The Grapevine on the Ballymun Road used to be my local off-license. Now that I moved away from Glasnevin, I miss the friendly service and well-kept shop.
Drinking can be a vile pastime but when you buy your alcohol in this place it doesn't seem so wicked. First off, the inside of the shop is clean and the floors are polished. Secondly, this business is more than just booze and cigarettes. You can almost call it a newsagents. It has a great selection of newspapers and magazines and sells all the daily staples like milk, bread, butter and juice.
Every time I go to the Grapevine there are always some good sales and the shop keeper is available to help. He never follows you around or eyes you suspiciously like in some other places. read more