A very exciting re-opening for Dublin’s south-side. After 18 months closed, and just under a year after announcing their plans to relocate, Fia Café has reopened for business. The people of Rathmines were devastated to learn Fia Café was closing towards the end of 2021. At the time they said this of the closure: “We’d […]

3 years ago

If you’re in the market for a new weekend activity… April is here, and while we’re under no illusion that it won’t be wet or windy like March and February before it, the days are getting longer and brighter, and even slightly warmer, and for that, we can be grateful. If you’re planning some weekend […]

3 years ago

There are set to be over 100 days of themed events. Last week Dublin City Council announced the launch of their new programme ‘Summer in the City’ which consists of weekly markets on Moore Street. Some of the upcoming themes include Easter, The Eurovision, Bealtaine Festival, Pride, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Africa Day and Heritage […]

3 years ago

It’s been a good few months for Emmet Road. Last month new whiskey bar The Devil’s Cut arrived at 118 Emmet Road, and just this week, Kari Restaurant launched at 205A Emmett Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kari Restaurant (@kariinchicore) Like Konkan, which has well established branches in […]

3 years ago

“We regret to inform you that we are closing our online store.” After three years in operation, Jaru are closing their online mart for the foreseeable future. The Korean eatery and pantry took to Instagram to share that this was the end “for now” for the Jaru Mart. “We regret to inform you that we […]

3 years ago

And they have even have an oyster happy hour every week day. Earlier this month, Eleven, a new cocktail bar, opened in Loughlinstown, just off the N11 (hence where it got its name). Opening up on the first floor of Whelehans Wines, Eleven is set to be your new go-to spot for a few casual […]

3 years ago

Who’d have thought we’d ever see the day where these bad boys would cost under a euro again? Beloved Dublin ice-cream spot Cafolla’s, which was born on O’Connell Street and perfected on the Dún Laoghaire pier, has launched in a new spot, entering the Wicklow scene with their new kiosk in Bray. To celebrate this […]

3 years ago

It’s going to be hopping. If you’re looking for something to keep the little chocolate fanatics in your life entertained over the break, look no further. Easter is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing – the Liffey Valley Easter Emporium is officially back. From Wednesday April 5th to Saturday April 8th, […]

3 years ago

“We have bad news to share.” After four and a half years in business, Crow Street is finishing up in Temple Bar. The New York style eatery initially launched in August 2018, and has been a staple for city centre dwellers, particularly those heading to the 3Olympia for a gig. View this post on […]

3 years ago

Fairview, you’re in for a serious treat with this new brunch spot. Anyone that’s dined at the Two Pups Coffee on Francis Street knows what a treat it is. Not only are the staff some of the friendliest you will find in Dublin, their food is incredible, creating little twists on classic dishes that never […]

3 years ago

Wicked is flying back to Ireland! Wicked is set to return to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next summer. The smash-hit musical will run from Tuesday, July 23rd to Sunday, September 15th, 2024. Is it too early to write my Christmas list? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bord Gáis […]

3 years ago

A new haunt for early birds and night owls. Brazilian café Recanto, based on Talbot Street where Esquire Coffee used to have a branch, officially opened for business on Monday 6th March. What sets Recanto apart from other Dublin cafés is not only that they stay open late, they’re also relatively affordable compared to other […]

3 years ago

The movie is set to be brought to life by a live orchestra. A Love Actually concert has been announced for Dublin’s Bord Gáis Theatre, with the show set to take place on November 29th later this year. The Christmas classic it to be shown on the big screen, accompanied by a live full orchestra, bringing the […]

3 years ago

The stop, drop, and roll days at the Terminal 1 set-down area could be  coming to an end… After much deliberation, and a lot of controversy, Dublin Airport has been given the green light to charge motorists dropping off and collecting friends and family from the terminals. According to The Independent: “An Bord Pleanála has […]

3 years ago

Some bittersweet news. After a year in business, CN Duck unfortunately closed their doors for good on the 6th March in Ranelagh. The vintage Chinese restaurant opened in February 2022, and they were best known for their use of a “bullet oven” cooking process that evenly distributed heat while cooking, making their meat extra juicy. […]

3 years ago

“We have exhausted all our options to keep our doors open.” After just seven months in business, Mosh Burger have announced the closure of their Phibsborough premises. The rock n roll themed burger joint took to Instagram to share the news of their closures, citing “the recent surge in bills” and “soaring prices” as to […]

3 years ago

Now that is some news to be happy out about. Happy Out 3.0 is fast approaching. After a few hours of suspense following an Instagram post that teased the arrival of a new café, Happy Out has revealed that their new location will set up at none other than the Dún Laoghaire Baths. View […]

