Only two more days to go and we’re close to wetting our pants with excitement for the new series of Love/Hate to air. With the weekend between us and it’s airing on Sunday night, we’ve decided the only way to pass the time is a pub crawl through our favourite boozers that have been featured on Love/Hate. […]

10 years ago

We’re sick to the gills of paying taxes, it seems every month there is another tax being introduced. Many people are starting to wonder when the government will start taxing our right to breath air. There are many articles on water saving circulating the world wide web, but rumour has it, these water saving tips will be released […]

10 years ago

Another weekend, and plenty more weird and wonderful events on in the city to check out. We’re looking forward to listening to live music in our favourite café before heading over to the RDS to be given the fright of our lives! Read on to see our top picks for the weekend. Damnation Fancy having […]

10 years ago

This is probably the coolest little festival in Dublin City. Hard Working Class Heroes And The City is a music trail happening in cafés, restaurants and shops across Dublin city. It’s free and will be taking place from tomorrow until Saturday evening. This is the perfect opportunity for people to eat and listen to the best new and […]

10 years ago

We were pretty excited to hear that Patrick Guilbaud, the only chef in Ireland with two Michelin stars, is redesigning the menu for The Restaurant in Brown Thomas, Grafton Street.   He was awarded two Michelin stars again last week for his incredible food and while we know he won’t be dishing up the meals himself in […]

10 years ago

If you’re getting sick of your usual café and want to try somewhere new and different for your daily fix, then you need to check out this new spot located on one of the coolest streets in the city. Raglan opened about a month ago on Drury Street and is an independent clothes store and coffee […]

10 years ago

We love trying out exciting new cafés and restaurants in the city, there is so much choice with cuisines from almost every part of the world available. However, despite all the exciting food choices being dished up every single day, sometimes if you’re absolutely ravenous or hungover a carvery starts calling. While not exotic whatsoever, sometimes when […]

10 years ago

Temple Bar is the most iconic part of the city. The city’s creative and cultural quarter is always a place that tourists flock to, to discover the music, art, food and atmosphere of Dublin. While many locals feel it has been ruined by tourism, once you leave the main square there are so many amazing […]

10 years ago

For the last few weeks I have been sharing my favourite Farmer’s Market food in Dublin because, well, I feel my extensive eating needs to serve some greater purpose other than just leaving me bloated but happy. Many people in Dublin will be familiar with this stall, but many are yet to discover the juicy, meaty […]

10 years ago

We’ve seen our fair share of funny ads but this one released by Kit Kat last week had us in stitches. This is something funny to watch and start your day with, especially if you’re already mentally checked out in work counting down to the weekend!

10 years ago

This week Niall and Jamie are discussing many different topics including Irish musician Hozier going global, the Dublin Web Summit, Jamie opening a new pub and their ideal dinner guests. Check out our Soundcloud for audio only downloads!

10 years ago

We’re not sure if it’s just us but the weekend flew by and we’re already planning our weekend. Luckily there’s tonnes of stuff on this weekend in the city, especially if you have an interest in theatre. Read on for our top picks… Dublin Theatre Festival Established in 1957, Dublin Theatre Festival is an annual event […]

10 years ago

Every year there is huge excitement and speculation as to which restaurants in Dublin have earned their Michelin star, for some restaurants it’s a new and exciting accolade, while others are working hard to ensure that they retain theirs. The exciting wait is over, this year Dublin’s Michelin star restaurants who will be entered into […]

10 years ago

Looking for lunch on the cheap? We’ve got you covered. This was actually a really hard list to put together, because most meals that are about €5 tend to be fast food and it’s hard at first glance to find a list of filling, nutritious meals for that price. However, once we started thinking about […]

10 years ago

I’ve been doing these sugar content posts for the last few months, and it’s always the everyday food items that shock people the most, like the breakfast cereal. I decided to do one on yoghurt as it’s a food product that most people eat every day either for breakfast or as a snack. While some […]

10 years ago

It’s funny how the places you go the most often you forget to mention when people are looking for recommendations. I’ve been going to this deli for years for lunch and for picking up fancy treats like gooey cheeses, cured meats, olives, sauces… The list goes on. I assumed everyone in Dublin was already well acquainted with […]

10 years ago

By the nature of our jobs here in Lovin Dublin, we spend an unnatural amount of time online, and as a result have a long list of pet peeves when it comes to some people’s bad social media habits. We’ve compiled a list of things that range for slightly irritating to blood boiling. #Blessed #NoFilter […]

