Cupán Tae Memory café aims to provide support for those suffering with dementia as well as their families. Cupán Tae is a memory café that’s opened in Kilbarrack for those suffering from dementia. Ireland’s first memory café opened in 2011, and according to The Irish Times, 26 more have popped up all over Ireland […]

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“The road to rebuild.” Drop Dead Twice have had a bad old time of it. Earlier in the week we reported on the fire that took place on their premises. Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a fire at the Francis Street property and two people were treated for smoke inhalation. Given […]

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Until the end of August. Councillor Danny Byrne of Fine Gael took to Twitter to share the news, that Parliament St would be pedestrianised on a part-time basis over the summer. His tweet read as such: “*Update* Parliament Street will become Traffic Free in the evenings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from 6.30pm […]

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Work is set to begin onsite in 2023. Dublin City Council (DCC) has given planning permission for the Magazine Fort at Phoenix Park to be restored. OPW sought approval back in December 2021, hoping to turn the spot into a visitor attraction. According to The Journal: “The fort, which was built in 1737, was […]

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Tinfoil hats at the ready. Dublin Airport has been the talk of the town (and by town I mean all of Ireland and anyone who has passed through it lately) for its long queues and stressful baggage reclaim. But maybe we should all have been more eagle eyed on something far more spooky. Like, […]

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Get those green thumbs at the ready. If you’re looking for a family friendly activity to be apart of this weekend in Dublin, then the Rose Festival might just be for you. This weekend it returns to St. Anne’s Park in Raheny, Dublin 5, and at no better time seeing as temperatures have truly […]

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Complete with four en suites and a rooftop. That makes it totally worth it, right? Even for Dublin prices we were a bit shook by this. While casually scrolling Twitter I came across this tweet from Ciarán of Crazy House Prices, who sheds light on exactly what you would expect: Crazy House Prices. But […]

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Launch day is nearly upon us. As Lizzo would say, “It’s about damn time.” Lizzo’s Bar, new to the Button Factory, is opening on the upstairs of the premises on Wednesday 13th July. Now, the bar isn’t actually named after pop icon Lizzo (Truth hurts…) but rather the owner’s daughter. Even so, we love […]

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“It was a bit of a shock for us on Sunday morning.” It’s been a whirlwind of a week for the Smithfield based vegan deli. Vegan Sandwich Co won Irish restaurant of 2022, courtesy of the Uber Eats awards, a well deserved win. However their great mood was dampened slightly as they discovered on […]

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The brand’s first venue outside of Ireland. That’s right, Little Pyg is all grown up and moving into new territory. But they’re not just moving county; they’re moving out of the Emerald Isle altogether, venturing to a new European country instead. Little Pyg took to socials today to announce their new location would be […]

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In T-Minus 16 days. Fantastic news for the people of D6. In just over two weeks, BuJo will launch its third burger joint, this time in Terenure. They already have locations in Sandymount and Castleknock, and news of their Terenure spot has been few and far between. However, we finally have an opening date […]

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Good weather or not, summer is here. Well, summer has technically been here since May (don’t be that person that claims it starts in June, please and thanks). But with the mixed bag of weather we’ve been having, it’s hard to believe we’re now approaching mid July, with only a handful of hot days […]

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Supporting Pride beyond June. While June may be over, Pride continues all year (something a poorly worded email from Gymshark tried and failed spectacularly to get across)(I hope whoever was behind that is okay). To combat the sort of annual allyship that tends to occur just for the month of June, Chapters have started […]

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“Seven floors of botanic installations, live music performances, art exhibitions and more.” The Guinness Storehouse launched their new ‘Height of Summer’ experience this week, which includes transforming their world famous Gravity Bar into Ireland’s highest garden. Shop the Garden’s Mark Grehan is behind the new installation, providing a beautiful new setting for enjoying pints. […]

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The project could take up to 12 years to complete. It’s no secret that there’s a lack of public transport to and from Dublin Airport, so news of a possible Metro Link is hugely welcome. The Irish Times reports that on Monday Cabinet signed off on the NTA’s business case, “which is being billed […]

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Complete with “candy-store style” coffee bean dispensers. Cool Hand Coffee Roasters have just opened their third store on Upper Baggot Street. The coffee roasters launched initially in Kilmainham in September, before opening a second store at the IFSC in February. June saw a new Cool Hand Coffee flagship location arrive in Dublin, with their […]

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They’re in need of a new home. It’s been a quiet couple of months for this beloved Dame Street spot. Underdog initially closed last year in light of the covid surge and lockdowns, and never reopened again. After almost a year of silence online, Underdog took to Instagram to explain the pub hadn’t reopened […]