3 years ago

Frank McGuinness’ retelling of Molière’s Tartuffe serves the right amount of camp, debauchery, and a whole lot of style. Last Wednesday I was kindly invited to attend a showing of Tartuffe in the Abbey Theatre, an invitation I accepted with relish given the great experience I had attending Translations last June. The theatre was heaving […]

3 years ago

D6 locals, that’s your next takeaway night sorted so. Burger Lab opened in Milltown on Thursday 16th March, a new delivery spot that has a Brazilian influence. They’re owned by the same people as Good Food Store and the soon to launch Si Senor. They’re all about experimentation, with their created in-house burger patties, and […]

3 years ago

Vogue, we can’t get enough. Thought it was only Vogue and Joanne who would bring their podcast to Dublin, well think again. Vogue Williams is returning to Dublin this year for another live podcast show but this time, it’s with her husband Spencer Matthews. The couple will be taking their Spencer & Vogue podcast to Dublin’s […]

3 years ago

The latest in a string of vegan-friendly Dublin closures. After four and a half years in business, vegan and vegetarian café WokeCup is closing in Smithfield. They took to Instagram over Paddy’s weekend to share the news with their followers. “It’s time for me to close up WokeCup Cafe. I’d like to thank all our […]

3 years ago

Some very happy hellos, and one very sad goodbye. Another week, another series of mostly openers we’re glad to see. From the opening of a new Spanish tapas bar, a chic new spot for brunch, and saying goodbye to a Dublin 8 favourite hang out spot, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover for […]

3 years ago

When one door closes… One of the very best things about travelling to Spain is the abundance of tapas spots. There really just is nothing like it, and so the addition of a new small plates bar in Dublin is super welcome. Stepaside will be welcoming one such place on Friday March 17th, where Raffaele’s […]

3 years ago

Whiskey fans, listen up. There’s a new whiskey bar on the block, and anyone that’s a fan of the sweet stuff needs to know about it. The Devil’s Cut opened last month in Inchicore, with an emphasis on corporate events, live entertainment, and of course, a whole lot of whiskey. View this post on […]

3 years ago

End of an era. RTÉ has announced that Ryan Tubridy will be stepping down from The Late Late Show at the end of the season. Ryan first started hosting the show in December 2009, with his first guest  The Late Late Show being then Taoiseach Brian Cowen. View this post on Instagram A […]

3 years ago

Some crucial info if you’re stocking up ahead of our national holiday. According to the Licensed Vintners Association, Dublin City centre pubs, supermarkets and off licences have been asked to refrain from off license sales until after 4pm on St Patrick’s Day. The voluntary ban would be in place until 4pm on March 17th, after […]

3 years ago

“We’ve had incredible fun over the years.” We were not expecting to read this news today. Popular Francis Street bar Anti Social took to social media this afternoon to  announce its imminent closure. Their Instagram announcement read as such: “All good things must come to an end and unfortunately it’s that time for us at […]

3 years ago

With only days to go until our national holiday, hype is growing for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities 2023. As Dublin prepares to paint the town green in honour of Paddy’s day weekend, naturally there’s set to be some disruption to the roads in the city centre to accomodate the festivities. To avoid getting caught […]

3 years ago

The hospital won’t open this year. The car parking charges at the National Children’s Hospital Dublin will be capped at a maximum of €10 per day. The plan is outlined in new tender documents relating to the multi-billion euro facility on the site of St James’s Hospital in Dublin. Hospital car park charges have been a […]

3 years ago

“This is my livelihood.” Business owner Saifa, of the Drunken Cookie, has taken to socials to share the horrible news that her cookie trailer has been stolen. The trailer was based outside Fashion City in Ballymount when it was reported missing, and Saifa is currently seeking more any information on the trailer’s whereabouts, asking people […]

3 years ago

Italy seems to be a hot spot for the second year in a row as Ryanair launches four new routes. If you’re already thinking about where to jet off this summer, then you may be interested in these new routes that Ryanair have just announced will be starting off in Dublin. There are fourteen new […]

3 years ago

Important information for those travelling in the coming days through the airport. Dublin Airport has issued fresh advice to passengers ahead of what is set to be a busy weekend. According to its operator, daa, around 432,000 passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the coming St Patrick’s Day weekend. As St Patrick’s Day falls […]

3 years ago

Happy PI day everyone! Ok, so we don’t usually arrange the date month-before-day in Ireland, but we’ll make an exception if it means there’s some cheap pizza on the cards. Today is 3/14 (really 14/3 but stick with us) which means it’s officially PI day! Go-to George’s Street pizza joint Pi are continuing their annual […]

