“I simply can’t make it work anymore.” It truly doesn’t get any easier. After a relatively quiet week when it comes to closures, we had hoped not to hear about anymore for another wee while. Unfortunately that wasn’t to be, as Winedown took to Instagram last night to share they will be closing on […]

4 years ago

The life-size stable previously had sheep, donkeys, and goats. A row has ensued following the cancelling of Live Crib for the first time in over two decades. Families visited the Mansion House’s live crib every December, but Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy believes it’s time for a change. We’re determined to make Christmas at @DubCityCouncil […]

4 years ago

A very happy National Sandwich Day, to all who celebrate. And you’d be an absolute heathen not to celebrate this joyous day. If you’ve been on the bell pepper sandwich buzz (first of all, I’m sorry, and who hurt you?) it’s time to set those bell peppers aside in exchange for some real bread; […]

4 years ago

No Day of the Dead celebration would be complete without some authentic, and more importantly, spicy Mexican food, and these molletes are just the ticket. November 2nd marks Day of the Dead, or el Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that remembers friends and family members that have passed on. Day of the Dead […]

4 years ago

Caught in the rain without an umbrella? It’s an occupational hazard getting caught in an unforgiving downpour in this weather, and yet, it always seems to come out of the blue for us. Forgive us for wanting to live recklessly and leave the house without a brolly, even in a country as rainy as […]

4 years ago

The wait is finally over; Underdog is back! After many months of rooting for them, Underdog finally reopens in Dublin tonight at their new home within The Legal Eagle. They first announced the news in September after months of searching for a new abode. The pub originally closed down at their Dame Street premises […]

4 years ago

A carnivore’s dream. After BSkewers BBQ and Bar closed at the end of September, Dublin was left with a big BBQ filled hole in its heart. But all was not lost, as they quickly revealed that they were opening a new spot. We had no idea where they were heading, but they didn’t keep […]

4 years ago

Great news for Nashville style chicken lovers. We were gutted to hear the news about The Village Yard closing temporarily to facilitate major work that needed done back in September, not just for the pub’s sake, but also because it meant Yum Grub and Benjamin’s Hot Chicken were forced to close along with it. […]

4 years ago

And they’ve got a brand new name too! It’s been a difficult couple of months, for many reasons, one of which that Dillinger’s has been shut since the beginning of August. With so many hospitality locations being forced to close recently, we were genuinely getting concerned that we would never see them open again […]

4 years ago

French Toast is the absolute key to any good brunch menu. If you’re not an eggs and avo person, or you just have more of a sweet tooth when it comes to brunch, then French toast is the perfect dish. Luckily we’ve collated a range of places in Dublin to get some. Urban Health […]

4 years ago

After just under a year in business, Provender and Family are closing their grocer. The rate of hospitality closures doesn’t seem to be slowing anytime soon. Provender Stores, independent grocer of wine and artisan foods, are the latest to announce that they are being forced to close due to what an “incredibly difficult time” […]

4 years ago

Expanding their pastry empire. While Dublin is full of cafés, it has relatively limited bakeries, particularly ones who take the art of pastry-making as seriously as Arty Baker. Based on Castle Street in Dalkey, Arty Baker are known for their incredible baked goods, that honestly look more like works of art than pastries (hence […]

4 years ago

The PSL is back and we couldn’t be happier. I don’t care if I’m basic for liking a pumpkin spice latte. They are delicious and comforting, and as a Scorpio who loves the autumn and winter months, it’s the clearest signal that colder weather is on the way. While I’ll admit, I do dabble in […]

4 years ago

“Goodbye Eatyard for now.” Say it ain’t so. After three years of good times, The Saucy Cow have decided to close their Eatyard location. They took to Instagram to share the news with their followers, saying, “Unfortunately due to the general going ons of the times we have had to make the difficult choice […]

4 years ago

Fried chicken and donuts? Sign us up. Very good news for Terenure residents as Chimac launch their second restaurant this week. They first teased their expansion back in June, peaking excitement in fried chicken lovers everywhere. Now four months later, they’re here, and they’re perfect. Chimac will throw open the baby blue doors of […]

4 years ago

It’s time to embrace spooky season. Whether you love the scary stuff, or just want to embrace the seasonal fun, we think we’ve got a little something for everyone on our list of Halloween events in Dublin (and two in Meath). Prosecco and Pumpkin Painting Starting off with something not so spooky, Póg is […]

4 years ago

Dublin has a lot of great meal deals out there, from expansive tasting menus, to bottomless dishes. Payday is approaching but not fast enough. Whether you’re into fine dining, or you just want something cheap and cheerful, there are tons of meal deals in Dublin city to keep you going. From a six course […]

