The hole, initially thought to be the aftermath of an asteroid was actually the handiwork of a green plastic spade. “It’s a huge, mysterious crater that looks out of this world,” a Virgin Media News report announced on Thursday morning, showing a video of a hole on Portmarnock beach in Dublin. But, as it turns […]

3 years ago

If you ask any Dubliner, they’ll obviously tell you their local Chinese is the best. Your relationship with your local Chinese is probably among the most consistent and unproblematic you’ll have in your life – they’re there for you in times of need, of celebration and everything in between. If you were to ask me […]

3 years ago

“Shake out your bedsheets tonight folks”. If you’ve spent years trying to get over your irrational fear that there’s a rat waiting to jump up and bite you every time you sit on the toilet, or a family of spiders living in your bedsheets, you may want to skip this story. A Dublin pet shop […]

3 years ago

Aphrodisiacs, elixirs and intimacy workshops. All in a wine bar off South William Street. If you’re looking to inject a bit of passion into your relationship, or you’re experiencing dating app fatigue and need to redirect, you’re in luck. There’s a night of spirituality, sensuality, and gastronomy making its way to Dublin very soon. Tantric […]

3 years ago

Before Cuffing season comes oyster season September is officially the start of Irish oyster season, running straight through the Winter to April, easy way to remember the best time to slurp ’em are during the months with an ‘r’ in them. That means the next few months are the perfect time for you to get shucking, and […]

3 years ago

This will be the eighth Dublin location for the burger chain, who also have restaurants in Cork and Belfast. It’s hard to ignore the rise of smash burger supremacy in Dublin over the past couple of years – spots like Dash have taught us the way of crispy, caramelised edges bound together with the trustworthy […]

3 years ago

Small plates, sun (for now) and sangria, all just a stones throw from one of Dublin’s busiest shopping streets. Consistently one of the busiest parts of town, Grafton Street is one of those places we all need to visit every now and then, but one we also need a quick escape route from when the […]

3 years ago

The neighbourhood haunt has undergone an expensive looking revamp. If you’re a Lucan local who hasn’t paid a visit to The Lord Lucan in a while, it could be time to schedule a night out or pub grub date so you can check out the impressive makeover the bar has been treated to. The well […]

3 years ago

Groups of pals that enforce a strict ‘no phones at the table’ rule – this one’s for you. If you dread the ping of your screen time notification every Monday morning, fretful at the thought of finding out of how long you spent glued to your rectangle of doom rather than looking at a sunset […]

3 years ago

In keeping with the current trend of tasting menus across Dublin, Omakase translates as “I’ll leave it up to you, Chef.” In the last few months, Dubliners have been treated to an exciting array of openers from steakhouses to Spanish-inspired seafood bars. It’s no secret that the city has been excelling in terms of small […]

3 years ago

Don’t @ us. We’re well aware of the fury the mere mention of the C word before at least November evokes, but when it comes to booking the group or couples dinners that populate Christmas week, you need to be organised well in advance. If you’ve got your eye on certain restaurants, waiting til October […]

3 years ago

For the month of September, every visitor to Dublin Zoo has a chance to win free entry for life. From September 5th, anyone who visits Dublin Zoo at any time this month can enter a draw to win a lifetime pass, and a Golden Ticket will be given away every week, meaning there are four […]

3 years ago

Three screams for a pound, four night terrors for a euro, etc. If you’re wilfully ignoring the premature whispers of the C-word and focusing all of your attention on spooky season, no doubt you’ll welcome the news that The Nightmare Realm scream park is returning to Dublin this October. The attraction, which was crowned ‘Best […]

3 years ago

It’s the collab we never knew we needed, but now that it’s here it makes perfect sense. Behind their unassuming Camden Street shop front, Hang Dai are well known as one of *the* places to head for delicious Chinese food and tastier tunes to accompany, with their sound system and guest DJ lineup almost as famous […]

3 years ago

Fresh off his set at Electric Picnic over the weekend, Blk is taking on one of the country’s largest music venues next. It’s a golden age for Irish DJs, with Blk and Dublin duo Belters Only both announcing gigs at the 3Arena in recent months. For Blk, the 3Arena announcement makes him the first solo […]

3 years ago

We’ve waited three long months, but summer has finally arrived in Dublin. Sure, it’s technically Autumn now but listen, we’ll take the sun wherever we can get it and it seems like its golden rays will be sticking around for the next fortnight. If you’re looking to make the most of the Indian summer by […]

3 years ago

Organisers believe the space will fill in a “massive gap within the Irish events scene”. Titled Silo, a new 3,500 capacity electronic music venue located in the RDS complex is scheduled to open in Dublin this October. The event space intends to “push the boundaries forward for the electronic music scene” in the capital. In keeping […]

