Summer has officially hit our fair city Not all weeks in hospitality are created equal, and while there was a fair bit of positivity washing around the city these last seven days there was also some hard news in the form of a much-beloved arcade restaurant announcing its shock closure. With the Irish Restaurant Awards […]

2 years ago

Viva Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus has announced the commencement of inaugural direct flights from Dublin to the “sports and entertainment capital of the world” – Las Vegas. Launching on Friday, 25 October – just ahead of the October midterm break – the airline will operate flights to Sin City three times per week on Tuesday, […]

2 years ago

The problematic portal opened back up on North Earl this week, and although we’re glad to see at least one Dublin project come to fruition (unlike the ones below), it seems everyone is still scratching their heads trying to figure out why exactly we need it. Whether you’re a lover or a hater of the infamous […]

2 years ago

DART services have also been altered A number of road closures have been announced ahead of the Europa League Final in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday evening. The final between German champions Bayer Leverkusen and Italian side Atalanta kicks off at 8pm, while turnstiles open at 5pm. An Garda Síochána have warned of […]

2 years ago

Get ready for the downward doggo In response to the controversial events that have been taking place in Dublin over the last few weeks, the My Lovely Horse Rescue team are hosting their own yoga event with rescue dogs. MLHR were one of a couple of animal charities which called on the public to boycott […]

2 years ago

No misteaks were made Two of Dublin’s beloved steakhouses have made it onto the prestigious World’s Best Steak Restaurants list 2024, Hawksmoor claimed the 12th spot on the list, and F.X. Buckley who nabbed the 50th spot. Founded 2018 in London, the World’s Best Steak Restaurants does what it says on the tin, ranks the […]

2 years ago

“Joe Duffy will be busy tomorrow” Fans have described the nightmare scenes outside Croke Park on Sunday evening as Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in the glorious sunshine. A good proportion of ticketholders missed the start of The Boss’ set after chaos led to a massive queue attempting to get into the stadium. The […]

2 years ago

Well boys, it’s finally happened In the early hours of Monday morning the other week, the news broke of a €10.45 pint being poured within the dark blue Monopoly square of the pub world, Temple Bar. In case you happened to miss it, the pint in question can be found at the Merchant’s Arch pub in […]

2 years ago

The organisers are calling it a”huge bar memorabilia auction” It’s the end of an era for Mount Merrion inhabitants and UCD students alike as the entire interior of Kennedy’s is going under the hammer. The pub and its adjoining Union Cafe owned by the developer Paddy McKillen Jnr’s Press Up hospitality group, Oakmount company, closed […]

2 years ago

The openers are coming in hawt May might be the month of Mary, but for hospitality, it’s practically brimming with positive news and thank goodness for that. With the temperatures tickling 20 degrees, the sun almost visible in the sky and the hay fever at eye-wateringly high levels, Summer has most definitely landed in the […]

2 years ago

Three of the beaches are based in Dublin Five Irish beaches have been closed due to poor water quality as we head into the summer months. There are five beaches nationwide out of use due to poor water quality — an increase of two compared to 2022, according to a report by the EPA (Environmental […]

2 years ago

“Dublin is one of those cities that we are looking at as part of that process this Summer.” An NFL game in Ireland is taking a further step closer to reality. This summer, the NFL’s operations team will visit Dublin to conduct a feasibility study on the city, its stadia and other elements, per NFL […]

2 years ago

Another animal name to add to The Animal Collective(TM) menagerie Back in February of this year, P Macs announced that it would be extinguishing their red dinner candles after ten years in business. The news was met with shock by the public, who were fully sure the free lollipops and boardgames kept the place rammed […]

2 years ago

The portal is helping bring people together Having a pen pal isn’t as popular as it used to be but there’s something so wholesome about it. Sending letters to someone on the other side of the world is a pretty exciting hobby to have, albeit pretty time-consuming. We’re so used to hearing back from our […]

2 years ago

Need to grab a slice immediately. The best pizza restaurant in Ireland has officially been announced. Taking place in Madrid this week, the Pizza Europa Awards crowned Little Pyg as the #1 spot in Ireland for a second year running. The Dublin restaurant also got voted as #15 in the whole of Europe. The votes […]

2 years ago

Get there pronto if you want to grab one of those smash burgers again In what began as a pop-up in a bar on Dorset street during COVID, the team at Happy’s has carved out a real destination on the quays, filling the massive spot on the quays as an epicentre of craic, tunes and […]

2 years ago

The legal age for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco items is poised to increase to 21, following the introduction of new legislation to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. The minister will seek approval from the Cabinet this week to implement the age increment. The bill is crafted to ensure that individuals currently aged between 18 […]

