Night Life in Dublin

Every city wakes up when darkness comes. Colorful lights beckon every soul. They calling you to free from ordinary life and fall into crazy new feelings. Main thing is to accept this euphoria and let it rush through your veins up to your brain. . By doing so, one is able to fully immerse themselves in new experiences. Dublin is one of those cities that can promise you a great banter. This city is a bomb for every visitor; Dublin will amaze you with an incredible array of diverse of night entertainment and a very friendly and upbeat atmosphere.

Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural and social hub, will be at the top of the list of places to visit. It’s the most popular area in Dublin with traditional pubs and life music. Here tourists can find restaurants and unusual shops which line these narrow, cobbled streets. The Button Factory, one of the largest art venues is located in Temple Bar. A place where usually music gigs and fashion shows are held. Bit further up you can walk into this cool place called Mezz. The Mezz brings together the cultures of Portugal, Spain and Brazil, where rumour has it you will meet your Latin Love.

For more adventures in Dublin you need to move south from Temple bar. Dame lane will be the next stop. This lane is bursting with “craic” every night.The Mercantile venue which is connected with Sweeney’s is “banging” on weekend with Reggae music. Very chilled spot for spiritual audience. Entrance to Sweeney’s cost nothing just pay with your smile. If you are a crazy bean and you looking for a techno “buzz” your next stop will be Hangar it’s located around the corner from Dame Lane. If you are looking for more of a luxury and laid back setting, visit Pygmalion or Zozimus bars, two of the many bars and lounges dotted around the city. These bars  features an expansive collection of small-batch spirits, a universal wine offering and a selection of classic and modern cocktails that highlight market fresh ingredients. Pyg also have a surprise on Saturday nights, there you can order water vapour bong and relax in chilled atmosphere. When it comes bit latter to midnight and your ass wants a wiggle it means that clubs are calling you. Most of the clubs with house music are located near to each other. On Harcourt Street you can enjoy open roof night club Diceys and Krystal and the nationwide (in) famous Coppers Face Jacks known locally as Coppers. DTwo also located there. DTwo is a night club with two different dance floors where you can enjoy different genres of music.

A Special feature of Dublin night clubs is that they are housed in Georgian houses. They are old ancient Irish architecture buildings that were used for aristocrats. In Dublin all nightclubs finish working at 3 am which is different to the cities in Europe.

Dublin is also growing as a nightlife hotspot for the LGBT community. The George night club is majestic place with very luxurious interior and sexy dancers. Call in maybe you find you other half here in Dublin. ;)

That’s not the whole list of nightlife entertainment in Dublin. If you research your interests you can book night adventures online. For example Arlington hotel offers Celtic nights every night. . If you’re a theatre buff then head to the likes of the Gaiety Theatre, Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Olympia theatre and a lot more.

Visit Dublin, meet new people and get involved!

Anna 

'Lettuce' Talk About Food

…Sooo, I cannot sleep and thought I’d share with ya’ll three places I #Love in Dublin.

Dublin has an exciting range of cuisine to offer to locals and tourists! It can range to something from a fast food outlet such as McDonald’s to something like a meal in Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud which will cost over 100€ per person. If you are a person that is looking to fill up for a reasonable price, then continue reading, these three restaurants are a must and my personal favourite. They have a lovely atmosphere with amazing food served at a reasonable price!

Firstly, since coffee is what makes me function on a daily basis and if you are looking for a good cup of to-go coffee while exploring the city or even to catch up with a friend, a personal favourite is a cappuccino from Butler Chocolate. The coffee is not to weak nor to strong it’s just perfect and what makes it even better is that it costs €2.70 INCLUDING a little chocolate, which makes me so HaPpY! #LoveIt

Secondly, a must visit restaurant, that will make you open the top button on your jeans is called “Alfies”. It’s located on South William Street, Dublin 2. It offers a lunch menu for only €10 that is just so good not to try! It has three categories and you pick a dish from each category. A personal favourite is the garlic mushrooms, mini tower burger and home-made fries. #WorthIt

 

  

Last but not least, if you are not in the mood for a burger as such but want something filling, I love eating in The Mongolian Barbeque. It’s located on the vibrant Anglesea Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. It’s a cool, four step process which I’ve never seen before; Step 1: is where you choose from the selection of meat, seafood, veggies and tofu, Step 2: is where you add all the herbs, spices and sauces you’d like, Step 3: is where you hand your creation to the grillers and Step 4: is where you enjoy it! AND the best thing is that you feel so good after it because you are filled up on veggies instead of deep fried food for just under €6. #HealthyIsYummy

                                           

                                                                                                            … Now I’m Hungry! 

A City-wide Reading Nook

A UNESCO city of literature, Dublin is synonymous with great writers and philosophers. Among these noted literates are Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, WB Yeats, Oscar Wilde and Seamus Heaney.

Dublin's universities, the thriving contemporary literary scene, the city libraries and Dublin’s cultural, arts and social scene create a powerful image of the city as a unique place with literature at its core, and a mutual connection that can be shared by every generation. Literature and the authors behind the fabulous works such as Ulysses and even as far back as the book of Kells are imprinted throughout the city. Bridges over the River Liffey, statues and monuments on Dublin’s O’ Connell Street, libraries galore and scenic squares dotted around the city, are just some of the locations where writers, poets, playwrights and dramatists have been paid tribute and remembered 

Dublin is one glorified reading nook, with history, poetry, mystery, thrillers and adventures around every corner. Immerse yourself in this vibrant and rich culture and take a tour, visit a library or read your favorite book in one of the cozy and abundant coffee shops around the city. Delve into the city that inspired some of the best literates of the 19th and 20th centuries and uncover the history and creativity.

"I have spread my dreams under your feet;

Tread softly because you tread on my dreams"

-W. B Yeats 

Oscar Wilde 1854-1900

James Joyce 1882-1941

George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950

Seamus Heaney 1939-2013

Trinity College Old Library 1712

W.B Yeats 1865-1939

Trinkets Galore: A Girl's Guide to Antiques, Trinkets, Haberdashery, Souvenirs and Vintage Boutiques

Dublin City is a paradise for glittery trinkets, haberdashery and antiques, which line the front windows of local stores. Lanes and alley ways such George's Street and St. Andrew Street off Dublin’s most luxurious shopping location ‘Grafton Street’, pave the way to a shopper’s dreamland. George's Street Arcade is a shopper’s heaven on earth, providing a variety of outlets which include souvenirs, local eateries and boutiques under one open market. Windows and trading stalls display sequinned accessories as well as clothing which varies in style. Everything from eye catching Bindi’s & Sarees to pretty 1950’s petticoats, line the walls and display cases.

Friendly traders welcome onlookers and shopping fanatics, as well as online bloggers to gaze upon their merchandise. Those who bring their bargaining techniques and bubbly personality will appeal to traders, which provide fairly good discounts on items. This is a shopping hub not miss when your in Dublin, while keeping out of the hustle and bustle of busy streets.
Stay tuned for more!

Katie xo