Some of the best weekends are the ones that have no plan. There’s no stress of travelling anywhere, no one you need to meet up with, no errands you have to run. It seems as the weeks run along that these kind of weekends are a sublime rarity. When one does come around, embrace the […]

7 years ago

March has just kicked off and after scoffing ourselves with pancakes, the next big thing on our minds in Paddy’s Day. Obvs. Now, I’ve done my fair share of parades and pints around the city, but sometimes you just want something slightly different and a bit off the beaten track. Johnnie Fox’s is just that! […]

7 years ago

When we arrive at Shouk on a Sunday night, I’m angsting that the dining room will be empty. This is a permanent concern when I’m out to dinner with my husband. You hit a point with a partner when you no longer find each other interesting enough to sustain conversation for an entire meal and […]

7 years ago

Some may remember the opening of Etto – sister restaurant to the new kid on the block, Uno Mas – was lore in the Dublin restaurant scene. For months, no one could get a table in the small, apparently unassuming dining room on Merrion Row. I still worked in kitchens at the time and I […]

7 years ago

Fatboy Slim rolls into town tonight to bring his extensive catalogue of hits to Dublin’s 3 Arena. The city, and particularly the northside, has held a special place in the heart of the DJ ever since Bohemian FC revealed a banner alluding to his 1998 song Praise You a few years back. The tribute came to […]

7 years ago

When it comes to summer time in Ireland, we put on a pretty great show – and when the sun shines, there’s nowhere else you’d rather be. Late last year, Carlsberg introduced us to the latest lager from their brewers. A great tasting, cloudy, pilsner lager, Carlsberg Unfiltered offers beer drinkers a brand new taste […]

7 years ago

If you’re on the hunt for a cheeky little staycation or keeping your eyes peeled for an amazing place your guests can stay, take a look at The Devlin Hotel. Located in the buzzing Dublin neighbourhood of Ranelagh, The Devlin offers an unreal choice of pubs and restaurants on your doorstep, not to mention the […]

7 years ago

Crime buffs could have a new obsession on the way in the form of a drama called Dublin Murders which will hit our screens later this year. A joint RTÉ and BBC production, the eight-episode series is based on the Dublin Murder Squad novels by Tana French and will star Killian Scott and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor of Love/Hate fame. Scott will star […]

7 years ago

With all the big gigs that are taking place in Ireland this summer, you’ve probably vowed not to spend another cent on concert tickets. This morning’s news, however, might just twist your arm. British band Mumford & Sons have confirmed that they will take to the Malahide Castle stage on Friday June 14 of this […]

7 years ago

When it comes to showing you the créme de la créme of all things fitness, wellness and food – Thrive Festival certainly delivers. Taking place in The Convention Centre this March, the people who bring you The Taste of Dublin are once again killing it in the event field and bring you an exclusive mix […]

7 years ago

Jack Whitehall has just announced two Dublin dates at the 3Arena for later this year. The comedian says his new tour, called Jack Whitehall: Stood Up, is going to be “the most hilarious yet”. His Dublin shows will take place on December 17 and 18, with tickets going on sale this Friday morning at 10am. […]

7 years ago

“We knew from the outset that running our own business was never going to be easy but this is on another level to anything we ever imagined.” It’s a strange time in Dublin. While it appears the food and hospitality scene is booming with a never-ending stream of new restaurant seats, the truth is that […]

7 years ago