A match made in heaven! The collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Pasta Pronto, which does exactly what its name would suggest, is opening a second location with Pearse Street bar Moss Lane. Pasta Pronto is a food truck that first launched at Brook Pub by Portrane beach alongside Doughbox in June 2021. Its […]

4 years ago

The food truck hopes to be back up and running in a few weeks. Bad news for Dublin taco fans. Clontarf food truck Just Chubbys, launched by 147 Deli in June, have taken to Instagram to share the news that they will be closing for a few weeks. The taco food spot admitted work […]

4 years ago

Tuesdays could do with a bit of magic. As we enter into spooky season, you may be thinking of activities to get involved with. Well, this new bimonthly event at Street 66 may be just the thing: Tarot Tuesdays. As someone who was and low-key still is obsessed with TV show Charmed, this makes […]

4 years ago

Time to say a fond farewell to summer. I don’t know about you, but in the last week I have felt an overwhelming sense of calmness and joy at the thought of it being autumn. While I love summer for holidays abroad, and the occasional scorcher in Dublin, I tend to grow tired of […]

4 years ago

Spreading the Up@Brews love to a new eircode. After discovering that Up@Brew were moving on from Harold’s Cross last week, we’re delighted to see they have landed on their feet at this new location. Launching just outside of Donnybrook stadium, the coffee hatch has bid Harold’s Cross farewell in exchange for D4. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZf4_Cvbib/ Up@Brews […]

4 years ago

“Come in now, and enjoy watching us f*ck up!” Michael’s of Blackrock are known for their incredible steaks and seafood, which is what makes any addition to their restaurant family very exciting. Big Mike’s has officially launched, and while they’re still in their newly opened period, they have included a very unique discount. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiXOK3AAEff/ […]

4 years ago

Launching in Copán’s old haunt. There’s about to be a new bar in the D6 area. Sister spot to Bonobo in Smithfield, Kodiak is set to launch in Copan’s old abode in Rathmines (RIP) (Gone but never forgotten). https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCdKCMsu4y/ Bonobo announced Kodiak’s impending launch back in July on Instagram, saying: “We’re very excited to […]

4 years ago

It may be September, but the time to book Christmas activities is now. As the days get shorter and night creeps in at about half eight each evening, it’s time to start thinking about autumn and winter activities. Yes, it hasn’t even been Halloween yet, but the early bird catches the worm, or rather […]

4 years ago

“You spoke – and we listened!” We were devastated last December to hear that La Bodega in Ranelagh were closing down. The tapas bar was a much loved spot in the Dublin 6 area, and their 2021 closure was met with a lot of sadness. While they started a new venture in its place, […]

4 years ago

Bitta wholesome content ahead of this Garth Brooks themed weekend. Look, love him or hate him, Garth Brooks is understandably a main topic of conversation right now. Following the events of 2014, people are incredibly excited for the five concerts he’s hosting in Croke Park this weekend and next. Brooks has a huge Irish […]

4 years ago

Taking over from the News Café. Named after one of the most traditional parts of Lisbon, Alfama restaurant will be home to classic Portuguese cuisine and dishes. It opened in place of the News Café, which sadly shut down in November 2021 after nine years following the pressures of the pandemic. At the time […]

4 years ago

Keeping things simple with two of the best food items. A new spot for pizza and wings has just opened on Merrion Street Lower and it goes by the name of Vice. This new restaurant launched five days ago, opening for takeaway, delivery as well as in-house dining. Their menu is simple but effective. […]

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The only thing that would make it better would be if he was dining with his dad. Domhnall Gleeson may be a huge actor now in his own right, having starred in the likes of Star Wars, About Time (my personal fave) (if you haven’t seen it I beg you to make it a […]

4 years ago

The herd arrived in Howth last year with the task of eating gorse. The firefighting old Irish goats at Howth have officially been on task for a year now. We wrote about them in 2021 when they first arrived in Howth, with a very important job to do. And boy have they been doing […]

4 years ago

Is it really autumn before you’ve had your first PSL? Finally, the day we’ve all been waiting for. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is finally back in Dublin. The Cake Café has taken up the mantle by bringing their take on the iconic and seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte to Dublin before anyone else, at least […]

4 years ago

There was a string of anti-social behaviour last night. Mercury really be heading into retrogade huh? Two Dublin city centre restaurants suffered damage to their premises last night, Wednesday 7th September. Plant-based restaurant The Saucy Cow took to Instagram to share an image of their glass door cracked following a possible break-in attempt. The […]

4 years ago

Hash browns, Marian Keyes, and some major love for the weather. It’s me again, back with things I’m lovin in Dublin for this week’s L List. And while I spent the weekend in London, and therefore spent less time in our lovely county, I still managed to come up with some things I’m absolutely […]

