For the past couple of years, Gianni Clifford of Dublin Bricks has been rebuilding the city brick by brick, pub by pub. So far, he’s recreated some of Dublin’s most iconic watering holes, with his micro-pub kits for Lego fans to build at home selling out in minutes. Every time a new Dublin pub is […]

4 years ago

We headed along to the Hard Rock Hotel in Dublin’s Temple Bar for the night and this is what we thought What was the location like? Set along Lord Edward Street (with the main entrance on Fleet Street), the Hard Rock Hotel is at the quiet end of Temple Bar. It’s a really central location, […]

4 years ago

Designed through public engagement. In the last two decades, 90% of Irish clubs have disappeared. With this in mind, Temporary Pleasure have stepped in to create their own nightclub this September. On site they state their mission as this: “We’re turning a vacant inner-city space into a new ephemeral club – designed, built, and […]

4 years ago

It was a good month for food especially. Life feels firmly back like the old normal, which means weekends and even weekday evenings have been filling up with plans, most of which include food. I had a very good month of eating, as well as a couple of trips to the Bord Gáis, and […]

4 years ago

A list of Ed’s bad habits, in chronological order. If you’ve been in Dublin for the past week or so, you’ve probably heard everyone and their granny saying they bumped into Ed Sheeran pulling pints, chowing down on curries and taking selfies in the alley behind Whelan’s. To be fair, it seems like he lived […]

4 years ago

Running from 17-29 May, Dublin Dance Festival 2022 features an exciting line-up of dazzling performances and immersive events. After a tough few years for the Arts sector, we’re all so excited to see music, dance and performance take centre stage once again. Which makes it all the more exciting that one of the most iconic […]

4 years ago

The Pen Corner, which is located in an iconic landmark building on College Green, has been a family run business since 1927. After almost a hundred years in business, and patronage from an impressive array of famous writers, musicians and actors, The Pen Corner will close for good next month. The closure comes as a […]

4 years ago

Booze, books and burgers. In that order. Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of the things we’ve been Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week I enjoyed a spot of BYOR (Bring Your Own Rosé), a night at the theatre and a hefty midweek lunch. Strap in, and I’ll […]

4 years ago

From stunning coastal scenery to exciting history and culture, Mid and East Antrim has so much to offer as a staycation spot. Planning ahead to the summer? When it comes to staycations, our little island has no shortage of stunning hidden gems for you to discover on your next getaway. And if you’re looking to […]

4 years ago

Calling all house hunters! AIB are hosting an exclusive screening of the finale in the intimate surrounds of the Stella Cinema, Ranelagh. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Hoping to make this goodbye a little less bittersweet AIB are hosting one hell of a free goodbye event for the […]

4 years ago

Alcoholic slushies, leftover sourdough crackers and Myles na gCopaleen Day The Food Fancy crackers and dip from Oliveto Few joys in life as are satisfying as dipping some crackers into a flavoured paste. In true Oliveto style, this simple pleasure has been nicely elevated, with a dip made from pistachios, wild garlic and parsley, the […]

4 years ago

Brought to you by Peroni Allow your senses to be tantalised at this exclusive multi-sensory experience from House of Peroni with Cafe en Seine. Even for those passionate about dining out in Dublin, the experience can sometimes become a little samey. Gravitating towards the same item on the menu, ordering your usual drink and experiencing the […]

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