And here we are again, thanking God (or whoever it is you’re thanking) that Friday is finally upon us. With Mother’s Day around the corner and the inevitable fact that most of you (I’m pointing at you, men) will forget about the gift buying ’til it’s almost too late, we’ve got a prize today that’ll […]

9 years ago

Regular readers will know in recent weeks we’ve been running City Spotlight; a series focusing on the many brilliant and varied areas in Dublin. So when Uber Dublin came to us asking us to team up with them for Neighbourhood Love, we couldn’t refuse! All new and existing users €20 off an Uber to or from Dublin […]

9 years ago

Throwback Thursday is great for a bit of oul reminiscing and with back to school only around the corner, it got us thinking about our (thankfully long ago) school lunches. Here in the office we were partial to a jam sandwich (with the crusts cut off, natch), a Petit Filous and of course a treat […]

9 years ago

It’s safe to say we are 100% coffee obsessed here in Lovin Dublin HQ, we can talk about it for hours. This week the Irish Coffee Council released the results of their survey on what your coffee drinking habits say about your personality. Unsurprisingly cappuccino is the most popular coffee among Irish people (delicious foamy strong coffee, of course it […]

9 years ago

Coffee. The other black stuff. Liquid sustenance. Life in a cup. My first few months working for Lovin Dublin saw my coffee habit go from relatively mild to full on oh-god-cannot-live-without-it. Working remotely (i.e skulking around cafés for hours abusing their free wifi) meant I got very well acquainted with the Dublin coffee scene. 3FE was and […]

9 years ago

What a week! Amazing weather aside, it’s the last weekend before payday for many of us so we’re all watching the pennies and being semi hermits until payday finally lands. With that in mind, we’ve a truly amazing TGIF this week – one that we genuinely wish we could enter ourselves!  The Prize 4 VIP […]

9 years ago

Ah weekends. Most of us spend 5 days-a-week living for 2 glorious days of freedom. It’s safe to say Dublin comes into its own at the weekend, with an abundance of things to eat, see and do. We love starting your weekends on a good note with TGIF and this week we’ve got a very […]

9 years ago

Carefully tucked away in the Merrion Hotel, The Cellar Bar is something of a hidden gem. With a gorgeous chilled out atmosphere, it’s one of our favourite places to relax with a glass of wine and the food is every bit as gorgeous too. Think proper Irish cooking with the very best ingredients, great portions […]

9 years ago

We are long term fans of Bakers Coffee, sometimes simple food and great coffee are surprisingly hard to come by together in Dublin. Niall checked out their first location in Grand Canal Dock and was impressed by their great atmosphere; now they are expanding with an awesome new Bakers Donnybrook with a whole new menu. […]

9 years ago

One of the most important things to us here in Lovin Dublin is our community. We 100% realise that the events of yesterday have left a sour taste in many people’s mouths, and possibly alienated some of our brilliant community, the people who helped shape the site so far. Lovin Dublin is made up of […]

9 years ago

As you’ll know every week we now bring you not one but two phenomenal restaurants every week with LovinBox and this week our second restaurant of choice is the Greenery; a go to in Donnybrook for proper food in a really cool environment. Having had their wings, we think we’ll have to redo our best […]

9 years ago

Music and summer go hand in hand, some of you might remember back in January we did a post about the restaurants with the best music in Dublin. The accompanying playlist proved to be pretty popular and after numerous requests from the community, our intrepid intern Matt and I have put together a second Lovin’ Dublin […]

9 years ago

It has been an absolutely glorious week in Dublin, the sun has shone (almost) non stop and everyone is a fantastic mood. We have another fab exclusive from Derek as well as a round up of all of this week’s Dublindaily photos. Make sure to check out Dublindaily on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

9 years ago

As you all know, this is our fourth week partnering up with the DSPCA in a bid to help them find some loving homes for these animals! As always if you’re interested in any of these animals, or want to find out more about the DSPCA make sure to click the highlighted link above! 1. […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again folks. This week we’re back with another fantastic TGIF Competition. We have teamed up with Cactus Jack’s, one of Dublin’s great Mexican Restaurants. These guys have been serving great food for almost 10 years now, and have very kindly given us a fantastic prize for you! THE PRIZE […]

9 years ago

You’ll have noticed recently that here in Lovin Dublin we’re on a bit of a health kick which is why we’ve been featuring amazing recipes which are gluten, paleo and veggie friendly. So, this week’s TGIF is absolutely perfect for you if you’re trying to embrace a healthier (but still tasty!) lifestyle. Café Novo in […]

9 years ago

Think of the May Bank Holiday weekend and you usually think of sunshine (hopefully), pints, BBQ’s and relaxing. If you’re in the mood for something a little bit different then we have some brilliant suggestions for you. Culture: IMMA Kilmainham Take a nice arty stroll through the museum of modern art. Accessible by car (parking […]

9 years ago

Ingredients Prawns Carrot Coriander Baby gem lettuce Cucumber Vermicelli noodles 1 lime I love these wee dudes. I first ate these wee bad boys in my favourite restaurant in Boston, Sonsie waaaay back. Circa ’99 I’m thinking. They are addictive little fuckers too especially if you nail the dipping sauce. First rule of LovinDublin recipe […]

