Lead images by the Lovin team. The crème de la crème of steakhouse experiences. Any meat enthusiast knows that ordering a sirloin off a general dinner menu simply doesn’t hold a candle to an authentic steakhouse – the top-tier sides, the expert knowledge and advice from the servers when it comes to prime rib vs […]

2 years ago

“Get busy living or get busy pinting.” Morgan Freeman was in Dublin this weekend and during his stay, the Oscar winner paid a visit to a popular pub in the capital. The Hollywood actor popped by The Bridge 1859 pub, which is located in Ballsbridge village. Sharing a picture of the Oscar winner at the venue on its […]

2 years ago

We’re more than a little obsessed with the theme. In the four years Chimac has been in business, they’ve quickly become a staple amongst Dubliners. Whether it’s their signature caramel sauce, their Korean fried chicken burgers, or their decadent ice-cream sambos, this Dublin restaurant moves to their own beat, and their latest dinner party event […]

2 years ago

Chefs from all over the world are scheduled to appear. The waft of sizzling meat is set to fill the air around Ballsbridge once more as the Big Grill Fest makes its return this summer. Returning to Herbert Park from August 17th – 20th, 25,000 people are expected to attend this years iteration of the […]

3 years ago

Something to help with the early start. Darkness into Light is upon us once more. This weekend, on Saturday 6th May, thousands of people around the country will wake at the crack of dawn to walk at their chosen location in aid of Pieta House, in solidarity with people impacted by suicide and self-harm. If […]

3 years ago

The market served the people of Dublin for 125 years before closing in 2019. Construction work could begin on Dublin 7’s historic fruit, vegetable and flower market at the end of this year, Dublin City Council has confirmed. Originally opened in 1892 in Smithfield the market served the inner city for 127 years, offering wholesale […]

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

But it does come with 7 bathrooms…. so…. Dublin’s rental crisis is a bit of a joke, that’s not news to anyone. But this Dublin 4 rental takes the cake, costing €20,000 per month. Yes, it does have five bedrooms, and yes there are randomly seven bathrooms within the property, but any way you slice […]

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

Just when we thought we’d seen it all. No matter your living situation at the moment, you’ll no doubt be aware of the serious rental crisis we are seeing in this country, and in Dublin in particular. As someone who’s been on the Daft website on and off for two years trying to find […]

3 years ago

“Food businesses should not be falling short on their legal requirements.” D7 pub Hole in the Wall, based on Blackhorse Avenue in Cabra, were served with a closure order last month from the HSE. The closed areas were their kitchen, side preparation areas, and storage shed. The HSE had several reasons for the closure […]

3 years ago

If you’re heading to this year’s New Year’s Eve Festival, kickstart the celebrations early with this fun family brunch nearby. For sleepy heads that might not make it to the big countdown at midnight, it can be difficult to make plans for New Year’s Eve. The key is to start the celebrations early, to ensure […]

3 years ago