The Dublin Bar That’s Sitting On A Fortune – The Bank Bar Review
In a previous life I spent three years working beside this famed bar, yet never once popping in for a pint. Hundreds of times I’ve walked by The Bank while tourists and locals alike...
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Meet Your New Brunch Obsession – Meet Me in the Morning Café Review
I’m not totally sure I’m quite effortlessly cool enough for Meet Me in the Morning. Exuding that kind of “I woke up like this” vibe, minimalist, mis-matched and pared back, my mainstream millennial tendencies...
Floating Away on The Wild Atlantic – The Galmont Hotel and Spa Review
When it comes to choosing a staycation destination on our fine isle, there is one city which consistently lures me cross country, and of which I never seem to tire. Since cherished childhood holidays...
The Perfect Catch in the Sunny South East – La Cote Wexford Review
Having spent nearly every summer in Wexford as a child, the sunny South East has always held a special place in our hearts, whether it be days spent on the beach or nights attempting...
A Fiesta of Fire and Flavour – 777 Restaurant Review
In a city with an ever-changing dining landscape, it is always advisable to have a few reliables up your sleeve, guaranteed winners that hit the spot every time – places that would never be...
Is this Dublin’s Most Underrated Restaurant? Amuse Restaurant Review
Unless you have been living in exile, you’ll know that the order of the day in the Dublin dining scene of late has been a move towards more casual, pared back dining – both...
Rolling the Dice at Dublin’s Newest Cocktail Spot – The Lucky Duck Bar Review
I’m not one to play favourites, but if pushed to answer on my cocktail bar of choice in the city, Peruke & Periwig would near the top of the list every time. A seductress...
Clontarf Castle’s Lunch in Shining Armour – Knights Bar Review
Approaching Clontarf Castle on a dreary Tuesday lunchtime, our mood instantly improved as we caught a glimpse of the spires atop the bricked 12th century castle. The castle is located just 10 minutes north...
A Little Sex in the City Comes to Kildare – La Brasserie Maynooth Review
Every now and again we discover somewhere new, under the radar, that no one seems to be taking about, somewhere that is producing confident plates in a unique setting and for once not in...
Sumptuous Luxury in Serene Surroundings – Castle Leslie Estate Review
If there is one thing we have no shortage of in Ireland, it’s castles. We’ve had the privilege of staying in some of the most lovingly restored examples throughout the country, many of which...
The Feast from the East – Koh Restaurant Dublin Review
The Luas Cross City line, with all its promise and bluster, has proven a bit of a damp squib, with commuters crammed like sardines into seven carriage long tins, or trying to keep their...
A Flying Visit to an Airport Hotel With a Difference – Cork International Hotel Review
Cork is a wonderful place. I’m just going to put that out there nice and early. Some natives may proclaim it as the real capital of Ireland and I would sometimes struggle to disagree...
This Minimalist Cafe in City Centre Is Lunch Break Perfection – Laine, My Love Cafe Review
I have a very soft spot for Roasted Brown coffee. In the past, I would have joyously enjoyed a cup of white coffee at Love Supreme Stoneybatter almost every weekend before hitting the streets...
This Gastropub Hits All the Right Spots – The Old Spot Restaurant Review
The word Michelin conjures up a galaxy of misconceptions in many cases, an assumption of pretension and expectation of minuscule plated artwork prevails for many. However, while the Guide is most famous for recognising...
Fine Dining in Dublin’s Tranquil Suburbs – Castleknock Hotel Review
Castleknock Hotel was officially opened in 2005 and since 2009, has been part of the FBD Hotels & Resorts. This award winning 4-star hotel is located close to the Phoenix Park and the busy...
This Charming French Bar is a Dream Soirée for Wine Lovers – La Ruelle Wine Bar Review
The first thing my friend told me the instant after we stepped into La Ruelle Wine Bar was “this place is VERY French.” Having lived there for many years, she knew what she was...
A Seriously Cool Spot to Get Your Caffeine Fix – Vice Coffee Inc Review
Celebrating its 5th birthday, Vice Coffee Inc on Middle Abbey Street is undeniably an institution within Dublin’s coffee scene. Nestled within the walls of Wigwam, just a few steps away from Easons and Arnotts, this...
Love at First Bite, Dublin’s New Pink Lady Beyond Impresses – Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden Review
“An exceptional restaurant, unquestionably. An extraordinary experience, absolutely” – a bold, and let’s be honest, a brave tagline for any new restaurant. However Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden isn’t “any” restaurant it is undoubtably...
A Hidden Treasure in the Heart of the City – Urchin Restaurant Review
It is officially that time of year – the ‘grand stretch’ is kicking in and the dreary months standing between us and summer are quickly evaporating. Soaking up those extra post work hours of...
Rebel Without a Flaw: Asian Street Food with a Cork Accent – Bao Boi Review
As a UCC alumnus, I can say that many of my lazier days were spent trapsing around the rebel city in search of hangover busting feasts without breaking the bank – my research was...