At the time of writing this article, Dublin is set for a third day of torrential rain. In true Dublin style, we can’t let the weather get the better of us and must persevere on and enjoy life as best we can. Here’s a few suggestions for pubs to visit when the rain gets a […]
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Alas, Ireland didn’t qualify for this World Cup, but there’s still plenty of entertainment to be had from the Women’s World Cup being hosted by France. 6 Dublin pubs have indicated that they’ll be showing all or most of the games from the Women’s World Cup. They are… The Back Page The Back Page are […]
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O’Sheas, Talbot Street O’Shea’s on Talbot Street have a brand new beer garden that looks the business. They’ve got a bar, plenty of seating, cool design features that echo rural Ireland, and a screen for matches. The Barbers, Grangegorman At the front of The Barbers there is a cul-de-sac in which you can bring a […]
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The t-shirt, the fridge magnet, the baseball cap. These are usually the kind of merchandise you would expect to find in a Dublin pub, but The Long Hall have created something in keeping with the feel of the pub and the practicalities of Irish weather. Yesterday on twitter they announced that they had 50 Long […]
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The Church on Mary Street refers to itself as ‘Dublin’s most beautiful bar’, and it’s hard to disagree. We’ve often waxed lyrical about what a stunning venue this is for a meal, drinks, or a night out. Now, we’ve come across another reason to visit, especially on a Thursday. Thursday Tipples in The Church is […]
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Following on from the roaring success of their Craft beer and spirits bazaar, 57 The Headline are back with another event sure to rival the last. This time it’s a wide selection of Irish gins on the menu. The gin bazaar will see stalls set up upstairs in the bar by some of Ireland’s top […]
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The Church From Sunday to Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Church on Mary Street there is a free Irish Dancing Show on their main stage. You can book into the main bar area if you have a group of 10+ or for smaller groups in their gallery restaurant. It’s a stunning location to watch […]
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It has become increasingly common for pubs to allow dogs into the pub to accompany their owner for a few scoops, some food, and for the dog, a few treats and a bowl of water. Some pubs have seen a real uptake in custom as a result of encouraging dog owners to join them. Some […]
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If you’re looking for a weekend cocktail and food spot or an elegant room for a party, The Church on Mary Street have just recently renovated their downstairs Cellar Bar. We popped our heads into the launch party to check it out for ourselves. Settle in to a booth and enjoy a cocktail from their […]
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Fans of seafood and old school pubs in Dublin might remember that at one point the second floor of the Lord Edward was a seafood restaurant. Since it’s closure a few years ago the room hasn’t really been used much. In October of last year a group of comedians and promoters got together to turn […]
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It’s rare that we’ll devote a whole article on the site to just one dish, but a photo of something so incredible looking caught our eye and we simply had to share it. Behold, the seafood platter in Johnnie Fox’s pub in the Dublin mountains. This ‘Giant Shellfish Platter’ is for 4+ people and includes […]
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The gang behind the wildly successful and popular Caribou in Galway have set their sights on Dublin and have opened a new spot where The Richmond used to be on Church Street Upper. They’ve released a few photos of what the bar looks like and it seems to be quite a brilliant addition to the […]
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The New Theatre in Temple Bar is one of the leading lights when it comes to putting on new and original Irish plays. Next week sees the return to the theatre of ‘Arachnophilia’ after a successful run at last years Dublin Fringe festival. The play is an absurd comedy based around a spider who can […]
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Finally. FINALLY. Game of Thrones is back for the final time. 4 Dublin pubs have indicated that they will be showing each episode of the HBO fantasy series on Monday nights. Fun as it is watching the action unfold at home, the drama of watching a series like this with such ups and downs in […]
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When you think of long established and family run pubs in Dublin, you tend to think of places like The Gravediggers in Glasnevin or other traditional spots of that type. Your mind might not automatically go to a large late bar known for its association with teachers and nurses. With that in mind it might […]
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If you know of any good match day specials for sporting events, let us know and we’ll add them in. JW Sweetman- Wings or bap and a pint €12 JW Sweetman on Burgh Quay is a smashing place to watch a match. There’s 4 floors of screens, seating, and bars. They’ve got 3 really good […]
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