Planning date night this week? Coming up with fresh ideas for places to eat and drink can be the bane of my life so I’m always buzzing when it’s my boyfriend John’s turn to organise. Last week, when I found out what he had chosen I have to admit, I was not happy about it […]
6 years ago
Last week I walked downtown on the way to meet my boyfriend and I passed a tonne of restaurants overflowing with couples holding big bunches of flowers. This was my first Valentine’s Day with a date, so I didn’t really know what to expect. All I knew was that the idea of this ‘set menu’ bandwagon that restaurants […]
7 years ago
If you were running by Stephen’s Green yesterday to nab your last few bits for Valentine’s Day you may have come across an intriguing statue of a toad. There were lots of different theories as to what this strange-looking sculpture could mean but today we discovered that it was there to launch Natterjack Irish Whiskey. […]
7 years ago
Carnaval is the biggest party of the year but it can be hard to track down any of the craic in Dublin without having a Brazilian friend. The national holiday falls just before lent and acts as a big ‘ol party to get out all of your sins and cravings before the lead up to […]
7 years ago
Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching and if you’re stuck for date-spiration we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s your long-time bae, a first date, your gal pals, or a night for the lads, there’s so many fun activities and deadly venues in one place – Dundrum Town Centre. Here’s some of our top picks for the most […]
7 years ago
First dates are a tricky business. The whole “be yourself” malarkey just isn’t realistic when you feel like the entire restaurant is hanging on your every word and sarcasm is your only conversational crutch (you’re Irish, you can’t help it). In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up ten thoughts every Irish person has […]
7 years ago
If you’re hoping to give that special someone a Valentine’s card with a difference this year then you’ll definitely want to check out this Dublin shop. The range of cute cards from Designist are absolutely perfect for anyone who isn’t a fan of overly cheesy displays of affection, and the best part is that they’re […]
7 years ago
Whether you’re a single-pringle or spending Valentine’s with someone special, you need to try this pizza. Rascals HQ which is home to independent Dublin craft brewery Rascals Brewing Co have introduced a pizza for Valentine’s Day that will blow your mind, literally. They have released a special aphrodisiac pizza February 14th and it sounds and […]
7 years ago
Love is certainly in the air and to celebrate their amazing Valentine’s Day meal deal, SuperValu will treat commuters to some delish treats this week. On Wednesday 13th February between 4pm – 7pm, the Irish retailer will set up camp in Heuston Station, Dublin and treat lucky travellers to samples of the great food available […]
7 years ago
The year is 1987. Jack Charlton had just led Ireland to our first major tournament and The Simpsons made their debut on The Tracey Ullman Show. Meanwhile, the world couldn’t get enough of Patrick Swayze’s snake hips. It’s hard to believe that Dirty Dancing was released 32 years ago and there’s no denying its legacy […]
7 years ago
If you’ve recently come out of a relationship you’ve probably already resigned yourself to laying low during Valentine’s festivities this year. Well, thanks to The Liquor Rooms, that need not be the case. For the third year running, the Wellington Quay venue will be hosting a Shred Your Ex party for all those scorned lovers […]
7 years ago
Wexford Street venue Opium is ditching Valentine’s Day this year and will instead be celebrating Galentine’s with a screening of one of the most enduringly popular movies of the 90s. The classic teen rom com starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles will be shown in the bar’s heated Botanical Garden as patrons are invited to […]
7 years ago