Whether you’re strapped for cash or just don’t fancy spending your week’s wages on pricey cocktails, there are plenty of  spots around Dublin you can enjoy on the cheap. We love when places let us bring our own alcohol. It means we don’t have to worry whether they stock our favourite and we don’t feel too […]

9 years ago

Pizza is the answer to all of our problems.  Bad day at work – pizza.  Dumped by bae – pizza.  Evicted from apartment – pizza.  It really does make everything ten times better, so to celebrate our beloved Italian delicacy we have compiled a list of all the best places to chow down on ‘za […]

9 years ago

Here it is yet again: autumn.  It’s time to accept that summer has finally passed, and we’re heading into the multicoloured bowels of fallen foliage season. But hey. That’s not such a bad thing. Know why? 1. Because warm, comfy clothes Surely – surely – the main benefit of these slightly cooler months is the ambiguity and […]

9 years ago

Pause Netflix and put down that glass of wine- you’re going out this week. With the last of the long Summer evenings ahead of us, it’d be a crime to stay cooped up at home after work. Dublin has a jam-packed calendar for the week ahead, with events to suit every interest and age-group.  Sure […]

9 years ago

There’s a newcomer to the city’s hangout scene and it’s looking like a fairly fantastic one. TRAMLINE is a brand new Dublin location “to hangout by day, an event space, a conference centre and a live venue by night” in the heart of Dublin City on Hawkins Street. It opened officially a few weeks ago, and although […]

9 years ago

Childhood dreams really come true, fellow witches and wizards (and ugh, fine, fellow muggles, too), because we’ve just found out that Dublin is now home to Butter Beer. Ever since reading Harry Potter, this magical concoction has stayed in our minds – what does it taste like? Is there butter in it?  All those questions […]

9 years ago

Fancy trying something new this weekend? Then you might want to check out the all-new Pearse Lyons Distillery. After years of work, the city’s newest whiskey experience is set for its grand opening this Saturday, August 26. Having set up shop in a church that’s been deconsecrated since 1964, owners Pearse and Deirdre Lyons have done major […]

9 years ago

We love a good scoop of ice cream so we do.  And normally we head straight for the likes of Ginos and Scoop to satisfy our cravings.  But lately we’ve been obsessing over this new Temple Bar spot, Cloud Nine, and here’s why: They serve gin and tonic gelato… The have over 16 flavours of […]

9 years ago

We really just can’t keep up with these guys.  They’re as creative as it gets when it comes to gelato.  And while we adore each and every one of their original, non-alco flavours, these two new additions are very welcome ahead of the bank holiday weekend… Start the bank holiday weekend right with our new […]

9 years ago

We don’t mean to alarm you – but we think we’ve found the holy grail of gin-orientated evenings in Dublin. We know.  Now this is no mean feat, considering the news of gin festivals, gin Easter Eggs and even gin cruises hitting Dublin in recent times – but we stand by our decision. Martin’s Off Licence […]

9 years ago

Construction is set to be this September on a detention centre at Dublin Airport dedicated specifically to citizens due to be deported. Until now, those without correct paperwork were simply placed in the prisons of the country.  Ireland has previously faced criticism over the lack of such facilities – with foreign embassies questioning as to […]

9 years ago

Like whiskey? Of course you do. Like free things? We don’t even know why we’re asking.  Well, you can get your hands on both of these things today as the Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson Street is hosting a free in-store whiskey tasting.  This Friday’s instore tasting is one of the most talked about releases of […]

9 years ago