It’s hard to say no to almost any plans that come your way. But dinner and drinks with your mates doesn’t have to mean ordering something greasy or heavy – there are plenty of great places around the city where you can get yourself a healthy, delicious dinner. Here are a few of my top […]

7 years ago

There’s more vegan options in the city than ever right now, with new plant-based cafés popping up all the time, and more restaurants offering genuinely great vegan options. It’s never been easier to go meat-free, especially if you’re on the lookout for a great vegan burger. Here’s a few of my favourite spots serving them […]

7 years ago

When I heard that Dublin recently got its very own gin & tonic bus tour, I had to go down and check it out for myself. Already a massive success over in London, The Dualway Group recently brought their vintage Routemaster bus tour over to Dublin and so far it’s been a sell-out success over […]

7 years ago

With more plant-based cafés and restaurants popping up all over the city all the time, it’s never been easier to eat vegan. Especially when it comes to takeaways – gone are the days where you had to settle for chips with a side of chips while your mates were living it up in pizza […]

7 years ago

A fresh proposal has been put forward to build a white-water rapids facility in the city centre. The €12 million plan for George’s Dock also includes a water polo and kayaking pool, as well as a swift water rescue training facility for the Dublin Fire Brigade. It was first proposed to city councillors at the […]

7 years ago

Summer 2019 is finally upon us, so what better excuse is there to book another getaway and banish those blues? Squeeze in maximum holiday time and minimise your flight budget by booking yourself onto one of these super-short flights. Brussels There’s a lot more to do in the Belgian capital than just looking at lovely […]

7 years ago

Jam Park’s excellent line-up of summer screenings is sadly drawing to a close, but they’re making sure to go out with a bang. This weekend’s rooftop cinema screening will be none other than the 1975 cult classic Jaws, the iconic film about a shark terrorising holidaygoers in the fictional New England tourist town of Amity […]

7 years ago

Cleaver East might be best known for its bottomless brunch, but the newly revamped dinner menu makes a strong case for making your next reservation here, too. Chef Oliver Dunne and his team have given the food and drink menus an Eastern Asian-inspired revamp that focuses on predominantly Irish produce while creating an entirely new […]

7 years ago

A cute artisan food market will be taking over Café en Seine for one day only next month and it’s a must-visit for foodies. Taking place on Saturday, September 28 from 12pm to 6pm, the market will be held in the venue’s stunning tree lined street garden and entry is free. Visitors can shop fresh […]

7 years ago

This sounds like an absolutely ideal way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Rascals Brewing Company will be hosting its very own beer and food festival later this month, complete with DJs, live music and plenty of pizza. Taking place on Saturday, September 21 from 12pm, you can expect free brewery tours across the day, free […]

7 years ago

It’s the end of an era today as the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in the city centre closes its doors for the last time. The famous Victorian market on Mary’s Lane off Capel Street has been running since 1892 but is now being redeveloped after 127 years in business. This morning’s trading hours were […]

7 years ago

This could be the perfect spot for your next weekend adventure. Howth Head has been name-checked in a new Lonely Planet guide to the best running routes around the world. A new book titled Epic Runs Of The World lists the stunning north Dublin location among the best routes to take on around the globe, […]

7 years ago

Word has travelled incredibly fast since Gursha first popped up in North Strand earlier this month. The Ethiopian supper club is the first of its kind in Dublin and it’s clear that the city was crying out for something just like this. Serving up traditional Ethiopian cuisine in the homey surrounds of Cloud Café, it’s […]

7 years ago

A great new shop selling sustainable homeware and other reusable bits is opening up on the southside later this month. Reuzi, which started out as an online store in 2018, is now opening up its first minimal waste shop in Foxrock on Monday, August 26. The store on Brighton Road next to the post office […]

7 years ago

This sounds like the ideal way to kick off a new week if you’re feeling those Monday blues. Blackrock Market hosts an outdoor film screening every Monday night which includes plenty of food as well as hot drinks and blankets to keep you warm. Tomorrow they’ll be showing The Grand Budapest Hotel, with food on […]

7 years ago

A new homeware store has opened up in the city and it’s a must visit if you’re on the lookout for some affordable furniture and other cute bits. Butlers, Germany’s leading home accessories brand, recently opened the doors of its latest store on the ground floor of St Stephens Green Shopping Centre, with prices starting […]

7 years ago

There’s a fab food festival popping up in the city this September and you won’t want to miss it. Airfield Festival of Food & Zero Waste will be taking over the beautiful grounds of Airfield Estate in Dundrum for a whole weekend of local, seasonal and sustainable food. Entry is free and there’s events and […]

