Finding a French restaurant in Dublin can be très difficile but thankfully we’re here to help you find the perfect spot to enjoy some déjeuner. If you’re looking for a French restaurant in Dublin, look no further than our comprehensive list of some of the finest gallic-inspired places in town. There are plenty of places […]

3 years ago

Do you know the Five Lamps? Have you ever wondered what the story with the Five Lamps drinking fountain is? The popular landmark is a decorative lamp post with five lanterns, which stands at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street.⁠ It was erected […]

3 years ago

62% say competing with friends can help blow off steam An expert has revealed some of the best ways to get a mental health boost in 2023 – including playing ping pong and axe-throwing. Television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, has shared ways to boost wellbeing and reduce anxiety – including niche sports like ping […]

3 years ago

Ever wondered what the story with all the bricked up windows is? Dublin is full of fun little easter eggs and strange things to note, one of which are the bricked up windows that can be seen across the city centre. If you’ve ever noticed them, you may be wondering why there are so many, […]

3 years ago

2022 has been an exceptionally challenging year for hospitality to say the very least. Rising energy bills and the bite of the cost of living crisis has unfortunately meant that many incredible businesses have had to close their doors this year. As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken some time to highlight some […]

3 years ago

Planning a Christmas party is an opportunity to get creative. Although there are plenty of bars and restaurants offering amazing deals for your Christmas evening out, there are a few things you can do to spice things up this year. Here are some insanely fun and alternative ways to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues […]

3 years ago

This was just one of 54 similar police outposts held by Chinese authorities. According to The Independent: “A police station on Capel Street in Dublin which operated under the auspices of a Chinese overseas provincial service has been closed after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) intervened.” According to the DFA the Chinese authorities […]

3 years ago

Looking for the best things to do in Dublin with kids? Look no further. We’ve had a snoop for some of the best activities for kids in Dublin and rounded up our top ten. Some of the activities will require a car, while for others you can just hop on the Dart or Luas. We’ve […]

3 years ago

The closure order was issued on May 31st. As of the end of May, Pygmalion has been closed due to orders from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). According to the report, “adequate procedures were not in place to control pests“. The FSAI report on Pyg continues, saying, “a live rodent and fresh […]

4 years ago

Welcome to What I eat in a week in Dublin, where we find out what Dubliners are having. We’re asking people who live in this fine city what they are really having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This isn’t a platform for lecturing or snarky comments, just a place for foodies to tell us what they […]

4 years ago

Welcome to What I eat in a week in Dublin, where we find out what Dubliners are having. We’re asking people who live in this fine city what they are really having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This isn’t a platform for lecturing or snarky comments, just a place for foodies to tell us what […]

4 years ago

Welcome to What I eat in a week in Dublin, where we find out what Dubliners are having. We’re asking people who live in this fine city what they are really having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This isn’t a platform for lecturing or snarky comments, just a place for foodies to tell us what […]

4 years ago

It goes without saying that the northside as a whole should be completely known as ‘The North Pole‘ for the month of December while Grafton Street will become ‘Quality Street‘ and people will be forced to wade through thousands of sweets as they commute home from work each day. But what about the rest of […]

5 years ago

While most people focus on the food at Christmas time an important part of the mix are the drinks you have before, during and after all the feeding. There’s nothing like a spiked hot drink to warm the cockles after an incredibly tough year. We’ve collected 7 of the best from bloggers around the world […]

5 years ago

Is there a time of year where your body feel worse than post-Christmas? We doubt it. All that excessive eating, drinking and lack of exercise can leave you with a seriously bloated feeling so we asked nutritionist and yogi Katie Parson for her top tips on getting back on top. Start with the essentials Two […]

5 years ago

One of the best things about this city is its proximity to the sea and the mountains. We’ve previously written about some great walks in the city, but with most focused on the Southside of the river, so we wanted to create another list for the Northside. All you have to do now is drag your ass out of bed […]

5 years ago

Your favourite restaurant might be temporarily closed and you might be getting sick of takeaway so why not attempt to make the perfect homemade pizza? As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. Next up on […]

6 years ago

For the day that’s in it, we’ve identified the places that do the best pancakes in Dublin. Pancake Tuesday is upon us and with it comes the freedom to eat as many pancakes as you want with zero guilt. Depending on where you’re located in Dublin, you should consider hitting up one of the top […]

6 years ago

Luckily for you, there’s no shortage of things to do in Dublin. You could spend hours scrolling through the results of your ‘What to do in Dublin’ but we’ve done the research for you and given you our list of the 21 best things to do in Dublin. 1. Get a cheese toastie in Grogans […]

6 years ago

Staff at Fallon & Byrne Rathmines told Lovin Dublin that they ‘were only told this morning’ that the loss-making store was closing. Employees gathered at the shuttered store this afternoon and told Lovin Dublin that they had not been told the store would close on New Years’ eve, as was reported elsewhere. In fact, according […]

6 years ago

Want to come and work for one of the fastest growing digital publishers in Ireland and beyond? Lovin Media Group is excited to welcome applications for the role of Head of Social across Lovin Dublin and Lovin.ie. If you love food, travel, culture and all things social media then this could be the position for […]

7 years ago