If you’re planning to head out tonight but are bored with your usual haunts, we’ve got just the thing. We’ve done a round up of some of Dublin’s most recently opened bars, and they look pretty damn good. If you’re heading out anyway tonight, you may as well have a nose around one of these joints.  […]

10 years ago

Another week, another new venue opening their doors to the people of Dublin… This time round it’s Bar Rua on the site of the old Clarendon Inn at 32 Clarendon Street. Bar Rua is a modern take on the traditional Irish pub, open 7 days a week.  They also have a very interesting staff policy, in that they only hire people with […]

10 years ago

Morrissey was in Dublin last night and it seems he tried his hand at pulling a pint. The frontman of The Smiths popped into Thomas House yesterday evening, because of course he frequents alt music bars and drinks craft beer. Check him out below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Griffin (@agriffinphoto) on Mar 3, […]

10 years ago

We love new openings in Dublin more than pretty much anything in the world. And they don’t come much newer than JT Pim’s – an old-timey but highly polished spot that’s opened in the last 24 hours on the site formerly occupied by Shebeen Chic.  With a specialist gin bar downstairs, and a selection of craft […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city and be a tourist for the day, and where better to start than the town of kings; Nás na Ríogh. Listed below is just a selection of all of the deadly things Naas has to offer for a quick trip, and why it will make you […]

10 years ago

You know your mum is cooler than all the other mums.  She knows songs the other mams don’t know, she drinks in craft beer pubs, she wears things that strike the right balance between cutting-edge and not embarrassing the bejaysus out of you. So surely she deserves something better than a scented candle, right? Have […]

10 years ago

Didn’t manage to get over to London for England V Ireland?  Don’t worry, we’ve picked out some of the best pubs across the city which will be showing the rugby coverage this afternoon.  We’re expecting a sensationally clash with our nearest neighbours – c’mon the lads! 1. The Back Page This is an amazing pub in Phibsborough, with tasty pizzas and ample space to […]

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Like beer? Yes. Like food? Duh. Like being a good person? Obviously! Well then, look no further. Slice of Stoneybatter are teaming up with The Drink Store to bring you a wondrous evening of beer and food pairing. The night, on this Friday April 29, will consist of four courses (one meat, one fish, one vegetarian and one […]

10 years ago

Flying is not an experience that many of us enjoy, but rather a necessary evil for either work or pleasure.  The early starts, the painful security procedures as well as fitting into confined spaces with other tired and cranky humans can be soul-destroying at times. For me though, the most painful part is always the food.  I’ve been […]

10 years ago

Nothing like going for a pint, knowing that when hunger takes over you’ll have a brilliant menu to choose from. That is the beauty of a gastropub – a great range of craft beers and other drinks to choose from, accompanied by top notch food that’s a cut above your standard pub grub. Here is […]

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Limerick – you’re a gem. But jam-packed with shams, greasy chips, giant grannies and Top Pizza, there’s so much to this city that the capital couldn’t possibly hold a candle to. Sorry Dubs, but there’s no arguing with a list like this… 1. Tommy Mac the accordion player There isn’t a person in Limerick who hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

Just when you thought modern-day livin’ couldn’t get any more convenient… You can now get beer, prosecco, wine and cider delivered to your gaff alongside your dindins from Deliveroo. If ever there was a game-changer – this is it! Deliveroo now lists some off licences on the website. So, whether you’re in the mood for some craft […]

10 years ago