Wholesome weekend activity sorted. While it still feels like the middle of winter, spring has sprung and with it so has the desire to make the weekends as wholesome as possible. March is always jammers, mostly down to St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and if you’re looking for a fun activity for the banker, or just […]

3 years ago

It’s been a big week for rap and hip hop fans as three massive artists have announced upcoming Dublin gigs. It’s time to get excited for some proper concerts this summer. Post Malone, Nas and Wu Tang Clan are all heading to Dublin in the sunnier months of the year and we’re already excited. Yesterday, […]

3 years ago

Fancy paying €509 to share a room with seven others? There are claims tourists are being put off coming to Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day due to the cost of accommodation in the city. The St. Patricks Festival returns this Paddy’s Day and is hoping to attract thousands of visitors from across the world but it’s looking […]

3 years ago

Great news for athleisure fans. A year almost to the day after Brown Thomas opened in the bottom two floors of what was House of Fraser at Dundrum Town Centre, we finally know what’s going to take the place of their former BT2 store. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

3 years ago

This month was hard to whittle down. Following a long Veganuary, I resumed my regular eating habits in February, making the most of being able to eat anything that tickled my fancy. I indulged in everything, from glorious cheese toasties, to flakey, buttery pastries, to a sensational steak sandwich, making February 2023 one of […]

3 years ago

Very exciting news for croissant enthusiasts. To be faced with not one but two bakery openers in February is truly a dream for a pastry lover like myself. Russell Street Bakery has launched beside Wallace’s Asti near Croke Park, and Arty Baker, who only opened a second location a few months ago, have expanded once […]

3 years ago

Ideal for any Dublin 1 locals with a sweet tooth. Little gets me as excited as hearing that there’s a new bakery in town. And as a lover of pastries, but in particular almond croissants, the arrival of Russell Street Bakery on, you guessed it, Russell Street, has gotten me very hyped up indeed. […]

3 years ago

Careful around the eyes there. Think you can handle hot sauce? The Back Page in Phibsborough are playing hosts to a new chicken wing eating challenge, and they have infamous Hot Ones hot sauces in the mix to (literally) spice things up. If you’re unfamiliar with the iconic talk show, Hot Ones is hosted […]

3 years ago

Giving a whole new meaning to Downward Dog. We’ve all been there, okay. I don’t believe there’s one person who has gone through life and managed to completely avoid stepping in dog poo (real or figurative). It seems that no matter where you are, there will always be people who don’t pick up after […]

3 years ago

They put together a 22 page objection against the MetroLink. There’s one group who are not as excited about Dublin’s MetroLink plans, and that’s Woodie’s DIY. According to RTÉ News, “The Grafton Group-owned Woodies DIY is objecting to the draft Railway Order for the planned Dublin MetroLink over the impact it will have on a […]

3 years ago

Complete with two pools, a pony stables, and a tennis court. While most of us will struggle to afford even Dublin’s most inexpensive house, or apartment for that matter, it’s sometimes nice (torturous) to go looking at the other end of the spectrum. To see how the other half (1%) live. A bit of […]

3 years ago

Tailors’ Hall has a new purpose in Dublin. It’s true. A tavern has opened within Tailors’ Hall, Dublin’s oldest surviving Guild Hall. The hall has been standing in the heart of Dublin city for over 300 years and is a protected structure. Over the years, the building has had a variety of uses; their website […]

3 years ago

The boom is back ladies and gents. At least for some of us it would seem. New apartment scheme Elmpark Green on Merrion Road is set to consist of 78 residential units, as well as an outdoor rooftop swimming pool that will provide a panoramic view of Dublin. Developers Red Rock submitted a planning […]

3 years ago

No arrests have been made as of yet. Since December 2022, North Face on Grafton Street has faced four break-ins. Manager Zana Zhang arrived to the premises this morning to find the front window smashed in. The store originally opened in Dublin’s shopping district in 2018. In a candid conversation with The Journal, North […]

3 years ago

Yikes. In a recent study that found Dublin to be one of the top European cities for foodies, it also found that Dublin is one of the most expensive cities to eat out. The study, conducted by casino review site Bonusetu, gathered data for all 44 European capital cities to create their Foodie Index Score. […]

3 years ago

This is the first increase in the centre’s parking tariff since 2016. Dundrum Town Centre has announced an increase in its parking tariff, starting in March 2023. With the introduction of parking fees at Liffey Valley shopping centre where there once were none, any mention of paid parking has been a bit of a […]

3 years ago

The airline accused the Transport Minister of being “asleep on the job” and “all talk and no action”. Ryanair has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to “do something” to protect Dublin Airport from drone disruptions. The airline issued the statement on Tuesday evening after Dublin Airport announced that it had suspended flight operations for […]

