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Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
We tried London's hottest new pizza spot that doesn't 'scrimp on the toppings'
Welcome back to The Slice! London's heating up, and not just because of the sun (though we'll take that too). We've found the best place for Organised Adult Fun, reviewed the pizza that's setting a new gold standard for toppings, and uncovered a seafood spot that fuses Scottish soul with Spanish flair. Plus we're livening up dull work lunches with funky salads that have zero boring ingredients. And if your colleagues start getting jealous, you can always tell them to sign up for the Slice themselves to get all the juiciest London goss. Read on for a whole range of recommendations for 31 May-1 June, handpicked as always by The Slice. The Slice is your weekly guide to what's happening in London, so if you're looking for restaurant reviews, drinks deals or just a great new exhibition to visit on a rainy Saturday in the capital, we've got you covered. Click here for this week's edit of the best things to do in town. The Slice newsletter also a brand new look! We'll still be in your inbox every week, bringing you all the very best things to eat, drink and do in the capital. So if you want get the next edition before anyone else, sign up here! If you want to do it all on the cheap, you can also find our latest batch of exclusive hand-picked offers in partnership with Time Out here. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are 11 of the best activities, dining, and drinking spots in the capital. By Sophie Laughton Whether it's work dos or big birthday blowouts, summer is synonymous with Organised Adult Fun. Been tasked with organising your own shindig? Give Electric Shuffle a go. Quick, addictive, and dangerously competitive, the digital gameboard has a range of high-tech twists on the original tabletop game, with rounds like Amplifier (where you knock rivals off the board) and Territory (the puck-based answer to Risk). Once you've demonstrated your skills (or lack thereof), move on over to the eclectic bar area for cocktails – Happy Hour is weekdays 3-7pm – and generously-sized sharers, from tasty sourdough pizzas by the paddle to a big bowl of nachos with all the trimmings. (The extra spicy Firecracker waffle fries went down particularly well with the Metro team, especially after a few rounds of tequila-heavy Electric Dreams – woo!) Just in time for summer events, Electric Shuffle is launching its new King's Cross venue with a bang on 6 June, giving away hundreds of free drinks and prizes to early birds. From 5pm, guests can jump on a shuffleboard table to win everything from bar tabs and brunch tickets to shots, merch, and bragging rights. Race you there! Shuffleboard from £11pp for 60 mins. Sharers from £8, house cocktails from £11. Various venues. Book here. Just in time for summer events, Electric Shuffle is launching its new King's Cross venue with a bang on 6 June, giving away hundreds of free drinks and prizes to early birds. From 5pm, guests can jump on a shuffleboard table to win everything from bar tabs and brunch tickets to shots, merch, and bragging rights. Race you there! Electric Shuffle Kings Cross opens Friday 6 June, 1 Lewis Cubitt Park, N1C 4EJ. Best for: big bowls of satisfaction May is National Salad Month, and the Slice team have finally traded sandwiches for bowls of crunchy greens. If you work in the City, try People Pleaser Salad. Their affordable bowls are a big step up on your standard supermarket meal deal, with signature salads including the eponymous People Pleaser (pictured) – with crumbled feta, Pink Lady apples, candied pecans & turmeric sweet potato – on sale for just £5.90. That'll please pretty much anyone. Salads from £5.90. 163-165 Whitecross St, Barbican, EC1Y 8JT. Find out more here. Best for: lunch in (or out) of the office Bombay's boldest flavours have landed at The Salad Project, thanks to a limited-edition collab with Dishoom. Order your nourishing bowl of Murgh Malai Chicken, chaat masala spiced chickpeas and citrussy grilled pineapple, all finished with a punchy Kasundi mustard dressing. Or customise your own bowl at one of their trendy salad bar spots. The Dishoom Salad available until 1 June in-store, online, or via Dishoom on Deliveroo. Order yours here. Best for: an it-girl dinner kind of salad Salads don't have to be boring. They don't even have to be healthy. Last summer, TikTok declared the ultimate it-girl dinner to be a Caesar salad and fries, and we think no-one is doing elevated comfort food like Bébé Bob. Go for their Schnugget Caesar salad: crispy chicken, bold dressing, and just the right amount of indulgence. Add fries, caviar and sour cream dip, and cocktails created in collaboration with the world's most awarded bartender, Mr Lyan. Schnugget Caesar, £20. 