If there’s one thing I know, it’s my G&Ts.  From the ratio of gin to tonic, to the carefully chosen complimentary garnish, the sharp taste of quinine and just enough carbonation for an exciting fizz – nothing makes me happier than a perfectly constructed G&T.  Gin, glorious gin.  We’ve rounded up some of the best gin and tonics we’ve […]

10 years ago

It’s one of the best weekends of the year in Dublin for a bit of craic (only the England game will top this on St Patrick’s Day) and the French fans have arrived in serious numbers. Nothing beats this city when the warm air starts coming in, the rugby is on and everybody is in great […]

10 years ago

Looking for a new drinks spot? Look no further. Housed in the old Thomas Reads building, The Ivy is situated on the corner where Dame Street meets Parliament Street and is still a relatively hidden gem in Dublin. They’ve got massive comfy leather booths, blue velvet chairs, Clement and Pekoe teas, and an entire drinks menu dedicated to Negronis, which are all […]

10 years ago

If there’s one thing we love and have an intense appreciation for, it’s whiskey.  And we are over the moon to have just learned of the latest Irish whiskey to hit the market… Feast your eyes on Roe & Co – a new, premium, Blended Irish Whiskey  Slick, right? Diageo’s move into the premium Irish Whiskey category was announced with the launch of Roe […]

10 years ago

If you’re prone to FOMO, we recommend you look away now. BellX1 played at the The Olympia on Saturday night and following their show they had an after party with their supporting act Pleasure Beach at Thomas House on Thomas Street. Where they were joined by Hozier. 6 a.m party times with the BellX1 boys and Hozier #alltheleds […]

10 years ago

I dreaded going Christmas shopping last minute, but I didn’t have a choice as there was no other opportunity for me to go. I expected to have to battle through the crowds and stand in enormous queues to pay. I was surprised to find that the only place that was difficult to navigate was the […]

10 years ago

We’ve all had one of those terrifying moments – walking down Grafton Street, on your way to God knows where, when you suddenly have an urge to go that just won’t abate. And whether you’re dying for a number 1 or a number 2, there’s always that moment when you just can’t hold it any […]

10 years ago

Here we have it – the best time of the year is back with us again! And oh, are we glad.  Everything is sparkly, shiny and the people are happy inside and out.  Oh, and there are festive drinks aplenty. Which definitely help.  Try tick all of these dreamy activities off by the big day – they’ll […]

10 years ago

Following on from our Fringe Highlights piece last week I caught up with Emma Hannon, Programme Manager with the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival, to talk about their extensive music programme this year and get a bit of behind the scenes news from the festival! Firstly give us a bit of background about how long you’ve been […]

10 years ago

Overhead, The Albatross have been causing a stir amongst the Irish music scene for quite awhile now with a string of sold out gigs across an array of Dublin venues, packed out tents at festivals and fans eagerly awaiting their debut album which is due for release early next year. This Friday they play a […]

10 years ago

When I asked for suggestions for this week’s Craft Beer of the Week on Twitter, Shane Clifford from Blackbird in Rathmines was quick to suggest I come in and try Vietnow, a new beer brewed especially for Blackbird, P Mac’s and Cassidy’s by Trouble Brewing. He even promised free tasters, so I decided to make […]

10 years ago

Think Pink… the Giro d’Italia is Coming to Dublin! Two wheels always trumps four when it comes to getting out and about in Dublin. This weekend, that goes double – with the Giro d’Italia cycling race freewheeling into town. The Big Start of this year’s race is reason enough to get in the saddle, but […]

10 years ago