The annual Bram Stoker Festival has confirmed that it will go ahead this year. A standout event on the yearly spooky season calendar. It’s only the second of October and I’ve already used the phrase ‘spooky season’ more than a handful of times… but why stop there, eh? So HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON my dudes. October […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! The first of October (aka spooky season), today is also World Vegetarian Day so ya may as well honour the occasion by treating yourself to one of these tasty veggie eats. Roasted cauliflower  I don’t know what exactly they […]

6 years ago

Celebrating the start of a new month and International Coffee Day all in one go, this Dublin café is giving customers free coffee with food orders today. Happy International Coffee Day my fellow caffeine fiends. What a glorious way to start a new month. One of the best days of the year for coffee lovers, […]

6 years ago

Due to perform 14 shows across Ireland next year, Jimmy Carr has just gone and added yet another date to the line-up.  Sounds like we’re a nation that’s fairly fond of Jimmy Carr. Announcing a huge run of Irish shows for next year, the UK funnyman confirmed plans for 14 gigs across Ireland in 2021 […]

6 years ago

One of our fave Northside haunts has just opened at a second Southside location and October is already off to a stunning start. We’re sona sásta this morning, for a myriad of reasons – the top one being that Happy Out has just opened their second Dublin café. Synonymous with good coffee, whopper toasties and […]

6 years ago

Dubliners have rallied around local businesswoman Sharyn Hayden – owner of Skinny Batch café – in the wake of the news that she has been forced to close one of her Dublin locations. Loyal customers of Skinny Batch café in Rush have been devastated by the news that the popular local deli and coffee spot […]

6 years ago

Ready for your close-up? Well if you’re a male aged 20 to 60, then your time to shine could be closer than you think. Putting out an ‘urgent’ online call for male actors, MovieExtras.ie is casting for a number of different roles for an upcoming history series. Due to be filmed in Dublin, producers are […]

6 years ago

A new addition to the local food scene, Out Burger is a Dublin-based gourmet burger delivery service that aims to keep hungry bellies fed and watered. Only up and running a matter of days, they’re experts in all things burgers and fries… though rumour has it their milkshakes are pretty good too. Specialising in beef, […]

6 years ago

A brew-tiful new spot out in Dublin 12, B&C Coffee Company has been knocking it out of the park since opening last Friday. Impressing locals with their whopper coffee, many passersby have been stopping off for their caffeine fix while out walking their doggos… prompting the team to come up with some delicious treats so […]

6 years ago

Some people just really dislike small talk, which is why one Dublin barbershop has added a new ‘silent treatment’ option so customers can opt-out of talking when they next visit.  A relatively new addition to Dublin, Neighbourhood Threat is only open a couple of months. One of the few positive things to come out of […]

6 years ago

It’s lucky letter ‘l’ on the Back Page’s free pizza lottery this week. Linda, honey, listen – you and Luis can get yourself free pizza in Dublin this week. Where? At the Back Page in Phibsboro of course. Surely you’ve heard about their weekly deal by now? NO? Ah here. Let me run through the […]

6 years ago

Gearing up to open their brand-new brick and mortar location for the first time tomorrow, the Vegan Sandwich Co team has been building anticipation online by teasing us with snippets of what’s to come. Sharing a peek at what owner Sam has described as the café’s “most ambitious menu of all time”, the new Vegan […]

6 years ago

Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Fajita Friday – this Dublin restaurant is wrapping them all into one with their latest offer.  A fave with locals, 777 is revered as the place to be of a Sunday in Dublin. Why? Because they do one of the best dinner deals in all the city pricing everything on their menu at […]

6 years ago

The annual New Year’s Eve spectacular will not go ahead this year with organisers citing public health concerns as the reason for cancelling. Organisers have this afternoon confirmed the news that Dublin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations to ring in 2021 will not go ahead. Forced to cancel amidst ongoing Covid-19 concerns, the announcement comes as […]

6 years ago

Lulabelle Flowers is celebrating the launch of their brand-new coffee bar today – in business as of this morning. A gorge little flower shop to be found at 31 George’s Street in Dun Laoghaire, they’ve added a little nook for customers to pick up a coffee while they decide which plant baby to add to […]

6 years ago

Weekends are for lie-ins, multiple cups of coffee and a croissant brunch box in bed. Everyone knows that. Medialuna grabbed Dubliners’ attention back in June when the artisan croissanterie first started popping up on people’s timelines. Specialising in croissants and other such delights, the place has come to be known for their very aesthetically pleasing […]

