Who can resist a good BYO? During the various lockdowns, our bank accounts grew accustomed to the absence of 2am rounds of jagerbombs, late night taxis and “just the one’s” that inevitably turn into just the five and a chipper on the way home. Now that society is alive and thriving, as is the cozzie […]

2 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 […]

2 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 […]

2 years ago

B.Y.O.B(og roll). As rising overheads and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Irish businesses, we’ve seen a few creative money saving options across the city. In September of last year, Doyles Corner of Phibsboro introduced a a 20% discount to customers who were willing to wear their coats inside while the heating was turned […]

2 years ago

Dublin’s latest quayside destination The quays have gotten a good bit of love in the last few years with incredible hospitality businesses like Happys, Copper + Straw, Kakilang and loads more breathing new life into the quayside. Now there’s a triple threat of a business to add to their lineup, Kyodai Izakaya, which operates as […]

2 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 […]

2 years ago

A welcome addition for fans of the new wave of Dublin wine bars  While many who are forced to spend too much time on Daft.ie would argue that Dublin is in its flop era, those following the series of impressive new openers in the city would beg to differ. Joining that anointed list is Bar […]

2 years ago

Cafés, quesadillas and kebabs. Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin including new openers, closures and all in between. This week, foodies citywide have cause for celebration as there are four new spots to sink your teeth into – two cafés, a cute neighbourhood bistro and […]

2 years ago

Instead, it will be getting a different new name. Dublin city centre hotel The Westin has scrapped plans to change its title to The Westmoreland after a link between the new title and slavery was highlighted. Based in College Green on Westmoreland Street, the hotel was to receive its name change based on the latter. […]

2 years ago

The order was lifted a few days later. Popular fast food restaurant KFC on Westmoreland Street was served a closure order on May 29th. According to the report, the order was served due to the discovery of “rodent droppings”, “dead rodent carcasses”, and inadequate pest control systems. It should be noted that the closure order […]

2 years ago

An Irish kitchen with an Argentinian twist. Peperina Garden Bistro has been a staple to Ranelagh dwellers for over a decade now. Simple and consistent, their menu comprises of a variety of dishes, including but not limited to burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas, pastas. You name it, they probably serve it. Now they’re expanding by opening […]

2 years ago

With temperatures set to rise this week, there’s one place we all want to flock to. The first properly sunny week of the year is always guaranteed to have the casual sea swimmers tentatively rummaging for their togs, somehow convinced the water won’t be as numbing as they remember it to be. And while there’s […]

3 years ago