Taste of Dublin opens today, a four-day food festival held at Merrion Square Park, Dublin until June 15, 2025.
The event is a highlight of the summer in Dublin, offering visitors the chance to sample dishes from Dublin’s lead restaurants, engage with artisan producers, and participate in culinary masterclasses and demonstrations in a vibrant, gourmet atmosphere.
The festival features numerous exhibitors showcasing gourmet foods and beverages. Visitors can expect a similar variety to past editions, with over 100 artisan producers and lead restaurants.
- Culinary Demonstrations: Watch Ireland’s top chefs, including those in SuperValu’s Real Food Kitchen, showcase their skills through live cooking demonstrations. Expect a focus on signature dishes and exclusive off-menu items created for the festival.
- Artisan Producers: Source high-quality ingredients from local and artisan producers, offering a range of gourmet products.
- Masterclasses and Tastings: Participate in complimentary activities such as cocktail masterclasses, spirits tastings, and wine tastings. Learn chef techniques or explore new flavors, like those featured in collaborations such as 7UP and Kwanghi Chan’s “boldest bites.”
- Restaurant Tastings: Sample dishes from Dublin’s latest and greatest restaurants, including new additions and festival mainstays. Restaurants like Orwell Road, Shouk, and Bar Italia have previously been highlighted, suggesting a diverse range of cuisines from Middle Eastern to Italian.
- Taste Club with Mastercard: Exclusive dining experiences pairing top restaurants with premium alcohol brands, available only to Mastercard cardholders via priceless.com.
- Entertainment and Atmosphere: Enjoy live entertainment and the gourmet festival vibe, with cocktails from brands like Dingle Distillery, Schweppes, and Aperol Spritz.
Afternoon standard Entry Pass is from €20.50. VIP Ticket €54.00 includes fast-track entry, a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne, a Häagen-Dazs ice cream treat, a complimentary coffee from Caffé Vergnano, a Glendalough Wild Rose Gin & Tonic, and access to VIP-only facilities like cloakroom and toilets. VIP Suite Bundle with 2 Signature Dishes: €68.00 (includes all VIP perks plus two signature dishes).
Evening Session: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM Standard Entry Pass from €32.50. VIP Ticket €54.00 includes fast-track entry, a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne, a Häagen-Dazs ice cream treat, a complimentary coffee from Caffé Vergnano, a Glendalough Wild Rose Gin & Tonic, and access to VIP-only facilities like cloakroom and toilets. VIP Suite Bundle with 2 Signature Dishes: €68.00 (includes all VIP perks plus two signature dishes).
Tickets are session-specific and only valid for the date and time indicated. Booking fees apply (€2.50 for Standard, €3.50 for VIP).
