Aslan frontman Christy Dignam has opened up in an emotional interview about funeral plans and his daughter carrying on his legacy. Dignam entered palliative care in December 2022 after being diagnosed with myeloma in 2013. The singer spoke to Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning about the highs and lows of his life. […]

3 years ago

Much as we love them, not every spot in Dublin is parent friendly Much like goldie locks a location that you bring your parents has to be not too cold not too warm but just right (although they will probably accept food that is too salty). Not everywhere in Dublin fits this bill, and plenty […]

3 years ago

Something to get you hyped for an evening with Joanne, Vogue (and hopefully Joe). If you, like me, are looking forward to attending one of the My Therapist Ghosted Me gigs taking place at The Gaiety Theatre between the 15th February and the 4th March, then you may be trying to decide where you’re going […]

3 years ago

Sister restaurants, cousin cafes, bar buddies, call it what you want but a surprising number of spots in Dublin are owned by the same people Knowledge is power when it comes to the hospitality scene in Dublin, clout can come in the form of knowing a variety of things. From what to order on a […]

3 years ago

No man has ever deserved a pint at the end of the day as much as this one does. John Geraghty, founder of website Publin, embarked on an epic journey today, Tuesday 24th January, whereby he planned to visit every pub in the Dublin City Centre. Sound easy? Well, there are 240 of them, so […]

3 years ago

We will remember you. 2022 was a great year for openers, but unfortunately saw way too many closures in Dublin as well. While the ending of severe coronavirus restrictions certainly helped the hospitality scene, rising costs and the lack of staff forced a lot of businesses’ hands when it came to remaining open. Here […]

3 years ago

Christmas is coming and the Lovin Dublin team are a-drafting their Christmas lists If you are in need of some Christmas present inspiration, look no further than the Lovin team’s carefully crafted list of items they dearly want. With a focus on class Irish companies, there should be something for everyone on this list, from […]

3 years ago

Shopping sustainably has never been easier As our awareness of waste and plastic pollution continues to grow, more and more Zero Waste stores are popping up all over Dublin. These shops offer everything from food to bathroom essentials, that can be purchased without all the unnecessary packaging. Customers bring their own containers to fill with […]

3 years ago

Dublin has a lot of great meal deals out there, from expansive tasting menus, to bottomless dishes. Payday is approaching but not fast enough. Whether you’re into fine dining, or you just want something cheap and cheerful, there are tons of meal deals in Dublin city to keep you going. From a six course […]

3 years ago

Cue all the nacho cheese puns… Is there anyone who doesn’t love a big bowl of nachos? We think not. So it’s only fitting there be a day just to celebrate their greatness. Well, that day is today, 21st October! If you’re a fellow nacho lover, we’ve got some Dublin spots you might want […]

3 years ago

That’s what we’re taco about! Looking for somewhere in Dublin to celebrate Taco Tuesday. Of course you are. Tacos are one of life’s most simple pleasures, and what better day to get some than on a Tuesday? It doesn’t have the fresh start feeling of a Monday, nor the halfway point joy of a […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. This week, the openers and closures have come in equal measures for Dublin, with some shock departures from some of the city’s favourite spots. All the details are below: Oxmantown team open a new micro bakery The D7 have have expanded […]

3 years ago