It may not be technically located in Dublin, but we’ve never been shy about embracing Bray’s phenomenal spread of food and drink on these pages. So if you’re out in the Garden County for the Air Display, why not… um… make a meal of it? Sorry. READ: Here’s Everything You Need To Know If You’re Heading […]

10 years ago

How does a €200 drinks tab on a Friday night sound to you? Pretty damn sweet, we’d wager.  Well that’s exactly we’ve got for one lucky reader out there, as well as seven of their best drinkin’ buddies, courtesy of the good folks at Bow Lane Social.  And there’s no shortage of booze at the Aungier Street spot, with their extensive craft-made quality […]

10 years ago

Hitting up The Big Grill this year? Yeah you are, you filthy animal. Even talking about it is making us excited, and hungry. But even though food has taken centre stage, the drinks on offer truly deserve their time in the sun, too. We’ve gathered some information about the best drinks on offer at The Big Grill, so […]

10 years ago

The Big Grill is back for the third time this year, and even thinking about it is making us ravenous.  A celebration of the ancient art of  cooking with fire and smoke, comes to the leafy surrounds of Herbert Park this August 11 – 14. Almost doubling in size from last year, The Big Grill will allow you to smell, taste, discover […]

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This new pizzeria on Camden Street wants to be your new haunt of the dining variety – and they do a good job in convincing you. At the location that formerly housed Frite Haus, the chefs at Palett Pizza have been developing the menu for this since last September, sampling food all over the Amalfi Coast, Naples and Italy’s islands ‘researching’ for their […]

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Galway is small but extraordinary. And the only way to explore it is on foot.  It’s so easy to access from anywhere else in the country, with the train dropping you off literally in the heart of the city.  Rain, hail or shine – the place is bloody gorgeous, and here’s why… 1. Eyre Square The minute you leave the […]

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Looking to hit up somewhere different this weekend?  How about swinging by Dublin 15, as Castleknock boasts some truly deadly spots.  Don’t believe us? Just check this lot out… 1. Wright’s Angler’s Rest One of the best fish restaurants in Dublin, this hidden gem is tucked away in the locally known Strawberry Beds.  Dripping in atmosphere and […]

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Dun Laoghaire couldn’t be more suited for a day trip; rolling greens, iconic coastlines and dozens of eateries – this south county Dublin town ticks every box. Here, you’ll find something for everyone; with historic landmarks, thought provoking visitor centres and plenty of places to sit in and grab a pint, you’re absolutely spoiled for […]

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I got to check out The Big Grill ahead of the masses today and, man, is it a haven for foodies in the city this weekend. You don’t need to be a genius to figure out that it’s a festival dedicated to all things BBQ’d – with meat getting the majority of the focus. As I write this I am […]

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The Big Grill is on for the next three days in Herbert Park. And it’s absolutely lit.  You’ll witness some insane, otherworldly BBQ techniques – no amateur disposables here. The craic is ninety, the weather is set to be splitting the rocks and you’ll be surrounded by delicious food and drink in one of Dublin’s prettiest parks.  It really doesn’t […]

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If you’ve taken the short stroll down Fade Street in recent months then you’ve surely walked right past Idlewild – whether you actually noticed it, however, is a different story. The little cocktail joint may have been open since May 27 but it hasn’t been shouting for your attention, its name isn’t even written above the door, having only a […]

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This year’s Olympics in Rio has gotten everything all aflutter, with Irish athletes doing tremendously, and Irish pride at an all-time high.  But, this has gotten us thinking – what if the Games were held in Dublin? It’d be quite different altogether. That’s for sure.  1. Dustin would perform the opening ceremony And Irlande Douze […]

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