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I would class myself as outdoorsy, insofar as I absolutely adore a good terrace for al fresco drinks and dining. I know I’m not alone in this. As soon as the sun decides to make an appearance in Dublin town, it is near impossible to resist the urge to drop all plans and set up camp on one of the many fabulous terraces dotted around the city to catch some rays, sip something delicious and graze, forgetting temporarily the inclement weather we are usually blessed with here.

Iconic New York Irish pub group The Dead Rabbit has announced a return to Ireland this summer with a rare, one-night-only pop-up in Pig’s Lane, Killarney for an exclusive collaboration from 7pm – 9pm on Thursday 4th June.

Planning a trip to Taste of Dublin this year? The full 2026 line-up has just dropped, and it might be the festival’s best food line-up yet. Returning to Merrion Square from June 11th–14th, Taste of Dublin is bringing four days of restaurants, cocktails, chef demos, live music and immersive food experiences to the city, with more than 50 chefs and culinary names involved across the weekend.

One of Dublin’s most iconic pubs has unveiled a seriously special release for Irish whiskey fans. The Palace Bar on Fleet Street has launched an exclusive 25-year-old single cask Redbreast Irish whiskey, bottled at cask strength and aged entirely in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask. After 25 years of maturation, the cask yielded just 507 bottles at 57.6% ABV, making it one of the rarest Redbreast single cask expressions currently available on the Irish whiskey market.

On June 8th, two-Michelin-starred Dede will head to Dublin for a special one-day-only collaboration with Sister Seven at Fidelity, and the menu sounds seriously special. Chef Ahmet Dede and Sister Seven’s Alex Zhang first worked together years ago at Chapter One, and now the two chefs are reuniting for an ambitious 8-course tasting menu inspired by the Silk Road.

For those seeking a relaxed dining experience within an elegant countryside setting, Coq & Bull at Clandeboye Lodge in Bangor has unveiled its beautifully designed new Garden Room – a £450,000 investment that reflects the growing appetite for experience-led dining and indoor-outdoor living.

Dundrum hotspot Brickyard is throwing an extended, massive 10 day Cinco de Mayo festival, running from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 10th. Located conveniently right beside the Balally Luas stop, Brickyard is transforming into a vibrant Mexican oasis, offering an authentic culinary escape that honors Mexico’s rich heritage and the legendary spirit of the Battle of Puebla.

Dublin’s dining scene is set for an exciting new addition as Michelin-starred favourite Variety Jones prepares to launch a brand-new restaurant concept, Mongoose, in the heart of the Liberties. The new venture comes from chef Keelan Higgs, who co-founded Variety Jones with his brother Aaron in 2018. Since then, the restaurant has become one of Dublin’s most celebrated dining destinations, earning and retaining a Michelin star every year since 2019.

Sponsored A luxury escape and a taste of Kilkenny’s vibrant food scene are up for grabs in an exciting new competition offering one lucky winner an unforgettable getaway. The prize includes an overnight stay for two at the five-star Lyrath Estate, one of Ireland’s most distinguished award-winning luxury estate hotels, paired with a Kilkenny Food Tour, a guided culinary experience showcasing the city’s best local food and drink.

Midleton Very Rare has proudly unveiled Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release. A blend of the finest single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys Midleton Distillery has to offer; this year’s Vintage is a true reflection of Midleton Very Rare’s artistry, honouring the brand’s traditionally elegant flavour profile with a balance of distillate and wood-derived flavours.