4 years ago

Sure it’s ice-cream season year round, is it not? Just in time for the influx of cold weather. But if you’re an ice-cream kinda person no matter the temperature, then you’re going to want to try this. Chill’d Ice-Cream, based in Dennehy’s Cross Cork, has just launched their first Dublin shop on Pearse Street. […]

4 years ago

In the heart of Lucan Village. Seasons on the Weir is the newest restaurant to Lucan, an adorable tapas bar that opened last week. The new restaurant is based in 1 The Mall, a building that spans as far as back as the late 1700s, set in the heart of Lucan’s Architectural Conservation Area. […]

4 years ago

“All good things have to come to an end.” Temporarily at least. The Village Yard took to Instagram to share news of their impending closure due to major works on the building. While the pub will reopen eventually, the closure will still come as a disappointment to the Ballybrack locals. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiLOgJeMfXg/ Yum Grub, who […]

4 years ago

It’s been 8 years (in Old Rose’s voice from Titanic). It’s been eight long years since five Garth Brooks concerts were supposed to occur, and none did. Who can forget the saga back in 2014, when two concerts became three, three became five, five became three again, only for there to be no gigs […]

4 years ago

The coffee truck is in search of a new location. Coffee truck Up@Brews is saying a warm farewell to Harold’s Cross. The café, which launched in March 2021, took to Instagram to share the news of their departure. “After an amazing year here in Harold’s cross unfortunately it is time to say goodbye ? […]

4 years ago

“We’re giving this all we’ve got.” This is some very exciting news indeed. Bahay, known for their authentic and incredible Filipino food, have just announced they will be opening their first permanent location in Blanch. They took to Instagram with the news, saying: “Bahay Blanch will be bringing the very best of Filipino style […]

4 years ago

This will be the first of many festivals taking place worldwide. On the 17th September, a Ukrainian festival “Thank you, Ireland” will take place at Howth Castle. The festival is a musical and artistic event where Ukrainians will have the opportunity to thank Ireland for its powerful and comprehensive support of Ukraine and refugees. […]

4 years ago

There’s a new market coming to D7. Hustle Bustle market set up in April 2021 in Lucan, with vendors selling predominantly street food, produce, and flowers. You could find businesses such as Buíoch, Soap Obsessed, Irish Charcoal BBQ, and more within the market. In August 2021 they moved onto Maynooth, and now over a […]

4 years ago

With over 50 taps on-site, they have one of the highest numbers of taps in Ireland. Launch day is officially here for Tapped. The Nassau Street bar, which took over from the Porterhouse Central, opens today 5th September, with a whole new look. Tapped is home to over 50 taps on-site, which places it […]

4 years ago

Warning: Cookie cravings incoming. Good news for all the cookie monsters out there. The Drunken Cookie have expanded, launching their first food truck where they’re stepping up their game with hot cookies, served with cream on top. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiFdLnDpJDu/ The Drunken Cookie launched in late 2021, and owner Saifa has put her heart and soul […]

4 years ago

In place of the Odlum’s Flour Mills site. Great news for budding artists in Dublin. The Arts Council have teamed up with the Dublin Port Co to create an artist workspace where the Odlum’s Flour Mills once stood. The site is 5,000 square metres and will have space for studios, performances, rehearsal rooms, and […]

4 years ago

Someone check in on Ross O’Carroll Kelly ASAP. Even though we knew it was coming, Kiely’s of Donnybrook has officially departed from the D4 skyline. The Donnybrook institution is set to become a co-living space, despite 10 separate appeals to stop its demolition. Unfortunately in early December, demolition permission was granted, meaning Kiely’s was living […]

4 years ago

If you’ve got Electric Picnic FOMO, here’s some top activities to take your mind off it in Dublin this weekend. Couldn’t get tickets? Or just don’t want to get rained on? Not to worry, there’s plenty to do in Dublin this weekend if you couldn’t make it down to Electric Picnic. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch9Z2H_Ix5s/ The Liberties […]

4 years ago

Whatever your reusable cup of choice, these spots are officially accepting them again. In the wake of coronavirus, most cafés had to stop customers from using reusable cups for health and safety reasons. Now that we’ve com out of the most strictest Covid restrictions, cafés are welcoming back the use of the reusable cup, in […]

4 years ago

And tickets are already on sale! The countdown to Christmas is officially on, whether you like it or not. Just to prove it, tickets are now on sale for The Helix Christmas panto, with this year’s show being… drumroll please… Hansel and Gretel! Hansel & Gretel will be playing at The Helix in […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. With our lovely Fiona off on some well deserved AL, it’s little ol’ me who’s taking over The L List this week. Thankfully, I had a lot to be lovin. It’s officially Back-to-School season and […]

