Huge losses for the Dublin hospitality scene. While there’s been a steady stream of new restaurant and cafés opening up in Dublin, unfortunately the same can be said of closures. In 2023 alone we’ve seen the closure of over a dozen Dublin restaurants and coffee trailers, with the main culprits being staff shortages, price increases […]
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
Quite the dreamy spot for nuptials. Howth Castle has been given the go-ahead for a huge redevelopment as a hotel and tourist attraction, The Independent reports. Plans submitted by property investor Tetrarch Capital and Michael J Wright hospitality group over Christmas have now been approved by Fingal County Council. Plans for the site include a petting farm, […]
3 years ago
They put together a 22 page objection against the MetroLink. There’s one group who are not as excited about Dublin’s MetroLink plans, and that’s Woodie’s DIY. According to RTÉ News, “The Grafton Group-owned Woodies DIY is objecting to the draft Railway Order for the planned Dublin MetroLink over the impact it will have on a […]
3 years ago
Complete with two pools, a pony stables, and a tennis court. While most of us will struggle to afford even Dublin’s most inexpensive house, or apartment for that matter, it’s sometimes nice (torturous) to go looking at the other end of the spectrum. To see how the other half (1%) live. A bit of […]
3 years ago
Nothing says romance like fresh air, hiking boots and an anorak amiright? Once you’ve been going steady for awhile, dates can soon become a little jaded, drinks in the local, dinner down the road. Let’s face it – no matter how nice these spots are here in Dublin, there are loads of outdoor activities to […]
3 years ago
Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. This week Dublin foodies had cause for celebration as a Korean food cornerstone opened their first sit-in eatery and one of D6’s most beloved cafés have lifted the shutters on a second location. Sadly, the past seven days have also brought […]
3 years ago
O’Connell Street welcomes back the iconic Clerys clock. Landmark destination and department store Clerys has undergone a masterful restoration with the hopes of breathing new life into O’Connell Street. While restoration of the Clerys Quarter will be completed within the next few weeks, the iconic Clerys clock is being unveiled today Tuesday 17th January. […]
3 years ago
The horse box announced the news “with heavy hearts” It’s been a bad weekend for coffee trailers. Cheeky Rascal announced their closure in Howth on the same day that 505 Coffee made a very similar announcement regarding their Loughlinstown location. The coffee spot shared the news on Instagram, saying, “It’s with heavy hearts that […]
3 years ago
Water temperatures are extremely low at the moment. If you’ve spent the festive season scrolling through pics of sea swimmers emerging from their Christmas dip, red faced and beaming, you might be mustering up the courage to take a quick plunge yourself. But if you’re planning on it, be mindful of not staying in the […]
3 years ago
Ideal for all those upcoming Christmas parties and nights out. The Christmas season is truly upon us, and given it’s our first Christmas with no covid restrictions since 2019, we have a feeling there’s going to be a lot of parties. Irish Rail have announced their late night Christmas DART and commuter routes, stating […]
3 years ago
Off to Howth for the day? Lucky sod. A real beauty of a spot, boasting..well, pretty much everything. And the best bit? Loads and loads of deadly food. Its proximity to the Irish Sea means that fresh fish is always the order of the day, but Howth boasts so much more than that. Just have […]
3 years ago