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“We bake memories.” Japanese cakery and café Smartbear first launched in Bray in early 2021. This adorable spot can be found on Bray’s Mainstreet, focusing on desserts such as the Japanese Mille Crepe, Japanese Sponge Cake, Shokupan, Japanese Sweet Bread, and Kakigori. Smartbear aim to introduce Irish people to the sweet part of Japanese […]

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From Taste of Dublin, to a tasting menu at Luna. So unfortunately this June I was struck down by Ms. Rona, making it a less exciting month than most, and with less ventures out to try new bits. Luckily I managed to attend a few events, including Taste of Dublin, so June wasn’t a […]

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Surge are turning coffee into wine. Well, not literally. But the beloved Clontarf café is starting a new chapter, this time as Surge Wine Bar. While they will continue to sling coffees during their normal opening hours, Surge will expand into the wine scape for three nights a week. Ideal if you’ve been looking […]

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Chef Ben Dineen brings his unique flair to Italian cuisine at Luna. What a way to spend a Wednesday evening. I was delighted to try the tasting menu at Luna this week, having heard such wonderful things about them. The Italian restaurant reopened in May after a few difficult months due to coronavirus regulations, […]

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A bittersweet ending. Although I dined at Ranchero Taqueria a couple of times since it replaced Square One, I am very happy about this news. Square One was the first spot where I dined indoors again following the first covid lockdown; it was a staple amongst me and my friend group. Initially when it […]

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Translations by Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights, is currently playing at our National Theatre for the summer. I was lucky enough to be invited to a showing of the Abbey Theatre’s newest play, Translations by Brian Friel. As someone who has previously studied Brian Friel’s work, namely Dancing with Lughnasa and […]

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When one door closes… All good things must come to an end. Bistro One, recommended on the Michelin Guide 2021, has announced its impending closure in Foxrock. In a candid Instagram post today, Bistro One said this of their final week: “Today marks the start of our last few services at @bistroonefoxrock What a brilliant […]

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Good news for those in D4. Exciting news as Filipino spot Bahay is taking over Grainne O’Keefe’s Mae Restaurant in Ballsbridge for a very limited time only. From the 29th June to the 3rd July, you can avail of a very special set menu, full of the amazing flavours Bahay are known to cultivate. […]

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To tackle the queues and delays through the summer months. It’s no secret that Dublin Airport has been in chaos for months. Everyone has seen the queues, heard horror stories of delays, even flight cancellations from the likes of Aer Lingus and Ryanair this month. Coming into the summer season, there’s a growing concern […]

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Big day for the emos. It’s gig season in Dublin, which means there’s lots of famous people walking the streets currently, and they’ve gotta eat. Fall Out Boy opened for Green Day in Marlay Park last night, and drummer and longtime vegan Andy Hurley found himself in need of some grub. Really, there was […]

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Marlay Park is making up for lost time with gig after gig. The season of gigs started last night in Marlay Park when they welcomed Green Day to the stage. That was only the beginning for the Rathfarnham park; tonight Guns N’ Roses perform, followed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers tomorrow, and then […]

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“He was apart of the furniture for almost 35 years and the pub won’t be the same without him.” Harry Byrne’s in Clontarf will never be the same. After almost 35 years of service, Brendan Mullen, their beloved barman, has decided to move onto a new career. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOOnOlMwCS/ In an emotional Instagram post, Harry […]

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Flights both to and from Dublin Airport were affected. This summer has been chaos when it comes to airports and flights, seemingly on a global level. Dublin Airport has had a particularly bad rap, from the huge queues that continue into June, to being voted the second most stressful airport in Europe. The latest […]

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After one year in business. While Dublin has certainly seen more new openers than closures recently, unfortunately Ground Up has gone the latter way. The Temple Bar café opened in May 2021 on Cecelia Street, serving great coffee and selling some of Ireland’s best coffee beans. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfRm0b5MlYh/ Ground Up took to Instagram to announce […]

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Gourmet burgers and wings are coming to D17. Some very exciting news for Northsiders this week. Burger and wing food truck WingMan announced their third location was coming for in Coolock, and then officially launched on National Burger Day (June 23rd). They already have two other spots, one in Malahide and one in Kilbarrack, […]

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A new wine and cheese spot? Sign us up. If you’re looking to venture of the house for your wine and cheese evenings, then there’s a great new spot in Dublin to accomodate you. Margadh, with locations in Howth and the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA), is set to open a new spot at Grand […]

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Nutbutter 2.0 is on the way, and I’m not able. No one, and I mean, NO ONE, is more excited about this news than I am. In the year since I first tried Nutbutter (and I’m shocked it’s only been a year) I have frequented Nutbutter at least once a month, but really probably […]