37 Golden Square, Soho, W1F 9LB. Book here. By Beatrice Aidin A Scotsman, a Shetland mussel, and a Padrón pepper walk into a restaurant… and out comes Maresco, the brainchild of Glaswegian Stephan Leroni. Back when he was a music producer in LA (think Hanson and Bon Jovi), Leroni was inspired by an article revealing that the cream of Scotland's seafood was being shipped off to Spain. Back in London, Leroni became an unlikely restauranteur, marrying the best of Caledonian and Catalonian ingredients and cuisine. We kick things off with the famed bomba Maresco, similar to a Scotch Egg but filled with an explosion of mussels. Sea bass ceviche vanishes quickly (I win the last bite), and the fideuà (pictured) – a noodle-based cousin of paella – arrives crowned with dreamlike Hebridean langoustines. We finish with a vast yet light Basque cheesecake and one conclusion: Stephan Leroni is the rock(fish) and roll king of Soho restaurateurs. Small plates from £8. Tapas for Two menu £23pp. 45 Berwick St, Soho, W1F 8SF. Book here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bancone (@ Bancone just opened their fourth site in Kensington High Street, bringing their stunning silk handkerchiefs to West London. The new carbonara version of their iconic dish is apparently being ordered 1,000 times a week. And no, it's not all us. A French fast food chain with 'top notch' burgers is launching in UK. Look out for Dumbo opening in Shoreditch later this year – here's the full lowdown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SINO (@sinorestaurant) Ukrainian restaurant SINO has a 50% off soft launch offer to celebrate their arrival in Notting Hill. Beautiful, authentic dishes include classic Vareniky dumplings and aged walnut ice cream. Offer available until 4 June. Like your fried chicken with a side of fresh ink? On 31 May, swing by Soho's new Fine Line Hearts Club, where legendary tattoo artist Certified Letter Boy – yes, the one behind Beckham's ink – is offering free tattoos all day. Even tastier: free Dave's Hot Chicken for everyone in the queue. Flash the Dave's Loyalty App to claim yours – and if you get 'I ❤️ D.H.C.' inked, your wings are free for a year. By Courtney Pochin There's no shortage of pizza places in London but Spring Street has quite literally sprung onto the scene and I have no doubt they'll become firm favourites. Founded by chef Tom Kemble, the best thing about Spring Street is that there's no scrimping on toppings. I tried the New Yorker, with San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, Rebel Charcuterie pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, hot honey and basil. It was quite possibly the most hot honey anyone has ever drizzled on a pizza, but it managed to hold its own – it was a sweet and spicy delight, with plenty of pepperoni and a beautiful orange tomato sauce. For the best meal here, get a pot of pesto rosso and n'duja to dip your crusts into, order an ice cold teeny martini and finish with the olive oil covered soft serve. You'll be full, but you'll be very happy about it. Pizzas from £12 (12″). Arch 32, Southwark Quarter, Southwark St, London SE1 1TE. Book here. Pub in the Park London is the place to be for foodies from 30 May to 1 June, when Gunnersbury Park will transform into a haven of food, drink, and music. The Slice was at the Marlow edition last weekend and our highlight was Rick Stein's soft shell crab burger – crispy, indulgent, and utterly unforgettable. London's lineup is equally mouthwatering, featuring top gastropubs like The Grazing Goat and The Tamil Prince, live cooking demos from Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux, and music from Soul II Soul and Jack Savoretti. Tickets here. Who's up for a bargain hunt? Search for pre-loved gems at London Docklands Flea, where over 200 local and national flea traders will form a treasure island of vintage, antiques, and second-hand finds. From 10am on June 1, find out more here. Back for a seventh year, The British Library Food Season's Big Weekend is a two-day extravaganza of food, drink, words, and culture. Choose from 14 deliciously diverse events, from a discussion of why we're obsessed with 12ft-high Royal wedding cakes and viral TikTok trends, to a deep dive into the perfect Martini. 31 May-1 June, find out more here. By John Nathan More Trending In one corner stands Martin Freeman's James, a recovered alcoholic who hasn't touched a drop in 25 years; in the other, Jack Lowden's Luka, a tense newcomer to sobriety. If that sounds like the setup for a boxing match, it's fitting – Finn den Hertog's gripping production of David Ireland's two-hander often feels more like it's unfolding in a ring than on a stage. Freeman plays a married, middle-class English dad with little in common with Lowden's embittered, working-class Scottish loner. And yet, their differences make them perfect foils in this funny, tense exploration of masculinity. Intimate and intense, the production offers audiences a rare chance to witness two star performers – Lowden's raw vulnerability as Luka and Freeman's signature tension that makes every line feel like it's balancing on a knife's edge. Until 26 July. Soho Place. Book tickets here. MORE: The UK's best restaurant has been crowned and it sells 'superb' £10 sandwiches MORE: I tried 50 tinnies and found the best canned drink for summer
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Marketing lessons from Indian truck drivers