6 years ago

A video of South William Street shared by Irish writer Stefanie Preissner has gotten a mixed online response with some describing it as ‘scaremongering’ The video, captured from within a moving car, takes in the full length of South William Street. Posted online by Irish writer Stefanie Preissner, the clip has garnered a mixed response […]

6 years ago

Afternoon tea in your back garden of a lazy Saturday afternoon… sounds like the perfect weekend setup to me.  Maybe some of you were already privy to this information but I for one did not know that afternoon tea at home was a thing and I have to say, my life has improved greatly since […]

6 years ago

Alright, ladies and gents, rumour has it there’s a new Chinese restaurant in town and I wanna talk bao it. Called Big Fan Bao, I have no doubts that this place is going to have several big fans, at least if their fire insta feed is anything to go by… they may have limited photos […]

6 years ago

Staff at Grogans responded to a customer pic of a smashed glass joking that they’ll ‘never complain’ about the clean-up again. Taking a trip down memory lane, one loyal customer shared a photo from a past visit to Grogans. However, while one might expect a smiley group pic or maybe a throwback snap from back […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! This tiny Dublin café has some of the capital’s best bagels and I take bagels very seriously, so I don’t say that lightly. Finding good bagels in Dublin has proven to be quite a challenge. There just doesn’t seem […]

6 years ago

A new coffee spot? I like the sound of that. No doubt you’re all well aware of my love for coffee by now. I’m more coffee than human most mornings and whether it’s a placebo effect or not, one sip and I feel ready to take on the world… or face the day at the […]

6 years ago

At least if Gardaí have their way… The infamous venue was at the heart of controversy last month when a video captured of an event taking place inside the Berlin D2 premises went viral online. Causing widespread outrage amongst locals, owners were criticised for allowing ‘reckless behaviour’ to take place at the venue. Posted on […]

6 years ago

Could it be two in a row for the Dublin museum? Epic, the Irish Emigration Museum, has been nominated as ‘Europe’s  Leading Tourist Attraction 2020’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The second time that the Dublin museum has been nominated, staff are hoping to make it two in a row – asking the public […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! News of Síoda’s passing broke over the weekend and to say that it’s all been downhill since then would be a bit of an understatement. Confirmed by Michael D at the end of a recent newsletter from the Áras, […]

6 years ago

Officials at DLRCC are working on plans for a new pedestrian area in front of Bloomfield’s Shopping Centre in Dun Laoghaire. A number of areas across Dublin have been given a facelift in recent weeks/months, including several city-centre locations such as South Anne Street. Now featuring a beautiful outdoor seating area – complete with appropriate […]

6 years ago

Leave something in Coppers pre-lockdown? Now’s your chance to get it back. Copper Face Jacks is but a distant memory these days. Though the place has technically only been closed a few months, it feels like years since we were last there and it’s gotten to the point that we actually miss the packed, sweaty […]

6 years ago

Restaurants pivoting their business model to stay afloat? You love to see it. Our go-to spot for some tasty pasta and an espresso martini or two, Sprezzatura has cemented its status as one of the city’s finest restaurants.  A favourite with locals, the place is as loved for its food/drinks menu as it is its […]

6 years ago

Already struggling to stay afloat, Dublin business owners have been hit hard by recent Level Three restrictions. Taking their toll on profits, it’s also had a huge effect on morale with many hospitality workers feeling dejected by the situation. Owners at 147 Deli have taken to social media this afternoon to say that ‘it’s a […]

6 years ago

They’re back, baby. Well… almost. Announcing that they’re ‘officialy coming back’ staff at Nutbutter took to social media this afternoon to tease details of their imminent return. Setting pulses racing with their latest, and only, Instagram post – looks like they’ve done a bit of spring cleaning on their feed – owners confirmed that they’re […]

6 years ago

The Cupcake Bloke has continued on with his yearly tradition, baking four delish cupcakes inspired by the fashion choices of his fave Schitt’s Creek character.  Any Schitt’s Creek fans out there? Obviously that’s a silly question judging by how many awards the show picked up at the Emmys this year… nine if you’re asking. Breaking […]

6 years ago

Kitted out with a fairly impressive looking coffee machine in the boot, the car is cute, compact and comes fully caffeinated… my kinda car. Coffee fiends are in luck as there’s a new coffee car in town. Not exactly sure what that is? I wasn’t either until approximately two minutes ago. Surprisingly, it’s not a […]

6 years ago

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. It’s Monday morning and we can tell it’s gonna be a good week… not the original Bob Marley lyrics I know, but I felt like a bit of improv on this fine September morn. Here to help start your day off on the best possible foot, Ground State […]