3 years ago

Bus services to the city centre are expected to increase by 50%. It’s no secret that the new parking fees at Liffey Valley shopping centre have been unwelcome, to say the least. The staff at Liffey Valley have been protesting the new charges since before they came into effect, with one of their main […]

3 years ago

You best be quick if you want to catch them before they close. Aungier Street has been home to many food trends, the current being bao buns after many years of donut spots. These stunning little buns have taken up residence in Dublin’s heart, so we were more than happy to have as many […]

3 years ago

Locals will be buzzing to have their go-to spot back again. As a Dundrum local, I am very happy about this news. Brickyard, a cult favourite gastropub for South Dublin locals, has reopened after two months of major renovations. The current owners have pumped €300k into a full structural and interior transformation, somehow making […]

3 years ago

“As always in this country money talks” Rumours swirled about The Clock’s closure towards the end of last week; Dublin By Pub tweeted they had heard the bad news from a few sources, but we hoped that it wasn’t true. Unfortunately the Thomas Street bar took to Facebook in the early hours of […]

3 years ago

“The reaction to two of our drag performers being included at the official press launch of the St. Patrick’s Festival programme caused some very ugly homophobic and transphobic rhetoric online in the past few weeks” Dublin clubbing event Mother, which takes place on Saturday nights at Lost Lane, has made a lengthy statement following “some […]

3 years ago

The council found the plans to be “overbearing, excessive and out-of-scale” Dublin City Council (DCC) have rejected the plans for a new high rise hotel behind the Harbourmaster bar at Dublin’s docklands. Harbourmaster Bar Ltd lodged plans for the 11-storey hotel, with 96 proposed beds, which the DCC found to be out of touch […]

3 years ago

I mean, we may be biased as a Dublin-based food blog, but we’ve gotta agree. Well, it’s official. Dublin is one of the top European cities for foodies out there. We knew it. The study, conducted by casino review site Bonusetu, gathered data for all 44 European capital cities to create their Foodie Index Score. […]

3 years ago

From the opening of a new cake café, to the return of an infamous bar. It’s been a busy week for Dublin hospitality, with six openers, four of which are re-openers, and two closures occurring. From a bar that’s rebranded after two years being closed, to the closure of a fine dining spot due […]

3 years ago

“How anyone could do that is beyond belief.” The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has rescued two puppies who were found among rubbish. In a post on Instagram, the animal welfare organisation said that the two puppies, who they have named Pan and Crumb, are being cared for by the veterinary team […]

3 years ago

The development will cost €25 million. Harry Crosbie has made a proposal to develop a new music and festival space in Dublin’s docklands. According to The Irish Times, “Mr Crosbie, who previously developed the Point Depot and the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, is proposing to lease the docks and restore them for operational use […]

3 years ago

“We would like to make it clear that this is not a rent issue.” After 12 years in business, fine dining restaurant Mulberry Garden is closing its doors in Donnybrook temporarily due to landlord issues. https://www.instagram.com/p/CACw7r2n_3k/ The fine dining restaurant have released a lengthy statement on their website explaining the closure of their Donnybrook […]

3 years ago

3fe coffee fans, unite! If you were a die-hard fan of 3fe Gertrude, then buckle in, because we have some class news for you. The cult favourite brunch spot has been closed on Pearse Street for far too long, but they have just announced that they are reopening from Friday 17th February (cue applause). […]

3 years ago

We admit, the name is a little bit dodgy, but we love an excuse to indulge at some of our fave places. We’ve all heard of (and been counting down to) Pancake Tuesday, and yet everyone seems to be posting about something called Fat Thursday. Having never heard of it until last year, I naturally […]

3 years ago

Dogs and cake? Say no more. Excitement doesn’t begin to cover what we feel about the arrival of this new cake café in Dublin. Not only is it all about the sweeter things in life, they’re also completely dog-friendly, something that is difficult enough to come by in our fair city. Be Sweet started […]

3 years ago

“This makes me feel old.” The Bernard Shaw on Richmond Street closed for good towards the end of 2019, and safe to say Dubliners everywhere were devastated. I remember it all too well (Taylor Swift style), and I cherish the last evening I spent there, knowing it would be the last time (if you […]

3 years ago

“Ain’t no party like an S Club party…” After months of speculation it’s been confirmed. The band S Club 7 are reuniting and bringing their tour to Ireland. That’s right, all seven members – Bradley, Hannah, Jo, Jon, Paul, Rachel and Tina – will be swinging by Dublin’s 3 Arena on 16 October 2023 to […]

3 years ago

Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney are bringing their podcast to Ireland for all you jabronis out there. The creators and stars of the iconic sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are bringing their hit comedy podcast to Ireland. The podcast, titled The Always Sunny Podcast, is hosted by Charlie Day (Charlie), Glenn Howerton (Dennis) and […]

