Ireland’s best bar of 2025 has been revealed
A Dublin pub took home the title for 2025. Ireland’s best bar of 2025 has been revealed, with a Dublin pub taking home the title. The black-tie event took place at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road last night, August 18, with the gala awards ceremony hosted by Anton Savage. BAR 1661 are celebrating after winning […]
7 months ago
Viral restaurant to close Irish outlet less than a year into business
The outrageous customer service at the restaurant became a TikTok sensation. A viral Dublin restaurant will close its doors less than a year into business. Karen’s Diner, known for its cheeky, theatrical concept, announced that they will close their doors permanently due to mounting financial pressures. The TikTok sensation opened on O’Connell Street early last […]
8 months ago
Breakfast roll prices could be set for major hike, hospitality experts warn
Such changes would be down to a proposed VAT increase. Hospitality experts have warned that breakfast roll prices could be set for a major hike. According to the Irish Mirror, such a price change would be linked to the special hospitality VAT rate which is due to run out in less than two weeks. Introduced […]
3 years ago
Hospitality workers won’t be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine says Micheál Martin ahead of indoor dining reopening
“There has always been difficulty in endeavouring to differentiate between one sector and another.” Micheál Martin has said that hospitality workers won’t be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the reopening of indoor hospitality later this month. Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, Martin said that there would be “difficulty” in differentiating between sectors. […]
5 years ago
Tobacco-free group calls for removal of outdoor smoking areas in Ireland
“The idea that you would do this where there was food? I can’t believe it, and I can’t understand that this isn’t a direction from NPHET.” The Director General of the Tobacco-Free Research Institute Ireland (TFRI) has called for the removal of outdoor smoking areas in Ireland following the return of outdoor dining and drinking […]
5 years ago
Hospitality industry to lose millions if Good Friday alcohol ban is lifted
Yesterday we reported that a new bill was being presented to the Upper House that would change a 90 year old law. The Good Friday alcohol sales ban would be lifted if the bill were to be passed, which many people took to Facebook and Twitter to celebrate. However, not everyone has found it to […]
9 years ago