3 years ago

The combination of great Irish seafood and classic Iberian cooking methods could never be wrong. Here at this publication, we have a lot of love for all things quintessentially Dublin (it’s in the name), but we’re also definitely here for the recent trend of Spanish-style cooking and small plates arriving on our shores. Two things […]

3 years ago

The current Vat rate, which covers 20,000 businesses is scheduled to increase from 9% to 13.5% from midnight tonight (31st). The Restaurants Association of Ireland has condemned the move, warning that low margin restaurants, cafes and food led pubs won’t be able to withstand the increase. The reduced Vat rate of 9% was originally introduced […]

3 years ago

The purveyors of lingerie, latex and leather have been in business for well over 20 years. If you grew up in Dublin and remember finally being allowed on trips into town with your friends, sans adult supervision, you’ll probably walking past Miss Fantasia’s and being quietly curious about the treasures that lay within. In a […]

3 years ago

Construction is expected to last for around four weeks. Work on a series of temporary bus stops along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park gets underway today, with some delays expected in and around the area as a result. A total of seven bus stops will be installed in the park – at Dublin Zoo, […]

3 years ago

The UK’s National Air Traffic Control Service are working to resolve the issue. Passengers in a number of airports are facing delays and rescheduled flights as the NATS work to resolve a technical issue. The service have stressed that UK airspace is not closed, but air traffic flow restrictions are in place to ensure safety. […]

3 years ago

The well-known Dublin 4 hotel formerly known as Sachs closed in April of this year. If there’s someone out there with fond memories of bopping the night away in the dancehall of the Hampton Hotel, they can now relive their youth by purchasing the venue’s actual dancefloor. The dancefloor and other contents of the iconic […]

3 years ago

The statue has been vandalised twice in as many weeks. After years of being rubbed up by many a tourist, in the last fortnight Molly Malone’s front has been painted black and written over in green marker. Following the initial slathering of black paint Dublin City Council had stepped in to clean the statue, but […]

3 years ago

Now with added coq. If a steakhouse is your go-to for birthday dinners, graduations and any other cause for celebration, you’ve one more spot to add to the list as South William Street’s Boeuf is expanding its herd. Known for serving prime cuts of Irish beef with a French flourish, Boeuf have been open since […]

3 years ago

An Garda Síochána are aiming for “an enhanced visible Garda presence at strategic locations.” An Garda Síochána have announced details of how they plan to spend the €10 million granted by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to “enhance visibility and target criminality”, which includes deploying armed response units to Dublin city centre. The announcement comes following a spate of high-profile […]

3 years ago

There’s a To Let sign outside the eminent eatery, which has been closed since Covid-19 restrictions in 2020. A Michelin-starred restaurant once described as a “Dublin institution of Joycean proportions” appears to be permanently closed. The lights have been out at The Greenhouse on Dawson Street since the pandemic, just after the restaurant received its […]

3 years ago

Our favourite worst nightmare. If you’re an Irish Arctic Monkeys fan, or simply a person with the internet, you’ll probably remember the last-minute cancellation of their Marlay Park gig earlier this summer. The band pulled out of the sold out gig with a day’s notice, announcing that frontman Alex Turner was suffering from acute laryngitis. […]

3 years ago

The solar powered lockers will be available in a number of parks across Dublin. As most people living in Dublin know, free activities in the city are few and far between. When you find one, you need to grasp it with both hands and in some cases, pass it back and forth to your friends. […]

3 years ago

It really can be Christmas every day. Bublé was blaring on Grafton Street this morning as Brown Thomas launched their Christmas Shop, just in time for *checks notes* August 17th. Eagle-eyed Christmas enthusiasts (or indeed, resistant Grinches) will note the festivities start at BT just a little earlier every year – last years launch was […]

3 years ago

Get on your spicy biker and get down there. Calling all crisp fans – those who sprinkle a few on the side of every sandwich, those who can’t live without a pack the morning after a heavy night, those who absolutely LIVE for the exotic crisp selection on holidays. Your day has finally come. Eatyard […]

3 years ago

Widened footpaths, greenery and outdoor seating are among the changes proposed. Dublin City Council has unveiled plans to make public realm improvements to Meath Street, in the historic Liberties area of Dublin 8. The intended improvements have been decided upon following consultations with residents and local business owners in October 2018 and early 2019. Those consulted […]

3 years ago

After years of being rubbed up by many a visitor, Molly Malone’s front has been painted black. If you frequent the Suffolk Street area of town at all, you’ll be well accustomed to the sight. Beaming tourists bundled up with fanny packs and Guinness jumpers, eagerly waiting to lay their mitts on poor Molly’s worn […]

3 years ago

Big news for the sourdough-loving parish. Anyone who’s spent a Thursday lunchtime or Saturday morning in a queue spanning the length of Fumbally Lane will know the joy a pastry from Scéal Bakery brings. Masters of their craft, Scéal are known for their immaculately laminated croissants and buns, inventive seasonal specials and clever incorporation of […]