HighlightsCommercial vehicle Owners-Drivers prioritize apps that offer tangible utility and cost-effectiveness, such as ticketing and booking apps like Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Rail Connect and fintech apps like Navi and Slice. The app Dream11 illustrates how the combination of sports interest and the potential for monetary winnings resonates with a demographic seeking social outlets and engagement amid economic constraints. As India approaches 1 billion internet users by 2027, the growth is predominantly mobile-driven, with over 83% of users accessing the internet via mobile devices. By Sidheshwar Sharma 'A mark of lifelong learners is recognizing that they can learn something from everyone they meet.' ― Adam Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know At recent focus groups of commercial vehicle Owners-Drivers, I found compelling evidence about the apps they use. Happily sharing phone screens, these customers revealed nuanced behavior patterns and preferences that usually get buried under homogenous quantitative data from any media agency, Google, or Meta, which is directionally right. But the fact is, it lacks an all-so-critical layer, which is important to drive actionability. In this AI age of hyper personalization and muchness, we have to seek and embrace ideas that make us think hard instead of data that makes us feel good about what we already know. Therefore, this means digging through and finding connection to a purposeful layering of messages and apt mediums. The easiest place to start? Mobile phones and apps. As India crosses 1 billion internet users by 2027, this growth is overwhelmingly mobile-driven, with over 83% users accessing the internet via mobile. Already, on average, 20 GB data a month is consumed in a month. Crucially, though not surprisingly, this growth is powered by Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, along with rural areas. We are also second in the world in the number of app downloads. Top 5 Reach media being Internet, TV, OTT, OLV and OOH. Whilst for Affinity are Cinema, Social Media, Mobile Banking, OTT and OLV with up to 3 hours spent on their smartphone. So over and above the usual suspects of globally popular social, streaming and communication apps, what apps are Owners-Drivers of Cargo Commercial Vehicles using? Here I place them in three categories: Based on discernment and the opportunities they offer. 1. Ticketing and booking apps: IRCTC Rail Connect, WhereIsMyTrain, MeeTicket and not MakeMyTrip, GoIbibo, Cleartip Core functionality and utility directly related to travel needs supersede comprehensive-but-complex travel options. So, the preference is for booking specific train/bus tickets and tracking live status reliably without the clutter of broader travel features or potential aggregator fees. Not only about the best deal, but the need to secure a ticket and get there on time. 2. Photos and videos editor and players: BroChill, Filmigo and SnapSeed and not Canva, Inshot or CapCut They do not need or want to produce professional content. Their desire is to create engaging video statuses and quickly edit photos for social sharing, often incorporating desi and regional elements. For free of-course. 3. Fintech apps : Navi, Slice in addition to PayTM, Phone Pe UPI has effectively served as the digital onboarding ramp for a vast population into the broader fintech ecosystem. But over and above payments, accessible credit and flexible repayment to manage basic needs or operational costs is a big draw, especially to those without traditional credit history. Replacing chit funds and undocumented loans, the anonymity afforded by such fintech apps directly appeals to the 'I don't like to depend on others' and 'I am optimistic about the future' attitude to work. Exceptions always rule These Owners-Drivers I met, also 'like to take risks' and believe they should 'seize opportunities when they arise.' Apps that profitably combine these with the top genre of interest, that is, sports, specifically cricket? Do exceedingly well and elicit counterintuitive behaviors: Dream11 being the first case in point. While Indians overall love 'free,' the potential for quick monetary winnings holds a strong aspirational appeal for a demographic facing economic constraints. They are willing to bet a small amount (an average ticket size of INR60) but end up doing so frequently, leading to substantial-but-justifiable spending owing to the high excitement and engagement. With 12-14 hours of monotonous and fatiguing driving, a social outlet to display their skills, analysis and intuition is what they are betting on. So what now? Evidently, marketing must move beyond affluent, urban, English-speaking numbers and behavior to engage the growing India. These small-group app preferences demonstrate a larger and clear prioritization of tangible utility, cost-effectiveness, regional relevance, and the fulfilment of specific needs, whether it is reliable bus/train ticketing and tracking, accessible digital credit, or engaging and culturally resonant content and entertainment. Therefore, the need for brands and marketers to engage in a deep audience understanding, find them where they are, hyperlocal targeting and genuine value delivery. Prioritize channels where the target audience is already active and engaged. For example, IRCTC Rail Connect offers significant reach (millions of daily users). Dream11 and BroChill provide a range of targeting options to pick from. Understanding the specific context, constraints (connectivity, device limitations, economic pressures), and motivations (utility, aspiration, community) of the target demographic is the way forward to connect with India's driving force. It's for us to continue to create relevance, respond to shifting priorities and changing environments, quickly connecting the dots. After all, if knowledge is still power—and GenAI is changing this by the second—wisdom will come from knowing what you don't know and for that you need to have your feet on the street and meet your audience. (The author is general manager, brand marketing, CVBU, Tata Motors. Opinions are personal.)
