There was good news for music fans this week, with confirmation that a brand new menu venue is to open on Dame Street. According to Nialler 9, the intimate new venue will be called The Underground Bar and will aim to showcase up-and-coming acts in the city. It will be located in the unit beside […]

9 years ago

Many pubs have a name and shame policy, publicly displaying the names of former customers who they reserve the right to refuse. The Beer Market on High Street is one such spot, having placed a board outside their establishment naming their barred customers. While many on the list clearly deserve this harsh punishment, there’s a […]

9 years ago

About time… A ‘Celtic Phoenix’ cocktail is now being served in Dublin proving that the boom is probably back. With house prices rising faster than an estate agent can say Mullingar is the gateway to Dublin, Platform 61 on South William Street have crafted this delish drink incorporating their superb sense of humour with some well-needed […]

9 years ago

Are you partial to a large party? How about refreshing mojitos? If you answered yes to both those questions, then there’s an event taking place in The Button Factory next week that’s got your name written all over it. The Sound of Casa Bacardi takes place on Friday, August 11, where the first 100 guests […]

9 years ago

There’s quite a lot to say about the humble chip. Not one to rise above its station, never too far in your time of need and always ready to lend a hand – there’s not much our starchy side kick can’t do.  So we’ve decided to honour it in its many forms, and highlighted the very best variations […]

9 years ago

Never before have we ever been so appreciative of chips… Upon browsing d’internet, we stumbled across the wonder of wonders that is De Mad Hoor Mob(ile) Burger Van.  Why there’s a bracket in the name, we’re not entirely sure, but what we do know is that they provide good times, tasty treats and fantastic craic […]

9 years ago

You may like gin, but do you truly love it? Do you love it so much that you could easily tell the difference between brands of the spirit by taste alone? If so, then you need to attend this event. House on Leeson Street, in association with Tanqueray, will be doing blind gin tasting this August 6 […]

9 years ago

There’s never been a better year to experience Groove Festival in Bray for the first time. This is the fifth year that the celebration of music, food and wellness is returning to Killruddery House & Gardens — and it’s bigger than ever. Groove Festival takes place on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20; an adult day ticket […]

9 years ago

We’ve got the best news ever. No, really. Ever. A retro style table quiz is kicking off next week in Dublin City Centre featuring specialist rounds such as Pictionary with Don Conroy, recorded brain teasers from puppet legend Bosco, The Lyrics Board with Niamh Farrell (ham sandwich) and a Leaving Cert round featuring the Tape Test. […]

9 years ago

In Ireland, the world of American Football only really comes to life at the start of every February when Super Bowl Sunday rolls around. Pubs and clubs around the country pack up for the occasion with many taking Mondays off work in order make the most of the late-night airing of one of the world’s […]

9 years ago

An bhfuil cúpla focal agat? Course you do. We all do!  Sure, it might only be the chorus of the song you translated in Irish College, but sure that’s half the battle.  Dublin city is teeming with Gaeilgeoirs – loads of which work in the area. And with a drop or two of liquid courage […]

9 years ago

On Saturday, July 29 – Malahide Rugby club will play host to a tag rugby tournament as a fundraiser for the ISPCC/Childline. The ISPCC is Ireland’s national child protection charity and has a volunteer body in excess of 600 volunteers working in all parts of Ireland to support young people.  It gets the majority (80%) […]

9 years ago