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Cue the Holiday Jingles: Christmas in Dublin is something truly special. Celebrate the silly season with us this year and enjoy a truly Irish experience!

 

From the cosy snugs in Kehoes and The Stag’s Head to the heat of an open fire. We have an abundance of Irish Christmas atmosphere on offer as well as one of the largest selections of gin in Dublin in the Gin Palace worthy of Queen Margaret herself.

 

Speaking of history, we have just the place for those looking for something historical. Check out The Grand Central, where Irish School of Wireless Telegraphy once sat and the broadcasting of the Proclamation of an Irish Republic via shortwave radio in 1916 was aired. You’re sure to satisfy any historian buff.

 

If you’re more of a music buff wander up to Thin Lizzy’s old haunt, Bruxelles. While you’re there give them a vote at our voting station for ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’. The bar has attracted other familiar faces such as our very own Michael Flatley, Michael O’Driscoll to Oasis, Snow Patrol and many more. If you’re lucky you may spot a familiar face.

 

Take a wander down the cobbled streets of Temple Bar before the end of the night and see what treasures old Dublin has to offer. Drop into The Quays for a pint of the black stuff and some craic agus ceoil.

 

For a true Irish experience. Pop into each of our bars and let us know your favourite… 12 pubs… sure who survives that. Savour and enjoy it with 6!

 

Rugby fans around the world are already looking forward to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. It is the first time in the event’s history that it will take place outside the traditional heartland of the sport, and the first time it will be held in Asia.

The 6-week tournament will kick off on September 20 and will finish with the final on November 2 in Yokohama Stadium. The fixtures will be played in twelve stadiums around Japan, providing rugby fans.

Japan 2019 will be the ninth Rugby World Cup and we have the perfect guide to have you ready, plus some events kindly sponsored by Heineken for the day…

 

 

 

Rugby Day Nutrition 101

Night Before

Many players and coaches are big supporters of loading up on carbs and protein the night before watching a big game. Lucky for all you, fanatic rugby heads we have

you sorted … dig into our mouth-watering hefty, protein-packed burger with fries… mmm, yummy.

As for hydration, enjoy an ice-cold Heineken to wash it down.

 

Game Day

Hydration is key so make sure upon awakening you head straight to one of our bars showing the matches and grab a juice or coffee while you look over the menu.

 

BREAKFAST, BALLS, AND BANTER

Breakfast

Make sure to consume plenty of protein and carbohydrate-heavy foods to keep you fuelled for the day such as our Irish Breakfast. Which includes everything you will need to be the best supporter on the day.

Pre-Match

This should be a small meal to stock up on top of breakfast and to compliment your beer. Try our special house nachos. They will leave you replenished and ready to hit your support stance.

 

Match- Time

Grab your beer, get in position and COYBIG!

Rugby World Cup 2019 Fixtures

 

POOL A

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa

 

Fri 20 Sep Japan v Russia (Tokyo), 11.45am

Sun 22 Sep Ireland v Scotland (Yokohama), 8.45am

Tue 24 Sep Russia v Samoa (Kumagaya), 11.15am

Sat 28 Sep Japan v Ireland (Shizuoka), 8.15am

Mon 30 Sep Scotland v Samoa (Kobe), 11.15am

Thu 3 Oct Ireland v Russia (Kobe), 11.15am

Sat 5 Oct Japan v Samoa (Toyota), 11.30am

Wed 9 Oct Scotland v Russia (Shizuoka), 8.15am

Sat 12 Oct Ireland v Samoa (Fukuoka), 11.45am

Sun 13 Oct Japan v Scotland (Yokohama), 11.45am

POOL B

 

New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, Canada

 

Sat 21 Sep New Zealand v South Africa (Yokohama), 10.45am

Sun 22 Sep Italy v Namibia (Osaka), 6.15am

Thu 26 Sep Italy v Canada (Fukuoka), 8.45am

Sat 28 Sep South Africa v Namibia (Toyota), 10.45am

Wed 2 Oct New Zealand v Canada (Oita), 11.15am

Fri 4 Oct South Africa v Italy (Shizuoka), 10.45am

Sun 6 Oct New Zealand v Namibia (Tokyo), 5.45am

Tue 8 Oct South Africa v Canada (Kobe), 11.15am

Sat 12 Oct New Zealand v Italy (Toyota), 5.45am

Sun 13 Oct Namibia v Canada (Kamaishi), 4.15am

 

POOL C

 

England, France, Argentina, USA, Tonga

 

Sat 21 Sep France v Argentina (Tokyo), 8.15am

Sun 22 Sep England v Tonga (Sapporo), 11.15am

Thu 26 Sep England v USA (Kobe), 11.45am

Sat 28 Sep Argentina v Tonga (Osaka), 5.45am

Wed 2 Oct France v USA (Fukuoka), 8.45am

Sat 5 Oct England v Argentina (Tokyo), 9.00am

Sun 6 Oct France v Tonga (Kumamoto), 8.45am

Wed 9 Oct Argentina v USA (Kumagaya), 5.45am

Sat 12 Oct England v France (Yokohama), 9.15am

Sun 13 Oct USA v Tonga (Osaka), 6.45am

 