3 years ago

“We’re devastated that someone would do this”. The team at Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore were distraught on Friday morning (11th) to discover a fire had ripped through their community garden, a source of respite and tranquility for many in the local area. It’s believed that someone set fire to the garden’s bug hotel, causing a […]

3 years ago

With another three businesses issued improvement orders and prohibition orders. Ten Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses across Ireland during the month of July, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported. The orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and officers of the FSAI. In Dublin, […]

3 years ago

Sea-swimming (also known as… swimming) has grown significantly in popularity over the past few  years in Ireland. Sure, you always had the odd few diehard ladies lobbing themselves into the Forty Foot come rain, wind or snow without so much as flinching, but now that Penneys and Dunnes have gotten their hands on the Dryrobe […]

3 years ago

The shop has been frequented and loved by north Dubliners for generations. Described as a hub for the local community and a well-known meeting place, K&A Stores on Seville Place in the north inner city closed its doors for the final time this Bank Holiday Monday (7th). The old school corner shop stocked groceries and […]

3 years ago

Lovely weather we’re having, isn’t it? This summer in Ireland has largely consisted of us layered up in jumpers and raincoats, watching on as mainland Europe experiences an ongoing record-breaking heatwave. And while we wouldn’t wish that upon ourselves, it’d certainly be nice to enjoy at least *one* day where the heavens didn’t open up. […]

3 years ago

Mediterranean-inspired bar Little Lemon will open just across the lane from its bigger, cocktail-slinging sister Lemon & Duke. After opening their third location in Blackrock last summer, the hospitality group run by former Leinster Rugby players Seán O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip, and Rob and Dave Kearney, and former chair of the Licensed Vintners’ Association Noel Anderson are expanding […]

3 years ago

Over €3million has been invested in the new venue. If you’re the type of person who always goes to the bathroom with a buddy on nights out, you’ll want to get yourself out on the next bus to Swords to newly opened K Sixty Seven Bar and Grill. K Sixty Seven’s vibe is being described […]

3 years ago

Sinéad O’Connor’s death was announced by her family last night. In the age of TikTok and perpetual online-ness, the word “iconic” is thrown around so haphazardly it almost loses all meaning. But if there’s one Irish artist who utterly personifies it, it’s Sinéad O’Connor. Tributes have been pouring in for the singer, with those who […]

3 years ago

The team at the Michelin-starred fave are working to rebuild. Earlier this month, Dublin’s food community was shocked as a fire ripped through Variety Jones’s new restaurant on Thomas Street, just days after its opening. Variety Jones had opened a second dining space at 79 Thomas Street, right next door to their original spot at […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the  main hospitality headlines for Dublin including new openers, closures and everything in between. It’s been a big week for new openers in Dublin, particularly at the Terminal 2 of Dublin Airpot which has seen a serious revamp. We’ve also welcomed a new bar dedicated […]

3 years ago

Who can resist a good BYO? During the various lockdowns, our bank accounts grew accustomed to the absence of 2am rounds of jagerbombs, late night taxis and “just the one’s” that inevitably turn into just the five and a chipper on the way home. Now that society is alive and thriving, as is the cozzie […]

3 years ago

Barbie has a great day every day. We only have a great day if Barbie looks at us. As has been heavily documented in memes, articles and countless tweets, two movies with two wildly contrasting vibes will be released to the masses this weekend. The double feature of the decade will see two different, yet […]

3 years ago

Header images via Universal Pictures / Sheehan’s Pub Chatham Street  You’ve got your cinema ticket, now all you need is a porkpie hat, a vacant stare and a pre-film pint. As has been heavily documented in memes, articles and countless tweets, two movies with two wildly contrasting vibes will be released to the masses this […]

3 years ago

Sure who could afford it? Neither Limerick or Kilkenny are staying in Dublin this Sunday, All-Ireland hurling final night, in a notable break from tradition. The Citywest and the Clayton, formerly the Burlington, have been staples of All-Ireland final nights on years gone by, with The Sunday Game generally broadcasting from the winning team’s hotel. […]

3 years ago

They don’t have anything big planned. Just a giant blowout party with all the Barbies, and planned choreography and a bespoke song. You should stop by. If you’ve been dreaming of tiny pink jelly heels and blonde extensions ever since the first trailer for the Barbie movie dropped last year, no doubt you’ll be taking […]

3 years ago

The culinary offerings at Terminal 2 have been upped significantly in recent weeks. If you’ve flown through T2 at Dublin Airport recently, you’ll know the food and drink options are somewhat lacking. Unless you have time to set up camp in the queue for the Fallow Kitchen, you’ll be lucky to make it through with […]

3 years ago