A day to celebrate espresso martinis and strawberry daiquiris. Every year on May 13th, cocktail enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate World Cocktail Day. This special occasion honours the art of mixology, from classic concoctions to innovative creations. Cocktails have become an integral part of socialising, dining, and enjoying life’s moments of indulgence. […]

3 years ago

Big news for the goys. After opening their third location in Blackrock last summer, the hospitality group run by former Leinster Rugby players Seán O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip, and Rob and Dave Kearney, and former chair of the Licensed Vintners’ Association Noel Anderson are expanding once more. Anderson took to Twitter to share snaps of a […]

3 years ago

I will need to take out a small loan for the first spot. Unless you are an under-a-rock dweller, Patrick Star style, you will be acquainted with Chat GPT. A site that basically answers any question you may have in seconds, giving everything from life advice to writing code, it has captured our attention in […]

3 years ago

Header images via Instagram/spitalfields_dublin/bakeology.treats One of Dublin’s oldest neighbourhoods, with a never-ending list of reasons to visit. From Michelin-starred restaurants to warm and welcoming cafés that have served the community for decades, the Liberties is brimming with gems worth visiting. Usually high up on the lists of tourists and Dubliners alike, the Liberties is known […]

3 years ago

Cheers to that. Summer is fast approaching next month, and it’s looking to be a great few weeks for Dublin events. From Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th May, a world class cocktail festival is landing in Ireland for the first time, taking place at cult favourite restaurants and bars across the country. This festival is […]

3 years ago

The rise of the roast dinner has reached new peaks. Over the past few months in Dublin, what started out as a hushed whisper has become a loud-and-proud declaration – brunch is out, roast dinners are in. Before I delve into this, let me state for the record – brunch will always have a place […]

3 years ago

The sun is shining, the seagulls are singing and you might be on the hunt for a new eatery to enjoy in Dublin this weekend. And your timing couldn’t be better – there are loads of newly opened spots to be excited about in the city right now, whether you’re in the mood for a […]

3 years ago

Hurray for the extra long weekend. If you’re lucky enough to have Good Friday off work, then you’re about to have a for day work week, and if you’re wondering how you’ll possibly fill the time, then you have come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for an Easter trail, a sober night club, […]

3 years ago

If you’re in the market for a new weekend activity… April is here, and while we’re under no illusion that it won’t be wet or windy like March and February before it, the days are getting longer and brighter, and even slightly warmer, and for that, we can be grateful. If you’re planning some weekend […]

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There are set to be over 100 days of themed events. Last week Dublin City Council announced the launch of their new programme ‘Summer in the City’ which consists of weekly markets on Moore Street. Some of the upcoming themes include Easter, The Eurovision, Bealtaine Festival, Pride, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Africa Day and Heritage […]

3 years ago

We are entering into a new phase of weekend dining, that no longer centres around the twilight zone between breakfast and lunch Ecohing the cultural barometer beloved of weekend magazines, Dublin-based food and drink influencer Sarah Hanrahan posted a video recently sharing an “unpopular opinion” that brunch was out and that Sunday Meals were in. […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. From oyster happy hours to a goodbye from Ireland’s only non-alcoholic pub, there’s plenty to be covering this week. If you’re looking for a new spot to head to this weekend, or want to make sure you’re up to date with […]

3 years ago