There you go now. Dublin has been ranked third on the top European Cities of the Future list, scoring highly for its promising investment potential. Research conducted by Foreign Direct Investment Intelligence (FDi) deemed Dublin as having great economic potential, losing out only to London in first place and Amsterdam in second place. To make […]
3 years ago
Add these spots to the list ahead of payday. While the past few months have brought their fair share of closures and negative hospitality news, luckily there are also plenty of new bars and restaurants to be excited about. From dog friendly boozers opened by top Dublin brewers to burger joints with a Brazilian influence […]
3 years ago
Cavan-based auction house Victor Mee have been appointed to present the contents of Finnstown Castle to the auction block. Popular hotel and wedding venue Finnstown Castle announced their closure in November of last year, not long after undergoing extensive refurbishment work. Regarded as one of Dublin’s most beautiful period estates, the hotel was named as […]
3 years ago
Leaving the dog at home? In this economy? Following a string of lockdowns and more time spent at home with our pups, many of us are reluctant to leave them behind when we head out for brunch, pints or whatever you’re having yourself. Luckily, Dublin is beginning to catch up to our European capital cousins […]
3 years ago
I’s T-minus 10 days until tourists descend on Temple Bar in their droves, The Last Of Us style, to soak up the Guinness-soaked, green-tinted atmosphere. If you’re in Dublin for the weekend and looking to celebrate by spending your life savings on €8 pints, obviously that option is there for you. But if you’re looking […]
3 years ago
Looking to feel extra Irish this weekend? St. Patrick’s weekend is almost upon us and if you’re visiting Dublin to celebrate, you might be on the hunt for some traditional Irish fare to try while you’re here. Amidst the leprechaun hats and free-flowing pints there are some great restaurants putting their own spin on traditional […]
3 years ago
With only days to go until our national holiday, hype is growing for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities 2023. As Dublin prepares to paint the town green in honour of Paddy’s day weekend, naturally there’s set to be some disruption to the roads in the city centre to accomodate the festivities. To avoid getting caught […]
3 years ago
Have you sampled the beer offerings in the other nine cities? Dublin has been named one of the 10 best European cities for beer fans to visit in 2023. The list comes from US website Uproxx and saw craft beer experts and brewers asked about their favourite cities to visit for a “beer-fueled adventure”. Uproxx Life’s Senior […]
3 years ago
Lovin were in for a special treat on the eve of International Women’s Day. On a sunny, but cold, Tuesday in mid March, we headed down to Suesey Street on Fitzwilliam Place to ring in the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards. It just so happened to take place the day before International Women’s Day, and […]
3 years ago
Shared hostel dormitory with King Charles and Elon Musk, anyone? March is upon us which means the countdown to St Patrick’s Day is on. After years of stumbling down the cobbled streets of Temple Bar in the mandated leprechaun hat, pre-mixed naggin in hand, many Dubliners grow weary of spending the holiday in town by […]
3 years ago
Do have the craic tho While pieces on what to do in Dublin, may be ten a penny. Advice on what not to do in Dublin as a tourist is less so. Addressing some irritating stereotypes and tapping into some interesting Dublin lore, here’s what not to do in Dublin as a tourist: 18. Don’t […]
3 years ago
From the opening of a new cake café, to the return of an infamous bar. It’s been a busy week for Dublin hospitality, with six openers, four of which are re-openers, and two closures occurring. From a bar that’s rebranded after two years being closed, to the closure of a fine dining spot due […]
3 years ago