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A great splash of colour, for the month that’s in it. To celebrate Dublin Pride, there’s a new mural down at Great South Wall this June. Dublin Port Company installed this mural, photographed by Conor McCabe, to show their solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. The ‘Pride at the Port’ mural is just one of […]

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With a full menu for your furry friends. Ruff Café opens a new apt location on the 24th June up by the DSPCA grounds. The café took to Instagram to announce this good news, saying that they had been working with the DSPCA to bring this project together. Ruff Café have another adorable café […]

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“Clefs d’Or has lost a leader and Irish hospitality has lost an icon.” Les Clefs d’Or Ireland took to Facebook to announce the very sad news that Head Concierge at The Shelbourne, Denis O’Brien, has sadly passed away. They said this in their candid caption; “It is with the greatest sadness that today we […]

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Get stuck in this National Burger Day. June 23rd marks National Burger Day, as if we needed more of an excuse to head out for a tasty burger. While there are plenty of burger joints in Dublin, we’ve compiled a list of those that deserve top tier marks, and are most likely to satisfy […]

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Spoiler, there’s a new retro glam bar there instead. Add this one to your To Try list. Bartley’s is an ideal spot for cocktails, coffee, food, and events, based in The Grafton Hotel. They have four distinct spaces, the lounge, the bar, the coffee dock, and the restaurant, ideal to cater for all your […]

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They say everyone has one novel inside them. It should be no surprise, given that my job is literally writing, that I am absolutely buzzing to check out this weekly writerly evening at Hipkey Café. The Sandyford spot aims to host this evening every Tuesday from 6pm; it will be split into two one […]

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The first proper Dublin Pride since 2019. As with most events and festivals, Pride was unable to go ahead in its full glory the past couple of years due to the pandemic. That’s why Dublin Pride 2022 is going to be such a huge deal this year; they’ve got a lot of missed time […]

4 years ago

In honour of World Yoga Day! June 21st is both the longest day of the year, as well as World Yoga Day. Yoga has grown in popularity in recent years, known for its physical and mental health benefits, and there’s no shortage of spots to do it in our capital city. But if you’re […]

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The annual Bloomsday Festival is upon us. From the 12th to the 18th of July, Dublin celebrates the festival that is known as Bloomsday. Not to be confused with Bloom, which also took place earlier in the month, Bloomsday celebrates something else entirely. https://www.instagram.com/p/CetVwDiM7ZV/ What is Bloomsday? According to the official Bloomsday website, it […]

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This spot has been two years in the making. We just can’t bear our excitement at this latest opener (it would’ve been disappointing if I hadn’t used some bear wordplay, okay?). Despite the many complications brought on by the pandemic, Bear Market Coffee have managed to open up yet another café in Dublin, this […]

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For the month that’s in it. With Dublin Pride Festival fast approaching, restaurants and bars have been busy finding ways to celebrate. While some are hosting events, others focus on fundraising, or raising awareness. The Soup restaurants (Soup ramen in Dún Laoghaire and Soup 2 in Smithfield) are veering for the latter approach in […]

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The Cheeky Piglet treats the cheeky pups of Dublin instead. For those with pups, it’s hard to find events that are dog friendly in Dublin. And with the warmer weather and longer days, leaving them at home can be less than ideal. Well this Friday you don’t have to, as Dublin 8 café and […]

4 years ago

The *alleged salad she ate everyday on the set of FRIENDS. Okay, so we know there’s been a bit of back and forth about if Jen Aniston actually did eat this salad every day on FRIENDS. But whether she actually did or not is kind of beyond the point now. The salad has gone […]

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The most notionsy natural wine bar in Dublin. After months of preparation, All Good Wine Bar is nearly ready to hit the Dublin scene. Hosted by Network Café on Aungier Street, the natural wine bar will officially launch on Friday the 17th June. Self declared as Dublin’s most notionsy wine bar, we naturally cannot […]

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Fancy a toastie by the coastie? In the two years that Griolladh has been on the scene, they’ve made a huge impact. Arguably one of the best toastie spots in Dublin, the sight of their bright yellow van is enough to get anyone’s stomach grumbling. They’ve popped up in many locations since June 2020, […]

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They’re making moves. Zambrero has been steadily expanding in recent years since it first launched in Canberra, Australia in 2005. It’s now a global franchise, with restaurants in New Zealand, America, and even 12 restaurants in Ireland. You can find Zambrero in Cork, Offaly, Galway, Kildare, Dundalk, as well as six in Dublin. The […]

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