10 years ago

South William Street is one of my favourite parts of the city, there’s such a great vibe and vibrancy from all the independent stores and creative businesses on the street. It’s become well known as a beauty mecca with tonnes of hair salons, barbers, nail bars and beauty rooms lining the street. The street is […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Smoked salmon Ricotta Baby spinach 1 packet savoury shortcrust pastry (made with butter preferably) 6 eggs If you’re planning on cooking up something nice and hearty for Sunday lunch or dinner today then why not try out this gorgeous quiche. It’s really easy to make and tastes delicious, if you don’t like smoked salmon […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 200g Blanched Almonds 750ml Water Almond milk has really risen in popularity for all it’s health benefits and people seem to be drinking it more and more. While the cartoned stuff can sometimes be sweetened, or if not taste a bit bland, the freshly made stuff at our local juice bars can be a […]

10 years ago

It’s finally Friday and after a long week, we’re ready to chill out and treat ourselves. With the weather changing, it’s time for a little bit of comfort food and TLC… and in our book that means brunch, burgers, and booze. Check out our definitive lists of the best places to go for each of […]

10 years ago

We always harp on about our favourite restaurants on this site, but we wanted to know yours so photographer Derek Kennedy took to the streets to ask some Dubs where their favourite restaurant was… Darren Wolsey, 31, Belfast 777 because of the great atmosphere, amazing cocktails and the food especially. It’s innovative modern Mexican food that’s fresh […]

10 years ago

This Korean and Japanese gem has been a secret to many for a long time, but with more and more awards decorating the walls it seems most food lovers in the city are now wise to this spot. Tucked away on Parnell Street, this unassuming restaurant has been suggested to us many times and thankfully […]

10 years ago

Culture Night is the largest cultural event in Ireland and showcases the very best cultural venues, talents and creativity. Culture Night is taking place tomorrow and there is a huge mix of free events with something to suit every age and interest from live music to interactive tours in more than 900 venues around Ireland. Last […]

10 years ago

I’m a farmer’s market fanatic. I love nothing more than visiting farmer’s markets, chatting to stall holders and learning more about their produce and then buying my body weight in veg, fruit, meat, sauces and treats. There is one farmer’s market stall which I go to most often and always get the best haul from. It’s […]

10 years ago

This weekend is a hell of a weekend to be in Dublin with everything from Culture Night to Octoberfest taking place. No matter what you’re into, there is something to tickle your fancy. Oktoberfest At this point I’m sure most of you are well familiar with Oktoberfest Dublin which takes place for two weeks on Georges […]

10 years ago

I’ve done a few posts now on the whopping amount of sugar in our favourite fizzy drinks, ice creams etc. To be honest while the amount did shock us, we should expect these things to be laced with sugar. Our favourite ‘healthy snacks’ however are a different kettle of fish. I wanted to know how much […]

10 years ago

It seems every cafe these days are all about American style cupcakes, macaroons, cronuts and so on but it’s far from macaroons and cronuts that most of us were reared. Whatever happened to the creamy eclairs, custards slices, viennese whirls and chester cake of our youth? When I was younger this was the stuff that […]

10 years ago

Every week we explore a different area of Dublin via a photographic series. We’ve been covering lots of different neighbourhoods in a bid to help encourage people to explore different parts of the city for both food and fun. However, despite everyone being well acquainted with Grafton Street, we couldn’t not capture the buzz and […]

10 years ago

After almost a month of publishing pieces on the hidden sugar in stuff like fizzy drinks, ice cream, fast food and so on I started thinking about how hard it would be to forgo the white stuff altogether. I’m a cake-loving, health-freak contradiction. Despite being health conscious most of the time I shudder at the thought of forgoing […]

10 years ago

We’re delighted to introduce Paddy Cullivan as a new writer for us here on Lovin Dublin. One of the funniest men in Dublin and involved in pretty much every aspect of the entertainment industry, he’s going to be writing for us every week on his experiences of living in Dublin. Starting with dining in Dublin […]

10 years ago

Sometimes you want a nice treat that doesn’t make your jeans button feel like it’s going to pop off afterwards. Especially if tea and cake is a regular feature in your week as it is in mine. I’ve found some delicious sweet treats that have a slightly wholesome feel to them so you won’t feel […]

10 years ago

One of my favourite things to do at the weekend is visit a farmers market, have a delicious lunch of whatever spicy sensation tickles my fancy, follow it with a sweet treat and stock up on a few fancy groceries for the week that will jazz up my post work dinners. My favourite market in Dublin […]

