Afternoon tea at the five star InterContinental Dublin takes on a fabulous festive twist as Executive Pastry Chef, Orna Larkin, unwraps a delicious seasonal selection of mouth-watering sweet treats, served in the elegant surroundings of The Lobby Lounge and The Reading Room with its welcoming open fire and views of the garden terrace. Known for […]
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Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. There’s been a flurry of restaurant opening announcements recently, and most are set to open their doors in November. Have you heard that 57 The Headline will now be known as The Libertine and not only is reopening as a gastropub, but will also
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The beautiful Station House Hotel in Meath continues its inspiring series of Midweek Departures — a collection of immersive midweek escape packages designed to help guests pause, create, and reconnect with joy. Running throughout the year, these overnight experiences combine a luxurious stay with guided afternoon workshops that invite you to explore creativity, nature, and well-being. From ceramics to
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The Guinness Storehouse announces “My Goodness! It’s Christmas,” a new seasonal offering promising seven floors of festive magic by day, plus a brand-new nighttime experience with Love Tempo and BIGFAN, becoming Dublin’s ultimate Christmas destination. Visitors to the Guinness Storehouse by day can stop by the cozy Snug N0.0llaig pop-up, reimagined as a vinyl listening lounge, to sample Guinness 0.0
Looking for the perfect festive getaway this year? A short break in Northern Ireland offers everything you need – great value, a vibrant mix of shops and the renowned Belfast Christmas Market. Easily reached from most Irish counties and under 2 hours’ drive from Dublin, a relaxing stay at Clandeboye Lodge, a hidden gem in
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TheTaste.ie and Square are joining forces to bring Ireland’s hospitality community together for an evening of insight, inspiration, and incredible food at Krewe on Capel Street on Tuesday 11th November. This exclusive panel event is designed specifically for restaurant owners, café founders, bar operators, and hospitality entrepreneurs, and will dive into one of the industry’s
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Two Irish restaurants have just been announced as the latest additions to the MICHELIN Guide – Great Britain & Ireland. While The MICHELIN Guide distinctions – Stars and Bib Gourmands – are only revealed at the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony which will take place for Ireland and the UK in Dublin this February, the Inspectors add restaurants to
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Acclaimed New York City Vietnamese spot Mắm makes a limited-edition pop-up appearance in Cork on Sunday November 9th, hosted by local supper-club favourites The Tiger Balm Club. The event, part of the Cork International Film Festival’s “Culinary Cinema” strand, merges the best of culture and cuisine for one unforgettable evening. Mắm – celebrated for its
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As the the festive season approaches, Ireland’s food and drink scene is gearing up for one of its busiest quarters of the year. Whether you run a restaurant, café, bar, or food retail business, the pressure has already begun. That’s why Square is stepping in with a free, insight-packed webinar — Peak-Season Playbook: Preparing for
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In huge hosptality news for Ireland, it’s been announced that MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is coming to Dublin for the first time ever. The restaurant selection for Great Britain & Ireland 2026 will be unveiled on Monday, 9 February 2026, at the Convention Centre Dublin. The event will see the announcement of the renowned MICHELIN Stars
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Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. I thought that when the summer was over, there would be a reprieve from the craziness, but to be honest, autumn has already been so busy with new openings, menus, and some juicy gossip about a particular fake French restaurant that kept us all
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Celebrating its tenth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge symposium returns to ATU Galway on October 27th and 28th with “Evolution” as its central theme. Since its inception, Food On The Edge has become a global meeting point for chefs, food activists, authors, educators, producers and innovators, gathering to debate and explore the future
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This October Bank Holiday, Dublin Social and Great Irish Beverages are celebrating the coming of Samhain with a once-off feast of Irish food, drink and music at Row Wines. The All Irish Samhain Dinner is a three-course seasonal menu that champions the very best of Irish produce, paired with five expertly crafted Irish drinks from award-winning spirits writer Oisín
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The team at the five-star Westbury hotel have created a special afternoon tea experience inspired by the Raindance 25 collection from neighbouring Grafton Street jewellers, Boodles, creators of fine jewellery since 1798. Inspired by the beautiful rosy shade of Argyle pink diamonds, and in homage to the long history of the five-star hotel’s luxurious Grafton
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Renowned Irish whiskey brand Spot Whiskey celebrates 100 years of Green Spot with a limited-edition 10-year-old expression, crafted at Midleton Distillery, the world’s most awarded international distillery*. To mark this milestone, the brand has partnered with colour experts YesColours to create a bespoke Green Spot paint shade. The Green Spot 100 Year Anniversary Limited Edition 10-Year-Old pays homage to the traditional
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Five Irish bars have been awarded coveted pin status by The Pinnacle Guide – described as the Michelin guide for bars. Only 61 bars from across the globe were included in the latest cohort of venues announced to be added to the prestigious guide on 24th September with venues in Ireland making their first appearance.
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This November, Díon – the city’s newest rooftop – will open its doors. Situated atop the former Central Bank on Dublin’s Dame Street, Díon promises sunrise and sunset views across Dublin’s cityscape, with a rooftop restaurant, lounge and bar that is influenced by some of the world’s most celebrated dining experiences. The venue is crowned
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Two of Cork’s most acclaimed restaurants — Rare at The Blue Haven in Kinsale and Goldie in Cork city — are joining forces for an exclusive one-night-only collaboration on Saturday, October 11th. Michelin Guide-recognised chefs Aishling Moore and Meeran Manzoor will come together to create an eight-course tasting menu with a unique seafood focus, designed to showcase the very best of Cork’s coastal waters and outstanding local suppliers.
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This October, Ireland will once again celebrate the richness and diversity of Spanish gastronomy with Eat Spain Drink Spain, a campaign that brings together restaurants, wine bars, and shops across the country to showcase the very best of Spain’s food and wine culture. From wine dinners and tastings to cultural events and interactive activities, food and
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F.X. Buckley wine list has again retained its Best of Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator for 2025 reflecting its position as one of Ireland leading dining and wine destinations. For the third year running, F.X. Buckley has received the ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ award by Wine Spectator for 2025. This esteemed award
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To celebrate the launch of Your Pocket Guide to Outdoor Cooking, Mowgli, in partnership with Samsú Cabins, are hosting an evening under the trees on Saturday, September 13th at Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath. As part of the ongoing Mowgli series of shared-table dinners that showcase great produce and seasonal cooking, chef Tom Hayes invites us
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