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
7 recent podcast episodes CFOs should listen to
This story was originally published on To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily newsletter. As the podcast space continues to grow, it can be challenging for finance leaders to sift through the noise. So far this year, there have been a handful of informative and entertaining podcast appearances by CFOs. Though the topics discussed range from technology and human capital to career growth, these episodes demonstrate the value of a finance leader being able to share their goals, tell their brand's story and put their personality on display. In no particular order, here are seven podcasts recorded in 2025 that finance leaders will likely find valuable. 1. Secrets of Rockstar CFOs: From The Hardwood To The C-Suite: Lauren StClair's CFO Playbook On March 11, former NerdWallet CFO Lauren StClair appeared on Secrets of Rockstar CFOs, hosted by Jack McCullough and produced by the CFO Leadership Council. In the episode, StClair — who is now CFO of online independent pizzeria ordering platform Slice — shares her journey from a Stanford athlete to finance leader, offering insights into leading NerdWallet's IPO and the importance of building diverse, high-performing teams. 'You need a mix of people who bring the entrepreneurial spirit, but you also bring the experience of running things at scale or running a public company, understanding what good looks like and understanding how to get there,' StClair said. 'The balance of those two makes a difference for the team. It's also having the right folks around the table and having diversity of experience and diversity of thought.' 2. Bloomberg Talks: Disney continues to deal with political, business and customer sentiment issues and its CFO Hugh Johnston appeared on Bloomberg Talks on Feb. 5 and highlighted how the company is leaning on its streaming business for growth — an area that he says is doing 'extremely well' for the company. 'This is a business we invested in pretty heavily a couple of years ago, and what you're seeing now are the benefits of those investments,' Johnston said. 'Our expectation is we will continue to grow [subscribers], we'll improve margins, we will make more than a billion dollars in that business this year, and next year we are looking at double-digit margins in that business. So, there's certainly a ton of positive momentum [because] of the great content that's coming from the studio side of the house both on the television and the movie side of our entertainment business." 3. The Accounting Podcast: Jeff Johnston, a former IRS revenue agent, candidly shared jarring but not so surprising insight about the inner workings of the IRS. His comments on the antiquated systems, particularly the Integrated Data Retrieval System, highlight one of the main challenges of the job. 'It's a really hard job to learn only because the systems you have to use within the IRS are [antiquated],' Johnston said. 'It's like going back to an IBM XT. One of the main systems that we use to get taxpayer information is in fact a green screen. It goes to a command line, and you have to know what the commands should be... it's like learning hieroglyphics, it's another language.' 4. CFO Weekly: CJ Gustafson, CFO at PartsTech, shares his FP&A approach in detail. In a conversation that took place on Feb. 21, he offers a thoughtful take on common pitfalls companies face during the budgeting process and how CFOs can avoid them by focusing on clarity, communication and strategic alignment. 'There are really small [pitfalls], like forgetting to budget for employee laptop refreshes — I think I've forgotten that three out of the last five years—and then there are larger ones like not knowing how to forecast your hosting spend,' Gustafson said. 'Is our AWS or GCP bill [linking] to revenue growth or is there some proxy underneath that? A majority of it comes down to getting your hiring right.' 5. The CFO Show: On March 4, Tom Panther, who was then CFO of Corpay and is currently CFO of the National Christian Foundation, talked about the importance of the finance team having a sound understanding of not only the business from an operational perspective, but from a strategic and holistic perspective as well. With this, he says, dealing with macroeconomic factors may be less of a challenge. 'I think it's critical that a business understands its strategies and what it's trying to do in respect to [macroeconomic factors]... In the interest rate environment in which we are all operating, some may structure their balance sheet differently than the interest rate environment we had with zero interest rates,' said Panther. 