The Menu: The Big Grill Festival, Dublin

Those beards will certainly need a liberal dousing in flame retardant as The Big Grill BBQ & Craft Beer Festival (Aug 13-16) returns once more to Dublin’s Herbert Park. 

With a schedule featuring some of the world’s top BBQ stars and pitmasters, and Ireland’s very first US-style ‘low’n’slow’ BBQ competition along with the Weber’s Interactive Grill Academy, there should be plenty of carnivorous capering afoot and an even greater range of wines, beers and ciders along with a small-batch liquor and cocktail bar to wash it all down.

The festival is equally renowned for the quality of on-site entertainment for all ages, including live music and international artists of impeccable pedigree and a games zone and large play area for children.