The headwinds of hospitality wait for no business owner It’s been a pretty quiet week for hospitality news, with businesses unveiling fresh new menus, dusting off the outdoor furniture and getting ready for another Summer in Dublin. But no week in Dublin is ever uneventful, with some interesting comings and goings taking place in our […]

2 years ago

Home by 10pm sign us right up Sally Once you reach a certain age, the concept of hitting the club can feel much like going for a routine smear test or visiting your in-laws, a necessary aspect of being human but something that’s just a bit daunting. Aside from the cost, the dancing, the inevitable […]

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It’s what they call a perfect storm, hospitality owners are reporting low margins coupled with ever-rising costs, making doing business in this country increasingly challenging. So challenging, that the Restaurant Association of Ireland [RAI] estimated that 200 restaurants, cafés and other food-led businesses closed in the last three months, with nearly 4,664 direct jobs lost […]

2 years ago

All the hospitality headlines you might’ve missed recently. It’s been another busy few weeks for hospitality, with the news of two openers to get excited about on the horizon, and two that have already opened their doors to customers, slotting in nicely to the Dublin restaurant scene. Unfortunately this week’s list does detail two closures, […]

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The venue took to socials to announce that Easter weekend was their last in operation. Sad news for Dublin party people, as The Chalk Venue in Swords have taken to socials to announce that they have closed their doors for good after six years in business. The North Dublin venue, established in 2017, was a […]

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Looking for a weekend activity? Well, look no further than the fantastic markets that are dotted in and around the city. In Dublin, we really are spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing weekend markets, no matter what side of the Liffey you’re based on, or your means of transportation. Whether you’re looking for […]

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We have to take our hats off to the teachers. If those stints of homeschooling in the depths of the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that keeping a classroom in check is not an easy job. As parents across Ireland frantically buy up the remainder of the Easter eggs on supermarket shelves across the country […]

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There’s nothing quite like a carvery is there? Sure, they’re not the best-looking dish going, but they’re one of the tastiest by far. It’s been well documented that in the past couple of years, Dubliners have grown disillusioned with the runny yolk and heavy hollandaise fixtures of Sunday Brunch. A concept borrowed from American culture […]

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A long four years after the beginning of covid, Dublin continues to heal. There has been a lot of recent reminiscing about covid lockdowns and restrictions as we pass the four year anniversary when (soon to be former) Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said we’d all be staying at home for just two weeks. As we’re all […]

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It’s time to look ahead to another month teeming with events in Dublin. We may still have over a week left in March, but as anyone looking to book something in Dublin will tell you, you’ve got to be ahead of the mark to avoid disappointment. Fail to plan and plan to fail, as they […]

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Capel Street’s crown has officially been knocked. It’s official – Time Out have revealed their list of the 30 coolest streets in the world, with a Dublin street ranking as 22nd globally. Camden Street has reached cool status, with its food and drink scene getting a particular shout-out within the Time Out article. This is […]

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St Patrick is here to claim back his bank holiday as the best following St Brigid’s in February. The most Irish weekend of the year has almost snuck up on us, and if you’re at a loss at what to be doing with yourself, then not to worry. You can rely on Dublin to have […]

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