POOL D

 

Australia, Wales, Georgia, Fiji, Uruguay

 

Sat 21 Sep Australia v Fiji (Sapporo), 5.45am

Mon 23 Sep Wales v Georgia (Toyota), 11.15am

Wed 25 Sep Fiji v Uruguay (Kamaishi), 6.15am

Sun 29 Sep Georgia v Uruguay (Kumagaya), 6.15am

Sun 29 Sep Australia v Wales (Tokyo), 8.45am

Thu 3 Oct Georgia v Fiji (Osaka), 6.15am

Sat 5 Oct Australia v Uruguay (Oita), 6.15am

Wed 9 Oct Wales v Fiji (Oita), 10.45am

Fri 11 Oct Australia v Georgia (Shizuoka), 11.15am

Sun 13 Oct Wales v Uruguay (Kumamoto), 9.15am

 

 

 

 

 

Where to watch the match you ask?

With our bars being name-dropped in articles written by ‘Lovin’Dublin’ and ‘The Irish Times’ with mentions like “best bar to watch the match” and “best bar to spend the day” we can assure you you’re heading to the right place when roaring on the boys in green with us.

It’s never too early for rugby, breakfast, and banter so we are opening a few of the

bars for the earlier Irish Games.

Bruxelles, The Old Mill, The Pennyhill, The Roost, Laurels, Palmerstown House, and An Poitin Still will have their doors open, ready to welcome you, diehard fans and serving a hearty breakfast to boot.

COYBIG!

Keep watch… We’re sending our very own rugby correspondent over to Japan to Keep us in the know throughout the Rugby World Cup!

 

 

 

If you had said Gin would make a comeback a decade ago and be the ‘IT’ drink of the past 5 years you would have got a doubtful expression from most publicans. The opinion of gin has done a complete 180 in the past few years. Gin consumption jumped by a whopping 31.6% per year in 2016 to make it easily the country’s fastest-growing spirit that year and it doesn’t seem to be going away. Gin distilleries are popping up everywhere. Empty Hendrick Gin bottles are being reused and strewed across the city as hip, alternative candle holders in bars and restaurants alike. Millennials are collecting them either as centerpieces for their weddings or to scatter around their new homes acting as candle holders or vases for flowers.

At Gin Palace their loving the revival and appreciation of the drink they’ve loved since before it was on-trend. They recently had a photoshoot to celebrate this clean, subtle tasting drink that has taken the country back by storm.

The Gin Palace recommends and encourages tasting a selection. They have the largest selection of gin in Dublin making it hard to choose just one. Offering tasting trays for those who want to get a true tasting and comparison. Their motto is sample, taste and then choose a blend.

Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in the heart of Dublin with a hint of French-inspired design. The Gin Palace offers a truly unique experience letting you sip your cocktail while facing a 19th-century French coat of arms emblazoned with “Suivez Raison” or “Follow Reason” which was imported when the bar was opened by Louis Fitzgerald.

 

Let me offer you, gin lovers, a suggestion, enjoy a gin cocktail with the core ingredient being Glendalough gin. This gin has a lovely subtle but sweet flavor with notes of floral, fruit, spicy and blackberry flavors. A perfect balance of flavor without ruining the juniper notes and it’s distilled right here in Ireland.

If you’re torn between a few from The Gin Palaces large selection, enjoy one of their tasting trays!

If you are planning to go the 3 Arena, then The Gin Palace is the perfect place to meet for a pre-show drink or meal. Located right beside Jervis Street Lewis Stop.

We have quick plates to share, hearty main course, wines – and the best gins of course – over 200 from all over the world! See here for what’s coming soon.

With a huge selection of garnishes of all sort of botanicals – The Gin Palace is the perfect place to start (or end), a trip to the 3 Arena 🙂

Saturday 1st June: Anne-Marie

Thursday 6th June: Michael Buble

Friday 7th June: Michael Buble

Saturday 8th June: David Blane

Tuesday 11th June: Backstreet Boys

Wednesday 12th June: Elton John

Thursday 13th June: Elton John

Friday 14th June: Bill Bailey

Monday 17th June: Il Divo

Wednesday 26th June: Tame Impala

See the full listing on 3 Arena’s website.

To mark the Louis Fitzgerald Group 50 year milestone we are selling 2019 calendars that feature some of our historical heritage pubs, restaurants and hotels.

We have chosen Focus Ireland as our local charity this Christmas. Focus Ireland works tirelessly to prevent and decrease homelessness in Ireland. Through education and support networks they help those in need of assistance and provide them with a brighter future.

Calendars are on sale in Gin Palace or any other Fitzgerald Group premises. €10 each

Thank you for supporting this great cause.

 

Have you ever had a good look at the beautiful bar-back in The Gin Palace?

It’s original, it’s French, it has a French coat of arms emblazoned with “Suivez Raison” or “Follow Reason”. We like to follow gin!

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Unique in Dublin – The Gin Palace Hendricks Gin High Tea Party!

Not for the common people – only people with proper breeding are allowed to be served the wonderful Hendrick Gin Tea Pot.

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