The Grand Canal Hotel is located in the south centre of Dublin city within a short walking distance of the Aviva Stadium, Trinity College, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, The 3Arena, Convention Centre Dublin and the RDS.
The Discover Ireland Dublin
Horse Show is one of Ireland's largest events. Welcoming 100,000
visitors both from Ireland & from all over the world, it is without doubt
one of the highlights of the summer.
The 141st Discover Ireland
Dublin Horse Show will take place this year from Wednesday 6th August
- Sunday 10th August 2014. With live music & entertainment, award winning
exhibitions and children's entertainment (including pony rides, fun inflatables
& a magic show) as well as a fashion shopping village and bars &
restaurants plus the best in national and international show jumping, there
really is something for everyone.
The Blossom Hill Ladies' Day will
be held on Thursday 7th August and will be awarding the "Best Dressed
Lady", "Most Colourful Outfit", "Most Creative Hat"
& "Elegance is an Attitude" as well as "Best Dressed
Male".
The Grand CanalHotel is located only a half a mile (0.5 miles) from the Dublin
Horse Show Arena in the RDS. We have:
We, along with the RTE Guide are giving you the chance to WIN AN AMAZING PRIZE of two tickets to
the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS plus a night’s stay in the Grand Canal Hotel
on any one of the days of this year’s Dublin Horse Show. The prize includes
B&B for two people, champagne & chocolates in the room on arrival,
dinner with a bottle of wine & two tickets to the Horse Show. Checkout
our competition, which is in celebration of our 10years in
business, in next week’s edition of the RTE Guide (out Monday 7th
July).
We're celebrating all things American this 4th July! We'll have special American inspired food and drink promotions as well as American Rock music playing in the bar.
World Cup
We're loving the World Cup here at The Gasworks. We have all of the matches playing on our 9 sports screens and great beers & tapas specials from around the world. Get the full low-down on our World Cup promotions HERE
Garth Brooks
We are so excited about Garth Brooks coming to Dublin this July. What better excuse than Garth Brooks is there to have Country Western themed evenings? We're going all out in The Gasworks. from 25th - 29th July. Enjoy plenty of food specials, cocktails & Country Western music..........which of course will include lots of songs from the main man himself, Garth Brooks.
Dirty Dancing
Going to see Dirty Dancing on stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre? Drop into us here at the Gasworks for pre-theatre meal. We're just a short stroll to the Theatre so you can take your time and enjoy your food and then make your way to the theatre when you are ready. Why not pop back over after the show for cocktails!
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The Gasworks Bar, part of Grand Canal Hotel, is the perfect
location for dinner & drinks. Located just minutes from the Aviva Stadium
& Bord Gais Energy Theatre it is the perfect spot to stop off at before
going to see a game or a show. The Gasworks Bar has a great pre-theatre dinner
as well as plenty of other special offers on food & drink.
The Gasworks bar is a great choice for watching any sporting
events. With 9 sports screen enjoy great weekend entertainment in Gasworks Bar
every weekend with Live Music on a Friday & Boogie Nights every Saturday.
It’s World Cup time again!!! Ireland may not have qualified this time
around but the Gaswork’s Bar will still be in full World Cup mania mode for all
of the games. No matter what team you are cheering on, come to the Gasworks
where all matches will be played on the 9 large sports screens, we’ll have
tapas & beers from World Cup countries and plenty of specials to choose
from.
Beers and Bites
We’ll have both food and beers from competing countries so whatever
your team…or your taste, we have something for everyone.
World Cup Tapas:
Japan: Grilled Chicken Teriyaki & Slaw
€3.50/€5
Brazil: Bolinhos De Bacalhau Fuma, Smoked Code Croquettes & Dip
€4
Italy: Polpette Arrabbiata
€4
Spain: Patatas Bravas & Chorizo Empanadas
€4.50
USA: Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings
€4.50
Australia: Bbq Spare Rib
€4.50
Mexico: Quesadillas & Salsa
€4
England: Mini Beef & Ale Pies
€5
Germany: Frankfurter Hot Dog In Bun With Crispy Onion & Mustard
€4
Beers:
Japan: Kirin
€5
Brazil: Brahma
€4
Italy: Moretti
€4
Spain: Estrelle
€4.50
USA: Budweiser
€4
Australia: Tooheys Dry
€5
Mexico: Sol
€4
England: Wells Bombadier
€5
Germany: Aktien
€5
We will also have a “Match Of
The Day” special whereby you can get the tapas and beer from the teams that
are playing on that day for just €7.50.
