For anyone who’s all sandwiched out. One of the best parts about Christmas is the food that comes with it – the buttery mince pies, selection box chocolate, and of course, the lovingly roasted turkey and ham. All essential parts of the festive experience that’ll never get old, but if you just so happen to […]

3 years ago

Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. This week, Dublin has welcomed a Portuguese bakery, a new fine dining spot and the expansion of a well known brunch brand, and sadly said goodbye to one gem of a pasta spot. Everything you need to know about the past […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. Now that December has finally hit, the Christmas spirit is officially within us. This week’s list is heavily laced with festive activities, Christmassy treats and a general feeling of warm fuzziness. It’s the most wonderful […]

3 years ago

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Are you a meat-free king or queen, trying to find your place amidst the never-ending supply of turkey and ham sambos populating the city? If so, you can relax now – you’re safe here. We’ve rounded up a list of 7 veggie and vegan sandwiches to try in the lead […]

3 years ago

Eternally committed lovebirds, it’s your time to shine. If you’ve got a relationship, friendship or situationship that you know is forever and would like to commemorate, these welded bracelets could be just the ticket. Dublin Tattoo shop Heartbreak Social Club are now offering lovers and pals the chance to get ‘chained’ – whereby one of […]

3 years ago

With assurances that animal welfare will be ‘paramount’. In October of this year, it was announced that the live crib at Dublin’s Mansion House would not be going ahead for the first time in 27 years. At the time, a DCC spokesperson said that the council and the Lord Mayor wanted to “create a new […]

3 years ago

Just in time for Christmas. If you’re a sustainable shopper looking to get all your gifts boxed off in one handy spot, you’re in luck. New wellness store MIND.BODY.SOUL is opening on Grafton Street for the month of December, fully stocked with goodies from some of the best Irish sustainable brands. The new store is […]

3 years ago

A third pastel de nata shop has hit Dublin. For the past decade or so, Dublin has been a city dictated by specific, timely food trends. 2014 – year of the burrito. 2015 – year of the donut. 2018 – year of the wood fired pizza. 2020, for obvious reasons – year of the horsebox […]

3 years ago

One of the best parts of Christmas is resting your weary legs after a stressful present buying sesh and enjoying a warming festive tipple in a bustling pub. There should be more carols written about it, honestly. With a notable chill in the air this week, you might have found yourself fantasising about a steaming […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. This week there have been sweet treats a’plenty landing at locations around Dublin, and we said a sad goodbye to one of our favourite city centre sandwich shops. The lowdown on everything is below – let’s get into it. Daddy’s Donut […]

3 years ago

Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, Phoebe Bridgers professed her love for magical Maynooth, we set our sights on Christmas decs and jumpers and Scéal made its hotly anticipated return to Fumbally lane. Looking for a spot of inspo […]

3 years ago

A new destination for the big shop of your dreams. Just in time for picking up the bougie ✨few bits✨ for Christmas, the new and improved M&S Liffey Valley opened today. The new look store boasts a 25 percent bigger Foodhall, a wider, more local range of Irish produce, new digital shopping options, and ‘try-before-you-buy’ […]

3 years ago

It’s the collab we never saw coming. If you’re an absolute fiend for the aul Percy Pigs, Marks & Spencer sambos and treat tubs, you’re in luck. M&S food will now be available in a selection of Applegreen stores across the country. The goodies will be available in 5 Irish Applegreen stores, starting with Mountgorry […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including openers, closures and everything in between. This week we’ve seen the city welcome a new brunch spot and Thai restaurant, and sadly say goodbye to a popular wedding venue and café. Here are the main stories from the […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, the Grafton Street chandeliers have been reflecting off the space helmets of mannequins in BT’s Christmas display, one of our favourite Dublin pasta spots has announced they’re now doing brunch and I had […]

3 years ago

Header image via excellentstreetimages.com Times must be tough. Ever since the energy crisis began to rear its ugly head, there’ve been frenzied whispers of Christmas lights being powered by vegetable oil, blackouts and of course, the grim prospect of ‘having no Christmas at all’. Fast forward to now and while the Christmas chandeliers are still […]

3 years ago

Big news. Huge. There isn’t an Instagram feed in Dublin that’s been safe from snaps of Sprezzatura’s carbonara, blue cheese mafaldine and arancini balls over the last couple of years, and with good reason. Since opening in 2019 Sprez have firmly established themselves as the go-to spot for pasta in Dublin, due in part to […]

