For a night out with a difference, head to Ikea in Ballymun, Dublin 11 on Wednesday or Thursday of this week for the Swedish store's annual crayfish party. The three-course, all-you-can-eat buffet looks like great value at €9.95 for adults and €4.95 for children under 12 – that is if you can manage to leave without buying numerous things you didn't know you needed. Children under five go free. Party hats and bibs will be provided, and there will be music, games and prizes. The party starts at 6pm each evening, and there will be 15 per cent discount in the Swedish food hall on both days. See ikea.ie