Like many of you other Dublin blow-ins, I’d passed by The Westbury hotel on Grafton Street heaps of times, without ever actually popping in.  My first experience with one of the city’s swankiest hotels was when the Dead Rabbit bar from New York did a temporary takeover of their cocktail bar, The Sidecar Bar, and I couldn’t […]

9 years ago

Every day it seems like there are more and more options for places to go for a pint in Dublin yet many people still find themselves frequenting the same old haunts. In a new series documenting the best establishments the city has to offer, we’re here to fill you in on some of great spots […]

9 years ago

The annual day of romance is almost upon us (okay okay, it’s like five weeks away but us Casanovas have to get organised) and if you want to pull out all the stops a cheeky getaway will always go down well.  Strolling around a new city hand in hand, getting tipsy on cheap wine at […]

9 years ago

It’s bleedin’ baltic out there at the moment, so we’re in the mood for a hot whiskey or seven in a nice cosy pub. We’re channeling the wooly jumper cosy vibe right now, so here’s our pick of the ten loveliest spots for catchup drinks this evening… The Bloody Stream, Howth If you happen to […]

9 years ago

While the lead up to Christmas is normally associated with a time of PANIC, it doesn’t necessarily have to ring true. Among all the rushing and buying presents, it’s essential to take a few minutes and have some time out. You can bring someone with you or you can make an executive decision that it’s solely me […]

9 years ago

Christmas is just a few days away but we know there are plenty of Last-Minute Larrys out there who haven’t bought their presents yet.  Thankfully if you’ve left all your shopping until now AND you’re totally broke, we’re here to help.  Check out these cute present ideas below – all for sale in Dublin for under 20 […]

9 years ago

Maybe it’s the mulled wine talkin’, but we reckon this is the most wonderful time of year in our fair city. Dubliners are in high spirits, the streets are gorgeously decked out and we can eat excessively safe in the knowledge that we can hide our bodies under thick layers of clothing. Ain’t it grand? Since Christmas comes […]

9 years ago

Word on the street is that you people kinda like gin, while some of you are more partial to a finger of whiskey, so there’s a sale on at this very moment that may be of interest to you. In the run-up to Christmas, off-licence chain O’Briens is throwing their biggest sale of the year, featuring more than […]

9 years ago

Christmas is on the way, the nights are getting colder and it seems like everyone has the flu.  What better time to open a whiskey pop-up?  Powers Irish Whiskey has teamed up with L. Mulligan Whiskey Shop to bring something different to their Clarendon Street store over the festive season.  View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

9 years ago

If it seems like everyone and their mother is suffering from the flu at the moment, it’s because they probably are. Headaches, fever, blocked sinuses, cough, sore throat and runny nose are just some of the symptoms that go hand-in-hand with the illness so if you’re struggling on the frontline, our thoughts are with you […]

9 years ago

The grim weather has well and truly set in, and we’re all snuggled up in our blanket scarves and faux leather gloves. Basically, it’s finally the time to pile on the winter pounds and if there’s one lovely way to spend an evening in town it’s curled up by the fire with a mug of […]

9 years ago

At an unbelievable 272m long ,The Beast is the ultimate bouncy castle experience for adults, and it’s coming to Dublin in December. You can run, bounce and dance your way around a phenomenal 32 obstacles, and there’s gonna be a light show and DJs to amp up the atmosphere. The Beast will be in Dublin […]

9 years ago