So I haven't blogged in a while as I was so busy over November/December moving into our new place then thought my life had become 'boring' now I have bills to pay.
Then recently I've had quite a few messages asking where my blogs gone and people saying they miss reading it, which meant absolutely loads to me as I used to blog for my own enjoyment and for me to look back on but it's nice others enjoy it too.. So I'm going to start with a blog on Dublin last month.
I unfortunately didn't have a phone of my own when we went to Dublin as it was in for repair so I'll try give you my 'top tips' from what I remember :)
Dublin was one of my Christmas Presents from my boyfriend so for the first time he booked everything without me over searching every little detail.. First night the hotel was 8miles out so we stayed their the one night, got the tram into the city centre, explored, drank, ate THE BEST irish beef burger of my entire life, drank, drank, drank, bar crawled and then rebooked the next two nights for a city centre location.
The best location to stay in Dublin, I'd say would be the 'Temple Bar' area, we got a lovely hotel right in the middle of everything with a brilliant Irish pub attached and good traditional food.
When in Dublin it's a must do that you visit the official temple bar pub, its absolutely heaving and playing live music all day everyday but be warned it isn't cheap.. 19euros for a pint of Guinness and a glass of wine, not somewhere you stay all night unless you've got plenty to spend!
On the second day after settling down into our new hotel we went out for breakfast/brunch as we wanted to find somewhere wholesome that will fill us up for the day. We found a lovely little place a few doors up from the Temple Bar Pub, amazing food and a good price too. I can't remember the name but there's very few cafes round there so you're bound to stumble across it, its only small! I had the american pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.. very Irish!
After brunch we went out on the trams to find the Guinness factory which I learnt two things from..
a) 100% book the tour bus before you go here as it drops you off outside and you get money off the ticket price, rather than trying to find it on trams yourself.
b) Don't have a massive breakfast or go later for dinner as they have a Guinness Restaurant that looks and smells AMAZINGGGG!
But all in all its brilliant day out, the whole tours good fun. Then at the end you get the chance to pour your own pint with a 360degree glass bar overlooking the entire city (gutted I have no photos!)
That evening we got our glad rags on and headed over to an AMAZING Restaurant called Fire in the presidents Mansion House. Just walking up to the outside of the building blows you away. We got recommend this restaurant before we went as you HAVE to prebook and as it's such a popular restaurant you must leave a deposit before hand too. There's a cocktail bar downstairs, serving the most delicious cocktails before you're taken upstairs into the old traditional part of the building which is now the restaurant.
We was lucky as we went on a weekday to Dublin we could choose of a special weekday menu which was only 39euros per person for 3 courses.
I honestly urge you to check out this menu if you're booking a trip to Dublin soon, its beautiful!
I had the Fire Duo Fishcakes for starters, Irish Hereford Prime Aged Rib Eye Steak for mains (10euro supplement) and Chocolate Pave for dessert. I wish I'd of taken photos so much, my mouth is drooling again just writing this.
It was safe to say we went straight back to the hotel after this as we couldn't even move never mind have anymore drinks afterwards. Beautiful meal.
Managed to take a selfie on Elliot's phone haha..
- Outfit Details -
Coat - Misguided
Scarf - McQueen
Jeans - River Island
Trainers - Adidas
Hat - eBay
Glasses - Gucci
- His Outfit -
Coat - North Face
Hoody - Patta
Jeans - Zara
Trainers - Vans
I did have lots of other outfits I promise just no phone for selfies haha!
Third day was sunnier (but still freezing) so we went on the Open Top Bus around the entire city. Cannot recommend doing this enough.. Although I would definitely do this on the first day as it only costs 10euros shows you where everything is, so you don't waste time looking yourself and gives you discounts off different places and even free pints of Guinness in certain pubs.. bonus!
Theres 3 companies and we went with the new company which a yellow bus, as they're new they charge less than the other companies but go the exact same route and the bus driver/tour guide is an absolute HOOT he had us laughing the whole way round, good old irish humour!
On the third night we went to a traditional Celtic Show at the Adlington Hotel. Again I can't recommend doing this enough. What a brilliant night. Think it was about 40euros for a ticket to the show but that includes a 3 course meal. live celtic music all night and traditional Irish dancers!
I think I had to eat the Irish vegetable soup for starters, with the most amazing traditional Guinness Stew with garlic mash for mains and a trio of desserts! If anything is going make you feel like you're in Ireland it's this show. Brilliant night and an absolute bargain!
Our last day was raining all day so whilst killing time waiting for our flight we ate, drank, ate, drank and did the tour of Dublin castle. I wouldn't put this on my 'must do' whilst in Dublin but if you're looking for a way to keep out of the rain before coming home it's always interesting to learn some history!
If you're going to Dublin anytime soon, hope this has helped you out a little from what I can remember :)
Thanks again to the people messaging me asking me to blog again, means a lot!
Heather xx