6 years ago

Sprout Food Co has just teased some very big news online, hinting that they’ll be opening at another Dublin location in the not-so-distant future. Keeping tight-lipped on the ins and outs of the project, all the team shared was the below photo. A screenshot of a tweet they received from a customer back in July, […]

6 years ago

Government has just delivered the news that many locals were already expecting, confirming that Dublin will be moved to Level Three on the Living with Covid scheme. Detailing what exactly that entails for both business owners and the general public, members of government – including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin – addressed the nation in a […]

6 years ago

Sustainability was one of the it buzz words of last year. There was a huge turn towards being as sustainable as possible and people really seemed committed to making realistic changes in their daily lives. Enter 2020, and sustainability has faded somewhat into the background. That’s not to say that people aren’t trying anymore, just that making […]

6 years ago

Staff at city centre restaurant San Lorenzo’s have taken to social media to encourage locals to book in for what may be their last Friday night meal out in a while.  Still awaiting word from government on whether they will be forced to close ahead of the weekend, it’s very much business as usual until […]

6 years ago

Little Mix, everyone’s favourite girl group, is coming to Dublin. Gig news was always good news, but it’s definitely been updated to great news status these days considering how long it’s been since we’ve been to a live music event. Announcing details of their Confetti arena tour, Little Mix has confirmed that they’ll make an […]

6 years ago

Dublin publicans, business owners and restaurateurs have all expressed frustration at the lack of guidance from government in light of Tuesday’s announcement. Anxiously awaiting further clarification today, it’s believed that the capital will be moved to level three ahead of the weekend. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended that Dublin be moved […]

6 years ago

The Rathmines coffee scene has been a little lacking these past few months, with locals really noticing the absence of popular local hotspot Two Fifty Square. Closed for renovations, they’ve kept news of their reopening very much on the DL. Until now… While regulars have been busy checking their insta for updates, the team has […]

6 years ago

Local business owners have been calling for further clarification on current Dublin restrictions – putting the blame on ‘mixed messages from government’ for the confusion surrounding what they can and cannot do going forward. Several well-known restaurateurs have taken to social media to vent their frustrations following the latest government announcement earlier this week. Calling […]

6 years ago

Dublin 8 is due to get a bit of a facelift in coming months as Dublin City Council (DCC) has just approved plans to do up Francis Street in the Liberties. Part of a 10-month long programme to refurbish the street, works are expected to commence in October. Cleary delighted by the good news, Green […]

6 years ago

Ireland in the sunshine is a magical place to be. Maybe it’s because we get so few of them, but sunny days are always so appreciated. No one can say that we don’t know how to make the most of them… we may not be built for the sun but that has yet to stop […]

6 years ago

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that there’s a ‘very real and strong possibility’ that the current government guidance for the capital could change by the end of the week. Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland this morning, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said that further restrictions could be imposed on the capital by the […]

6 years ago

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has reacted to the news that Dublin pubs will not be allowed to reopen on September 21 as initially expected, labelling the decision ‘unfair and unjustified’. Government today confirmed the news that Dublin pubs will not be allowed to reopen next week as previously planned. The fourth time that the […]

6 years ago

This is the fourth time that the reopening of non-food Dublin pubs has been postponed, a decision which the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said will completely destroy the trust of publicans in current government. Cabinet has just confirmed the news that Dublin pubs will not be reopening next week as initially planned. Non-food pubs […]

6 years ago

Combining both virtual and in-real-life events, this year’s Culture Night celebration is scheduled for Friday, September 18th. Culture night is coming up this later this week and there’s plenty organised to celebrate. Now in its 15th year, the annual event is a nationwide celebration of all things that fall under the cultural umbrella – think […]

6 years ago

Ah, lads… it’s not even Halloween yet? Christmas etiquette can be a somewhat divisive topic. People have very strong opinions when it comes to the Christmas timeline and deciding when to start decorating/playing festive music/buying presents can sometimes lead to family fallouts. It’s usually not until the run up to December 25th that you really learn […]

6 years ago

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has claimed that Cabinet must make good on their word to reopen wet pubs later this month, adding that singling out ‘non food pubs’ would ‘completely destroy the trust of publicans’ in the current Government. It was good news for publicans across Ireland last week, who finally received the news […]

6 years ago

A photo taken in a Dublin restaurant has been doing the rounds online. Taken during what would formerly have been the spot’s lunchtime rush hour, the image shows a completely empty room with not even a single other customer in sight. Shared on social media by Twitter user Paul O’Connor, it’s the caption that hits […]

6 years ago