New Year’s Eve is just a matter of days away, but as with most other occasions this year, we’ll be spending it at home on the couch. That may not sound all that exciting, but there’s no reason that staying home has to mean boring and one way to spice things up (pun intended) is […]

5 years ago

After the Government announced that the hospitality industry should close at 3pm on Christmas Eve, restaurants across Dublin are left with bookings that they cannot fulfil. One such establishment is Dax on Pembroke Street who reacted to yesterday’s news on Twitter. The venue, which was recently added to Ireland’s Blue Book List for 2021, has […]

5 years ago

One of 2019’s biggest games has been “hacked” by one of 2020’s most-anticipated releases. We’re closing in on the end of the year, and if anyone is still looking for some gaming inspiration for presents for others (and themselves), then look no further! GAME OF THE WEEK Sackboy: A Big Adventure Yes, it came out […]

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The Guinness Open Brewery has teamed up with Bread 41 and The Useless Project (formerly Sustainable Fashion Dublin), for their latest project – that being a sustainable new beer made from leftover bread. As the home of experimentation at Guinness, the Open Gate Brewery is always looking for new and innovative ways to use their […]

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year but due to Covid-19 restrictions, we won’t be able to enjoy Christmas like we normally do. Ireland is reverting to Level 3 restrictions for December, meaning that restaurants and pubs that serve food are allowed to reopen. Despite “demanding” that they should be treated equally by the […]

5 years ago

In the midst of this lockdown, we know that some of our Drumcondra readers are craving all of the local tastes they’ve come to know over the years. Just because you can’t dine in at some of your favourite Drumcondra restaurants, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favourite dish at home. Plenty of Drumcondra […]

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Are you around the Raheny/Clontarf area looking for a restaurant-quality takeaway to enjoy at home? Since the government has announced a Level 5 lockdown that is to last six weeks, many restaurants will once again be offering takeaway. If you find yourself in the Raheny/Clontarf area looking for something delicious to tuck into, we’ve come […]

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Home to one of Dublin’s best Irish music shows, The Merry Ploughboy in Rathfarnham is moving with the times – modelling a new outdoor ‘hay shed’ where customers can go to enjoy their next meal.  As with countless other pubs and restaurants across Ireland, The Merry Ploughboy in Dublin has had to change its whole […]

5 years ago

Sony have stated that the majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games will be playable on the PS5. With each passing day, we get closer and closer to playing the next generation of consoles, and all of the great games that inevitably come with them. However, one of the big questions that gamers have been asking […]

5 years ago

Already with two Dublin venues – one in Ranelagh village, the other along the Crescent in Monkstown – popular brunch spot Cinnamon has confirmed they’ll open a third location this weekend. Revealing all on Instagram, the team shared a sneak peek at the new venue, writing: “We are excited to announce that the newest restaurant […]

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Piglet Wine Bar has continued to improve on their existing setup, now modelling a newly-fashioned rain cover to protect outdoor diners from the elements. A dotey little spot on Cow’s Lane, Piglet Wine Bar was one of the lucky few local restaurants to already have an outdoor seating area – meaning that staff were able […]

5 years ago

A new coffee spot? I like the sound of that. No doubt you’re all well aware of my love for coffee by now. I’m more coffee than human most mornings and whether it’s a placebo effect or not, one sip and I feel ready to take on the world… or face the day at the […]

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