Our late-partying continental cousins really know how to do nightlife right, so this new spot on Tara Street took a leaf out of their book. Taking its inspiration from the massively popular ruin bars of Budapest, places like Szimpla Kert which are built in the ruins of abandoned building and lots, Ruin Bar Dublin has been […]

9 years ago

There are some places you just need to go for a tipple during summertime.  And sometimes it can be hard to fit them all in… unless you have a very handy list.   But where would one find something like that?  Why here, of course.  Here are ten places you need to shtall into for a […]

9 years ago

Ah, Rathmines.  The often forgotten underrated hub that boasts proximity, community and all round deadliness in its quaint sensibility.  Shaped by the canal and numerous patches of green – this no-nonsense suburb has housed many and left a mark in the hearts of so much more.  And sure why wouldn’t it? In terms of neighbourhood […]

9 years ago

The Big Grill BBQ & Craft Beer Festival is back, back, BACK!  Well, it’s back in August. But still, it’s coming back! Is that a little too much excitement for a Thursday? We don’t think so! The second round of the chef and vendor line up for the international BBQ festival has just been revealed and it looks finger […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again when we’ve forgotten about the horrors of last weekend’s hangover, and start dreaming about the possibilities of this weekend. Hopes are high, inhibitions are low – and we’re still dreading checking our bank balance, but we’ll manage somehow.  We’ve tried to cover something for everyone. Now all you have […]

9 years ago

Great news for the folks of Dundrum. One of Dublin’s favourite craft beer joints is opening another branch in the southside suburb.  P Mac’s of Stephen Street confirmed on social media that it is taking its delectable drinks menu and collection of arcade and board games further afield. P.Mac’s Dundrum opening Early September. pic.twitter.com/hqvaTgJ0Wu — P.Mac’s […]

9 years ago

It’s that time of the week again – when last weekend’s hangover has finally subsided, and this week’s antics are just about to begin.  This weekend boasts a whole load of fun – with everything from craft beers to petting puppies ahead of you.  1. Indie Beer Week Indie Beer Week Ireland is a weeklong […]

9 years ago

Does your mouth water at the very mention of mussels, crab and lobster rolls? We betcha it does. You’re going to love the latest news from banging Bray eatery Fish Bar then, who have made seafood lovers across the county fairly excira by starting up a Supper Club, with the first feast happening tomorrow night. The […]

9 years ago

We’ve a feeling a lot of folks will be feeling awfully thirsty this evening, so if you’re heading out you’ll need to pick a city centre pub with ample seating.  But where oh where can you find such a haven? Where can you escape the noisy, chair-stealing crowds in this busy city? One of these spots should suffice. 1. The Market […]

9 years ago

Well, we certainly didn’t see this one coming.  Dublin city pub, East Side Tavern, has closed down for good, according to the bar’s Facebook Page. Owners took to social media to announce the closure, thanking their customers for their business over the years.  The short post in its entirety says: “It is with a heavy heart […]

9 years ago

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but we kinda like food here at Lovin Dublin — which is precisely why Taste of Dublin is something we can get behind.  Returning to the Iveagh Gardens from June 15-18, this Dublin food festival has tonnes in store for lovers of all things delish.  Every year there’s a different theme and […]

9 years ago

Ever wanted to learn how to BBQ like the pros? Well here’s your chance to win a free lesson. That’s right, my fellow carnivores, Fire & Smoke will be taking over Smithfield Square with a pop-up rustic barn, equipped with a fire pit, smokers, BBQs and all the trimmings to bring alive the world of Deep […]

9 years ago