With the weekend finally with us, I thought I'd share with you some 'wining and dining' inspiration because weekends are for doing exactly that! If there's one thing I love about Dublin it's the huge choice of amazing places to eat and drink! There's something to suit everyone and there always seems to be a new bar or restaurant cropping up to check out (I still have many to work my way through!) I feel like a I could write an entire guide of the best places to go but for now, here are six that stand out to me as places that if you haven't already - you NEED to!!! For Cocktails: 37 Dawson Street After a long weeks work I enjoy absolutely nothing more than a catch up with some friends in a great bar over a nice cocktail – and for me there’s simply nowhere better than 37, I don't even know where to begin, I can’t say enough good things about the place! 37 is not just another generic Dublin bar. It’s original, unique, it exudes class but not in a rigid way. 37 has a real London vibe I think -a hideaway of supreme style in the heart of Dublin. It’s perfect whatever mood you’re in whether that’s dance all night long or just chill out in the Whiskey Bar. The decor is stunning but also different and fresh and the service is top class. They handpick their staff and it really comes across in everything from the banter over the bar to the drinks(those cocktails though!) How did I discover it? I actually bartended there when it first opened about 5 years ago now! But I worked in MANY bars throughout my college years and it’s the only one that if anyone ever asks I will recommend without hesitation. Also, if it’s grub you’re after, 37 also has an incredible restaurant upstairs(also stunning) and they also have an insane bar food menu! See 37dawsonstreet.ie/ For Coffee: I’ve definitely developed a taste for coffee over the last while and I find that now I really appreciate a decent cup of coffee! There are so many places that could be here, but I’ve narrowed it down to my favourite three! Nicks Coffee Company The first time I tried this place I genuinely started thinking of moving to Ranelagh just so I could drink this every morning! This gem is a tiny kiosk in the heart of the lovely village of Ranelagh with just a few tables for customers outside. It’s got a super friendly, warm atmosphere and the coffee is TO DIE FOR. You can also buy their own locally roasted coffee beans to take home too! Fallon & Byrne I dashed in here on a desperate caffeine hunt one morning and was very glad I did. It’s one of them times where you think to yourself ‘Dayumm I’ve been missing out on that!’ Simply delicious. See www.fallonandbyrne.com/ Clement & Pekoe Whereas the others are more of a quick coffee dash, Clement & Pekoe is a great place to sit with a friend and have a chat or simply relax on the bench outside and do a bit of people watching. Great coffee and always a good buzz about the place. See clementandpekoe.com/ For the Health Nuts: Cornucopia Thankfully health and wellness is the topic of our generation and we are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Dublin. There is always somewhere new popping up and I could write a post dedicated to just that, but for now I’ll share my current favourite! Cornucopia is a vegan restaurant right in the heart of the city and the food is amazing! You can tell that the guys here are passionate about what they do. Everything is fresh and locally sourced, and the menu is really exciting and inventive which I love. They do an amazing sweet potato, butter bean and roast garlic soup (just try it!) They also have their very own cookbook, so if you’re feeling (very) ambitious you can recreate some of the dishes at home! See www.cornucopia.ie/ For Wings: Wishbone Naturally plenty of restaurants claim to have the best wings in town, but I think it’s safe to say Wishbone is up there at the top! I’m not a meat eater at all, but when I popped in there last week on a whim the smell alone drove me mad! Wings are really the main focus of the place and they have loads of variations. They also do some serious sweet potato fries! See www.wishbone-dublin.com/ For Indian: Jewel in the Crown 25 years on and Jewel in the Crown is still one of the most popular Indians in the city. If you love authentic Indian food you will go mad for this place. I think Indian is a really interesting option for dinner with all the little side dishes and different options. It really feels like a treat! The atmosphere in the restaurant is really cosy and somewhere you can sit back, chill out with a friend over a nice meal. My favourite thing about this restaurant is the vegan menu – healthy but delicious!! You can also order brown rice if you’re trying to be good. This is a great take away option too when you want something healthy and delicious fast!! See www.jewelinthecrown.ie/ Have a great weekend everyone! Chat soon, Yasmin xxxx
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