There’s a new spot for cocktails and dancing on Leeson Street
The boom is back, baby. And by the boom, I mean a new nightclub on the scene after a series of closures and uncertainty for the industry. If you’re always on the hunt for somewhere new to dance into the wee hours on a Friday or Saturday night, Oscar and Percy’s looks to be just […]
4 years ago
Sprezzatura’s sister restaurant Spatched has officially hatched
The wait is finally over. After many months of teasing, Sprezzatura’s sister restaurant Spatched is finally here. While Sprezzatura is known for their cheap and cheerful pasta dishes (and those sensational aranchini balls) Spatched is all about chicken; chicken burgers to be specific. https://www.instagram.com/p/CcI07dosn3Z/ Over the last few weeks they’ve been testing their recipes, […]
4 years ago
Fancy going on a culture date with Dublin 8?
Who wouldn’t want to date one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world? Did you know that last year, Dublin 8 was voted as the 15th coolest neighbourhood globally. Yes, as in out of the whole world. That’s no small feat; Dublin 8 beat out Noord, Amsterdam, Brickwell, Miami, and Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. In […]
4 years ago
‘Dublin’s not dead yet’ – a timeline of the Cobblestone being saved
“For now, we celebrate”. Last Friday evening, it was confirmed that developers Marron Estates had withdrawn their application for a hotel to be built at the site of the Cobblestone in Smithfield. The news was announced by Dublin Is Dying, the group who campaigned tirelessly and organised protests and petitions to prevent the developer’s plans […]
4 years ago
6 new openers to check out in Dublin this week
Along with two Dublin foodie faves announcing new locations. Big week for Dublin food news. Huge. Welcome to the latest instalment of The Lovin Round Up, our weekly look at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s fair city. This week, restaurant and bar openings have been coming in hard and fast – not to mention […]
4 years ago
Food, drink, culture: How I spent April in Dublin
It was a good month for food especially. Life feels firmly back like the old normal, which means weekends and even weekday evenings have been filling up with plans, most of which include food. I had a very good month of eating, as well as a couple of trips to the Bord Gáis, and […]
4 years ago
Daddy’s on the lookout for a second location
The cafe, that is. Not your paternal parent. The Daddy’s effect on Dublin 8 over the last few years has been a sight to behold. The addition of the popular brunch spot seems to have completely transformed Rialto village. Throw in The Circular, Daddy’s attached dog-friendly bar with a whopper craft beer selection, sun-trapped outdoor […]
4 years ago
What I Eat In A Week: Aoife from Dublin Food Journal
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
Three new cafes for Rathmines and the closure of one of Dublin’s most iconic shops
It’s been a big week for hospitality and Dublin businesses. We’ve sadly said goodbye to The Pen Corner, one of Dublin’s most iconic retailers, and gotten confirmation of not one, not two but THREE new cafes for Rathmines. Now, for your reading pleasure, here are the top stories of the week compiled in one handy […]
4 years ago
Ireland’s oldest pen shop to close its doors in May
The Pen Corner, which is located in an iconic landmark building on College Green, has been a family run business since 1927. After almost a hundred years in business, and patronage from an impressive array of famous writers, musicians and actors, The Pen Corner will close for good next month. The closure comes as a […]
4 years ago
018 The L List – 5 things we’re Lovin in Dublin this week
Booze, books and burgers. In that order. Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of the things we’ve been Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week I enjoyed a spot of BYOR (Bring Your Own Rosé), a night at the theatre and a hefty midweek lunch. Strap in, and I’ll […]
4 years ago
What I Eat In A Week: Claudia from Eat Drink Dub
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