Skerries bar and restaurant forced to close due to a recent fire
“We will not be opening for the foreseeable future.” The Bus Bar and Little Richards Woodfired Pizza in Skerries have been forced to close following a recent fire that broke out. Roads in the vicinity of Main Street Skerries remain closed as we deal with a building fire. ⚠️ Avoid if possible@DCCTraffic #Fingal pic.twitter.com/C3ZgZZZstu — […]
2 years ago
George’s Street’s new opener Kicky’s puts a playful spin on traditional dishes
When chef-turned-influencer Eric Matthews announced the opening of his own restaurant alongside industry stalwart Richie Barrett, expectations were understandably sky-high. Former Chapter One Head Chef Matthews amassed a loyal following with his online cook-alongs during lockdown, and his playful personality shines through the carefully compiled menu at Kicky’s. Dubliners who came of age in the […]
2 years ago
6 early houses that still open their doors to Dublin’s morning air
A dying breed of bar While regular pubs can open at 10.30am, Dublin still has a handful of bars that have secured a special license which allows them to open from Monday to Saturday at 7 am. Originally geared towards sailors, dockers, market traders, fishermen and hauliers, now they are frequented by revellers, shift workers, […]
2 years ago
Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub has accumulated a €2m loss
McGregor’s Crumlin pub accumulated a €432,000 loss last year, The Independent has reported. New figures for the business indicate that McGregor’s Black Forge Inn has continued to rack up losses. According to newly-filed accounts for Jemi Ventures, the company that operates the pub, last year’s losses amounted to €432,000. However, RTÉ News has reported a […]
2 years ago
2 openers and 1 closure to be aware of in Dublin right now
All the hospitality news you might have missed this week. As Dublin gears up for the festive season, with the Christmas lights officially being switched on this week, hospitality is getting ready for the busiest time of the year. As a result, there aren’t too many openers happening right now, but we’ve still got to […]
2 years ago
Network café to host a ‘Coffee & Repair’ event for charity
Name a more wholesome Saturday activity. If you’ve had a broken clock on your wall that you’re sick of only being right twice a day, this Coffee & Repair morning taking place at Network café is where you need to head this Saturday. New York-based industrial designer Laurence, originally from Dublin, is returning to our […]
2 years ago
‘We are on the move’ Carpark bar turned art gallery hint at new location
“Stay tuned.” We love a trendy night-time space in a trendy location, and Glovebox, the bar / art gallery based on Level 5 of the Trinity Street carpark fit that bill exceptionally. While it was a bit on the notionsy side, it made for a class destination for drinks, snacks, and catch-ups with pals, and […]
2 years ago
‘Every single bulb and fixture is tested’ – Dublin celebrates as Christmas lights switched on
“There is nowhere quite like Dublin City centre at Christmas.” It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas following the big switch-on of the stunning Grafton Street Christmas lights yesterday evening, Thursday, November 16th. Erected by city centre business group Dublin Town, they were turned on by Little Blue Heroes Foundation representatives Willow Mae Carroll, […]
2 years ago
Smock Alley to host Ireland’s first Brazil showcase
Expect 50+ of the best Brazilian businesses based in the country. Looking for some fun Sunday plans to replace the scaries on the couch while you rewatch your favourite sitcom for the seventh time? Smock Alley will play host to Ireland’s first Brazil showcase this weekend, featuring Brazilian food and drink vendors, beauty and fashion […]
2 years ago
Trinity invites public suggestions for new library name, after slave-owners name removed
Berkeley Library was so-called after philosopher George Berkeley, but was ‘denamed’ in April of this year because of the philosopher’s links to slavery. Trinity College Dublin is inviting submissions from the public on future legacy issues to be considered by the Trinity Legacies Review Working Group. The University is also seeking public submissions on a […]
2 years ago
Goats Gruff to launch new food truck at West Dublin location
Wood-fired sambos for the win. Goats Gruff is a haven for two of the best cheese delicacies on offer – toasties and pizza. They ranked 14th on our list of the best pizza spots in Dublin a few months back, and they are consistently doing great things out of their food truck in Strawberry Hall. The […]
2 years ago
Legendary rock act tipped to play massive Croke Park gig next summer
If confirmed, the band would join Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay in headlining gigs at the Dublin stadium in 2024. It has been reported that Croke Park is set to announce a sixth concert to take place at the stadium next year, with legendary rock band AC/DC being rumoured to headline the show. Coldplay have already confirmed that they will […]
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