Is the phrase ‘happy out’ another Irish phrase that just wouldn’t make sense outside the country? ‘Sally, how are you?”Ah, sure you know, I’m happy out’ Well, the words ‘happy out’ are also now synonymous with visions of toasties, good coffee and a cute sea freight container in Clontarf. Us Southsiders have made our way […]

5 years ago

Finding new coffee spots to try is one of my favourite things to do at the weekend. Some people are into sports, some people knit, but coffee is my hobby. I’m pretty picky when it comes to coffee and I’m willing to go pretty much anywhere for a decent one. Listen, I’m not in any […]

5 years ago

Is it your friend’s 30th birthday? Has there been another quar-engagement? New puppy? Orrr do you just fancy something nice for yourself? If you’ve run out of gift ideas – I have just the thing. Big birthdays and engagements are a super special time, and sometimes it can be hard to find the special something […]

5 years ago

Controversial opinion here – but there’s something comforting and nostalgic about the smell of a fake tan marinade. The smell brings me right back to school, where my love affair with fake tan started in Junior Cert year. Since then, together we have been through the good, the bad and the seriously streaky… At this […]

5 years ago

We all love brunch. In fact it’s an essential mealtime that we have missed in recent months. If you didn’t make your reservation early enough – do not panic; I have just the thing for you… Brunch is that potentially dangerous time between waking up and being hangry. Most significant others have had to deal […]

5 years ago

Some blockbuster videogames have adopted the same mentality as some blockbuster movies; taking on a serious tone that will almost definitely put a dent in the amount of fun you’re going to have.. But Ghosts of Tsushima is different. Sure, The Last Of Us Part II is an absolute masterpiece, but nobody playing it could […]

5 years ago

While a lot of our sources of entertainment are heading back to at least some sense of normality, some folks may still be uncertain about going to the cinema. Some cinemas have reopened already, some not for another few weeks… Some cinemas are showing some classic blockbusters, to make up for the fact that this […]

5 years ago

Does anyone else have an Instagram saved folder of just desserts and treats from all around Dublin? If you know me well, you would know I’m the kinda girl who would skip dinner and eat dessert twice. I can’t be the only one… So it goes without saying that I have a serious sweet tooth […]

6 years ago

We always get tagged or sent amazing shots of Dublin from our followers, and June was no different. These shots are Lovin Dublin’s top liked Instagram photos from June… There is no denying that Dublin always looks great during the summer (when the sun actually decides to make an appearance that is!) You guys caught some of the […]

6 years ago

A deep, dark hole of Instagram scrolling/creeping led me to finding this start-up. These bright and brilliant tote bags are not only are they gorgeous but each sale contributes to important Irish charities. The creators of Tote Together (Suzy and Clarissa) unexpectedly found themselves out of work when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. In an attempt to […]

6 years ago

We’ve all been missing and craving those tasty and Instagrammable cocktails that we usually have on a Saturday night – and unfortunately we have a little bit longer to wait. *Updated April 2021* BUT – do not fear, these bars and restaurants have come up with ingenious pre-made cocktails and kits that will give you […]

6 years ago

I am a seasoned-snacker, and I really can’t recommend grazing boards and boxes enough. Usually, they contain a perfect mixture of fruit, various cheeses, crackers and other bits and bobs. All of which go great with a glass of wine FYI. Grazing boxes are ideal for a summer evening out the back on the new […]

6 years ago

The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge has been a regular haunt for almost everyone; before, after and during rugby matches. It is always busy on a Friday evening for after-work, wind-down drinks, and we have missed it so much… But good news because from today – it’s back! The guys at The Bridge have worked hard […]

6 years ago

As we move into the next phase of the Covid-19 roadmap, the government has suggested that face-coverings should be used in situations where maintaining two metres social distancing is difficult. As we all continue to respect the social distancing practices that have now become the norm, it is important to look at any other steps […]

6 years ago

You’ve seen it all over Instagram, and now you want to add a curated-but-not-curated image of a Whispering Angel bottle to your feed too… Well, I’m here to help you get your hands on a bottle (or two) and upgrade your grid. Let’s be real, we only really became aware of Whispering Angel when it […]

6 years ago

We have all been added (willingly or otherwise) into a number of WhatsApp groups. There are at least seven that almost everyone has experienced… WhatsApp groups are the new-age chain letter, change my mind. How many groups are too many? The extended family We all have one and we all feel equally as uncomfortable about […]

6 years ago

Some people just have that eye /time to create a perfectly flowing aesthetic through their Instagram feed. Usually a delicious mood board melt of neutrals and gold jewellery, with a pop of colour here and there and a wild amount of random photos of hands in different positions. I don’t know about anyone else, but […]

6 years ago

We’ve had some incredible submissions over the last few weeks to Lovin Dublin. These are the top ten Instagram posts that you all enjoyed the most.. We are lucky to have hundreds and hundreds of stunning shots submitted to Lovin Dublin every week, and the best of these get featured on our feed. Check out […]

6 years ago

I’m having Penneys withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include no matching footies and ratchet pjs… And I can’t be the only one! Okay, so in the grand scheme of things this is quite trivial. In saying that, I think we are all feeling the effects of this cornerstone of Irish society being closed right now. Trust […]

6 years ago