4 years ago

Giving Fantastic Mr. Fox a run for his money this fella is… I’m sure you’ve heard everywhere that it is a really difficult time to get staff at the moment. Hence why Brady’s of Shankill are delighted with their “new recruit”. Who is it, I hear you ask? Well, it’s a fox. Yes, this […]

4 years ago

What a summer for food it has been. I’ve been incredibly lucky to do a bit of travelling this summer, both within Ireland, and out, so I haven’t got to try as many spots in Dublin as normal. That said, the places I have been hitting up have been sensational, the kind of spots […]

4 years ago

Dublin says goodbye to a French restaurant, and says hello to a Vietnamese one. Sadly it is true. Beloved French restaurant Le Perroquet has officially shut up shop to make room for a new hospitality venture on Leeson Street. The French cuisine spot went into that good night quite quietly, all in the name […]

4 years ago

This wee fella needs a name. Dublin Zoo has a new (adorable) resident in the form of a male okapi calf, and he’s in need of a name. As they often do, the zoo has put it to the people (that’s you) to come up with their best suggestions. According to the Dublin Zoo […]

4 years ago

“We have to keep going.” Dogs Angels Ireland is a South Dublin based and non-profit dog charity. It was set up by fellow dog owners who were appalled at the mistreatment of domesticated animals in Ireland. Their aim is to rescue and protect dogs from abusive situations, as well as find shelter and new […]

4 years ago

Ah, would you look at that! What an achievement. Time Out recently posted an article with the 33 coolest streets in the world and our very own Capel Street made it onto the list at number 22. It beat out spots such as Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai (23rd), Kloof Street in Cape Town (26th), and […]

4 years ago

One for the plant-centric foodies out there. If you’re plant-based, and have yet to try Domini Kemp‘s latest café in Carrickmines, then you better add it to the to the list. Following the closure of her Hatch cafés earlier in the year, it’s wonderful to see Kemp back with Food Lab Café, a plant-centric […]

4 years ago

Locals will miss their toastie game immensely. We’re sad to hear the news that another Dublin food and coffee truck is on the way out. Warm and Toasty of Skerries took to Instagram on Friday 26th August to share that they would only be slinging toasties for one more week. In a lengthy caption, […]

4 years ago

A must try Italian in Dublin. It seems that everyone has spent the last few months travelling Italy that bringing it back to Dublin was essential. Aperitivo Cicchetti is an Italian small plates wine and cocktail bar that launches today, 26th August on Nassau Street. The intimate bar creates an atmosphere unique to an […]

4 years ago

And one very nostalgic cocktail… It’s been a particularly good week for food specials in Dublin, so much so that we had to collate our top dishes for you to try out over the weekend. We managed to narrow it down to five (and one cocktail, but trust me you’ll understand when you see […]

4 years ago

Brought to you by NOW, sponsors of the Ah, Hear NOW! stage at this year’s Electric Picnic. In need of some inspiration for how to spend your weekend at Electric Picnic 2022? Electric Picnic 2022 is full of activities, aside from the headliners. While you’re naturally going to spend plenty of time at the main […]

4 years ago

Yes, you read that right. If you’ve spent anytime this summer enjoying your lunch outdoors, you’ll hardly have escaped the limitless number of seagulls pestering you. They are everywhere, and they are particularly aggressive when they want a bite of your sambo. But right out of your hands isn’t the only place a seagull […]

4 years ago

Gnocchi, lasagna, supplí… we’re sold. Any truck that serves pasta is a winner in our eyes, meaning we’re extremely intrigued by Pastiamo Truckttoria on Grand Canal Street. But what is a Truckttoria, I hear you ask? Essentially it’s a trattoria, which is a style of restaurant in Italy that is less formal than a […]

4 years ago

“It is with great sadness that we announce that this week is our last week.” Jelliti’s Coffee took to Instagram to share the sad news with their followers that they would cease trading at the end of this week. Their caption read: “It is with great sadness that we announce that this week is […]

4 years ago

“Pop down and say hey before we bid Dublin 6 a fond farewell.” Just shy of 3 months after opening their Rathmines location, Vegan Sandwich Co are saying goodbye to their D6 spot. Despite their best efforts, they cite that their reason behind closing was due to it just not being the “right time […]

4 years ago

Following almost three months out of action, Outcasts are back in business. There’s limited bagel spots in Dublin (a HUGE gap in the market if you ask me) and even less so when Outcasts finished up in Baldoyle back in June. However, the bagel experts promised they would be back at a new location, […]

4 years ago

It would be nearly 110 metres in height. A planning application has been lodged with Dublin City Council to develop what would be the capital’s tallest building. The submission was made by the company Ventaway, with the development proposed to take place on the site of the former City Arts Centre at City Quay. This […]

4 years ago