7 years ago

Everyone’s got that old reliable place they go to for lunch or brunch on the weekends. The one that you know you can count on when you’re feeling particularly hungover or indecisive (or both…) For me, that place has got to be Bay on the seafront in Clontarf, thanks in part to its cute terrace […]

7 years ago

Jam Park’s great series of rooftop cinema screenings continues this weekend and you won’t want to miss this one. On Sunday evening the fab Swords venue will be showing Fight Club on the big screen which kicks off at 7pm. But don’t worry if it looks like the weekend might continue to be a washout […]

7 years ago

The weekend is finally here and even if the weather is looking like a bit of a washout, there’s still loads going on around the city to keep you busy. No need to stay stuck on the couch for the next couple of days, just read on and get planning… Get last-minute tickets to the […]

7 years ago

If you’re looking for an evening out with a difference before the summer ends, a new boat cruise that’s coming to Dublin might be just the thing. Chicken ‘n Waffles is hosting its very first hip hop boat party later this month – and it’s the first of its kind in Dublin. Known for serving […]

7 years ago

The Westbury has launched a gorgeous new menu that’s well worth checking out for the stunning surroundings alone. The WILDE terrace at The Westbury has teamed up with Champagne house Perrier-Jouët to create the prettiest summer menu and given the restaurant a brand new floral makeover for the occasion. Following on from WILDE’s stunning ‘Everything’s […]

7 years ago

The bank holiday weekend is finally upon us which means Beatyard is about to kick off with two whole days of music and entertainment. Taking place this Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, headliners include Groove Armada, Grandmaster Flash, Chvrches and a whole load more. There’s boat parties running both […]

7 years ago

The iconic Red Squirrel mural in the city centre is being removed on Tuesday, August 6, so that a hotel can be built in its place. The sad news of the mural’s removal was announced back in June, although the removal date has just been officially confirmed along with the news that a new hotel […]

7 years ago

We’re hosting an exclusive party celebrating the recent launch of Smirnoff Infusions in NoLIta this month and here’s how you can get your hands on tickets. There’ll be a fantastic over 21’s event in NoLIta this month on their stunning Smirnoff Infusions terrace. View this post on Instagram Check out the best […]

7 years ago

The brand new Museum of Literature will open its doors for the first time in September. Set inside the iconic UCD Newman House on the south side of St Stephen’s Green, which has undergone a massive transformation ahead of the opening, it will celebrate Ireland’s literary culture and heritage from the past to the present. […]

7 years ago

A fab sustainable fashion and food event will be popping up in Dublin on Sunday afternoon that you should definitely check out. The second #NewButLooksBetterOnYou event is in partnership with new Stephens Green venue The Well, bringing you a day of food, drink, sustainability and high street fashion. Running from 1pm to 4pm, you can […]

7 years ago

The weekend is just around the corner and there’s plenty going on in the city to keep you entertained, from brand new dinner spots to a comedy festival and a whole lot more. There’s no need for FOMO this weekend if you’re not one of the lucky ones heading off on your holidays, so read […]

7 years ago

Zaytoon fans rejoice – there’s another branch coming to Dublin soon. The much-loved Persian food restaurant will be opening its fourth spot over in Ranelagh after announcing plans for its first northside location in Swords earlier this summer. Zaytoon does one of the best kebabs in the city by far and has been an end-of-the-night […]

7 years ago

You’ll soon be seeing a lot less pun-filled sandwich boards on the streets of Dublin with new rules coming into effect this September. Small businesses are likely to be hardest hit by the news that Dublin City Council is introducing a new licencing system to regulate advertising on the city’s footpaths. Coming into effect on […]

7 years ago

A brand new wine bar is set to open at the new Pembroke District development in Dundrum later this year. ELY is bringing its multi award-winning wine list to Dundrum Town Centre’s new foodie district, with its third branch set to open in December. The wine bar already has two locations in Dublin – a […]

7 years ago

An Ethiopian supper club is popping up in the city next month and it’s definitely one to check out. Gursha is an exciting new concept (the first of its kind in Ireland, to be exact) by Mel Roddy, one of three siblings from Ethiopia who grew up in Dublin and wanted to bring the Ethiopian way […]

7 years ago

Summer is here and while it might not feel that way at the moment thanks to this absolute washout of a weekend, there’s one thing that always brightens up any evening: food and frozen cocktails (preferably in margarita form). The perfect summertime combination if you ask me. Here’s some of the best places around the […]

7 years ago

The first traffic-free trial at College Green will be going ahead this weekend. The area will play host to the first of three family-friendly ‘Summer Sundays’, with two more planned for Sunday, July 28 and Sunday, August 4 as part of the trial. Summer Sundays on College Green will each have a separate theme, ranging […]