'In a business that doesn't generate a lot of free cash flow and needs to access capital markets, they need to have a strategy around their debt environment and what's the duration of that debt.' 6. CFO 4.0 Podcast: Richard Sanders, founder and managing partner at Sullivan Street Partners, gave excellent insight on Jan. 21 on how CFOs working under private equity can deal with the unique challenges that come with that particular role. 'As much as we think this is kind of science, in accounting, there's so much natural judgment and so many different ways of approaching a policy,' said Sanders. 'Even if something is being well-managed, you may have a philosophical difference on how you approach it, but often it's not that—it's often that something has been mislabeled, there's been an opportunity missed... Ideally, without damning the predecessor unless it's particularly warranted, [the CFO] must come forward and just say, 'I've noticed the following things,' but when you're coming in you have to give yourself time to learn the business.' 7. Fresh FP&A: Chris Ortega, CEO and fractional CFO at Fresh FP&A, released a full explanatory video on May 8 on how to scale a finance team via AI — with no hiring required. Step-by-step, Ortega uses ChatGPT Plus to help demonstrate how finance leaders can use the tool as an executive assistant. According to Ortega, this is a desire finance leaders showed at events he was attending, and this episode was created to help satisfy that demand. Recommended Reading 6 podcast episodes CFOs should listen to before summer ends Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Metro
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
10 unmissable Time Out deals — including crispy fried chicken for 50% off
These are London deals you won't want to miss (Picture: Thunderbird Fried Chicken) Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there's lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro, and on our socials. You'll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday. Get ready to swap the city streets for secret gardens as London Open Gardens returns from 7-8 June. More than 100 tucked-away green spaces, from rooftop hideaways to peaceful courtyards will be open to explore. We've got two-for-one tickets at 50% off, with proceeds helping to preserve London's best leafy locations. In the mood for something seriously crispy? Thunderbird Fried Chicken has slashed the price of it's signature bucket. Get 12 juicy strips, three flavour-packed dips and big helping of fries, all brined and hand-breaded the proper way for £11.99. If you're in full weekend mode, head to Inamo for their all-you-can-eat pan-Asian brunch. For 29.95, you'll get unlimited sushi, dumpling and Korean wings with bottomless fizz, wine or beer plus something to keep you entertained, with more than 20 interactive games to play right on the table. Welcome to the Slice The Slice is your weekly guide to what's happening in London, so if you're looking for restaurant reviews, drinks deals or just a great new exhibition to visit on a rainy Saturday in the capital, we've got you covered. Click here for this week's edit of the best things to do in town. The Slice newsletter also a brand new look! We'll still be in your inbox every week, bringing you all the very best things to eat, drink and do in the capital. So if you want get the next edition before anyone else, sign up here! If you want to do it all on the cheap, you can also find our latest batch of exclusive hand-picked offers in partnership with Time Out here. It's all here and more in these 10 incredible offers, discounts and deals. Things to do in London this week Savour a three-course Italian feast in Mayfair for £29.95 at Sartoria Tuck into a slice of la dolce vita in the heart of Mayfair! For just £29.95, enjoy a refined three-course Italian feast at Sartoria – a stylish gem on Savile Row. Expect seasonal flavours, classic Italian flair and an elegant setting that makes this a true treat (without the Mayfair price tag). Buon appetito! GET THE OFFER Enjoy a sky-high three-course brunch and champagne at Oblix at The Shard for £55 Brunch with a view? Go sky-high at Oblix at The Shard, where £55 gets you a luxurious three-course brunch and a glass of Champagne – all served with jaw-dropping views across London. It's the ultimate way to elevate your weekend plans, literally. GET THE OFFER Feast, Play, Repeat: Get Inamo's best bottomless brunch deal from £29.95 Dive into a weekend of fun, flavour, and fizz at Inamo! