Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Four days of live fire cooking in Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, where Irish and visiting pitmasters sell small plate barbecue from about €8, alongside craft beer bars and grilling demos.
Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Dublin around 12 to 15 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Big Grill Festival runs 12 to 15 August. These are the food tours and tastings in Dublin to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Private tour · 2.5 hours
Experience the culture and cuisine of Ireland's capital on this 2.5-hour gastronomical journey. Discover the best of Irish produce as you stroll through the city cente...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Dublin’s vibrant food scene on our guided tour. Sample traditional bites like Irish stew, Irish breakfast bap, and artisanal cheeses while learning about the c...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore the tastes of Dublin with an introduction to Irish food. Experience a 3-hour walking food tour of Dublin, and eat at award-winning eateries and food shops in t...
Address: Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Two ticketed sessions in the Ring Hall at the RDS in Ballsbridge, pouring more than 180 beers from 35 plus Irish and international breweries, with festival food stalls and acoustic sets.
TipEntry is via Gate T on Simmonscourt Road; the ticket includes a sampling glass and pours are paid per measure.
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