The May bank holiday means it’s nearly summer at last. Another bank holiday approaches, and we’ve got a ton of events you may be interested in checking out over your three-day weekend. Dublin will be teeming with events and activities, from a D8 beer festival, and charity fundraisers to a kid-friendly rave like no other. […]
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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 […]
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Visit Café en Seine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyn6dOnsssJ/ Brought to you by Three Cents Paloma at Café en Seine. Please drink responsibly, 18+. Refreshing cocktails and tasty bites are on the agenda this May. With early summer just around the corner, we’re dreaming up the perfect cocktail for the season and the Paloma is ticking a lot of […]
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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 […]
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Going out out has become less of a thing that excites, and more something that fills me with dread. Listen, this is a lifestyle trend I’m very much into. It probably comes off the back of the everlasting wellness trend, a way of living that prioritises Y-O-U, sometimes in semi-excessive ways. Cosy-core is a little […]
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A movement is slowly growing amongst hospitality business owners, who are campaigning for a re-instation of the 9% VAT rate. Temporarily enacted during the pandemic, the lower rate aimed to assist an industry acutely impacted by its effects – but business owners say that crisis is far from over. If you follow any number of […]
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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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Mezze for our mates. Dublin’s offering in terms of Levantine cuisine has been upped significantly in recent years, whether it’s a lunchtime falafel or a blow-out mixed grill feast you’re in the market for. The city’s roster of Middle Eastern restaurants tick a variety of boxes – many of these spots are very affordable, with […]
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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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By Joseph Loftus The Irish fast food chain has a long history of April Fool’s pranks. Supermac’s have gone viral in recent years for their infamous April Fool’s pranks but this years has landed them in a lot of hot water. A few years back the fast foot giant claimed that they would be opening […]
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Across Ireland, businesses are appealing for help to “survive a hospitality disaster”. Besides the climbing price of pints in Temple Bar and beyond, a regular topic of conversation at dinner tables, online and in squished office kitchens is how expensive its gotten to eat out in Ireland. Businesses are berated for price hikes but on […]
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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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