Token is one of the most exciting spots in Dublin right now. When it first opened, the Smithfield spot hooked us with its wide offering of retro arcade games like Street Fighter and Mario Kart, but then we looked at all the savage craft beers they had to offer, then their food menu even managed […]

8 years ago

Smithfield has come a long way from being the dusty horse market hot spot it was back in the day. Now when you hop off the Luas at Smithfield you’re greeted with the likes of the Lighthouse Cinema, Proper Order Coffee, Token, and of course the illustrious Jameson Distillery. So it’s no surprise that I […]

8 years ago

Looks like a local New York-style joint wants to send you on a New York jaunt in style. George’s Street’s NoLIta (which takes its name from the NYC neighbourhood ‘North of Little Italy’) draws a lot of inspiration from the New York bar scene and classic Italian-American restaurants, so they’ve decided to celebrate their roots […]

8 years ago

Long gone are the days of hmm-ing and haw-ing over whether to go to “the Italian” or “the Indian” for dinner on a Saturday night; the problem right now is trying to choose between the 40 or so really, truly super restaurants in the city centre. Which let’s face it, is probably the most wonderful problem anyone […]

8 years ago

So you’ve woken up a little groggy this morning, ok no – let’s be real here, VERY F*CKING GROGGY, ouch!  Dry mouth, sore head, sleepy eyes – there’s only one thing for you the day after Paddy’s my friend, and that is a whopper bit of grub.  Now if you’re feeling on the near-death side […]

8 years ago

If there’s one thing that us Irish do very well, it’s having some of the best sessions in the world.  We’re never afraid to get our round in and St. Patrick’s Day would have been a big day for rounds and giving old friends a twist and a tin on the biggest day in the […]

8 years ago

We’re spoiled for choice here in Dublin when to comes to places to eat and drink but if you’re been hankering for a change of scene lately, then you’re in luck. A new wave of cool bars and restaurants have popped up over the last few weeks and months, meaning you have a whole new […]

8 years ago

What’s better than Christmas dinner? Well, imagine an ENTIRE Christmas dinner wrapped up a burrito.  Say hello to the Chrimborrito! Token in Smithfield have taken the traditional roast to a whole new level and we are all over it. Turkey, stuffing, veg and gravy, like, can you cope? Here’s a full review of the retro […]

8 years ago

The Food Awards Ireland took place earlier this week: an award that recognises and rewards the very best in Irish food and restaurants. Entrants were picked by general public and the awards raised funds for the Make a Wish charity. Competition was tough across a number of categories, but the people have spoken and revealed Dublin’s Restaurant of […]

8 years ago

Launching tonight in a huuuge 6,000 square foot space spread over two floors, Token is on track to become Dublin’s slickest hang out spot yet. What is Token, you ask? Well it’s a restaurant, bar, retro-arcade, pinball parlour and event space all rolled into one, and after getting funding from Kickstarter they’re finally opening the doors to the […]

8 years ago

Holy moly – Smithfield is about to get even better as an area for food, drink, and general good vibes. Opening in May in a huuuge 6,000 square foot space spread over two floors, Token is set to become Dublin’s slickest hang out spot yet. Brought to you by the people behind The R.A.G.E, Token is a restaurant, bar, […]

8 years ago

If you’re around George’s St this Thursday night, and you’re female, there could be a free drink in it for you.  To celebrate International Women’s Day, Nolita are giving out two free jars to every lady who crosses the threshold between 5pm and 7pm this Thursday evening.  The story is if you’re in between these […]

8 years ago