We wonder will Cher be back to see their new space. Ruchii has been operating above Conways Pub on the Blackrock Main Street for five years, but they have now closed this premises to make way for a new space on George’s Avenue instead. They took to their socials to share the news with their […]

3 years ago

If there’s one thing Dublin does right, it’s a piece of pi. There are many things the Dubs get wrong, seagull birth control, rubbish collection, planning permission for hotels. But through the years, pizza is something that we now truly excel at. Across the city, there are some exemplary examples of everything from the classic […]

3 years ago

“The box is back” 505 Coffee is a firm favourite amongst locals, quickly developing a loyal customer base ever since they initially opened in 2021. Their original location outside Jim Motors closed at the beginning of 2023, but they promised that it wasn’t a goodbye at the time. 505 Coffee later opened outside Loughlinstown leisure […]

3 years ago

“This is not where we stop, but this is where we park for now.” Phase One by Bhonn Space, the same people behind 2 Michelin star restaurant Liath, have announced the end of their venture at Blackrock Market. The spot was a street food restaurant and wine bar, serving up classic dishes like burgers, pierogies, […]

3 years ago

Just needs an accompanying salt canister church to go with it now. Iconically located on Mount Street Upper, St Stephen’s Church, fondly known as the Pepper Canister church due to its shape, was the last of a series of Georgian churches built in the 1800s by the Church of Ireland. As the city suburbs expanded, […]

3 years ago

Rain or shine, we gotta make the most of it. Tempting as it might be to snuggle under your duvet for the long weekend, especially with the onslaught of recent rainfall, that’s no way to spend those precious extra days. If you’re not heading to All Together Now, you may find yourself stuck for ideas […]

3 years ago

Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it? This summer in Ireland has largely consisted of us layered up in jumpers and raincoats, watching on as mainland Europe experiences an ongoing record-breaking heatwave. And while we wouldn’t wish that upon ourselves, it’d certainly be nice to enjoy at least *one* day where the heavens didn’t open up. […]

3 years ago

Oh capitaño mi capitaño If there’s something that catches our attention, it’s a food eating contest. Be it burgers, pizza, hot wings, you name it, we’re kind of obsessed. Hell, our very own Fiona Frawley judged an onion eating contest in March – what can we say? It fascinates us, perhaps because every time, without […]

3 years ago

A fillet steak following my seventh Barbie screening? Sign me up. Anyone familiar with the Stella Cinema in Rathmines is probably also aware of the accompanying diner. They announced a few months ago that they were transforming into something else, and this week they have revealed what the Stella Diner is to become. Opening in […]

3 years ago

These students are about to be spoiled for choice. With August 1st comes the return of a dreaded phrase, that even years after my education has come to an end, still haunt my dreams. Back To School (or Back 2 School for the quirky places). In just over a month primary, secondary, and third-level students […]

3 years ago

Dipping their nibs into barista-hood. One of Dublin’s most beloved tattoo parlours are diving into uncharted territory, with the opening of a café. Heartbreak Social Club, who are based on Drury Street, have been teasing the arrival of a coffee machine to their premises for a few months now, and they’ve just let us in […]

3 years ago

Not long left to try one of Dublin’s top spots for a Sunday roast. Back in May, we discovered the sad news that a top Dublin pub, 57 The Headline, were up for sale on Daft for a cool €1.3 million. The three storey space had racked up over 2,000 views on the Daft website […]

3 years ago