Few places can make you feel more at ease than a great Irish pub. With neatly preserved interiors to please your eyes, real hospitality, a well stocked bar and a hearty food menu to charm your palate, Chambers Pub is one of the highlights of Merrion Row, a street were standing out is quite the challenge given […]
Where Old School Pints and Trendy G&T Globes Clink – Chambers Pub Review Read More »
Grafton Street at Christmas is simply magical: the lights, the festive energy, the music and of course, the shopping, combine to make one feel like a character from a holiday movie. If you know where to look, the enchantment will continue once you’re ready for a bite or a drink (or both), but during the busiest
With its modern grey and red shop front, Honey Truffle is a newly opened eatery on the bustling, but sparsely populated food-wise, Pearse Street that you can’t help but notice. The contemporary signage and full length window will draw you in, and once inside the space continues to ooze style. Clad in white and soaked in natural light, with art
If you enjoy great food and immersive experiences, this is one event you can’t miss: The Station House Hotel is hosting a Christmas themed murder mystery dinner party this 8th of December and it promises to be a night of delectable dishes, great fun and surprising plot twists. A series of characters will come to
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With so many people out there searching for a venue on New Year’s Eve, you can stay ahead of the curve by getting tickets to Lemon & Duke’s New Year’s eve party, an ideal spot all year round, which is preparing everything for a great night to welcome 2018. Doors will open from 8:00 pm and guests
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December is a special month. We acknowledge and review the year that’s passing and prepare with optimism and hope for the new year to come; nostalgia mingled with anticipation and hope. To commemorate 2017 and with all the excitement that the festive season brings, stocking versatility in the drinks cabinet means we are prepared for
The 12 Drinks of Christmas – Crowd Pleasers and Delightful Surprises to Share Read More »
It was only when standing in a tasting room in 2000, with Nick Delaforce, Port winemaker with Niepoort, that I had a eureka moment. Port is not one thing. There are many different Port styles and that is without even contemplating the different areas, multitude of grape varieties and range of producers in the area
Not Just for Christmas – Discover the Many Styles of Port Wine Read More »
December is the Friday of months and this year it happened to start on a weekend, which means we’ll have five Saturdays ahead of us to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting or joining a party, or simply having a much needed evening of “me time”, a glass of wine to match the occasion will always be welcome.
Hello December! Three Wines to Get the Party Started Read More »
One of Dublin’s most stylish bars has embraced the festive spirit with the launch of a seasonal menu of Christmas cocktails available from today, 1st of December. Farrier & Draper, on South William Street, revealed the limited edition list which features six signature cocktails packed with wintry combinations of flavours and a very festive presentation.
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Dublin’s thirst for craft cocktails and premium gins has sparked both new openings and menu revamps across the city. Tomorrow 1st of December, a new bar will join the list of places where you can sip on signature tipples and enjoy the finest side of the juniper spirit. Bitter & Twisted, located at 79 West Street Drogheda, will
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This has been a good season for food and drink enthusiasts that also love their pets: first, the news of a cat lounge opening had feline friends purring; then, Aldi launched a “wine” called Pawsecco and a dog friendly beer that your barking and meowing pals can enjoy safely and now, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
Bring Your Own Dog! Pets are Now Allowed in Restaurants and Tails are Wagging Read More »
Last night, 28th of November, Schweppes introduced its new premium range of mixers, 1783, at a bubbly launch party in Dublin Bar Academy. Prestigious mixologist Tony Conigliaro, flew from London for the launch, where he shared his expertise on the art and alchemy of cocktail design. Attendees were treated to one of his creations, a bespoke 1783
O’Briens Wine is opening a new shop today, 29th of November, in the South Dublin suburb of Stillorgan. Located right besides the Mill House Pub on Lower Kilmacud Road, the shop offers a modern and varied display of fine wines, beers and spirits and opens daily from 10:30 am (12:30 on Sundays) to 10:00 pm. With
O’Briens Wine Newest Shop Opens Today in Stillorgan Read More »
One of our favourite parts of Christmas is to share delicious treats with our friends and family, especially if these are freshly baked and made with the best ingredients. With so many opportunities to celebrate, it’s always great to find ways to make life easier and thanks to The Natural Bakery, you can now get your seasonal
You Can Now Get Freshly Baked Mince Pies and Christmas Goodies Delivered to your Door Read More »
Last Tuesday, 28th of November, New Zealand Winegrowers revealed the eight successful recipients of the 2018 New Zealand Winegrowers International Sommelier Scholarship from Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. One Irish-based sommelier was chosen among the group, who will travel to New Zealand’s exclusive Sommit™. Jurica Gojevic, who works at the multi award-winning Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland,
The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has called for a reduction of the excise duty by 15% and a ban on the practice of below invoice cost selling, arguing that this would protect the independent off-licence sector from Brexit’s economic implications as well as promote an increase in employment in the industry. The call, address the Joint
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If you’re a white wine drinker, chances are the moment leaves start to fall you feel a bit left out as it’s all about the winter warmers and the tantastic full bodied reds to sip slowly. There something to be said for whites of refined freshness, that just like winter jasmine, will bring delicate elegance to a wintry
A Crisp and Elegant Austrian Wine for Lovers of Fresh and Floral Whites Read More »
This Sunday 3rd of December, South King Street’s caffeine mecca Coffee Culture is lending the stage to another of our favourite beverages and hosting a pop-up event named Don’t Call Me Sugar, which will focus on changing the misconception about sweet wines and dessert wines. Guests will be able to taste 11 bottlers from some of the world’s
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One of the best supper clubs of the year is on its way to The Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Between Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th of December, Guinness will host The Gilroy Christmas Supper Club, inspired by the artist John Gilroy, who created the beloved and witty advertisements synonymous with the Guinness brand. To offer a truly
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If you’ve ever felt that different drinks affect your mood differently, here’s a possible explanation: a recent study has found out that “alcoholic beverages vary in the types of emotions individuals report they elicit.” Titled “Do emotions related to alcohol consumption differ by alcohol type? An international cross-sectional survey of emotions associated with alcohol consumption and
Can Gin Make you Cry? Study Suggests Different Drinks Spark Varied Emotional Responses Read More »
Last night, 26th of November, the drinks industry gathered to honour some of its more outstanding members at the 4th edition of the Irish Craft Cocktail Awards (ICCA), during a ceremony that took place at Number Twenty Two. The winners were chosen by a combination of cocktail enthusiasts and industry experts who came together to
Irish Craft Cocktail Awards 2017 Just Announced the Best Bars and Bartenders in Ireland Read More »
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