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Editor's tip. Entry costs nothing, but the ice rink is ticketed and busiest at weekends; skate on a weekday afternoon.

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Book Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS: tours and experiences

Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS runs 18 November to 23 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Dublin to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Royal Dublin Society, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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Big Grill Festival ★ 4.5

Ranelagh Ballsbridge

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.

TipFriday and Saturday usually sell out in advance, and the site is cashless, so bring a card.

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Dublin Beer Festival ★ 4.1

Ranelagh Ballsbridge

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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More food festivals in Dublin

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Also on in November, elsewhere

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