Well, you guys certainly delivered. We asked you for your stories about job interviews from hell – and the responses have made us terrified of people. But BOY did they make us laugh. The prize on offer is a night’s stay in the fabulous Merrion Hotel – complete with dinner for two, and a specially chosen bottle of […]

10 years ago

A new bar and restaurant opened up this week in Glasnevin, and we’ve just scoped it out.  The Whitworth Dining & Bar is the name, and they’re serving up an extensive food menu, fine wine, craft beer and lovely cocktails.   This place is all about the gin, with a DOG (Dingle Original Gin) menu including the Cumber Collins (gin, muddled lemon wedges, […]

10 years ago

It’s nearing that time of the evening again… The time when we arm ourselves with beers and burgers in preparation for another emotional rollercoaster. So if you’re heading out for a few scoops or a bite to eat ahead of the match later, here are some good deals to avail of. Ireland vs Italy – let’s do this! […]

10 years ago

Dublin livin’ just got a whole lot glammer… The Shelbourne Hotel, winner of our Best Hotel award, has recently opened a salon within its premises, overlooking St. Stephen’s Green.  The Salon offers hair styling, manicures, pedicures, express beauty treatments and a specialist blow-dry bar. Plus anyone in a rush can also choose the option of breakfast to go with any early morning […]

10 years ago

It’s not the most stonkingly original place in Dublin, nor is it the best of the best. But some nights, you just can’t beat a decent feed in this Ranelagh institution – and this is one of them. Here’s why. 1. It’s been a bloody MISERABLE day I mean, look at that. This is our summer.  We’re lucky […]

10 years ago

When it comes to wine, most Irish people might not be equipped with a great deal of technical knowledge – but you can be damn sure they know what they like. And after last night’s match I have a feeling Italian wine is about to become very popular. Italian wine can be a bit of a maze […]

10 years ago

Well this is somewhat left-field. But hey – we’re always game for a good Father Ted reference. And in a country known for its somewhat inventive flags at football tournaments, you’d want to be pretty creative to make your tricolour stand out from the masses. So props to the Harbour Bar in Bray, who have drawn […]

10 years ago

Some of the best collaborations in life are unexpected – sure look at Packie Bonner and Daniel Timofte. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our pals in The42.ie to bring you a selection of unmissable content ahead of the Euros. The last big town before hitting the bright lights of Belgium, Lille is a bustling […]

10 years ago

Taste of Beer kicked off on Wednesday night, and was an evening of celebration not only of the Taste of Dublin, but also for the Open Gate Brewery’s brand new experimental brews. And we can tell you that they are well worth celebrating.  How? Well, we popped along last night. And, since you asked so politely, we’re going […]

10 years ago

Lads, we’ve found the absolute jackpot… Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney have just launched their ‘Bottomless Barbecue’ Fridays.  Bottomless you say? You betcha. From June 17, for €27.50 a head, you can enjoy an unlimited barbeque with meats, salads, desserts AND prosecco between 6pm-8pm every Friday night.  So all-you-can-eat grub AND bottomless prosecco? We are so so in.  You can pre-book […]

10 years ago

The streets of Dublin are alive with construction, diggers and promise these days, and that can only mean one thing – there are a plethora of new watering holes and eateries for us all to spend our days in.  What a time to be alive! We’ve compiled a list of some of the best, brightest and tastiest places you […]

10 years ago

Pescetarians and fish lovers unite – this city is yours for the eating!  The beauty about living on an island (and its coastal capital) is that the catch of the day is only around the corner and usually available for a reasonable price.  We’ve put together a list (wouldn’t be like us) of the very best fishy dishes this […]

10 years ago