The culinary offerings at Terminal 2 have been upped significantly in recent weeks. If you’ve flown through T2 at Dublin Airport recently, you’ll know the food and drink options are somewhat lacking. Unless you have time to set up camp in the queue for the Fallow Kitchen, you’ll be lucky to make it through with […]

3 years ago

Lederhosen optional. We absolutely lose it for Oktoberfest in this country. While the event held at the Dublin docklands is yet to make a comeback, we’ll settle for any and all Oktoberfest themed events, and Inchicore brewery Rascals are welcoming a rock n roll inspired version of the festival. View this post on Instagram […]

3 years ago

Anyone for a steak out? Dublin has a wealth of steakhouses to boast about, everything from the affordable Featherblade on Dawson Street, to newly opened and world renowned Hawksmoor on College Green. Add in Marco Pierre White, Fire, Shanahan’s on the Green, and you’ll find you’ve barely scratched the surface of Dublin’s steak offering. However […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Roundup, 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 two exciting new Spanish-inspired openers, the launch of an exclusive pop-up and some closure orders. If you’re looking for a quick […]

3 years ago

Saying a big oui oui to this. Iciar Ltd, a French cheese shop based in Blackrock, have just announced their new newest venture – a wine and cheese bar that will be opening next week. Serving up cosy Parisian vibes as well as their selection of wine and cheese, the new bar will be based […]

3 years ago

New places for pancakes, pastries and prawn popcorn. Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including openers, closures and everything in between. This week has brought with it a selection of new brunch spots and high quality fish-and-chip carts, and we’ve sadly said goodbye to a […]

3 years ago

Anyone for a caw-fee? For those working near Erne Street, there’s a new spot to get your first coffee of the day. New café Mr French has a Ken Fulk kind of vibe, which derived from the initial inspiration that was New York City hangout spots circa 1980. While we mistakenly initially thought the café […]

3 years ago

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure and all that. After two hugely successful events in 2021 and 2022, the Dublin 8 Mega Yard Sale is back. The Players Please D8 Residents Association Mega Yard Sale is a clutter-clearing community extravaganza taking place on Sunday July 2nd from 11am to 3pm, a great opportunity to […]

3 years ago

We’re saying hello to some new restaurants and shops, and goodbye to a few cult faves. There have been a lot of Dublin openers to buzz over, and unfortunately some very sad closures as well. While we say goodbye to cult favourite spots in Crumlin and Tallaght, we say hello to a few new foodie […]

3 years ago

Somewhere new (and sustainable) to shop all your summer and festival bits. Dublin’s wealth of vintage stores is slowly but surely growing, and always welcome in the city centre. Which is why we were delighted to see Mayo store Thirty Five Vintage have recently opened a Dublin branch on Fade Street. They had a hugely […]

3 years ago

A very happy Pride to one and all. After weeks of celebrations, Dublin Pride weekend is officially upon us. As well as the annual Pride parade, taking place on Saturday June 24th, there are loads of events to get stuck into, including markets, cabaret, rooftop brunches, and more. If your weekend diary is looking a […]

3 years ago

Long may the burrito obsession continue. The 700m Baggot Street stretch is a haven of food spots, with a particular focus on healthy food (they have all three Eathos cafés) as well as the ever-trendy burrito. Currently on Baggot Street you can find Tolteca, as well as a Boojum just around the corner on Mespil […]

3 years ago