We are going all out for the next few weeks for the World Cup. We've picked
our team to support this year and every time our team score we are going to
take out tapas samples from that country COMPLIMENTARY for everyone in the
Gasworks. Bar staff will also be wearing the team colours on the nights when
they are playing. Care to take a guess on who we will be supporting?
We’ll also be running competitions on Facebook. Check out the GasworksFacebook page to see how each match day you can be in with a chance of winning
a free a pitcher of beer.
Plan to watch the matches as a groups? Great, the more the merrier.
Contact us today on 01-6461000 to enquire about reserving your space in the bar.
We even have a special offer for group bookings over 20 pax – a pint and BBQ
burger for just €8pp.
World Cup 2014 Thursday June 12th - Sunday July 3rd.
The Gasworks Bar, part of Grand Canal Hotel, is the perfect
location for dinner & drinks. Located just minutes from the Aviva Stadium
& Bord Gais Energy Theatre it is the perfect spot to stop off at before
going to see a game or a show. The Gasworks Bar has a great pre-theatre dinner
as well as plenty of other special offers on food & drink.
The Gasworks bar is a great choice for watching any sporting
events. With 9 sports screens enjoy great weekend entertainment in Gasworks Bar
every weekend with Live Music on a Friday & Boogie Nights every Saturday.
Dublin is such a beautiful city with so
much to offer. It’s so easy to get around and to see all the top spots even if
you visit for just a short trip and what better way to see the city than by
bike.
Take in Dublin’s culture and history and
see so many of its gorgeous buildings.The Taste of Dublin bike tour takes in College Green, Dublin Castle, the
Guinness brewery, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Temple Bar, the ‘Italian
Quarter’, the fashionable southside, Parnell Square and the Georgian northside,
Merrion Square and the Oscar Wilde memorial. Along
the way, you will hear about Dublin’s literary and rock ‘n’ roll traditions and
the events and personalities that shaped the city’s character.
Grand Canal Hotel is located in the
picturesque and leafy areas of Ballsbridge. With many lovely walks around the
area including the banks of the Grand Canal and Herbert Park, the hotel is also
within walking distance of the Aviva Stadium, the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, The
RDS, The O2 and the The Convention Centre. And perhaps most importantly, the
shopping Mecca of the south city centre, Grafton Street.
All 142 bedrooms
are modern with feature such as free high-speed Wi-Fi and interactive smart
TVs.Executive rooms & suites are
also available. Guests can enjoy casual food and drink in the lively Gasworks
Bar or opt for more formal dining in the Epic Restaurant. The Grand Canal Hotel
has a fully equipped gym and offers guests free private parking in its 2-story car
park.
(The Flora Women's Mini Marathon start line at Merrion Square)
Not long now to go until the Flora Women's Mini Marathon. Going since 1983, the annual 10k charity run is the largest all-female event of it's kind in the world.
The event has grown in size year on year with women of all shapes and levels of fitness taking part. Since 2007, the number of participants have exceeded 40,000 and last year a record number of 40,717 took part. Although it is not a requirement, most of those who take part use this fantastic event as an opportunity to raise money for their chosen charity and since 1983 approximately €137 million has been raised for charity.
(Flora Women's Mini Marathon 2014 Route Map)
The mini marathon will take place, as always, on June bank holiday Monday (2nd June 2014) and will start at 2pm. The start and finish line are just minutes from the Grand Canal Hotel.
Stay at Grand Canal Hotel and get:
- A great Mini Marathon overnight rate of €69RO
- FREE late parking,
- Showers for after the race
- Luggage storage
You can avail of this rate on both Sunday & Monday night. For more information or to book, call us on 01-6461000 or email reservations@grandcanalhotel.com.
(Flora Women's Mini Marathon Participants)
Have you taken part in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon before? Will you be taking part this year? Let us know about your experience if so.
