the city. Incorporating 10 different sports including a 6m racing wall, batting cages, rugby, soccer, tennis, golf chipping, target practice, hang tough, Gaelic and basketball, it’s come to be known as somewhat of an […]

6 years ago

Yes, the rumours are true; Matt is back in Dublin once again, ladies and gentleman. It’s no secret that we grew quite fond of Hollywood actor Matt Damon over the past few months, adopting him as one of our own upon learning that he was spending lockdown in Dalkey (Ireland’s Amalfi Coast, apparently) with his […]

6 years ago

Shamrock Rovers will face five-time Champions League winners, AC Milan, in Tallaght next month, for the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The draw for the second qualifying round of the Europea league took place earlier today, with Dublin team Shamrock Rovers learning that they’ll face AC Milan on home ground – the first […]

6 years ago

Real-time information displays at city bus stops could soon include details of on-board capacity and the availability of wheelchair spaces amongst other things. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is looking to upgrade information displays across the city’s bus stops, hoping to invest in new monitors that would provide real-time information on bus times as well […]

6 years ago

A video shared online by owners at Lemon & Duke has sparked widespread joy amongst fellow Twitter users, who are keen to identify Duke Lane’s newest Dancing Queen. Sometimes you just really need a good boogie. It’s like the Dancing Queen lyrics go: ‘Friday nights and the lights are low Looking out for a place […]

6 years ago

Christy Moore has teamed up with the National Concert Hall (NCH) to bring the public ‘Christy Moore Solo’ – the singer’s first-ever live stream gig. With the future of the entertainment industry still very much up in the air, people have been greatly missing going to gigs. One of the worst-hit industries, most artists have […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Second-hand September is just around the corner and while swearing off shopping altogether would obviously be the most sustainable option, it’s not very likely to happen. At least in my case anyway… no matter how good my intentions are, I […]

6 years ago

Open since 2004 (the Ballsbridge branch opened in 1998), the guys at Baan Thai have been serving up authentic Thai food for over 20 years so you can guarantee they know what they’re doing. Baan Thai, the OG Irish Thai restaurant with branches in both Leopardstown and Ballsbridge, has revealed plans for an exciting new […]

6 years ago

Drivers are advised to exercise caution on the roads this morning, with emergency services currently dealing with a ‘serious incident’ on a southside section of the M50. Causing huge delays, authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible. Gardaí have tweeted to warn motorists to avoid the M50 […]

6 years ago

Dublin pubs have reacted to the news that they will not be allowed to reopen at the end of this month. The third time that the reopening of so-called wet pubs has been pushed back, publicans have said that the government need to step up their support of the industry. Sharing an excerpt from an […]

6 years ago

Dermot Kennedy will swap his guitar strap for a pair of football boots as he’s confirmed he’ll take part in the upcoming Soccer Aid 2020 charity event along with former Ireland player Robbie Keane. Joining the ranks of Irish soccer royalty, Dermot Kennedy will play alongside the likes of Robbie Keane at this year’s Soccer […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Swimming is thirsty work and one Dublin pub is rewarding the ritual by giving swimmers a free drink after their dip. Tell us more… Going for a quick dip has healing properties. I’m sure there’s a more exact science […]

6 years ago

It’s been a long haul to get there but the much-loved Bewley’s Oriental Café on Grafton Street is back in business as of today. Finally says you. Having announced that they would be forced to close permanently back in May, there was an outpouring of love for the café. Bewley’s made a last bid attempt […]

6 years ago

These back-to-back storms have meant a lot of us have been staying indoors a lot. And what better to do indoors than play all of these games! Do you love Peaky Blinders? Do you love Batman? Do you love Grand Theft Auto? Then this is your week! GAME OF THE WEEK Peaky Blinders: Mastermind (PS4, […]

6 years ago

Hello Krispy Kreme? Yes, you’ve found Ireland’s biggest glazed doughnut fan… it’s me. Ireland’s only Krispy Kreme store in the Blanchardstown Centre has delighted doughnut lovers with the news that they’ll be serving up the iconic Original Glazed doughnut fresh off the line for one hour every evening between 7pm and 8pm. Called the Hotlight, […]

6 years ago

Portobello is where it’s at for coffee lovers. Finding your coffee fix in Portobello isn’t the problem, it’s narrowing it down and deciding where to go that’s the issue… there are just so many coffee shops to choose from. A good complaint to have I’m sure you’ll agree – especially if you’re somewhat of a […]

6 years ago

Irish Rail has announced plans to expand the city’s DART service, aiming to bring sustainable, more frequent and higher capacity services to Dublin’s rail service. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published details of a €2.6 billion extension of the city’s DART services. Titled DART+, the project which was first announced 15 years ago, plans […]

6 years ago

Variety Jones is one of Dublin’s most highly recommended restaurants. Awarded a star in the 2020 Michelin Guide, it’s shot top of the list for many locals who are only too eager to call in and see what the fuss is all about (myself included). Perched on Thomas Street, the tiny restaurant sits sandwiched between […]

6 years ago

Parents coffee morning; the key to keeping you caffeinated and helping to ease the back to school stress all in one fell swoop. Getting the kiddos ready for the back to school madness is a stressful time of the year. Not that I know from experience but you don’t have to go through it to […]

6 years ago

‘Lettuce has no place in a jaysus fry.’ If there’s one thing I can say with absolute certainty, it’s that we take fry ups very seriously… and for good reason. As the most important meal of the day, starting your morning off with a proper Irish fry sets the bar for the day, so making […]

6 years ago

The Dark Dublin tour is a quirky way to get your fill of history as you explore our lovely city. Organised by Alternative Dublin, who, if you haven’t guessed by now, are known their fun and unusual events. There’s a definite chill in the air today. The rain and wind is certainly making it feel […]

6 years ago

There’s nothing more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a big juicy burger – veggie, meat or otherwise. Get yourself one with all the trimmings and that will set up for the day. Of course, burger toppings are always a bit of a contentious topic given that they’re highly subjective – some go all out […]

6 years ago

Vietnom is a tasty Vietnamese food truck that can be found at the back of The Glimmer Man pub in Stoneybatter. Set up by foodies Milly Murphy and Alex Gurnee, they serve up what is easily some of Dublin’s best street food. Bringing fresh, delicious Vietnamese fusion street food to Dublin since 2018, their menu […]

6 years ago

Coffee and pastry is a match made in heaven and one that can help save even the glummest of days. I know it’s only Tuesday but this week already feels years-long… which means that plenty of caffeine will be needed to help me make it out the other end. And this week I’ll be getting […]

6 years ago

Located out in Mount Merrion, Michael’s is a popular choice for hungry locals – particularly if you’re in the mood to be a little adventurous. Offering everything from pasta to fish, steak to seafood, their menu is hard to argue with.  Back open for dine-in service since late July, as with other businesses in the […]

6 years ago