4 years ago

Although a fun time for humans, Halloween can be a scary time for pets! If you have pets, you probably already know that Halloween can be an incredibly anxiety inducing time. Fireworks and bangers are terrifying, particularly when an animal has no way to understand what’s making the noise. We spoke to Gillian Bird […]

4 years ago

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you didn’t know that a Spongebob Musical existed, well, neither did we. But it’s true, and not only that, it’s coming to the Dublin this summer. From the 9th May until the 13th May 2023, you can catch The Spongebob Musical at the Bord Gáis, […]

4 years ago

Flexitarians, listen up. It used to be incredibly difficult to find vegetarian-friendly spots in Dublin; luckily that’s no longer the case. While we currently mourn the loss of Vegan Sandwich Co, a haven for plant-based people everywhere that closed earlier this month, there’s still lots of places you can go as a vegetarian for […]

4 years ago

Some exciting news for Dublin 7 coffee lovers. A few weeks ago, Couple of Mugs let it slip that they were expanding and opening a second Dublin location. The Drumcondra coffee trailer opened in April 2021 and now just 18 months later they’re taking the plunge and opening their second spot. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQU–tswXN/ Initially we […]

4 years ago

“If I ever need a heart transplant, I’m coming to Dublin.” This is the exact kind of wholesome content I needed to see of a Friday. Swazi English actor Richard E. Grant, who needs no introduction I’m sure, posted a video on Twitter earlier today while out on a run in St. Stephen’s Green. […]

4 years ago

“We’ve got some good news & bad news.” In a devastating turn of events, Bahay have had to pull out of their Dublin 15 location, which was supposed to be opening in the coming months. They first announced this new venture in September, a huge step for them to take. Unfortunately with their decision […]

4 years ago

A ginius idea. Okay, we stole the above from one of the Instagram comments; we just couldn’t help using it. Much like library fees were abolished as they just wanted their books back, The Barbers Bar in Stoneybatter is doing something similar with gin glasses. As with everything else, gin glasses are also getting […]

4 years ago

Capel Street’s pedestrianisation continues to cause debate. The pedestrianisation of Capel Street came into effect earlier this year, in May. In September it was up for debate once more as businesses felt they were seeing less footfall. Some called for the pedestrianisation to only apply in the evenings. The upset continues and businesses are […]

4 years ago

You can never have enough burrito spots. We are delighted to see that Tula are expanding, opening a second location soon on Baggot Street. The Mexican spot launched its first restaurant in Temple Bar at the end of March, and it’s obviously been going well for them as they’re about to open their second […]

4 years ago

Cue all the nacho cheese puns… Is there anyone who doesn’t love a big bowl of nachos? We think not. So it’s only fitting there be a day just to celebrate their greatness. Well, that day is today, 21st October! If you’re a fellow nacho lover, we’ve got some Dublin spots you might want […]

4 years ago

Big news. HUGE! Griolladh has just announced some pretty mega news ahead of winter and Christmas. In an Instagram post co-founders Jack Brennan and Jacob Long are seen outside of Arnotts department store, with their signature yellow logo, which can only mean one thing. Griolladh is launching in Arnotts. And if we couldn’t have […]

4 years ago

Whether you like it or not, the time to get booking for Christmas is before Halloween. I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but it’s true. I know, I know. Halloween hasn’t even been and gone yet. But like it or not, the holidays are coming, and unfortunately it’s time to […]

4 years ago

Fancy yourself a pumpkin butcher? I have to admit, I only carved my first pumpkin last year and it was not as easy as I expected it to be. Even with choosing the most basic design (triangle eyes, jaggedy mouth, you know, the classic) I managed to mess up that my Jack o’ lantern […]

4 years ago

Having the pleasure of working in Dublin 8 made this list easy to compile. Now that most work spots are operating on a hybrid model of WFH and office working, an essential is finding your go-to coffee spot. If you work in the Dublin 8 area like I do, or if you live there and […]

4 years ago

There’s even a Harry Styles inspired cocktail on offer. Just in time for the Christmas season, a new bar and restaurant is opening in the City Centre. Located on Dublin’s Lemon Street, Hyde will be a new four-storey space comprising a sleek café, contemporary Asian restaurant, chic terrace, and stylish rooftop bar. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjIh0-NsttE/ Dublin’s […]

4 years ago

He won’t be getting a boneless basket with cheesy fries here anytime soon… Balthazar in NYC may have unbanned Corden, letting bygones be bygones, but the Irish don’t forget. Following the news that James Corden had been banned from the popular French restaurant, Irish businesses jumped on the bandwagon to ensure such abuse never […]

4 years ago

Dublin’s froyo era has come to a sad end. Froyo (or frozen yoghurt for the people out there who hate when we shorten words) was a huge trend on the Dublin food scene, pre-dating the ever present donut trend, so this one hits particularly hard. Mooch was there from the beginning of the froyo […]