2 years ago

The good weather rolling in means we’ve all been scrambling to get out of the house more and find something to do. Even for Dubliners without kids, this can come with a lot of head scratching, but for anyone with little ones, the struggle is even realer. Luckily, Explorium Ireland is fully reopening from today […]

2 years ago

Celtic Tiger 2.0 anyone? The boom might not feel like it’s back but Dublin’s newest nightclub aims to herald a little bit of the look and feel of it back baby. If you cut your clubbing teeth in multi-storey nightclubs which were covered in velvet, velour and leopard print, with swimming pools in the middle […]

2 years ago

The headwinds of hospitality wait for no business owner It’s been a pretty quiet week for hospitality news, with businesses unveiling fresh new menus, dusting off the outdoor furniture and getting ready for another Summer in Dublin. But no week in Dublin is ever uneventful, with some interesting comings and goings taking place in our […]

2 years ago

The closure orders were issued across the country Highest number of Enforcement Orders were issued since the start of the year on Irish hospitality businesses, across the month of April the closure orders numbered 21. Some Enforcement Orders were issued due to a wide variety of reasons, including some severe evidence of rodent infestation, ongoing […]

2 years ago

For when that payday feels too far away Between the cozzy liv, inflation and rising prices we’re all just scraping by at this point, waiting until that all-too-important payday. Good food is an instant serotonin booster, but eating out can be pricey. These Dublin spots are perfect if you’re looking for something tasty without dipping […]

2 years ago

The wheels of hospitality wait for no man, woman or theys It’s been a pretty mixed bag for hospitality news in the capital, with a couple of openers to brighten up the forecast interspersed between some truly sad closures and a planning permission threat of one of the city’s most beloved bakeries. No week in […]

2 years ago

The bagel-makers are closing the gap Just when we thought the bagel craze was finally hitting Dublin, one of the foremost bagel makers has announced they will be shutting up shop. Since 2021 Ben Heather and Jack Hitchcock have been slinging bagels and encouraging customers to get their hole (their tagline) from a converted shipping […]

2 years ago

Newly opened up the top of Ranelagh, this high-end bakery is a great addition to Dublin’s blooming bakery scene. Operating on a refreshing level of production and efficiency, we have no doubt that it will set the tone and up the stakes for others. Get prepared to get there early cos they sell out lippy-split […]

2 years ago

Launching after a €22 million investment, the rollercoasters are set to offer attendees ‘an adrenaline rush like no other’. Meath’s foremost amusement park and zoo Emerald Park has announced the opening date of its “new world” Tír Na nÓg, which will feature two “state of the art” rollercoasters. Based on the land of the eternal youth from Irish […]

2 years ago

The top two on the list were both Turkish hotels An Irish hotel has ranked within the top 20 best in Europe according to Tripadvisor. In the website’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, The Merrion Hotel in Dublin ranked 19th on the list of top 25 Best of the Best hotels in Europe. According to the website, the Best of the Best […]

2 years ago

Well played, well played There’s been some rumblings of dissent on social media about this weekend’s upcoming European Rugby Champions Cub, which sees Leinster take on Northhampton. While the contents of the game are normally what people focus on, for this particular match, it’s where it’s taking place which has been the subject of much […]

2 years ago

The May bank holiday means it’s nearly summer at last. Another bank holiday approaches, and we’ve got a ton of events you may be interested in checking out over your three-day weekend. Dublin will be teeming with events and activities, from a D8 beer festival, and charity fundraisers to a kid-friendly rave like no other. […]

2 years ago

Tasty tasters for when you are feeling like a special night out out For those of you who aren’t au fait with the world of tasting menus, they are dishes offered at certain restaurants, consisting of sample portions of several different dishes, served in several courses for a set price. It’s a great way to […]

2 years ago

McGregor bought the pub in 2022. UFC fighter Conor McGregor has had his plans for a new hotel in Howth rejected by the local council, after he was accused by local residents of turning the venture into a venue “reminiscent of Ibiza parties”. In early March, the Sunday Business Post reported that the Dubliner was seeking permission to build […]

2 years ago

Just in time for the Summer Memories from Irish seaside towns, bring with it cold jumps into the sea, playing in the sand in winter coats and the ultimate treat of a bag of loosely cooked chips maybe followed by a Mr Whippy ice cream (“if you were good!”). Youngsters who find themselves in Bray […]

2 years ago

The headwinds of hospitality wait for no business owner It’s been a pretty quiet week for hospitality news, with businesses unveiling fresh new menus, dusting off the outdoor furniture and getting ready for another Summer in Dublin. But no week in Dublin is ever uneventful, with some interesting comings and goings taking place in our […]