10 years ago

Do you ever think about money and time off being no issue? Where would you go? Who would you go with? What would you see? I can’t decide between an adventure along the coast of Cuba or eating my way around Mexico. Sadly in reality I can’t afford either, but it’s nice to dream… Miguel […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Sausages (get really good quality ones with a high pork content) Eggs Cream Butter Bread Salt & Pepper If you’re getting sick of the usual brunch options and want something absolutely delicious for your weekend brunch, that you don’t need to be a professional chef to whip up, then these sausage baked eggs are […]

10 years ago

Not sure what to do with yourself this weekend? There’s loads on and we’ve listed our top picks that include everything from coffee mecca to roller discos. Dublin Fringe Festival The Fringe Fest is in full swing and will continue to run until the 20th of September. It’s a platform for the best new, emerging […]

10 years ago

We watch them almost every day, some we forget, some we hate, and some we just can’t get out of our heads. Commercials can make or break a brand. We’ve rounded up the 13 best food and drinks ads, a mix of more recent viral sensations and golden oldies, that smack with the serious nostalgia factor… 13. Them bones them bones need calcium […]

10 years ago

Ever wonder why your barista can’t seem to spell your name right? Even the most bog standard names can be be transformed into something utterly unrecognisable during your morning coffee run. Comedian Paul Gale sheds some light on why it is that baristas never seem to get it right! Video written by Irish comedian John Purcell.

10 years ago

So I’m going to start this off by saying that yes, I know we all know ice-cream is bad for us. And yes sometimes the things bad for our physical health and just what we need for our mental health. Bad day at work? Chocolate hasn’t failed me yet. However, not everyone is aware of […]

10 years ago

Despite only trying Korean food for the first time a few years ago, I’m already a big fan of the comforting yet flavoursome cuisine. As kimchi, a type of fermented cabbage which massively aids digestion, is a national dish of Korea and is eaten with most meals, the cuisine mostly has a very savoury and […]

10 years ago

In the run up to the Four Characters exhibition taking place on the 12th March which celebrates four of Dublin’s most well known and loved characters via prints, poetry, installations, drawings and etchings, we have decided to share exhibition organiser James Kavanagh’s stories of each of these characters that “soulfully represent the rare auld times […]

10 years ago

When it comes to food, trying new things can sometimes be risky business. And not because you might happen upon something that might make your taste buds recoil in horror, or may force you to spit your sample into a nearby napkin – we accept these things as occupational hazards here at Lovin Dublin, and […]

10 years ago

The weather is starting to turn cold and rainy (winter is definitely coming), and we’ve used it as the perfect excuse to indulge in dreamy mugs of rich hot chocolate. We’ve put together a list of the top 10 hot chocolates in the city, so you can indulge in the best that Dublin has to […]

10 years ago

Drury Street is the street that just keeps on giving, boasting some cracking cafés, restaurants and independent shops and boutiques. One of the newest additions to the street is a beautiful new cafe with an unusual proposition. The Considered Café is owned by Dunnes Stores and is a cross between a gourmet café and […]

10 years ago

Valentines Day is fast approaching, and no doubt many of you in long term relationships might be excitedly wondering if it’s the perfect day to propose. Well we’ve heard our fair share of questionable proposal locations, so we decided to take out all the hard work out and list the top 10 places to propose […]

10 years ago

Despite being known primarily as a suburb, Rathgar boasts tonnes of great places to eat and drink, and as a result is a popular destination both in the evenings and at the weekends for locals and non-locals alike. Our favourite spots for food are Bijou for weekend brunch or dinner, The Organic Supermarket to stock […]

10 years ago

We know the week can be busy, and with so much work to get through it can be hard to keep up with your favourite websites. We’ve put together a list of the most popular posts on Lovin Dublin this week so you can get the week’s highlights all in the one spot. Scroll down […]

10 years ago

Our Miss Ireland, the beautiful Lisa Madden, has been representing us in the annual Miss Universe competition in Miami this week. As part of the National Costume competition, she wore this “celtic warrior” inspired look. While we think the outfit is an abomination, we still think Lisa looks gorgeous. Let’s just be glad they didn’t […]

10 years ago

We’re coming toward the end of the month, so at this point many of us who decided to get fit and healthy this year are starting to feel more refreshed, energised and rested as a result of exercising and eating right. In week three of the Lovin Dublin running guide, we decided to visit Phoenix […]

10 years ago

We wrote recently about how the Jaipur restaurant on Georges Street had to close due to the selling of the building it was located within, it was revealed this week that the entire building, which was sold for over €6m, is going to be converted into a number of restaurants and bars. The new owner […]

10 years ago