Harrys On The Green ☘️

29/05/201803/09/2019Leave a comment

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Harrys On The Green is a pub located across from the Gaiety Theatre near the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin. Customers have the option to sit outside on their patio giving them the chance to enjoy the activity in the plaza, or they could sit inside their pub downstairs. The pub has a couple of different bars within the restaurant, as well as a variety of seating areas around the center bar and additional seating on the backside of the bar with a variety of booths and tables. They also provide live music or a DJ in the evenings. The food that was served was reasonably priced. They are well known for their chicken wing appetizers, which were delicious. For the main course, my favorite was the chicken supreme, and for dessert, I enjoyed the cream puffs served in a martini glass with chocolate drizzled over the top. They were the best cream puffs I’ve had! I truly recommend trying them! Finally, customers who go to Harrys will find the atmosphere very comfortable with an array of colored mood lighting and a variety of seating options. They also have outlets available to plug in electronics and free WIFI service. If you are interested in checking out Harrys On The Green online, click here: http://www.harrysonthegreen.ie

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Celtic Nights at the Arlington Hotel

25/05/201803/09/2019Leave a comment

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One of the best dinner shows I’ve seen in Dublin is the Celtic Nights at the Arlington Hotel, right next to the O’Connell Bridge. Celtic Nights is considered to be the best Irish show in Dublin. They run seven nights a week, offering a three course dinner, drinks, live music, and professional Irish dancing. I really enjoyed how the musicians and the dancers got the audience involved both with singing and dancing. Seating is in long tables giving you the opportunity to meet other people. The food that was served was very delicious. My favorite was the assortment of desserts which included a Lemon Curd Tartlet, Chocolate and Guinness Mousse, and a Strawberry Fool. I would definitely see this show again if I go back to Dublin, and I would also recommend it to anyone looking for a nice evening out in Dublin! I would also recommend booking your reservations early because the event does book up quickly! If you are interested in checking out the Celtic Nights online, click here:http://celticnights.com

☘️ Jameson Distillery 🥃

24/05/201802/09/2019Leave a comment

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I’m not much of a whiskey drinker, but I really enjoyed learning about how Jameson Whiskey is made. I took a tour of the Jameson Distillery free with my Dublin Pass. Jameson is considered to be the top selling Irish whiskey in the world. I took a tour through the distillery in on Bow Street in Dublin to learn how the whiskey is distilled compared to other whiskeys. Jameson has been distilling their whiskey on Bow Street since 1780. They have expanded their operations to the town of Midleton in County Cork. Next, you will learn about how it’s made. The whiskey is made up of both unmalted and malted barley, maize, and water. Then, it is aged in either sherry or bourbon casks. Secondly, you will come to a room where you will find two other types of whiskeys besides the Jameson and learn how many times they are distilled before tasting them. During the tasting, we compared the Jameson whiskey which is distilled three times to the Scotch whiskey, which is distilled twice. Then, we moved on to the American Jack Daniels whiskey, which is distilled only once. There is definitely a smoother taste the more often it is distilled. Finally, when the tasting tour came to an end, we were allowed to get a complimentary drink in JJ’s bar. As my complimentary drink, I had the ginger ale and lime mixed with the Jameson Whiskey, which complemented the flavor of the Jameson very nicely. If you are interested in checking out the Jameson Distillery’s online, I have attached both the Dublin and Midleton links down as well as the Dublin Pass below!

Jameson (Dublin):https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/visit-us/jameson-distillery-bow-st

Jameson (Midleton): https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en/visit-us

Dublin Pass: https://www.dublinpass.com

Slauncha!

Dublin Zoo

23/05/201802/09/2019Leave a comment

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If you’re in Dublin looking for a kid friendly activity, I highly recommend the Dublin Zoo. The Dublin Zoo is located in Phoenix Park and is one of Dublin’s favorite attractions. It houses up to 400 animals including some endangered species. Some of the animals include elephants, lions, tigers, flamingos, sea lions, penguins, giraffes, and grey wolves. The elephants were eating lunch as the adorable baby elephants stayed close to their moms. My favorite animal exhibits were the sea lions and the penguins. The sea lions loved showing off to the crowd by swimming towards us as we watched them through the glass, while they were playing and making noises. I remember when I was talking, the sea lion swam over and seemed to stick his tongue out at me as he swam by under the water. While visiting the penguin exhibit, the penguins would follow the little kids walking back and forth along the glass fence. I added a short video below for your enjoyment. If you are interested in checking out the Dublin Zoo online, click here: https://www.dublinzoo.ie

Guinness Storehouse 🇮🇪

22/05/201802/09/2019Leave a comment

One of my most favorite attractions in Dublin was the Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness Storehouse is located right in St. James’s Gate Brewery and is Ireland’s most visited attraction. It consists of seven floors that include the brewing story, cooperage and transport, the tasting experience, world of advertising, Guinness Academy, food and drink, and finally the Gravity Bar. It’s hard to believe that Guinness is made with only four ingredients, which include water, barley, hops, and yeast. At the beginning of the tour, the tour guide tells us “you are starting your journey at the bottom of the pint glass,” because as we looked up, it looked like we were standing at the bottom of a pint glass. As we spiraled up to each floor as we continued through the tour, we learned each step of the beer making process. When we walked into the tasting room, they had aroma smelling stations of each of the four ingredients before we tasted the beer. Yummy! The next floor had their advertising room with displays of their digital and TV advertising campaigns across to the world. Next, was the Guinness Academy where we had the option to use our free ticket to learn how to pour the perfect pint, or we could get our free pint up at the Gravity Bar. I chose to spend my free ticket by getting a free pint at the Gravity Bar. As we entered the bar, we were suddenly surrounded by a breathtaking 360° view of Dublin. As you’re leaving the storehouse, you can take a horse and buggy ride to your next destination in Dublin. If you are interested in checking out the Guinness Storehouse online, click here: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en

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