3 years ago

Cancel those Paris flights. French restaurant Chez Max, located beside Dublin castle, has just received a “Maître restaurateur” award for their cuisine. 3,300 restaurants have achieved this award worldwide, but this is the first restaurant in Ireland to secure the title. A restaurant with this award assures the diner that the cuisine is authentically […]

3 years ago

“Watch this space.” After nearly three years on Leeson Street, independent Dublin wine shop Neighbourhood Wine is closing its “spiritual home“. They took to Instagram to share the news, saying they knew that this day was coming, but regardless it’s an emotional one. “What started out as a pop up back in 2020 in […]

3 years ago

Go with your gut on this one. There’s an exciting new lunch spot in the city centre, and it’s all about your gut. Fairmental soft launched on Grand Canal Street Upper this week, showcasing their brand new breakfast and lunch menu that focuses on all things fermentation. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cob3FAAMazc/ Fairmental started out as a fermentation […]

3 years ago

Something to get you hyped for an evening with Joanne, Vogue (and hopefully Joe). If you, like me, are looking forward to attending one of the My Therapist Ghosted Me gigs taking place at The Gaiety Theatre between the 15th February and the 4th March, then you may be trying to decide where you’re going […]

3 years ago

Boney M, you know what to do. Huge news for Dublin speakeasy The Little Pig as they are jetting off to Florence next week to do a bar takeover of Italian spot Rasputin. They made the announcement on their Instagram yesterday, saying, “We’ve kept this one under wraps for a while now but we […]

3 years ago

It’s wall to wall hot dog spots out there. 4F Pizzeria told us to expect something new following the news of their closure, but we didn’t think it would be announced so soon (and on National Pizza Day no less). They’re officially leaving pizza behind and embracing Dublin’s trendiest food dish, the hot dog. […]

3 years ago

And it can be yours for just €745k. If you’ve been following Cait’s, or @brusselsprout18 on TikTok, house-buying journey, you’ll know she’s seen a fair few properties at this point. However, we think she’s come across the most expensive one-bedroom apartment on the market. After reading an Irish Times article, Cait jumped on TikTok […]

3 years ago

So cute! Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a Southern white rhinoceros calf. The adorable female calf was born on January 2nd to mother Nyala. The baby rhino weighed approximately 50kg. The calf joins her father, Chaka, and half-brother, Fionn, as the newest member of the seven-strong herd, also known as a crash, in the […]

3 years ago

“The situation is getting worse every week and we see the desperation rising.” Dublin homeless charity Muslim Sisters of Éire have called for help and donations following one of their “most chaotic and busiest nights” ever on Friday, 3rd February. They took to their Facebook page to share details of the night, saying: “Tonight was […]

3 years ago

Just days ahead of National Pizza Day – *wipes tear. It’s official. After nearly two years in business, 4F Pizzeria has closed its doors. The Brazilian pizza spot opened on North Great George’s Street in 2020 and has been a staple for the area ever since, providing delicious pizza for the masses. Known for […]

3 years ago

And they all lived happily ever after. We never thought we’d see the day, but one of Dublin’s most controversially named restaurants has axed their old title and begun anew. Happy Endings has been based on Aston Quay for almost two years, and while their food and drink menu is class, with crazy cocktails […]

3 years ago

Just when we thought we’d seen it all. No matter your living situation at the moment, you’ll no doubt be aware of the serious rental crisis we are seeing in this country, and in Dublin in particular. As someone who’s been on the Daft website on and off for two years trying to find […]

3 years ago

Kicking off Paddy’s weekend in style. With the explosion of St. Brigid’s Day plans and big love for our only female Patron Saint, St. Patrick has been shaking in his boots, needing a fresh new event to reignite our love of the 17th March. Enter new food and drink festival Me Auld Flower. If […]

3 years ago

And it’s not the only Irish city to feature. It’s official. Dublin is one of the world’s top Instagrammable cities, according to travel website Big Seven Travel. In first place was Milan, Italy, followed by London, England, and then Paris, France. They said this of Dublin’s ranking on the list. “With a total […]

3 years ago

Looking for an occasion restaurant without the fuss? Blackrock’s latest offering may be just the ticket. Laurel quietly snuck up on us, opening in Kelly and Coopers in Blackrock at the end of November without much muss or fuss. It has Chef Alan O’Reilly as the patron chef, no stranger to the hospitality world, with […]

3 years ago

Thank you Parks and Recs for giving us this special holiday. We’re just going to skip the whole “we should celebrate our friends every day not just one day of the year” because sometimes it is okay to just go above and beyond to show love to our gals. February 13th is the best excuse […]

3 years ago