New year, new cocktails. Drink up. 1. Maragarita – 777 King of the Margs – you haven’t lived til you’ve been to 777. And tonight all their food is €7.77 so you’ve no excuses not to pop in! Margaritas and an atmosphere hotter than Mexico City – that’s something to look forward to! 2. Pistachio […]

9 years ago

There’s something about being tanned that just feels so good.  I’m as pashty and pale as they come, and would normally DIY and use my beloved Cocoa Brown at home but in recent times I’ve opted to go further afield for a few special occasions and get a spray tan.  Because we all know that trying […]

9 years ago

Christmas parties are almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me you’ve already raided your entire wardrobe and all the shops hunting for a gorge gúna to no avail.  Well, would you believe that Dublin’s dress rental scene is booming, and blooming amazing.  In most places you choose your dress, instore or online, then you […]

9 years ago

Tucked away in Rathgar you’ll find Fia Cafe, a true suburban delight. A gorge little cafe serving quality coffee and food in a relaxing and chilled out environment.  All we ever wanted, really.  We know we’ve told you about them a few times now… -READ: This Incredible Spot Is Definitely My Favourite Cafe In Dublin But today is the day […]

9 years ago

Storm Brian is rolling in and it’s fair to say that it’s pretty miserable out there. On a weekend like this, there’s nothing you want more than to be snuggled safely away inside of a warm and cosy pub.  Get yo’self a hot whiskey, put your feet up and feel that warmth on your body.  1. The […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the year again where we celebrate our local takeaway legends and give you the chance to give something back by nominating your favourite restaurant. The Just Eat National Takeaway Awards 2017 are here — and your favourite local takeaway needs your vote. You also get a chance to win an entire […]

9 years ago

The gin craze has rocked our nation over the last year.  It’s an epidemic, truly.  But one that we’re undeniably obsessed with.  G&T soap, perfume, chocolate, cupcakes and room spray – we’ve petty much seen it all.  And now – we have discovered Gin & Tonic popcorn.  Priced at €3.95, you can get this G&T […]

9 years ago

I have wanted proper hair extensions for a very long time.  And after messing around with clip-ins for the last seven years – I finally bit the bullet and got semi-permanent ones about 8 months ago.   I’ve always had quite fine, thin hair. And sure that only got thinner and finer once I started […]

9 years ago

Just won the lotto? Then this is what you should be spending your winnings on.  Belgrave in Rathmines is a sight to behold.  The four bedroom, two bathroom townhouse is typical, old Dublin, red brick beauty and is being let for the first time ever.  The only downside of this stunning Victorian home is the price […]

9 years ago

We had a good creep in Dollard & Co yesterday and found 17 Deadly Bits that you should really check out right now.  But that was only a small part of our mission…  Our main mission was to find the most expensive item for sale in all of Dollard & Co – Wellington Quay’s beautiful new food […]

9 years ago

Small spaces can feel super claustrophobic if you don’t have clever storage options.  It can be frustrating and lead to just throwing your stuff around the place… unless you’re super organised like the folks who designed this tiny house in The Coombe, Dublin 8.  The one bed, one bath will set you back €1,800 per […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen some pretty bizarre things on the streets of Dublin in our time…  But this is up there with one of the strangest for sure.  Spotted by Tadhg Peavoy beside Charlestown Shopping Centre was this camel.  Yes, a camel. If anybody lost their camel ???? this morning then I have good news. He can […]

9 years ago

We rarely get this excited about anything. Like there’s excited… and then there’s holy-sh*t-The-Dead-Rabbit-is-in-Dublin excited.  We are the latter.  The Dead Rabbit’s first Irish homecoming launches at The Westbury Hotel’s hottest new addition, The Sidecar tonight.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Dead Rabbit NYC (@deadrabbitnyc) on Sep 24, 2017 at […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to visit Chupi in Atrium (formerly MADE) in the Powerscourt Townhouse, then you’ll know what an absolute gem it is. Chupi’s Autumn/Winter 2017 launch takes place tomorrow, Thursday evening, so I decided to pop in today to give you guys a sneak preview of what will be unveiled tomorrow.  If you’re […]

9 years ago

There is nothing worse than being on your way somewhere, when all of a sudden your phone betrays you and dies.  Whether it’s drained from a long day at work, you forgot to charge it or it just died for NO reason at 32% – we’ve all been there.  No tunes.  No Instagram. No being […]

9 years ago

Dublin’s new NYC-esque gourmet food market has nestled its way into our hearts and we don’t see it leaving any time soon.  It’s like walking through the wardrobe doors to Narnia… a treasure trove filled wall-to-wall with the best food around.  We took a stroll around the beautiful Wellington Quay emporium today on the hunt […]

9 years ago

If, like me, you are cat-obsessed, then you’re probably as deliriously happy as I am to hear this news.  Word on the street at the moment is that a cat lounge (!!!) is opening in Dublin in the near future.  We don’t have many details juuuust yet but here’s what we know so far: It will […]

