with over 750 pubs to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to planning your night out in the capital. whether you are looking for cocktails with the girls, the latest in live music, good craft beer or an all-out party, dublin will have something to suit. dublin nightlife is thriving, so […]
dublin might not have the eiffel tower or water filled streets occupied by private gondolas, but we do have the spire, the river liffey and some of the best food, drinks and craic to be found in europe. couples looking to have a bit of fun together – dublin is the place for you. here’s […]
dublin city centre might not have the same reputation as paris or rome when it comes to romance, but believe us, this old town is full of it! below is our favourite ‘date night’ restaurants to get you in the mood. the green hen 33 exchequer st, dublin 2 budget range: medium this french-style bistro […]
now that summer has finally arrived and the sun is shining, we thought we would let you know where to find the best ice-creams in Dublin! 1. Murphy’s this famous Irish ice-cream is one of our favourites! made in Dingle, County Kerry with a store located on wicklow street make sure to visit on a […]
summer season is officially here which means it it time to hit the festivals. make sure to get your tickets before they sell out, here are our favourites! body and soul body and soul never disappoints. now in its 10th year, body and soul returns with the likes of talos, soak, kate tempest, dream wife, […]
located in the heart of the Dublin, within touching distance of the 3 arena and offering stunning views of Dublin’s port and the city centre, you’ll find the gibson hotel. a venue that will tick every box for whatever event you are planning, no matter how big or how small. the gibson hotel was amongst […]
if you have a few days in dublin and want to explore outside of the city we recommend that you visit malahide and howth, both towns are located north of the city on the coast. malahide is a 25 minute drive away from the gibson or you can hop on a tram outside the hotel […]
the chill has left the air and spring is finally here! if you are looking for something fun to do in the city, read our top 5 activities in dublin this spring! take a stroll in phoenix park the phoenix Park is the largest urban park in europe and contains a number of stately homes, […]
celebrate st patrick’s day in Dublin for this 5-day festival from the 14th until the 18th of March. using spoken word, music, visual art, literature, film, theatre, street performance and circus, this year st. patrick’s festival will celebrate Ireland’s world-renowned connection with storytelling at more than 50 events over five great days in Dublin. with […]
what should you do if you only have 24 hours in dublin? with so many cafes, restaurants, bars, museums and galleries, it can be hard to choose what to see and do. we have recommended our favourite places to visit in dublin. to see EPIC museum this is far from a classic museum and well worth […]
are you tired of having new year’s resolutions that you never stick to? if you don’t feel like making new year’s resolutions this year, fear not, here’s what to do instead that we think is a lot more fun! 1. create a bucket list bucket lists are exciting! why not jot down all the thing […]
we have put together our favourite christmas gift ideas for you so you won’t be rushing around grafton street on christmas eve! Under €50 For Her you can’t go wrong with charlotte tilbury makeup! the perfect christmas gift – a trio of mini lipsticks, one for every occasion over the silly season! €40 on charlotte […]
dublin city centre is bustling with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants so there is always something to see and do. if you planning to do some shopping on your trip, you will not be disappointed! we have put together a list of places not to be missed. from independent boutiques, department stores to vintage shops […]
halloween has grown over the years into a big celebration and is a lot more sophisticated these days (let’s not mention those costumes!!) but the traditions stay the same. let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about our favourite halloween games and traditions! 1. apple bobbing do you remember the apple bobbing? a […]
We are busy getting ready for concert season in the 3 arena, with so many amazing acts playing right next to the hotel. It was hard to choose but here is our top 5 favourite upcoming gigs! 1. kylie – 7th october Kylie is back again! She always raises the bar with her live performances […]
And we go again This Sunday the white pluming smoke synonymous with the Vatican’s decision to elect a new Pope will make way for the plumes of blue haze that will surely consume the Dublin faithful in Hill 16 for the annual All-Ireland football Final. Yes, Pope Francis brought the masses to the Phoenix park […]
Update So………here’s the lowdown. First Dates season 4 has literally just wrapped shooting at the famous stalwart of love coda eatery. Cupid’s checked out of the honeymoon suite and his arrows seem to have been very hit and miss this year, too much love potion cocktail man, come on! A few of you have taken […]
The month is August, the year is 2018, the word of the summer is festival. Let’s do this thing. set the scene It’s go time. You wake up with a little help of your alarm clock and it’s game face time. A quick shower and two tactical weetbix later it’s time to check the […]
Sun-seekers rejoiced when Met Eireann said the mercury is going to reach a welcome 27C this weekend. While we’re more used to rain coats than raybans in Ireland, a sunny spell can leave some of us with dilemmas on how to act as the temperatures soar. So on that tropical note, here’s the gibson hotel’s […]
World Cup Fever! #gibsonworldcup Calling all office football teams. The World Cup has kicked off at the gibson hotel. We reckon our gibson side has that winning mix of youth and experience, guile and panache. Our office team are togging out in this latest #meettheteam world cup edition. So on that note, here are a […]
best before & after your concert nights The new hemi bar drinks menu offers a killer mix of top shelf classics, unique summer shorts and specialty cocktails. How does an elderflower gin & tonic sound? This cracker is made with a beautiful harmony of floral elderflower notes and gentle bitterness of the Thomas Henry tonic […]
BBQ Dublin: sun’s out buns out Last Friday the gibson turned up the heat as the hotel launched it’s favorite BBQ offering. Answering that age old summer time question, where to BBQ in Dublin? The chefs fired up the grill to answer the call. Offering everything from new potato salad with honey & mustard mayo […]
Throw In Wednesday evening saw the return of dubzone, the true blue fanzone event to the gibson hotel. The event marked the long serving partnership between the hotel and Dublin GAA. Entitled #DUBZONE18 the evening saw 2FM’s very own Robbie Irwin take hold of the microphone as designated master of ceremonies. Representing the boys […]
5. the general post office (GPO) #historyiscool The famous GPO in Dublin is the headquarters of An Post, the Irish Post Office, and Dublin’s principal post office. Sited in the centre of O’Connell Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, it is one of Ireland’s most famous buildings, and was the last of the great Georgian public […]
Bread Just bread… the elusive crusty staple of our kitchen. Yeah, remember that stuff….well when you were in a tug of war with your granny for the last sliced pan in tesco you knew things were serious. #breadgate Wet feet all day errday Dry feet? Unless you are one of these guys who carry around […]
dublin’s coolest hotel just got cooler… literally! Last week the gibson hotel certainly lived up to its mantle of the coolest hotel in the city. Sheeted in a white blanket of snow which lasted for almost 5 days. The famous green branding of the gibson hotel briefly was tinged with a deep shade of […]
