Begorrah catering for the tourist market has some uncomfortable kickbacks We’ve all seen them, some of us have even been inside them, and others have gone so far as to hand over a week’s worth of wages to have a pint in some of these faux Irish bars. For most of the city’s inhabitants, these […]

1 year ago

Summer has officially hit our fair city Not all weeks in hospitality are created equal, and while there was a fair bit of positivity washing around the city these last seven days there was also some hard news in the form of a much-beloved arcade restaurant announcing its shock closure. With the Irish Restaurant Awards […]

1 year ago

“Joe Duffy will be busy tomorrow” Fans have described the nightmare scenes outside Croke Park on Sunday evening as Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in the glorious sunshine. A good proportion of ticketholders missed the start of The Boss’ set after chaos led to a massive queue attempting to get into the stadium. The […]

1 year ago

The good weather rolling in means we’ve all been scrambling to get out of the house more and find something to do. Even for Dubliners without kids, this can come with a lot of head scratching, but for anyone with little ones, the struggle is even realer. Luckily, Explorium Ireland is fully reopening from today […]

1 year ago

For when that payday feels too far away Between the cozzy liv, inflation and rising prices we’re all just scraping by at this point, waiting until that all-too-important payday. Good food is an instant serotonin booster, but eating out can be pricey. These Dublin spots are perfect if you’re looking for something tasty without dipping […]

1 year ago

Tasty tasters for when you are feeling like a special night out out For those of you who aren’t au fait with the world of tasting menus, they are dishes offered at certain restaurants, consisting of sample portions of several different dishes, served in several courses for a set price. It’s a great way to […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by Square We’re teaming up with Square to showcase one amazing Irish business – we just need to find our winner first. It goes without saying that Taste of Dublin is a major event of the Irish food and drinks calendar, and this year is set to be no exception. From June […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

Small plates are the à l’ordre du jour rn, but I’ve got a bone to pick with them Plop yourself down at any number of new restaurants in Dublin, you’ll find a concise and brief menu. As a food and drink journalist, I come across the small plate model perhaps more than most, but it’s […]

2 years ago

By Jody Coffey Last minute when it comes to Easter egg shopping? You might need to check this out. If your household is partial to an Easter Sunday lunch or dinner or perhaps you’re on the hunt for some last-minute Easter eggs, it means there is likely a hasty trip to the supermarket ahead of […]

2 years ago

There’s nothing quite like a carvery is there? Sure, they’re not the best-looking dish going, but they’re one of the tastiest by far. It’s been well documented that in the past couple of years, Dubliners have grown disillusioned with the runny yolk and heavy hollandaise fixtures of Sunday Brunch. A concept borrowed from American culture […]

2 years ago

Capel Street’s crown has officially been knocked. It’s official – Time Out have revealed their list of the 30 coolest streets in the world, with a Dublin street ranking as 22nd globally. Camden Street has reached cool status, with its food and drink scene getting a particular shout-out within the Time Out article. This is […]

2 years ago