9 years ago

Ireland may not always have been known around the world as a style capital up there with the likes of Milan or Paris but just like everything else in this country the times are changing. Since we start this series of best dressed Dubliner’s we’ve been blown away at the sheer quality and the dapper […]

9 years ago

A few weeks ago we featured a post on the wonderful photos taken by Derek Kennedy for his photography project Dublin Daily; beautifully simple but evocative images taken in the course of a normal Dublin day. We’re delighted to be able to say that every Monday Derek is going to give us an exclusive preview on […]

9 years ago

Every week with LovinBox we aim to bring you something new, vibrant and fresh and this week we think we’ve hit the nail on the head. Tucked away on Montague Street, Il Primo is one of Dublin’s best and most authentic Italian restaurants. They focus on gorgeous flavoursome ingredients and their risotto is the stuff […]

9 years ago

Friday, the start of the weekend, a time full of endless possibilities and fun just over the horizon. It’s also our best competition day – we like to treat our community every week and this week is no exception. We talk a lot about how brilliant Dublin is and the vibrancy of the restaurant scene; […]

9 years ago

As we said last week, Derek from Dublin Daily is going to give us an exclusive sneak peek of his upcoming photos. This week’s exclusive is sure to be very familiar to anyone who has frequented Dublin on a night out. Make sure to check out Dublin Daily on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

9 years ago

When we first came up with the concept of LovinBox there were a number of criteria we wanted to fulfil; healthy delicious lunches which momentarily transported you from your workday office to the best restaurants in Dublin. We’re delighted that this week Coppinger Row are going to be taking you on a gastronomic lunchtime voyage […]

9 years ago

It’s an oft repeated phrase but there really is no better place than Dublin in the summer; festivals bring the city to life and this year there is a really special independent festival taking place in our gorgeous city. Bloom Fringe is quite literally a pop up festival which will be taking over Dublin city […]

9 years ago

As you’ll know every week we partner with a different brilliant restaurant to bring you a phenomenal LovinBox. This week you might have noticed we’ve joined forces with not only one, but two fantastic eateries and now it’s Diep Le Shaker’s turn to shine. They have come up with a spectacular LovinBox which will make […]

9 years ago

LovinBox is all about freshness and since opening a few short months ago, Pizza e Porchetta has quickly made a great name for itself as a go to venue for fresh modern Italian food. This week they’re bringing that freshness directly to you with a fantastically tasty LovinBox. Think fresh, simple ingredients perfectly prepared to […]

9 years ago

Kinara Kitchen is probably one of the best foodie experiences you can have in Dublin. Their sister restaurant in Clontarf is always packed and since KK launched it has become one of the go to restaurants in Ranelagh which is no mean feat given the high standard of food in the area! This is Pakistani […]

9 years ago

Friday, our second favourite word beginning with F. Well you’ll be well aware of that if you’re a regular visitor to Lovin Dublin. You’ll also be aware that on Fridays, we’re in such good moods, we want to brighten up your days too by giving you a whopper TGIF competition prize. Today, courtesy of the […]

9 years ago

Every week we brighten up your Friday with the chance to win a special Dublin experience and this week is no different. As you might have noticed, we’re slightly obsessed with coffee and this week we have a seriously cool prize to give away. Founded in 2012, the team in Dublin Barista School offer courses […]

9 years ago

To celebrate the opening of Dublin’s newest cool all-day dining establishment, the team in Balfes want to treat one lucky Lovin Dublin reader to a seriously cool prize this weekend. Balfes is a slick new eatery in the heart of Dublin 2 with Parisian and New York influences. A really gorgeous outdoor terrace and a seriously […]

9 years ago

We’re fond of a tipple or two and whiskey is one of our top drinks. This October bank holiday weekend, Whiskey Live comes to the Mansion House – a unique opportunity to sample whiskies from around the world, learn from the distillers and enjoy some amazing food. We’ve got 2 tickets to giveaway to this fantastic […]

9 years ago

The Dublin Theatre Festival is a highlight in the Dublin cultural calendar and every year brings something new and exciting while also showcasing the best of Irish talent. You can check out the full programme here but we’re delighted to give away 2 pairs of tickets, to enter simply tell us which performance of the two […]

9 years ago

You can’t beat a good night out with great people, chats and chilled out drinks in a cool venue sounds like the perfect night to us. If you and your mates are looking for the perfect relaxed but fun night out then we’ve got just the thing for you… We’ve teamed up with Jameson Ginger […]

9 years ago

We love a good competition here in Lovin Dublin HQ and we think this week the Gibson Hotel have set a whole new standard for prizes, whopper would be a good description for what’s on offer. Since opening the Gibson has become a seriously cool venue, it’s right beside the newly renamed 3Arena (or Triona as […]

9 years ago

We’ve said it time and time again, there is no better place to be young, creative or in business right now than Dublin. Start up and entrepreneurial fever are sweeping the city, we’ve attracted the likes of Facebook and Google but nurtured amazing homegrown talent like Intercom and Soundwave. Regular readers will know we’ve been working with Opsh […]

9 years ago

If there’s one thing that brings Dublin to life, it’s music. The music scene in Dublin has always been so vibrant and innovative and we’re delighted to bring you an exclusive from Storyfold featuring Dublin and Dubliners. You might have caught their fantastic set at Electric Picnic or heard them on the radio but this video is sure […]

9 years ago