2 years ago

Home by 10pm sign us right up Sally Once you reach a certain age, the concept of hitting the club can feel much like going for a routine smear test or visiting your in-laws, a necessary aspect of being human but something that’s just a bit daunting. Aside from the cost, the dancing, the inevitable […]

2 years ago

No notes If there’s one thing we as Irish people love, it’s when people openly love us back, and boy oh boy did Matt Damon love the Summer he spent in the south Dublin seaside town. The cast and crew of the movie, The Last Duel, moved to Ireland for filming in Wicklow, Meath, Kilkenny […]

2 years ago

Do you remember? The 21st night of September? One of Dublin’s most exclusive postcodes has just gotten another plus point, a new wine bar and cafe. The brainchild of William Browne who brought the sandwich and coffee truck Leroys (le roy) into existence and planted it into Merrion Cricket Club. Browne launched September, the city’s […]

2 years ago

Trains, planes and automobiles One of the first intros to a new country is how you journey from the airport into the city, sadly Dublin gives visitors one of the worst introductions, being one of the few large airports in Europe that do not have a direct rail link to the city. Visitors and locals […]

2 years ago

Roughly 20 cherry trees were cut down while in full bloom Residents are devastated at an “act of vandalism” which occurred overnight in the Dodder Valley park near St Enda’s in Ballyboden. The incident is believed to have taken place on Friday night or Saturday morning, in which 40 trees in the park were cut […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Square We’re teaming up with Square to showcase one amazing Irish business – we just need to find our winner first. It goes without saying that Taste of Dublin is a major event of the Irish food and drinks calendar, and this year is set to be no exception. From June […]

2 years ago

Well… this is going to interfere with my coffee girl math logic By Sophie Collins The cost of your daily coffee fix might be on the rise as the price of arabica beans hits a two-year high on commodity markets. This will be accompanied by a surge in robusta coffee prices, the cheaper alternative used […]

2 years ago

By Stephen Porzio Difficult travel conditions, flooding and power outages are all possible as Storm Kathleen sets in. Several Irish counties have been hit with Status Orange weather warnings over Storm Kathleen. The newly-named storm is due to hit Ireland on Saturday morning with Met Éireann issuing a Status Yellow warning for the entire country that day from […]

2 years ago

By Joseph Loftus The Irish fast food chain has a long history of April Fool’s pranks. Supermac’s have gone viral in recent years for their infamous April Fool’s pranks but this years has landed them in a lot of hot water. A few years back the fast foot giant claimed that they would be opening […]

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By Stephen Porzio The North Dublin pub was believed to be one of the oldest in the county. The Boot Inn, a pub located near Dublin Airport that is over 430 years old, has reportedly closed down – much to the sadness of its patrons. Located behind the airport, the pub had been said to be one of the […]

2 years ago

By Kat O’Connor It’s not news that buying a home in Dublin is borderline impossible for many, but these fun little statistics are no easier to bear even in light of that The ongoing housing crisis makes any hopeful buyer feel lost. My parents were my age when they purchased their first home in Dublin, […]

2 years ago

By Jody Coffey Last minute when it comes to Easter egg shopping? You might need to check this out. If your household is partial to an Easter Sunday lunch or dinner or perhaps you’re on the hunt for some last-minute Easter eggs, it means there is likely a hasty trip to the supermarket ahead of […]

2 years ago

By Simon Kelly What does it truly mean to ‘split the G’? The debate continues to rage on amongst Guinness drinkers, who naturally take the act of drinking Guinness incredibly seriously. It’s an argument had in many a pub across the country and beyond and it’s just as contentious as ever. Like Carrie Bradshaw typing […]

2 years ago

By Stephen Porzio First created in 2021, the ‘Áreas de Risco’ map categorises 22 Dublin regions into low, medium and high danger zones. A map of the most unsafe areas in Dublin that was reportedly created by Deliveroo riders is being recirculated online. According to The Irish Times, the ‘Áreas de Risco’ map was first created in 2021 […]

2 years ago

The sunshine is creeping out more and more, and it’s got us in the mood for something a little more Mediterranean. 2023 was the year Spanish cuisine really took off in Dublin, and we think it’s going to be a go-to for 2024 too. Small plates are on the never-ending rise, and if you’re looking […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Grace O’Malley Whiskey. Please drink responsibly. You can even buy a piece of it for yourself! Dubbed Ireland’s pirate queen, Grace O’Malley was the head of the Ó Máille dynasty in the sixteenth century, and her cultural impact can still be felt today Renowned for her fierce leadership both on land […]

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How many eateries can one suburb fit? Dublin foodies know that Rathmines is no stranger to a new opener – we’ve covered seven across an array of cuisines in 2023 alone. And the boom isn’t dying down any time soon –  after months of anticipation and sneak peeks on Instagram, The Dunmore officially opens in […]

2 years ago