9 years ago

Our eyes are delicate, sensitive and beyond important. Duh.  They’re also one of our most noticeable features – the windows to our soul, yeah? So naturally we want them to stand out and look their absolute best.  The likes of eyeshadow and mascara go a long way into making them pop, but once you try *good* lash extensions you’ll never […]

9 years ago

Today is Dublin’s first #MakeWayDay.  What is Make Way Day, you ask? Well, following the successful launch of ‘The Make Way Dublin’ campaign aimed on making Dublin more accessible for those living with disabilities, today’s national Make Way Day in association with the Disability Federation of Ireland was to create awareness of the issues concerning disability […]

9 years ago

We’ve seen some pretty outrageous Dublin homes of late.  But this one tops the rest.  Coming in at €16,000 per month, this gaff’s rent is more shocking than Kylie Jenner’s rumoured pregnancy.  via GIPHY Malakoff Villa, located on Rathgar Road in Dublin 6, has five bedrooms and four bathrooms.  The opulent and lavish rental period […]

9 years ago

Holy sh*t – this is gonna be good.  The critically acclaimed Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience will bring the world of Westeros to Dublin’s 3Arena next summer.  On May 24, 2018 famed composer Ramin Djawadi will lead orchestra and choir performances of music from the iconic TV series on the 3Arena stage. Using state of the art […]

9 years ago

We all know someone who loves a good glass of vino.  And how better to enjoy some brilliant wine than with some beautiful food in one of Dublin’s best restaurants… with deadly views of Dublin.  Next Tuesday, on October 3, Sophie’s is teaming up with Jacob’s Creek for a delightful three-course Wine Pairing Dinner.  View this […]

9 years ago

It’s one thing us writing about and photographing all the best food in Dublin.  But it’s quite another to show you guys the hottest dishes in the capital through drool-worthy #foodporn videos.  We’ve rounded up 10 deadly ones here for you today to make your tummy grumble… enjoy: 1. Pulled pork nachos from Taco Taco  […]

9 years ago

1. Tomahawk, Essex Street  Hot off the press, Tomahawk serve up serious comfort food in the form of chunks of delicious meat.  Their steaks are 100% the star of the show but their utterly buttery mash takes a close second place – if this video doesn’t convince you, we don’t know what will: Drool-worthy mashed […]

9 years ago

The housing crisis is as rife in Dublin right now as it ever has been.  We get messages every day from people struggling to find places to live in the capital, and we know the struggle all too well ourselves from moving in the last few years.  Sure, only last week I posted my own […]

9 years ago

If you were wandering around town yesterday evening then you probably spotted a few people with their phones pointed towards the sky. And you probably noticed that the skies over Dublin were showing off 50 shades of pink, purple and orange in a stunning display.  It had everyone talking… View this post on Instagram No […]

9 years ago

These Penneys jackets are getting a lot of attention on Facebook at the mo.  Similar to a jacket that Zara comes out with almost every winter, this new Penneys puffer jacket looks like a cosy hug of warmth – perfect for a bitter Irish winter.  The best part?  They’re a fraction of the price at […]

9 years ago

If you’re anything like us then you’re probably counting down the days to payday with tears in your eyes. Broke doesn’t even begin to describe how much we’ve overspent this month. Old habits die hard, eh? Imagine a life where you could afford a coffee on the way to work every day without bankrupting […]

9 years ago

We all know someone who is constantly bragging about their prowess in the gym and if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to put them to the test, we’ve found it. Fit4Less, which has several gyms all over Dublin, has created the iSquat Challenge and is calling on fitness fanatics of all levels to […]

9 years ago

Currently unemployed or looking to move jobs? Then you need to haul ass to this slick, free event on Tuesday, October 3 in The Mansion House on Dawson Street.  The sixth event from Upstarter aims to connect jobseekers with some of Ireland’s most innovative companies. UpStarter is also aimed at anyone in the process of setting up a […]

9 years ago

The Benefit guys and gals in Dublin are our brow saviours.  They can transform any sparse, unkept brow into the most fleeky, artistically and naturally-shaped masterpiece.  Their latest pop-up events couldn’t be cuter – Breakfast & Brows hosted by Benefit’s National Brow Artist Katie Tiernan  Sit back, relax and let your brow game be increased greatly […]

9 years ago

We LIVE in jumpers during the winter.  You can throw them on over absolutely anything – PJs included – and head out about your day looking cosy AF.  Coming into the colder seasons we’re always on the lookout for the perfect jumper – and we think we may have just found The One.  And it’s […]

9 years ago

We’re absolutely mad about Dublin’s food markets.  Sure, how could we not be, with the sun shining as much as it has been of late? Grabbing something freshly and locally made and plopping down on some grass to eat is a total dream – and is something we’re not fortunate enough to get to do […]