Giro D'Italia will make its way from Belfast and will arrive in Dublin on Sunday May 11th. The finish line in Dublin will be on Merrion Street, a five minute walk from Grand Canal Hotel and Gasworks Bar. To celebrate this amazing event we have created a special Giro D'Italia menu which is just €17.50 for 2 courses. We are also offering FREE secure bike parking for the day for those who book a table.
To book a table or to enquire about our Giro D'Italia overnight B&B rates please contact us on 01-6461000.
Wondering what to get up to this Easter?
Well we have listed 5 great events that are taking place this Easter weekend in
the city. From kids chocolate feasts to a night at the theatre, there is
something for everyone to enjoy.
1. Cadbury’s Easter
Egg Trail at Croke Park Stadium
Date: Monday 14th April to
Monday 21st April (excl.Friday 18th)
Time: Daily at 13.30
As part of the Croke Park
Museum guided tour, there is an extra special tour for the little ones whereby
they will follow clues to find tokens which they can then use to collect their
Cadbury Easter Eggs.
The fun and interesting
tours take place behind the scenes at Croke Park where visitors get the chance
to access areas such the players’ lounge, the dressing rooms, warm-up area and
pitch side. Then top it all off by enjoying a bird’s eye view of the stadium
from the top tier.
Cost:
Child €8.50 (under 5: Free)
Adult €12.50
Students/OAP €9.50
Family (based on 2 adults & 2 children): €34.00
Family (based on 2 adults & 3 children): €38.00
Easter Egg Hunt Tour prices (including a Cadbury Easter
Egg for every participant)
Booking: Booking is essential as places
are limited Tel. +353 1 8192323
2. DL Kid’s
Easter Party
Dates: 14th to 18th & 22nd to 25thApril. David Lloyd Riverview.
There are Easter camps available
for kids of all ages;
Mini Camp for children 3-4yrs, which runs from 9am to
1pm.
Holiday Active camp forchildren 5-11yrs who can choose from a
full day (9am to 5pm) or half day (9am to 1pm).
There are session plans in place
each day to entertain your kids with an array of sports, and artsand crafts activities. Kids will have
the opportunity to swim, play tennis and meet new friends plus lots more.
Non-members are welcome.From €24 for half day to €35 for full
day. (Non-members are €28 and €42 respectively). Lunch and snacks are
also included.
Dates: Saturday the 12thof April to Sunday
the 27th of April.
Times: 10.30/11.30/12.30pm and 2.30/3.30pm.
The Viking Big Dig and Viking
House will celebrate the 1000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf. At
the Viking big dig, children will experience what it is like to be an
archaeologist and find Viking treasures dating back over 1000 years. For
the adults, there will also be a full size reconstruction of a Viking house
within the Dublinia courtyard, showing how a Viking house was built, and
you can even get involved in the build too.
Dublin City Council proposes to stage the
largest Viking village and living history battle re-enactment ever produced in
Ireland.The Viking village will contain static and
interactive displays of Viking life and include demonstrations of Viking Skills
and Crafts such as weapons displays , storytelling, Blacksmith, Leather
working, Pole Lathe, Coin Striking, Silversmith, Hnefatafl (Viking Chess),
Archery Display and Viking Long Boat, Falconry Displays, Mounted Viking Displays.
Taking place at St. Anne's Park & Rose Gardens, Raheny, Dublin 5,
this is a free event suitable for the
whole family.
5.War Horse
27th March – 27th April
War Horse is the powerful story
of a young boy called Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who has been
requisitioned to fight for the English in World War I. Caught in enemy
crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in
no man’s land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous
mission to find his horse and bring him home. A remarkable tale of courage,
loyalty and friendship, War Horse features ground-breaking puppetry work by
South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, which brings breathing and galloping
horses to life on stage.
Suitable for both adults and
children. Experience the emotional journey that charges through the
battlefields of history straight to hearts of audiences around the world.
Looking for accommodation in Dublin city? Check out Grand Canal Hotel. Located in the picturesque location of Ballsbridge, Grand Canal Hotel is walking distance from Dublin City Centre, The Bord Gais Energy Thaetre, Aviva Stadium, The RDS, Dublin Convention Center & The o2.