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch with signature pan-Asian delights like sushi, dumplings, and Korean chicken wings, paired with bottomless fizz, wine, or beer. With touch-sensitive tables, 20+ games, and locations in Covent Garden and Soho, it's more than a meal – it's an experience. GET THE OFFER 50% off! Grab a bucket of Thunderbird's fried chicken for just £11.99 Craving crispy, golden goodness? Thunderbird Fried Chicken's legendary bucket deal is now half price! Get 12 juicy strips, 3 tasty dips and a heap of fries – all brined, spiced, and hand-breaded to Southern-style perfection. Available all week long at locations across London. GET THE OFFER Get three courses with a glass of prosecco for £23 at Bluebird Chelsea D&D London invites you to enjoy Bluebird's best of British menu. For starters, you can enjoy refined, comforting classics, like the spicy salmon maki avocado. It only gets better with the mains, with aged beef ragu on offer. Top it all off with your pick of dessert and a glass of prosecco. GET THE OFFER London Open Gardens returns for 2025: Get a two-for-one ticket for 50% off London Open Gardens 2025 is back on 7-8th June, throwing open the gates to over 100 secret gardens across the city. From dreamy rooftops to tucked-away courtyards, it's a weekend of leafy adventures, all self-guided and full of surprises. Even better? Snap up a two-for-one ticket at 50% off! Every ticket helps protect London's green gems through the brilliant work of London Parks and Gardens. GET THE OFFER Save up to £151 on this Turkish Hammam spa experience Get soft, glowing skin this winter with a luxe spa day at Crystal Palace Spa in Marylebone. Enjoy full-body exfoliation, a soak massage, and a choice of clay, mud, or coffee body mask, all for a fraction of the price – £48 for one person, £89 for two. Relax for 90 minutes and even bring a friend for the ultimate unwind! GET THE OFFER The ultimate dim sum masterclass at Ann's Smart School of Cookery for £64 Ann's Smart School of Cookery invites you to try your hand at making the Chinese delicacy of dim sum. Now just £64, down from £129, this two-hour class will teach you all the tricks and tips of making dim sum, Chinese hot and sour dipping sauce and a classic pork wonton soup from fresh ingredients. GET THE OFFER Get the ultimate BYOB pottery experience from just £23 at Token Studio Unleash your creativity at Token Studio with a fun 90-minute session! Try your hand at the potter's wheel, create miniature pottery, or learn hand-building techniques. Prefer design? Opt for pottery painting and customize a mug, plate, or bowl. Plus, bring your favourite drinks to enjoy while you craft! GET THE OFFER Unwind with a five-star luxury experience for two at The Spa at Athenaeum Hotel Do you feel that? It's the feeling of a long-awaited self-care day on the horizon! Invite a friend or partner to escape the hustle and bustle of central London and share a five-star luxury experience at Mayfair's Athenaeum Hotel Spa. Spend a relaxing hour in the wet area, sauna, steam rooms and hot tub, then take your pick from a facial and body wrap treatment or massage. All this with a glass of bubbly for 40% off – you'll find it hard to say no. GET THE OFFER Arrow MORE: From Labour's 'reckless' spending to Reform's impact on climate: readers weigh in Arrow MORE: First American Pope chosen after white smoke seen on second day of conclave Arrow MORE: These supermarket essentials will be 'extinct' by 2050 — here's what you'll be eating instead
RTÉ News
04-05-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
15 dog-friendly cafés in Dublin to visit for a puppuccino
If you don't follow my page you might not know that my life became infinitely more joyful this year because we rescued a puppy, Luan, from Wicklow Animal Welfare. As a result, the last few months have introduced a whole new subsection on my usual hunt to find the best places to eat in Dublin. Thankfully, Dublin has lots of dog-friendly cafes and restaurants available, and it seems to be becoming more and more common. So if you're like me and you dream of finding places where your furry friend is welcome inside, this list is for you. Slice, Stoneybatter Slice is a real local legend of Dublin 7, and definitely one of my favourite places to eat in the entire country - I visit at least once a month. Thankfully, when my little dog Luan came into my life, those brunch plans didn't have to change. In fact, he was welcomed us with open arms and treats on arrival. Slice has one of the most interesting brunch menus out there. You're getting the best of the best ingredients served to you on colourful plates. Try the hash browns if you're there for breakfast, and the Bahn Mi if you're visiting for lunch. Park Lane Deli, Chapelizod It's açai season, and let me tell you, I've tried almost every açai place in Dublin, and this is the best in my opinion. Park Lane Deli is nestled in the idyllic village of Chapelizod, beside the Phoenix Park. So you can pop in for a fruity bowl and a coffee with your pup and then head to the park for a walk. Perfection. If you're not into açai, their bacon and egg sandwich with relish is ridiculously good. Two Pups, Francis Street One of the trendiest cafes in Dublin has to be Two Pups. Inside, it's a surprisingly large space with many nooks and crannies for you and your doggo. The menu is constantly evolving to match what's in season, and the coffee here never fails. They recently launched an evening menu here, so if small plates and wine are more up your street, this is a great option. 