9 years ago

Let me tell you, from personal traumatic experience, that there is nothing worse than being scammed while house-hunting.  You’re left broke af and utterly traumatised.  You’ll never trust another landlord or subletter for as long as you live but you’ll also develop a new level of street wisdom that’ll prevent ever getting f*cked over again.  […]

9 years ago

Attention gin-lovers: all of our prayers have been answered.  Sure, most Dublin establishments now serve G&Ts in Copa de Balon/balloon glasses rather than in just regular glasses.  But sometimes that just ain’t enough, if you’re thirsty drinkers like we are.  Fortunately The Paddocks in Clonee have copped on to our undying thirst and now have […]

9 years ago

It can be easy to be a creature of habit.  Frequenting the same coffee shops, restaurants, bars and pubs can be easy and risk-free.  But when you step out of your comfort zone to try something new, unusual and off-the-beaten track, you can often be well-rewarded.  After walking past the Canal Boat Restaurant on Mespil Road […]

9 years ago

We’re divils for showing you guys glorious Irish houses, penthouses and estates worth millions of euros.  No hate plz – we just love a good bitta property porn.  However, we’ve something different for you today.  We’ve searched high and low to find some decent Dublin rentals that’ll set you back €500 or less per month.  […]

9 years ago

Finding a good, reliable cafe in Dublin is like find a soulmate.  When you find The One, you just know. And while we rave about something of the fancier, notionsy cafes on a day-to-day basis, we’re throwing it back to one of our all-time favourites in Dublin that we’ve never really told you guys about before.  […]

9 years ago

A study has suggested that women need more sleep than men because the female brain works harder during the day. Scientists suggest that women need around 20 minutes more sleep per night than men, and this is all down to their multi-tasking brain. “One of the major functions of sleep is to allow the brain to recover and […]

9 years ago

Two schools in South Dublin are warning parents following reported sightings of a convicted serial rapist living nearby.  The Southside schools, one primary and one secondary, reportedly sent letters home to student’s parents advising them to be vigilant.  The man in question is believed to have been convicted for rape and sexual assault in 1996 after […]

9 years ago

Pizza is the answer to all of our problems.  Bad day at work – pizza.  Dumped by bae – pizza.  Evicted from apartment – pizza.  It really does make everything ten times better, so to celebrate our beloved Italian delicacy we have compiled a list of all the best places to chow down on ‘za […]

9 years ago

By Thursday the majority of us are shaking for a drink.  And if today is anything to go by, this evening we’re going to be particularly thirsty.  One lovely Dublin bar has heard our cries and is offering a very special ‘Thirsty Thursday’ offer from this Thursday, every Thursday, for the foreseeable future.  That’s a […]

9 years ago

Lunch breaks pass by in the blink of an eye.  Especially if you don’t even leave your office.  So get up and out there today and choose from one of these takeaway delightful offerings to enjoy in the (kind of) sunshine:  1. The Fat Fox, Camden Row  Amazing staff. Even better food.  Opt for an […]

9 years ago

We’re huge fans of Fish Bar in Bray.  As you well know.  READ: We Are Head Over Heels Obsessed With This Very Different Bray Restaurant When people think outside of the box and put that extra effort into being unique on the Irish foodie scene, we feel they deserve all the recognition in the world.  Not […]

9 years ago

In terms of Irish property, this is probably as nice as it gets.  5000 square feet of beautifully-designed property sitting right on right on Monkstown promenade with unparalleled views of Dublin Bay.  Yep, it’s our dream home.  But the €2.4 million price tag means that it’s painfully out of our reach right now.  So for […]

9 years ago

Looking for a career move? Well, we have one that you may be interested in… Disneyland Paris are currently seeking Irish staff (‘cos we’re hunreal).  The Disney park will begin recruitment in Dublin on September 13 and 14, next Thursday and Friday, and are hoping to fill a wide range of positions.  They’re hiring everything […]

9 years ago

If you’ve ever strolled down Francis Street in Dublin 8 then you’ve probably stopped dead in your tracks to gaze at the iconic structure that is The Iveagh Markets.  The beautiful red-brick building in The Liberties has been lying derelict for the last twenty years. It was built in 1890 but closed in 1990 and […]

9 years ago

All dog owners know how hard it can be to integrate our furry friends into our social lives, with many venues having a strict human-only policy. And even if you do find somewhere that offers a dog-friendly brunch, the focus is very much on Eggs Benedict and Bloody Marys rather than treats for your pup. […]

9 years ago

How many times have you been STARVING in town but you’ve been too scarlet to go sit somewhere alone?  More often than not, you end up waiting the hunger out or buying something unsatisfactory. Well, have we got news for you!  There are tonnes of places in Dublin that are just right for all you […]

9 years ago

Michael D. Higgins isn’t the tallest man in Ireland. As someone who has briefly met him in person and nervously shaken his hand, I can confirm this.  But our eyes must be playing tricks on us after seeing this photo of Higgins standing next to Leo Varadkar at the All-Ireland hurling final posted to Twitter […]

9 years ago