Welcome to the Lovin Round up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality news including openers, closures and everything in between. This week we’ve seen our fair share of comings and goings in Dublin, from the closure of an iconic nightclub to a serious fire at a newly opened, Michelin star restaurant. If you’re looking […]

2 years ago

At a former Fyffes’ banana-ripening unit. The Cooler, a brand-new venue within The Complex in Smithfield, will officially open its doors to the public at this year’s MusicTown festival, from the 27th July to the 30th July. The annual festival will see performances from the likes of Anna Mieke, Paddy Keenan, Zaska, Paddy Hanna, Elaine […]

2 years ago

Truly the end of an era. It’s a very sad week for Dublin nightlife as cult favourite spot TRAMLINE took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 5) to announce the news of their closure. The D’Olier Street venue was somewhat of an institution for the people of Dublin; it was a music venue, a place for […]

2 years ago

Wake up on Sunday morning feeling superiorly smug, even after raving the night away. Finding night-time activities in Dublin that don’t involve drink can be a struggle – the absence of late night cafés like the gone-but-not-forgotten Accents is sorely felt, and it’s easy to feel out of place at regular nightclubs when the jagerbombs […]

2 years ago

“I’m confused as to where it has come from” Euphoria fans have been up in arms since rumours began circulating that the cast of the show would be landing in Dublin to film. Several locations around the city centre were coined as hot spots for filming, and included Georges Street, The Long Hall Pub, and […]

3 years ago

Ever wondered what the story with all the bricked up windows is? Dublin is full of fun little easter eggs and strange things to note, one of which are the bricked up windows that can be seen across the city centre. If you’ve ever noticed them, you may be wondering why there are so many, […]

3 years ago

“Impossible to have a business and recover after a pandemic.” The Seafood Café, based on Sprangers Yard in Temple Bar, has suffered their third break-in in just over a four month period. Owner Niall Sabongi took to Instagram stories to share his dismay. “3rd time in 4 months @klawcafe has had windows smashed with attempted […]

3 years ago

Lots of exciting new spots to check out. Over the last couple of weeks there has been a ton of exciting openers, and news of impending launches, and sadly one closure for hospitality in Dublin. It can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing landscape that is Dublin’s food and drink sphere, so we’ve […]

3 years ago

“This is like nothing Ireland has seen before and was inspired by similar concepts seen in cities like London and New York” A new nightclub is opening in the heart of Dublin City Centre as Hyde expands to launch its ‘SEEK’ nightclub. People have been crying out for a new venue in Dublin and according to the creators, “this […]

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

From comedy shows, to vintage sales, art exhibitions, to yoga and brunch. As Dublin gears up for Paddy’s weekend, there’s still a lot going on ahead of the banker. Whether you’re into art, seeing or creating, love a bit of 80s music, or are looking for some peace with yoga, we think there’s a little […]

3 years ago

“We are really upset that someone took our sister Mary’s photo, we are asking the person who took it to kindly please return it to us.” Antoinette Keegan, who survived the Stardust tragedy that claimed 48 lives, has appealed for the return of her sister’s photo, which disappeared from a vigil last week. Ms Keegan, […]

3 years ago