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Dublin’s Whiskey Gems- The Best Spots To Get a Great Whiskey in Dublin – Derek King

A guide to the best places to get some great whiskey in Dublin from our new whiskey writer, Derek King I love whiskey, I love that whiskey is its own special occasion and I especially love the backdrops we find ourselves with a glass in hand. That said I always struggle to nail down the exact …

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Hyde

Hyde Have Just Launched Their Newly Completed Rooftop Bar

Dublin’s rejuvenating nightlife scene is reaching new heights with the highly anticipated recent completion of Hyde’s sleek new rooftop bar, nestled just off the prestigious Grafton Street. The Rooftop@Hyde offers a slick and sophisticated addition to the city’s vibrant social landscape and a much-needed addition to Dublin’s noticeably lacking rooftop bar scene, particularly a new …

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The Long Hall Dublin Bar Review

Your Local When You Visit The Old Town – The Long Hall Dublin Bar Review

During the 19th century, Irish publicans were forced to expand their business due to the falling sale of spirits after leaders of the church made thousands sign a pledge to abstain from abusing alcohol. Many “Spirit Groceries” were born and it was not uncommon for the pub owners to also facilitate a hardware store or …

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A Great Night Out Without the Hangover – House Leeson Street Review

Located right in the centre of Leeson Street, one of Dublin city’s most famous areas of lively bars and restaurants, House is a sophisticated and classy venue that I have paid many a visit to since its opening. The interior is beautifully decorated and creates a luxurious, yet relaxed, ambience. House is a versatile venue, …

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Fancy a Fabulously Festive Pitstop? Urchin Bar Has Just The Ticket

This Christmas, why not take the stress away from your shopping and refuel at one of Dublin’s most stylish spots? Urchin Bar on St.Stephen’s Green has three fabulous options for you to make the festive season extra special. As racing through the crowds of Christmas shoppers can be a hard task, a pitstop at Urchin …

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Does Dublin’s Hottest Ticket Live up to the Hype – The Ivy Dublin Restaurant Review

Rarely have I ever seen a new opening set tongues wagging as much as the recent opening of Dublin’s chicest and shiniest new venue on Dawson Street, The Ivy Dublin. Many will be familiar with The Ivy high end franchise throughout the UK particularly its iconic Soho restaurant dating back to 1917, which is still …

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Kraken Crawl

Embrace All Things Dark And Mysterious as The Kraken Crawl Invades Dublin and Belfast

Don’t fear the legendary sea monster that hunted sailors and destroyed ships throughout the world’s oceans. Instead, embrace the legend and join the Kraken Crawl as it invades Dublin and Belfast. This July, the Kraken Black Spiced Rum will cast serious shade on bars as the Kraken Crawl takes place in 10 venues across Dublin …

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Favourite Dublin Bars

One of Our Favourite Dublin Bars is Toasting to Women With an Exciting New Cocktail Menu

Summer and cocktails go hand in hand and while there are many venues to choose from in the city, one of our favourite Dublin bars is currently celebrating the season with a toast to women. Celebrating Irish women in light of the recent referendum to Repeal the Eighth, Bow Lane’s new summer menu has us …

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NoLIta Bar Review

George’s Street Hottest Bar is a Cocktail Lover’s Must-Visit – NoLIta Bar Review

If bars and restaurants in George’s Street were people, they’d make up for quite a fun crowd. You’ll have the chill ones, the wild ones and an eclectic group of friends from different parts of the world. NoLIta would be an attractive Italian-American stylishly attired, with a passion for food and drink, and great charisma. My visit to …

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Lemon & Duke Bar Review

The Ultimate Spot to Eat, Drink and Be Merry Near Grafton Street – Lemon & Duke Bar Review

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 …

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Looking for a Place to Celebrate on New Year Eve Lemon Duke Party Looks Brilliant 2

Skip the Crowds: This Stylish Dublin Bar is Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party

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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Dame Street Just Got a Beautiful New Bar Inspired in James Joyce's Masterpiece - Mulligan & Haines Bar Review

Dame Street Just Got a Beautiful New Bar Inspired by James Joyce’s Masterpiece – Mulligan & Haines Bar Review

Mulligan was a witty medical student and the first character to appear in Ulysses, the classic novel by celebrated Irish author James Joyce. Haines was an Englishman who Mulligan befriended at Oxford. Mulligan & Haines is the latest pub to grace Dame Street and it is located in the same site where the fictional duo once met, …

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A Creative Bar Serving Some of Dublin's Coolest Cocktails - Bow Lane Bar Review

A Creative Bar Serving Some of Dublin’s Coolest Cocktails – Bow Lane Bar Review

Bow Lane is consistently surprising. It might sound like an oxymoron but the venue is one of those places you can always rely on, a bar that offers the golden triangle of quality, hospitality and creativity. I went there recently on a Friday with the intention to start my weekend with a cocktail. They say …

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Camden Street's Latest Addition is your Next Hangout Spot - Jimmy Rabbitte's Bar Review [September Edition]

Camden Street’s Latest Addition is your Next Hangout Spot – Jimmy Rabbitte’s Bar Review

Jimmy Rabbitte’s has been open for just a handful of weeks but it fits its surroundings on Camden Street so well it almost feels as if it has been there forever. The artwork that covers most of its dark green walls hints at the venue’s attitude: traditional and familiar at a glimpse, but take a better look …

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– Zozimus Bar Brunch Review

A Boozy Brunch Like No Other – Zozimus Bar Brunch Review

Great designers and artists are masters at what Zozimus Bar has achieved: a fusion of meaningful influences that acknowledges trends without mindlessly replicating them and that takes inspiration from the past without over-relaying in nostalgia. The bar’s name pays homage to Michael Moran, aka Zozimus, a beloved 19th century street balladeer who entertained Dubliners with his verses. The venue’s creativity …

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Dublin Hotel

This Stunning Pub Inside of a Castle is your Next Favourite Gastrobar

The majestic façade of the Clontarf Castle Hotel foreshadows the mixture of medieval grandeur and modern comforts that awaits those who walk through its entrance. Past the lobby of the 12th century building, the opulent blending of Arthurian magic and contemporary refinement continues and, as you arrive to the Knights Bar and behold your noble surroundings, …

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THE CHURCH REVIEW

This Unique Dublin City Centre Bar will Convert you – The Church Bar Review

A true gem of the north side, this inner city bar stands proud as a jewel in the sun on the end of one of Dublin’s busiest shopping streets. Having closed its doors as St. Mary’s Church back in 1964, the building remained dormant for over three decades, falling into disrepair until eventually being sold …

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Zozimus Bar, Anne St South, Dublin 2

Zozimus Bar, Anne St South, Dublin 2

Zozimus Bar is named in honour of Michael Moran (aka Zozimus), the balladeer and poet who in the early 19th century entertained his public in the streets of Dublin. Voted Best New Cocktail Bar at the ICCA Irish craft cocktail awards 2016 and Best New Bar at the Sky Bar Awards 2016 Zozimus is a bar …

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Conor Myers: The High Voltage Bartender Energizing Ireland's Bar Scene

Conor Myers: The High Voltage Bartender Energizing Ireland’s Bar Scene

People tend to label each other as if belonging to mutually exclusive categories: artistic vs. business-minded, intuitive vs. analytical, competitive vs. cooperative. A conversation with bartender Conor Myers, Bar Manager at The Exchequer and Ireland’s representative for this years’ BACARDI Legacy Cocktail Competition completely breaks that approach. The same music lover that takes pride in his …

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