If your head is anything like mine after the Christmas break, even if you’re not doing Dry Jan, you’ll definitely want to stay off the sauce this weekend. In saying that, we need to get out and enjoy ourselves. Whether it’s to get fit, feel fresh again or to simply keep you entertained, I will […]

7 years ago

It’s Dry Jan time and we all know this isn’t going to be easy. It’s dark, cold and with no nights out pencilled in, this month could really drag. So to help with the boredom, I’ve lined up a few things to keep you occupied. Here they are: 1. Leinster Games View this post on […]

7 years ago

Every month has something – December is Christmas, January is Dry January and November is Movember. Ahhhh, yes! That wonderful time of the year when almost every man that passes you on the street has very questionable facial hair. From the quirky to the downright daft, it’s a great awl time of year because it’s […]

7 years ago

Moving with the trends is vital when it comes to a restaurant making it in such a small city as Dublin, so it came as no surprise that the clever Joe Macken (of Jo’Burger and Crackbird fame) quietly transformed the Rathmines Jo’Burger into a brand spankin’ new eatery before Christmas.  With Rathmines already chockablock of […]

8 years ago

When researching restaurants I look at the photos to give me an insight into what to expect. I find they tell you way more than menus, customer reviews or the opinions of friends. “A picture paints a thousand words” is a phrase that’s actually truthful. Pictures are especially useful when it comes to finding great pizza. […]

8 years ago

The first weekend after Dry January is upon us, so it kinda means you can’t go just anywhere to wet those lips after a long month of being a perfect pioneer.  Your local haunt is all well and good but if you’re up for trying somewhere new this evening then Sandyford House is the ideal spot. It’s just […]

8 years ago

Okay, okay. We know it’s Fitness February. BUT it’s also Fat Friday.  With that in mind, we’ve pulled together ten Dublin takeaways that deliver booze.  Because Dry January is over… but we’re still not quite ready to leave the house.  Saba To Go View this post on Instagram Our Date Night Deal is the perfect way […]

8 years ago

What’s that sound? It’s only the end of the dreaded Dry January and the beginning of beautiful February, where the month is short and the evenings are (a little) brighter.  Now if that doesn’t call for a celebration then jayus there’s no hope. And the best way to do so? Get those prosecco bottles poppin’… […]

8 years ago

A Fairview off-license has been named the best in Dublin at the National Off-License Association Awards which took place last week.  Martin’s Off-licence, a family-run biz, was crowned Dublin Off-licence of the Year 2018 last Monday, in the awards which celebrate excellence in the independent off-licence sector.  Martin’s is currently managed by Declan and Damian Martin, […]

8 years ago

For our money, there’s no better night out that rounding up the soundest of your mates and catching up over a feast of unreal food and some cocktails. We’ll be celebrating payday with a trip to one of these spots… Luna This is a great choice if you’re looking for something a little different and the […]

8 years ago

Please, for the love of all the Gods, wrap up warm today. This morning is freezing and icy and this evening co)uld see even MORE snow on the way in Dublin.  Met Eireann predict a “cold and frosty this morning with sunny spells and scattered showers, and icy patches on untreated surfaces with a slight risk […]

8 years ago

There’s a shining light at the end of this dreaded Dry January tunnel my fellow thirsty moths, and it’s a pretty good one: Ireland’s first ever gin festival is coming to Dublin in April. We repeat. GIN. FESTIVAL.  The Gin Experience will be in town the weekend of April 6-7  “Sip & sample gins of every kind […]

8 years ago