4 years ago

“The decision was very very hard.” It’s a tough time to work for a food blog, because it’s an increasingly tough time for hospitality. In the last few weeks alone we’ve seen many beloved restaurants and cafés decide to close, including Vegan Sandwich Co, Circa, and 186 West. Just today alone we’ve seen more […]

4 years ago

A trip to Arnott’s will never be the same. As someone who frequented the Joe’s Coffee in Dundrum while it was there, I can say this is not welcome news. Joe’s Coffee took to Twitter to announce that they were closing their Arnotts’ café, saying: “It is with heavy hearts that we must announce […]

4 years ago

Apartments as high as 12 storeys will be built on the Digital Hub Campus. According to a draft master plan to be published by the Land Development Agency, more than 500 homes are expected to be built on the Digital Hub Campus off Thomas Street at Dublin 8. The Irish Times reports: “The redevelopment […]

4 years ago

Taza will open where Suas used to be in Raheny Village. A few months ago, Taza announced they were opening a new restaurant in Raheny village. The Pakistani and Eastern cuisine restaurant already have a space in Artane, Dublin 5, and now they’re opening where Suas used to be. Suas officially closed over the […]

4 years ago

As of today, Liffey Valley staff members will be expected to pay €2.50 daily to park at their place of work. A protest took place at Liffey Valley shopping centre on Sunday 16th October due to the introduction of paid parking for staff as well as customers. Under the new scheme, employees will pay […]

4 years ago

Known for his Italian dishes, Jamie Oliver is trying his hand at something more Irish. Jamie Oliver has just launched his latest venture Chequer Lane on Exchequer Street, a restaurant that celebrates Irish produce specifically. It opened on Tuesday 11th October, showcasing a menu that aims to encompass Irish nostalgia through food. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjkn5dwshCi/ The […]

4 years ago

They had us at the word free. We are in a cost of living crisis after all (and I’m beginning to hugely resent how often I refer to it). Minor Figures, champions of the barista favourite Oat M*lk, are giving away free coffees for the next two weeks all over Dublin. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, […]

4 years ago

Great news for Malahide locals as a new casual dining spot is opening… and it has big shoes to fill. Town Yard is the newest restaurant to Malahide, a modern bistro that does it all, from brunch to cocktails, dinner to wine. Taking over several former buildings within Town Yard House, including the much-loved Giovanni’s […]

4 years ago

Following major refurbishment. As of Monday the 17th October Liffey Valley are implementing paid parking. The carpark will have a cashless and ticketless system called Park Easy. According to their website it will work as such: “When a customer drives up to the entry of one of our car parks, an ANPR (Automatic Number […]

4 years ago

Let’s just say I’ll be humming “With a little bit of Luck” for the rest of the week. I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the Special Premiere of My Fair Lady at the Bord Gáis Theatre, and truth be told, I had no idea what it was about beforehand. While I’ve […]

4 years ago

The wait is finally over! As someone who’s been obsessed with Nutbutter for the better part of two years now, I’m delighted that they’re finally opening their Smithfield location on Thursday 13th October. The flexitarian restaurant are known for their highly nutritious and yummy bowls and other healthy treats. As I’ve said in many […]

4 years ago

“The high level of use of the park is testament to the value which the wider community places on this amenity.” Following the senseless fire that occurred at Weaver Park on Sunday evening, Dublin City Council (DCC) have released this  statement. They begin by asking anyone with any information to assist An Garda Síochana […]

4 years ago

That’s what we’re taco about! Looking for somewhere in Dublin to celebrate Taco Tuesday. Of course you are. Tacos are one of life’s most simple pleasures, and what better day to get some than on a Tuesday? It doesn’t have the fresh start feeling of a Monday, nor the halfway point joy of a […]

4 years ago

Travelling through Dublin Airport should be more convenient than it was at times during the summer. Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has announced a further easing of contingency measures at the airport that had been introduced following much-publicised passenger congestion during the summer months. DAA says the changes have been facilitated due to what it has […]

4 years ago

Salsa continues to expand its reach. It’s been a time of lots of change for Mexican restaurant Salsa. While they had to close their Talbot Street restaurant, they promised to reopen elsewhere. Shortly afterwards they opened their first restaurant outside of Dublin, taking up residence in Galway. A hugely exciting step for the Mexican […]

4 years ago

Sadly this isn’t the first time the playground has been targeted. On Sunday 9th October, firefighters were called to respond to a fire at Weaver Park playground at Cork Street. The Dublin 8 park can be seen up in flames from the image that Dublin Fire Brigade posted on Twitter. “Unfortunately, firefighters were called […]

4 years ago