Dublin has long been known for its unique charm and nowhere is that more exemplified than in the pubs of our great city. They aren’t just places to have a drink, they’re institutions where we exchange stories, lift each other’s spirits and create memories with friends old and new. We toast new arrivals, celebrate unions […]

7 years ago

We live in a world where switching off just doesn’t seem to be an option. We’re constantly on, our phones are constantly on, we’ve forgotten that the off button exists. It’s not that we don’t choose to switch off, we just find it very hard to do so. Work, friends, family, festivals, football, driving, […]

7 years ago

There’s something so special about a neighbourhood café. It becomes a haven for you to go and nurse a coffee, catch up with friends and tuck into some tasty grub when you need it most. There’s always a warm, welcoming atmosphere and you come to know everyone that works there, and they know you’re order. […]

7 years ago

An Ethiopian supper club is popping up in the city next month and it’s definitely one to check out. Gursha is an exciting new concept (the first of its kind in Ireland, to be exact) by Mel Roddy, one of three siblings from Ethiopia who grew up in Dublin and wanted to bring the Ethiopian way […]

7 years ago

It’s beer garden season and we can’t help but squeal with excitement. Sometimes, however, I want to go that little bit fancier, while still soaking up the sun. The answer, my friends? A boujee garden terrace. There’s a tonne of fancy botanical areas in Dublin that are made for drinking cocktails in this weather. Here are my […]

7 years ago

Trying to decide on which amazing read to dive into next? There’s nothing like getting hooked on a proper page-turner to escape the world and relax a bit. Well, if you’re a lover of great books, this book club with a twist will definitely be of interest to you. The Diet Coke Book Club will see […]

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Gather your four-legged friends and bring them along to this adorable dog festival that’s taking place in Dublin soon. The Dogs Trust ‘Trustival’ will be celebrating all things dog-related on Sunday, August 18 to mark a whole decade of the charity rescuing and rehoming dogs in Ireland. Taking place at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in […]

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One of the best shifts we’ve seen in the Dublin food scene as of late is the warm welcome to our furry friends. It started in trendy pubs and bars such as The Bernard Shaw, The Gravediggers and Frank Ryans and now it’s passed on amongst hip Dublin cafés. For dog owners, meeting for brunch […]

7 years ago

For the past couple of months, I have been trying to do more fun things that don’t involve alcohol in Dublin. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a drink, but in order to broaden my horizons,  I’ve been having a lot more sober nights out, and also suggesting alternatives to my mates. While I still love […]

7 years ago

Living in Dublin, it can be easy to walk past stunning architecture and design that you would have spent 20 minutes taking a picture of in a different city. You kind of become accustomed to the things that make Dublin unique and were created to spark curiosity as you go about your day-to-day life. Dublin […]

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Days off work were made for adventures, yet we often don’t appreciate it enough – spending it in bed watching Netflix, only to inevitably realise that we’ve wasted yet another day. We’re all about reclaiming your free time, whether hungover or not, they’re perfect for getting out and about with friends or family, and […]

7 years ago

We’ve all been there. Friends, relatives, long distance loves and new mates have flown over to see us in Dublin – and we haven’t the foggiest on where to bring them. Everything seems too touristy, too boring, too far away or too expensive. However, we’ve put a list together of some forgotten gems you can […]

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