All The Food

Last year an off the cuff Instagram story on supermarket pricing turned into a deluge of recommendations from our readers on their all time favourite products from Dunnes, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl. We've asked again for 2026 and got a whole host of new recommendations of products we never knew existed, and have put them all into updated spreadsheets for your shopping pleasure. This week we've got your can't leave there without products from Lidl and Aldi. Find our read

From cafés that catch the early morning light, to wine bars that hit their stead as the evening sun sets, the surrounds and suburbs of Dublin city are every bit as packed with great places to eat al fresco as the centre (see our guide to that here). From Rialto to Ranelagh, Portobello to Portmarnock, Stoneybatter to Stillorgan, here’s your suburban suntrap cheat sheet with 42 outdoor dining options for summer 2026... Dublin 8 Sceal, Portobello There are few better ways in D

It’s that time of year again - our precious few sights of the sun start coming with notably more warmth, and everyone starts making haste to the closest suntrap seating. But which of them is serving up stuff worthy of these all-too-rare occasions? Whether you’re out for a quick al fresco lunch, wine-focused sites to sip and snack as evening arrives, or those long nights where you can’t quite believe just how late the sunset’s gotten, here’s our updated guide of 40 PLACES in t

‘tis a long way we’ve come since the Abbey Theatre opened all the way back in 1904 - hotel dining rooms or the nearby Ship tavern were about all you could rely on for a pre-theatre feed in those days. A century and change on, it’s but a short stroll to sample food from all over the world, and plenty of early bird deals among them to lure you in. Going to The Ambassador or The Gate? Anything marked with an asterisk (*) is a perfect pick for you. See our guide to eating befor

As one of the city’s most popular music and live comedy venues, we’re constantly plied with queries from ATF Insiders on where they should eat before heading to a gig in Vicar Street. From quick and casual pit stops on your way over from work to early bird options around the area, here’s everything worth considering within a quick walk away... Going to The Olympia, Project Arts Centre, or Smock Alley? Everything marked with an asterisk (*) is a perfect pick for you, with a f

From a new spot to soak up the sun that’s surely coming soon, to a monthly menu we want to eat all April long; a Spanish-Irish take on a favourite spring ingredient, to a Indian-Italian lesson in community spirit; a new Sunday lunch hot-spot to a pop-up opportunity to try one of the country’s best concepts, here’s everywhere we’re eyeing up for April's eating... For the good weather that might, maybe, arrive: The Linen Yard, Harold’s Cross After a series of soft-launches

Following on from our recent roundup of all the best sit-down options for Dublin’s veggies and vegans, it’s time to take stock of the more casual bakery, café, takeaway and on-the-go options around. While plenty of specialty spots have folded over the last few years, increasingly more places are waking up to the need to offer more than mere afterthought options to the city’s meat and dairy-free eaters. Here’s our pick of the best... *Anywhere that caters particularly well

Muslim or not, anyone who’s ever attended an iftar dinner won’t wonder why UNESCO added the Ramadan fast-breaking meal to their list of intangible cultural heritage, alongside the Mediterranean diet and the French baguette. It’s everything we love about food - hungry people coming together to share plates piled high. With almost half of Ireland’s growing Muslim population living in Dublin city and suburbs, there’s never been a better time to experience the broad array of cuis

Veganism seemed to peak in Dublin pre-pandemic, and the city's lost some big names over the past few years, like V-Face, Kale + Coco, Flip Burger, The Vegan Sandwich Company and more. Vegetarianism however is still on the up, with 25% of meat eaters saying they're actively trying to reduce meat consumption. It helps that we have so many places in the city doing spectacular things with vegetables, cheese and eggs, and we've rounded up the places we think are the top of the pil

New Michelin stars and Bibs you should be racing to book; the sushi trend we can't get enough of; and the most aesthetic coffee shop that looks like it feel out of a design magazine. Did we mention there's bagels too? Here's where we suggest spending your cash this month... For the brand new Michelin star in town: Forest Avenue, Dublin 4 While last night's awards overall left Dublin feeling down in the dumps, the one bright spot was Forest Avenue finally getting a Michelin

Six months on from Christmas and with nine years still to go to the start of spring, it’s fair to say this January has been an endless, soaking slog we can’t wait to be rid of. All that’s keeping us going is sneaking in whatever catchups we didn't get around to at Christmas, but with everyone’s bank balance still hurting from the festive season, value options are key. Here's our best bets for treating yourself while feeling smug about the minimal outlay involved... Chiya, D

We’re long-time sceptics of ever venturing into a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, an occasion second only to the Christmas season for souped-up set menus charging through the nose for a strictly time-limited table. But we recognise that not everyone has the kitchen confidence (or, let’s be real in Dublin these days, kitchen access that’s not shared with far too many others) to whip up a show-stopper meal that says what no Hallmark card ever could. So here’s our loving gift to

If the fate of Dublin’s few no-booze bars in recent years is anything to go by, an all-or-nothing approach to alcohol just isn’t going to cut it. We admire (from afar) those who stick firmly to a truly Dry January, but there are just as many out there who find this time of year the most amenable to a stiff drink. So whether you’re booking for a crowd who want solid options either side of the low ABV mark or just (sober) curious to check out something more considered than 0% d

Our 35 hottest list features the most talked about restaurants in Dublin right now, based on column inches, Insta love and the general pain involved in getting a booking. There are the restaurants with all the buzz, in alphabetical order, with four new entries for 2026... (It might also be useful to read our guide on how to tables in the top ten hardest to book restaurants in Dublin) * This list doesn't include cafés or lunch-only options, everywhere here is open for dinner a

With the festive season’s wallet and waistline-busting indulgence maxing most of us out in more ways than one, January tends to be the quietest time of the year on the restaurant scene with plenty of places keeping their doors closed into mid-month. But between offers looking to lure people back out, healthy specials studded with stuff that’s good for your gut, and just plain-old piping-hot winter warmers to put some life back in your frozen soul, there’s plenty out there to