3 years ago

Because of course there is. Have you ever looked at your pup and thought to yourself “wow, little Rover here could really benefit from an eggs benny and a mimosa or two with the boys”? If so, we’ve got the event for you. Fourth Corner are hosting a Dog Brunch at the end of this […]

3 years ago

The historic hotel will cease trading before Christmas. Popular hotel and wedding venue Finnstown Castle have announced their closure, not long after undergoing extensive refurbishment work. Regarded as one of Dublin’s most beautiful period estates, the hotel was named as one of the best wedding reception venues in Ireland by the Irish Wedding Diary and […]

3 years ago

We’ve seen mixed reviews of the celebrity chef’s latest venture since it opened last month – we popped along for a look and here’s our verdict. Why make a reservation? Chequer Lane is an ideal spot for graduation dinner or a family birthday, with classic crowd-pleaser dishes and interiors that’ll look great on the gram […]

3 years ago

Delaney’s has been in business at the Harold’s Cross Bridge since 1917. Family-run business Delaney’s Bikes have announced their closure, citing rising costs as one of the reasons. The landmark shop has been in business for over 100 years. Speaking to RTÉ News, Brian Delaney who has been running the business with his brother Paul […]

3 years ago

Huge news for anyone who simply lives for a browse of the homewares and pj sections in a Big Dunnes. Over the various lockdowns, a trip to Dunnes was akin to a holiday in the Maldives. Luxurious, always surprising – a break away from the ordinary. Over the last few years, the addition of a […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s Fair City. This week the new openers have been coming in hard and fast across an array of cuisines and as always, we’re buzzed to report on them. Looking for a new spot for a tasty Neapolitan pizza, some […]

3 years ago

It’s the can-do attitude for us With Christmas on the horizon, it’s as good a time as any to familiarise yourself with some of the excellent local breweries all over Dublin and beyond. Here’s a quick round-up of a few of our favourites, if you’re looking for inspo this weekend. Rascals Brewing Co You may […]

3 years ago

‘Dublin City’s new social HQ’. If you’ve been tasked with organising the Christmas party for this year and are slowly starting to come to the realisation that everywhere’s been booked up since August, fear not. There’s a new spot opening on Lemon Street (just behind Kehoes) for all your drinks, dinner and dancing needs. Spanning […]

3 years ago

An exciting addition to Dundrum’s food offerings. As Christmas slowly but surely begins to creep in (whether we’re ready for it or not), we come bearing good news on the post-shopping feed front. Popular Rathmines pizza spot Uno have just announced that they’ll now be serving out of PMacs in Dundrum Town Centre, for all […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. As Twitter enters its Musk era and Peter Kay announces his return to the stage, there’s been plenty to be Lovin in Dublin’s fair city. Wonderlights are twinklin’, Paul and Phoebe are linkin’ and even […]

3 years ago

Alongside a host of great Irish brands at the Curated x Greens Concept Store. If you’re looking to shop locally and sustainably ahead of this festive season, the Curated x Greens Store on Royal Hibernian Way is definitely worth a look. The store is the brainchild of Greens Are Good For You, a clothing rental […]

3 years ago

Do you have a partner, pal or family member that’s always got a booking at the newest restaurant in town, or spends their evenings testing out new recipes on their loved ones? Well my friend, this is the list for you. We’ve rounded up some beautiful gifts from Irish businesses, all of which would be […]

3 years ago

If there was ever a sign to switch to the aul roll-on… Emergency services were called to a fire in a Dublin home on Sunday night, after a deodorant can came into contact with a candle. According to Dublin Fire Brigade, the fire occurred when a deodorant can came in to contact with a candle […]

3 years ago

And incase you’re wondering – yes, that’s the logo that looks like a man spreading his arse cheeks and winking. Many people who are proud to be Irish like to symbolise that pride with a piece of art on their bodies. Some opt for a Celtic design or their name written in ogham; their favourite […]

3 years ago

Tayto branded caskets yet to be confirmed. Planning permission is currently being sought to build a ‘first of its kind’ crematorium on the site of the former Tayto Factory on Greencastle Road in Coolock. T. Stafford and Sons have lodged an application that would see the site redeveloped to accommodate an electric cremator inside an […]

