Ever wanted to learn how to BBQ like the pros? Well here’s your chance to win a free lesson. That’s right, my fellow carnivores, Fire & Smoke will be taking over Smithfield Square with a pop-up rustic barn, equipped with a fire pit, smokers, BBQs and all the trimmings to bring alive the world of Deep […]

9 years ago

People travel far and wide to be able to say they’ve tasted pure, delicious and flavoursome Irish whiskey.  We, on the other hand, know how good we have it – and drink the stuff all the time.  This list is for those of you who are sick of gin getting all the airtime – from […]

9 years ago

Craic agus ceol agus… cocktails? Sometimes you just want to get dressed up and go for a fancy night out but too often, a meagre bank balance can put a halt on proceedings. We firmly believe that you can’t let cash get in the way of a good party so we’ve searched high and low to […]

9 years ago

Dublin is positively overflowing with great pubs, so many that it’s hard to know where to try next! All that choice can be intimidating, so you end up doing the same old things, going to the same old places. But not this week. This week you try something different. We’ve teamed up with Heineken, who […]

9 years ago

Sometimes the prospect of spending the day at a shopping centre can stress you out — but remember, not all shopping centres are created equal. If you find yourself in Liffey Valley for the day, there’s plenty of places that’ll keep you amused. We’ve had a look to see how you might happily while away […]

9 years ago

Lent is finally over.  HURAAH! Well if you’re going to indulge, you may as well get stuck into some of the best treats Dublin has to offer, right? ‘Stressed’ backwards is ‘desserts’ you know… 1. Snickers Pie — Accents, Stephen Street Lower Heat this up to get the full effect. Oh, and it’s gluten free. […]

9 years ago

It’s your birthday, and you can cry if you want to. But, please don’t – go out and celebrate instead. Quick, start reading, before you make an excuse or fall asleep Quick! 1. Rooftop Bar @ The Marker Hotel Arguably known as the glammest place in the whole of Dublin, the rooftop of The Marker in Grand Canal […]

9 years ago

Planning a Dublin day out with the girls can often be more hassle than it’s worth — finding parking in the city centre is a nightmare, you need to trek from Henry Street to Grafton Street to hit all the shops you want, and don’t even get us started on agreeing on somewhere to eat. […]

9 years ago

Nothing like a good old-fashioned BBQ. While most people stick to sausages and burgers, we thought we’d share some inspiration to help you try something a little different this year.  Licking our lips here just thinking about these… 1. Hawaiian BBQ chicken Full recipe here. 2. Southern fried BBQ rib pork chops Full recipe here. […]

9 years ago

We know it’s probably been a faaaairly saucy weekend, but sure you can’t end it all now can you? It’s not what Paddy would have wanted. There’s nothing better than a Sunday rollover to keep the good vibes going before we have to crawl into work with our heads hanging low — but sure look, […]

9 years ago

Planning on making this Paddy’s weekend one of the best of your life? Then you need to add this free event in the Teeling Distillery today to your list, because it’s not one to be missed.  The Teeling Spirit of Dublin Craft Fair returns to the Distillery today — Saturday, March 18 until 5pm — and we […]

9 years ago

Pry your tired eyes open, you Paddy’s Day sesh moth, and read this article.  Because one of these seven brunch spots could very well save your life today.  No joke.  If you really went hard last night (whiskey mixed with prosecco seemed like a such a good idea at the time) then you’re probably suffering […]

9 years ago