Taste of Dublin 2025: the gourmet festival not to be missed!

Gwen Rouviere
by Gwen Le Cointre
10 June 2025, 08:24
Taste of Dublin 2025: the gourmet festival not to be missed!
Taste of Dublin 2025

If you love fine dining, sharing and conviviality, we’re looking forward to seeing you in Dublin! From June 12 to 15 in Merrion Square, the famous Taste of Dublin gastronomic festival celebrates its 20th anniversary! And it’s going to do it with ambition: on the program are over 18 restaurants, more than 70 signature dishes, cocktails, mocktails, live demonstration workshops… in short, everything you need for an exceptional feast!

Taste of Dublin 2025: the best of Irish cuisine in one place!

A food market to fill up on discoveries

It’s hard to leave Taste of Dublin empty-handed! The farmers’ market is full of wonders:

  • Artisan cheeses, fine charcuterie, bean-to-bar chocolate, coffees from micro-torrefactors.

  • Organic products, hot sauces, infused vinegars, Irish kombucha… it’s an Ali Baba’s cave for foodies.

  • Many brands offer tastings and exclusive discounts.

A special “Taste & Shop” area enables visitors to purchase products used in culinary demonstrations.

Focus on the chefs and talents present

Each edition of Taste of Dublin is an opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in Irish cuisine, as well as up-and-coming figures on the gastronomic scene. In 2025, look forward to :

  • Gareth Mullins: the executive chef of Dublin’s Marker Hotel returns with a demonstration focused on sustainable cooking.

  • Rising star and TV personality Mark Moriarty will deliver a masterclass on simple dishes with explosive flavor.

  • The Happy Pear, an essential wellness duo, will be offering vegetarian recipes using local ingredients.

  • Pastry expert Aoife Noonan will share her secrets for modern Irish desserts.

  • And surprise guests from London, Paris and Barcelona to spice up the edition.

Each demonstration is interactive: ask questions, taste, learn – a true moment of culinary transmission.

Show highlights

Here’s an overview of the program

  • Workshops & masterclasses:
    • Around the Table by JYSK with decorating experts ready to boost your outdoors
    • SuperValu Real Food Kitchen: over 35 demonstrations with The Happy Pear, Sarah Butler, Daniel Davey and Gareth Mullins
    • Foraging Experience with Glendalough: learn how to pick your own wild herbs to enhance your cocktails.
  • Street-food & innovations:
    • Dosa, tacos, spicy wings… Discover cult dishes such as croquetas de jamón, Gunpowder Masala Dosa and Sriracha Chicken Wings.
    • Taste culinary creations by Parrilla, Shaku Maku, Daata, Bovinity, etc. (all for the single price of €7).
  • Atmosphere & entertainment:
    • Live concerts on the Bulmers stage with Spring Break, The Runaways, and Bingo Loco
    • Scandi Fika relaxation area & exclusive tastings (Kahlúa, 7UP x Bites by Kwanghi mocktails)

What’s your budget?

Starters cost around €30, excluding food. Each dish costs between €7 and €12… which can quickly add up! It’s best to plan for a small budget, or take advantage of the free samples available during culinary classes.

To reserve your place, go to: https: //tasteofdublin.ie


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