3 years ago

Tender, slowly smoked meat over an open fire – whatever the weather. If you work or live in the Spencer Dock area of town you may have noticed SA Braai, a bright yellow food truck emblazoned with Nelson Mandela and the South African flag on either side with the welcoming waft of smoky chicken and […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s fair city. This week, there are two pop-up esque openings within pubs to look out for, a new home for one of Dublin’s favourite BBQ spots and sadly, the closure of a beloved wine bar. Let’s get into it: […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, the Christmas food has been creeping in, a wheel of hot molten cheese has taken over Exchequer Street and there’s speciality coffee for €2 in Dublin 8. This is not a drill. Looking […]

3 years ago

The store has struggled to return to pre-pandemic levels of business. Argos has made the decision to close its Stephen’s Green store after “struggling to regain a sufficient volume of sales” post-covid, the Irish Times reports. The retailer has said the store will remain open for the busy Christmas season, but expects to be closed […]

3 years ago

Embracing the vegan life this World Vegan Day? Just a few short years ago, the prospect of embarking on a meat and dairy free diet in Dublin may have seemed bleak – there’s only so many lentils one person can have. These days however, things are looking up for those living a plant based lifestyle […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including openers, closures and everything in between. This week, hellos and goodbyes have come in equal measures as the cost-of-living crisis continues to loom. Here are the main comings and goings to be aware of: Couple of Mugs open […]

3 years ago

The live crib won’t go ahead this December. If you were planning on visiting the live crib in Dublin this Christmas then we’ve got some bad news. Dublin County Council has agreed not to go ahead with the live crib for the first time in 27 years. The life-size stable had sheep, donkeys, and goats. […]

3 years ago

Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, we turned out in our droves to welcome LA royalty Florence Pugh to the cobbled streets of Smithfield, and the decorations are up already in one of Dublin’s most Christmassy pubs. A rundown […]

3 years ago

It’s important information for those travelling this weekend through the airport. Dublin Airport has issued fresh advice as around 350,000 passengers are expected to travel through its terminals this October Bank Holiday weekend. In a statement, it said that, as many Irish families avail of the final Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas to make a […]

3 years ago

And based on the permanent queue outside the Lego Shop on Grafton Street, we reckon it’ll be a hit. If you’ve a hankering to awaken your inner child while sipping on a tasty coffee, we’ve got just the place for you. Dublin’s Lego Brick Cafe opens today at Hen’s Teeth, Dublin 8 with play tables, […]

3 years ago

In June of this year, homeowner Cathy McGovern was ordered to remove a mural from the front of her house by An Bord Pleanála. The specially commissioned artwork depicted two ballerinas mid-dance wearing boxing gloves, and was painted by Irish visual artist Solus on the front of Ms McGovern’s period home in Sandycove. Cathy said […]

3 years ago

Dedicated to the cause. If you’ve ever had your sleep interrupted or driving visibility compromised by the glare of a fluorescent ad, you may relate to the plight of Rathmines Eye, a Twitter page dedicated to calling out brands that pay for advertising on a glowing billboard in the town. A second Sun shines over […]

3 years ago

‘This year has been a rollercoaster’. In January of this year, owner of Irish lifestyle store The Kind Sheelin Conlon announced she’d made the difficult decision to move her business exclusively online, as the building housing her Fade Street store was turned into a hotel. This was before the energy crisis and rising produce costs […]

3 years ago

Dublin woman Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, has been commemorated with a plaque at her childhood home. The Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaque was unveiled today by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy at 12 Merrion Square in Dublin 2. Violet is known for her attempted assassination of Benito Mussolini on 7th […]

3 years ago

Tis the season and all that. Whether you’re the type of person who bathes in pumpkin spice as soon as October hits or someone who’d never dream of tainting their morning coffee with anything of the sort (both valid, no judgement here), I’m sure you’ll agree that a cake or pastry on the side is […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week, there’s loads to be excited about in between lightning spells as national treasure Daniel O’Donnell has joined TikTok, and there are Halloween events to beat the band all over Dublin if you’re itching […]

3 years ago

Halloween is almost upon us, and the world has never been a more terrifying place – meaning there are loads of costume options. Maybe you want to put the fear of god into your pals by dressing as an electricity bill, or become a leaf off the old lettuce head by embodying the berg currently […]

3 years ago

A second Pret a Manger has hit Dublin. My fellow ageing millennials will remember Crawdaddy fondly – a spot where that special category of Dubliners whose lives were centred around the 10% Topshop/Topman discount, menthols and the Skins soundtrack could dance the night away in their skinnier than skinny jeans, leaving the smoking area only […]

3 years ago