3fe, Grand Canal 3fe coffee can be found in a plethora of cafes across the country, so it's very likely you've had their coffee, but have you visited their own cafe? They have quite a few branches across the city, but the one on Grand Canal Street has to be my favourite. Their menu is simple but effective and really reasonably priced. Eggs on toast for eight euroS? You can't beat it. Dogs are allowed inside each of the 3fe cafes. Clement & Pekoe, South William You can't get more central than Clement and Pekoe on South William Street. Specialising in tea and coffee, with a selection of pastries on offer, it's my go-to for a caffeine kick close to Grafton Street. There's a few tables inside this spacious venue for you and your furry friend to escape from the bustling streets of Dublin City. One Kinda Folk, Rathmines To matcha or not to matcha? Don't come for me, but I'm not a big matcha drinker. I do, however, have quite a few friends who are extremely passionate about it and swear that One Kinda Folk is the best place to order it. One Kinda Folk has two branches - one in Rathmines and one of Upper Leeson Street - both dog-friendly, of course. Both venues have a really calming energy and are especially lovely on sunny days. Two Boys Brew Another one of my all-time favourite cafes in Dublin is Two Boys Brew in Phibsborough. It's the little things like the staff remembering your dog's name and bringing him treats while you tuck into brunch. The avocado toast here is worth sacrificing some of your savings toward a mortgage. Blas, Rotunda There are few buildings as impressive as The Chocolate Factory in Dublin, home to the stunning Blas Cafe. The space here is huge, with loads of seating, so you'll never be stuck for a table. They welcome dogs of all sizes inside. My top pick is the Marrakech breakfast for a taste of Middle Eastern flavours. Groundstate, Dublin 8 Groundstate café can be found in the heart of the Liberties, Dublin 8. They roast their own coffee and curate their menu around seasonal produce from local suppliers. There is also a yoga studio on site. It's a great one for veggies and vegans, with something for all on the menu. There's lots of seating, with a long section along the window, making a great people-watching perch for solo diners. Vada, Grangegorman Vada is one of the most beautiful cafes I've visited in Dublin, and the presentation of their food is equally as impressive. Thankfully, it tastes as good as it looks. The menu is small but mighty, maybe only four or five options to choose from, but each one is totally different from the other. Flavours are unique and inventive. Bibi's, Portobello Bibi's has been around for as long as I can remember and it's always been a great place for dog owners to dine. They have two branches - one in Dun Laoghaire and one in Portobello, which is my favourite. Their sandwiches are some of the best you'll find. BaaBaa Chapelizod The love affair with Chapelizod continues. BaaBaa is an absolutely stunning venue. It's super cosy inside with just a few seats but during the summer months they put out more tables outside, in front of the cafe. The creativity behind the dishes here blow me away every time. If you like sweet flavours for brunch, this cafe has mastered it. The French toast will leave you drooling. Southbank, Harold's Cross Maybe it's in the name, maybe it's the vibe, but Southbank feels like a place you'd find in the bustling streets of London Town. It's a bright, spacious venue with brunch dishes taking centre stage. The perfect place to grab a bite to eat before strolling along the canal with your pooch. The Middle Child If it's baked goods you're after, The Middle Child in Beaumont is the one for you. They have perfected the 'sweet treat' from cookies to carrot cake, cinnamon swirls to brioche buns. It's super dog-friendly and well worth checking out. Honey Honey, Portmarnock It's my dream (probably most people's dream) to live in Portmarnock. The village has such a sense of community, and the beach is one of the best sea swim locations around. For now (until I win the lottery), I'll have to settle for weekend visits. No visit to Portmarnock is complete for me (or Luan) without a visit to Honey Honey. Their pup cups are sprinkled with doggy treats, and they even have a Polaroid wall of fame for the dogs that visit.
