The Bram Stoker Hotel located in picturesque surroundings of Clontarf is a family run hotel and is only a short drive from Dublin City Centre making it one of the best hotels to stay in when visiting Dublin. This quaint hotel overlooking the Dublin Mountains is located on the seafront in Clontarf. The hotel has 25 well appointed guestrooms which have all been tastefully decorated to cater for guests needs. 

One of the main attraction in the hotel is Peppers Brasserie and Grill located on the second floor of the hotel. The restaurant which has been recently refurbished overlooks the seafront in Clontarf. The restaurant now attracts diners from all over Dublin and one of the main reasons for the restaurant success could be attributed to the appointment of the new head chef Peter Clifford. Peter has been described by the Irish Independent as being “a young chef with the twitter handle of Pistol Pete.”  He first gained recognition for his talents in 2006 when he won the Tesco Young Chef of the Year Award and since then he has gone on to work with international chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Tom Aikens. Peppers Brasserie and Grill were delighted to announce that they have been short listed as a finalist in the 2014 Irish Restaurant Awards sponsored by the Irish Independent Life Magazine. They are up against some stiff competition in the category for best gastro pub in Dublin. This is a great achievement for a restaurant that is located outside Dublin City Centre. Judging for the award will take place between April and May and comprises of three categories. While it would be a great achievement for the restaurant to win this prestigious award, just being nominated is an achievement in itself. 

The restaurant now offer different menus that are suitable for private functions,  parties, family gatherings and other events. Diners can choose from an early bird menu served daily between 5.30pm and 6.30pm and Sundays between 12 o’clock and 4pm an a la carte menu and a children’s menu. There is also a large selection of cocktails, spirits, beers and wines to choose from. Whether it’s lobster bisque or roasted fillet of cod Peppers Brasserie and Grill will have something that takes your fancy. 

If it’s fine dining in Dublin you are looking for then come and taste our delicious food prepared by award winning head chef peter Clifford in one of Dublin’s top ten gastro pubs. Peppers Brasserie and Grill look forward to seeing you in the restaurant soon. 

Contact Peppers Brassarie and Grill directly on 00353 (01) 8532000 to book a table or discuss holding a function.

The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on the 2nd of June 2014.  The first mini marathon took place in 1983 attracting around 9,000 participants and 30 years later the marathon has grown in popularity attracting more than 40,000 participants last year. The Flora Women's Mini Marathon is one of the world’s biggest women’s events and participants see it as a great way to raise money for charity. The mini marathon is one of the most successful charity events held in Ireland. While it is optional if you  raise money for charity the vast majority of participants will choose to raise money for a charity of their choice. Last year it was estimated that over €14 million was raise by participants which brought total amount raised since the first  marathon in 1983 to over €137 million. 

Is this you’re first time partaking in the Dublin marathon or will you be returning this June in the hope that you can beat your previous finish time? The marathon will start at 2pm on Monday the 2nd of June just off St Stephens Green and will see runners cross the finish line just off Fitzwilliam Square. Participants will run a distance of 10km and they will run past some famous tourist attractions in Dublin. Preparation is key to partaking in the marathon and there are a some key points to note. Whether you are planning on walking, jogging or running the marathon ensuring that you are both physically and mentally ready is vital. There are numerous sports groups and organistaions offering advice to women taking part in the marathon so be sure to check out your local sports facility to see if they can offer you some advice. Along with being fit for the marathon it is vital to have a healthy diet and keep your body hydrated. There are great recipe ideas and dietary tips available on The Flora Women's Mini Marathon  website so be sure to check it out.  

As previously discussed it is not necessary to raise money for charity but most of the marathons participants will choose to individually or as part of a group raise money for a selected charity of their choice. Charities will greatly benefit from this event and they are grateful for all the money that is raised. Runners can be assured that all the money they raise will go directly to their chosen charity. 

The Flora Mini Marathon is a great social event attracting women from every county in Ireland. Each participant has a common goal which is to cross that finish line at Fitzwilliam Square. Looking for accommodation in Dublin then The Bram Stoker Hotel is only a 10 minute drive to Dublin City Centre.  Best of luck from The Bram Stoker Hotel to everybody walking, jogging or running this years Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. 

Book your stay now at The Bram Stoker Hotel in Dublin!