3 years ago

No gallery visit is complete without baked goods. It’s official, Camerino Bakery are heading back to Kilmainham. The award-winning cakery and café are leaving their original Capel Street hub in order to expand their business. Following the success of their Kilmainham pop-up in 2022, it only makes sense they would head back out that way […]

3 years ago

It’s a good week to be a Dublin 12 local. There’s been a bit of debate lately over whether brunch as a concept is dead. As someone who is obsessed with all things eggs, pancakes, french toast, and the like, I’m inclined to disagree, and even more inclined to get super excited over new brunch […]

3 years ago

But it does come with 7 bathrooms…. so…. Dublin’s rental crisis is a bit of a joke, that’s not news to anyone. But this Dublin 4 rental takes the cake, costing €20,000 per month. Yes, it does have five bedrooms, and yes there are randomly seven bathrooms within the property, but any way you slice […]

3 years ago

Something a bit different if you’re looking to avoid the parade this year. After a long winter, which it low-key feels like we’re still in, Casino Marino is re-opening to visitors on none other than Paddy’s Day, Friday 17th March. Casino Marino is based at Cherrymount Crescent, just off the Malahide Road, and according to […]

3 years ago

From comedy shows, to vintage sales, art exhibitions, to yoga and brunch. As Dublin gears up for Paddy’s weekend, there’s still a lot going on ahead of the banker. Whether you’re into art, seeing or creating, love a bit of 80s music, or are looking for some peace with yoga, we think there’s a little […]

3 years ago

“Consumers must be able to trust that the food they are being served is safe to eat and it is unacceptable that some food businesses fail to fulfil this duty.” Last month, 10 Irish food businesses were served closure orders, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, five of which were in Dublin. This […]

3 years ago

Have you sampled the beer offerings in the other nine cities? Dublin has been named one of the 10 best European cities for beer fans to visit in 2023. The list comes from US website Uproxx and saw craft beer experts and brewers asked about their favourite cities to visit for a “beer-fueled adventure”. Uproxx Life’s Senior […]

3 years ago

Lovin were in for a special treat on the eve of International Women’s Day. On a sunny, but cold, Tuesday in mid March, we headed down to Suesey Street on Fitzwilliam Place to ring in the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards. It just so happened to take place the day before International Women’s Day, and […]

3 years ago

Will it go ahead? RTÉ has indicated that they are unsure if Toy Show the Musical will ever see a comeback to the stage. The national broadcaster was unable to confirm whether the show would be revived for Christmas 2023, according to the Irish Independent. A stage adaption of the much-loved Late Late Toy Show performed […]

3 years ago

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2023 National St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Every year, a Grand Marshal is chosen to lead out the world-famous parade in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day. For 2023’s parade, with the recent success of the Irish women’s football team, […]

3 years ago

“An essential stop for many a 7 year old over the years.” If you’re in the market for a communion or christening outfit, you’ll unfortunately have to miss out on visiting Little Folk on Meath Street, as they have officially closed after 54 years in business. The Liberties Facebook Page said a fond farewell to […]

3 years ago

The unmissable Paddy’s Day weekend event. After two years of no Paddy’s Day celebrations, it’s still a novelty to get to celebrate it again. 2022 was mental, but 2023 has been looking to step things up even more. Enter new food and drink festival, Me Auld Flower. If you’re preparing your Paddy’s Day plans, […]

3 years ago

Of course you are. Let us fill you in. You can now snap up last-minute boxes of doughnuts for FREE. For the first time ever, in the final minute before shops close for the day, treat-seekers will be able to pick up a fresh and free, last-minute box of four doughnuts, to make room for the […]

3 years ago

Don’t stall too long on getting your very own golden ticket for this one. It feels like Christmas has only come and gone, but you may need to start thinking about it again as the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has announced their festive musical offering, and it’s one everybody has heard of. Charlie and the […]

3 years ago

The Dublin 6 restaurant will be their fourth spot in Dublin. After months of anticipation, Irish burger joint BóBós have just launched their new location in Rathmines. This will be the fourth BóBós Burgers restaurant in Dublin; they’re already set up on Wexford Street, Dame Street, and Abbey Street. BóBós first appeared on the Dublin […]

3 years ago

“It’s just next to impossible to keep up with bills and keep a physical business open.” This one cuts deep. After two and a half years of trading in Drumcondra, Ireland’s first traditional walk-in vegan bakery Bear Lemon has announced their impending closure at the beginning of April. The Dublin 9 bakery has been a […]

3 years ago

A commuter’s dream. Favourite coffee spot for city centre workers, Coffeeangel, are spreading their wings and opening a sixth spot in the city centre. Karl Purdy, founder of Coffeeangel, took to social media to share that they will be opening a new café on Hatch Street Upper, mere steps away from the Iveagh Gardens. […]

3 years ago