Heavenly news. Coffeeangel have just announced the launch of their eighth location, which makes this the third café they have opened in 2023. The Irish café chain launched their first location outside of Dublin in April, venturing north and opening in Monaghan, and in July they opened a new spot on Hatch Street Upper. On […]

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Great news for those working by the IFSC. Griolladh are making big moves once again, following a huge year of expansion for the three year old grilled cheese sambo business. The popular toastie spot have taken to socials to announce the launch of their fourth Dublin branch, and it’s good news for Dublin 1 office […]

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Another all-important studio space has closed in Dublin On my commute into work, I pass a space that used to house Block T in Kilmainham’s Bow Lane. The site is in various stages of being cleared for building, the bright mural from Dublin graffiti artist Decoy, is disassembled with each passing day. Planning permission has […]

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A blessing during the most expensive time of the year. Tattoo parlour Heartbreak Social Club launched a café within their Drury Street location in August, and for the entire month of December they are only charging €2 for all coffees. Yes, you read that right. €2. I’ve been on a spiritual journey, if you will, […]

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“Everything is getting harder for restaurants” It’s been an unimaginable week for the families, friends and wider community of the victims of the Dublin attack. A confusing few days for the citizens of Dublin, and an inordinately tough week for local businesses trying to operate in these new conditions. Confidence in the capital has unfortunately […]

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All your hospitality headlines in one place. After a pause in our usual coverage last week due to the riots that took place in the city centre on November 23rd, we are back with restaurant news, following all the places that have launched in the past two weeks, as well as the unfortunate closures. We […]

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They are the first café in Ireland to focus on the deaf community. After two years of working in their OG café / bakery in Castleknock, Mad Brothers are opening a new location in Cabra, specifically at Deaf Village Ireland. The coffee spot opens seven days a week for sit in, but if you’re in […]

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Load up on tacos and guac ahead of your Christmas shopping spree. It’s been a big year for El Grito. This Mexican Taquería has been a go-to spot in Dublin ever since it first opened in 2014, for its authentic cuisine as well as its affordable prices – by Dublin standards at least. El Grito […]

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Proving once again they can do more than just tattoos. Anything but a one trick pony, tattoo parlour Heartbreak Social Club are officially launching a new service in December – “Sacred” tooth gems. While they got their start in tattooing and piercing, they have moved onto other jewellery ventures, which includes their “Chained” service, whereby […]

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City spending was almost halved as a result of the riots. It should come as no surprise that the riots that occurred in Dublin on Thursday, November 23rd, had an impact on city spending for Black Friday. An analysis of in-person spending on Bank of Ireland debit and credit cards in Dublin 1 and Dublin […]

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Sad news from Smithfield Square One of Dublin’s best lunch spots, and undoubtedly the funniest venues in the county, Thundercut Alley has unfortunately closed. Although we pride ourselves on keeping a hawklike eye on the comings and goings of hospitality spots in the city, this one, unfortunately, slipped through the cracks, as the announcement came […]

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Just in time for the pre Christmas tipples. A cosy new wine bar has opened opposite St Stephen’s Green, just in time for the upcoming festive period. With a team led by sommelier Victor Nedelea and chef Chris Maguire, Cellar 22 is based on the garden level of 22 St Stephen’s Green an intimate, downstairs […]

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