7 years ago

Gather your four-legged friends and bring them along to this adorable dog festival that’s taking place in Dublin soon. The Dogs Trust ‘Trustival’ will be celebrating all things dog-related on Sunday, August 18 to mark a whole decade of the charity rescuing and rehoming dogs in Ireland. Taking place at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in […]

7 years ago

Liam Gallagher has announced a second Dublin date for later this year due to huge demand. An extra 3Arena show has just been confirmed for Saturday, November 23, with UK rapper Slowthai as the support act, following the news that the first date had completely sold out. The former Oasis frontman announced last month that […]

7 years ago

This looks like the perfect spot for dinner and drinks this weekend. A popular South Dublin restaurant is launching a brand new tapas menu and outdoor terrace that’s ideal for dining al fresco with a glass of sangria this summer. The Wine & Tapas Bar at The Old Orchard in Rathfarnham opened its doors as […]

7 years ago

Jam Park’s line-up of rooftop cinema screenings is in full swing for the summer and they’re not to be missed. Its Screenyard series will be showing cult classics on the rooftop every second Sunday until September 1; last weekend’s screening of Pulp Fiction was a sell-out success so make sure you book tickets ASAP cause […]

7 years ago

A big crowd of Kate Bush lookalikes joined together for the annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in Dublin on Saturday. More than 200 fans of the iconic singer dressed in all red as they re-enacted the iconic 1978 Wuthering Heights music video in Fairview Park. It’s the third year the Kate Bush event has […]

7 years ago

The sun is shining (for now) and there’s no shortage of fun and cheap things going on in the city today. So don’t panic if you haven’t made any plans yet because I’ve done the hard work for you. From Ireland’s largest summer festival to gorgeous walks in the sun, here’s a few of my […]

7 years ago

Tickets for Lizzo’s highly anticipated show at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre sold out in record time on Friday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. A presale took place earlier in the week, with the remaining tickets appearing to sell out within seconds of going on sale at 10am on Friday. But while the original tickets which were […]

7 years ago

Well, this festival sounds like a match made in heaven. If you’re wondering what to do with yourself this Saturday night, you might want to check out a jazz and prosecco festival that’s happening in Portobello. Part of the Italian Fusion Festival (the largest Italian festival in Europe) this instalment will be celebrating all things […]

7 years ago

One of Ireland’s biggest vegan events will once again be taking place in Dublin this September. Dublin Vegfest 2019 will be coming to Griffith College on South Circular Road on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday 29 for a two-day celebration of vegan food and plant-based lifestyles. Its Vegan Food Village will have every kind of […]

7 years ago

Dita von Teese has announced a second Dublin date for next year due to phenomenal demand. The burlesque star will now be performing a show on Sunday, May 3 2020 at the Olympia Theatre, as well as her original date on Saturday, May 2 2020. Tickets for the extra show will go on sale this […]

7 years ago

If you have a Stranger Things-shaped hole in your life after bingeing the new season far too quickly, then fear not because a piece of Hawkins, Indiana will be coming to Dublin on Wednesday afternoon. The iconic Scoops Ahoy ice cream parlour is going on a tour of the UK and Ireland and will be […]

7 years ago

Versatile have just announced they’ll be playing a huge show at Dublin’s 3Arena later this year following the massive success of their Longitude performance over the weekend. Ringsend duo Eskimo Supreme and Caspar Walsh will headline the venue on Saturday, November 30. Tickets are priced from €42.65 plus booking fee and will go on sale […]

7 years ago

A Dublin eatery has been named one of the 50 best vegan restaurants in Europe by a top travel website. Sova Vegan Butcher on Pleasants Street in Dublin 8 was named number 20 in the prestigious list by global travel site Big 7. Votes were cast in poll of Big 7 readers, across their 1.5 […]

7 years ago

Already gaining a serious reputation for its brunch and lunch offering after opening back in November, One Society has added another string to its bow in the form of the pizza oven they’ve shipped over to their Gardiner Street café, all the way from Naples via Milan. “We actually had to remove the entire […]

7 years ago

ASAP Rocky will no longer be headlining Longitude Festival tonight and a replacement has been announced. The US rapper was arrested in Stockholm earlier this week following his alleged involvement in a fight with two other men. MCD has now confirmed that ASAP Rocky will be replaced by Ski Mask The Slump God as the […]

7 years ago

Longitude is kicking off in Marlay Park with three whole days of great performances on Friday, with headliners including Cardi B, Stormzy, Versatile and Future. The stage times for each day have just been revealed so make sure you get planning your weekend accordingly. The festival line-up saw a couple of last-minute changes after Chance […]

7 years ago