The Irish summer well and truly arrived last weekend at Taste of Dublin- by which I mean we had all four seasons crammed in to each day! But this week looks like it is shaping up to be bright and warm. Last week I looked at some great new BBQ reds, so here are some brand new white wine recommendations to enjoy from our current promotional lineup.

Looks like we are finally getting some summer sunshine. Time to break out that barbeque! But what beers should enjoy with your BBQ?

A barbeque evening can be a long affair, from setting up to getting the heat just right, to perhaps the most enjoyable part, full bellies and conversation long into the night. Fruity ales and easy drinking lagers are the call of the day. All...

We are delighted to introduce Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice to Ireland. This new small batch, limited-edition gin, launching exclusively in O’Brien's, is guaranteed to be your go to this summer.

This unique new gin is true to the Hendrick’s original style but follows its own path with the infusion of deeply floral essences reflecting the bright, aromatic i...

Grüner Veltliner Grapevines

The O'Briens Wine Team have had a busy few weeks jetting around Europe with 6 of our lucky managers heading to Champagne for a few days, yours truly invited to Austria for the Wine Summit and our Wine Director, Lynne Coyle MW busy updating our wine portfolio in Bordeaux.

All of this travel helps ensure O'Briens maintains the most exciting w...

Forget about woolly slippers or eau de musk, get them something they can sit back, relax, and enjoy on Father’s Day. That's Sunday 16th of June, just in case you forgot.

Let us take the hassle out of choosing a gift, pop in store or browse on line for a range of great gift ideas with a selection of craft beers as well as a number of great spirits on offer. I’ve pick...

There is only week to go til Taste of Dublin and we hope you’ll find the time to join us at the O’Briens Wine experience to try some incredible wines! Once again we are the official Wine Partner to Taste of Dublin, come find us at our usual spot near the fountains. You’ll discover your favourite wines to sip at the O’Briens wine bar, with ice cold fizz and white wines by the bottle and...

Some great new brews have landed on our shelves this month. Here’s just a few I’ve sat down with. First up,12 Acres brings us a hazy IPA, The Far Side. As with all 12 Acres beers this is brewed with pale ale malt from their own farm along with some oats, rye and wheat. And a whole lot of hops! Tropical juice on the nose with heady pineapple, guava and ripe mang...

Perfect cider weather one might say.

While cider can certainly be enjoyed year-round there is something about warm weather and cold cider that just goes so well together. Perhaps it’s also because it matches so well with summer cuisine.

Cider making has a lot in common with wine making, for both creating a great tasting drink is all about achieving balan...



This week sees the changeover of our wine promotions and many of our customer favourites are back on special offer, such as Porta 6 and Famille Bougrier Sauvignon Blanc: both at €10. There is also a terrific range of wines in our 3 FOR €25 Mix & Match deal. These wines are perfect crowd-pleasers if you have a special day coming up soon- from weddings and christenings to...

With the Game of Thrones series nearing its completion it’s time to raise a glass with some special Game of Thrones inspired whiskies.

The limited-edition Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection is coming soon.

The set features eight superb Single Malt scotch whiskies from various distilleries under the Diageo umbrella, each representing one of the ...