The New Theatre in Temple Bar

I never thought watching a play that only consisted of two people, in a theatre that was hidden within a bookshop would be so entertaining! Last Wednesday night, myself and my friend attended a play called Ergophobia in the New Theatre in Temple Bar, Dublin. It was a play that told the story of two men-one with the potential to lose,the other a loser with potential. The two actors were great and really held the audiences attention throughout the evening. It was an interesting play that was funny, heartfelt and definitely worth the €15 entry fee!

The theatre only has about 70 seats in total which created a very intimate setting. The play lasted for 90 minutes and there was a 15 minute break in the middle which allowed us to get a glass of wine/tea/coffee in the bookshop outside. I thought it was a great idea to build this theatre in conjunction with the bookshop as it combines two businesses together allowing one to enhance the other. The theatre is located on Essex Street which is just down past Temple Bar square. The play was over by 9.30pm so it's definitely a great way to either start an evening or finish it. A quick drink in Buskers Bar before or after is the perfect solution for a night out!

4th July Party Dublin

Every year we are asked by our American guests for suggestions on where to celebrate Independence Day! So this year we stepped up to the mark and organised the best 4th July party in Dublin. Here's what is planned....
4pm to 5pm: Flair Bar Tending show
5pm to 7pm: Live Band playing the greatest American tunes

BBQ food served all day.
Free popcorn!

Fancy Dress Competition, prize for the best costume!

Buskers Bar, Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 612 9246

Make Mine a Mojito!!

Get the gals together, get your dresses on and let’s party!! I have to say the Cocktail Making Lesson is the most fun I’ve had in ages - it’s perfect for hen parties, team building days, birthday parties or a girl’s night out! It’s very informal, you will NOT learn about the history of cocktail making but you WILL have great craic!!!!

As the organiser of the cocktail making lessons in Buskers Bar, it was only right that I should test it out and see what’s involved….sure it would be rude not to!!! So I gathered the girls together and we made a night of it.

Buskers has a big main bar and then a smaller stylish cocktail bar at the front which was reserved for the 7 of us. On arrival the handsome bartender Paul, greeted us with a charming smile and a wink that had us swooning off our bar stools! We then took our seats in front of the bar and Paul expertly lined up the shots! I’m not a big fan of shots (bad memories of too many Tequilas in days gone by!!) but I decided on the ‘Banana Pudding’ shot which was yum, yum, yum!! The ‘Baby Guinness’ shots were very popular with us too.

I chose a ‘Strawberry Daiquiri’ to drink while the lesson was going on as I had already decided that I wanted to learn how to make a Mojito – my favourite cocktail!!! While Paul and another bartender made up our cocktails the cheesy girly tunes were getting us in the party mood! When we were all served up cocktails it was time to get going on the lesson. We each got a chance to go behind the bar as Paul personally guided us through what is involved in making our favourite cocktails. I made a good hand of muddling the limes and mint leaves….helped on by the cheering of the other girls! But it has to be said that the secret of a great Mojito is Rum, Rum and more Rum!!!

As the lesson finished up we were all nicely merry with belly’s full of cocktails…..Tom Cruise eat your heart out!!!

Tante-lising Zoes!

Working in the hotel I have my lunch here in Buskers Bar most days but it is nice to get out for lunch once in a while. Myself and my colleague didn’t let the rain deter us yesterday and decided to venture out for lunch. Temple Bar often gets a bad name for being expensive. But I think most places are offering great deals at the moment so I’m only too happy to take advantage of a bargain lunch!

Tante Zoe’s is located on Crow Street and they are offering a lunch time special - a main course for €8.50. The décor is lovely with creams and dark browns dominating. The service is excellent. I ordered the Cajun burger which came with home made chunky chips and my friend ordered the Blackened Chicken which also came with a side of chips and vegetables. We were told when we ordered that it would take about 15 minutes which put a stop to us looking at our watches. We still managed to get back to the office within our lunch hour!

Walking Time from Temple Bar Hotel to Tante Zoes - 6 minutes.