It’s the collab we never knew we needed, but now that it’s here it makes perfect sense. Behind their unassuming Camden Street shop front, Hang Dai are well known as one of *the* places to head for delicious Chinese food and tastier tunes to accompany, with their sound system and guest DJ lineup almost as famous […]

2 years ago

We’ve waited three long months, but summer has finally arrived in Dublin. Sure, it’s technically Autumn now but listen, we’ll take the sun wherever we can get it and it seems like its golden rays will be sticking around for the next fortnight. If you’re looking to make the most of the Indian summer by […]

2 years ago

Be quick, tickets will most definitely sell out! On the back of selling out 70 shows at Vicar Street, Joanne McNally is returning to Ireland for her highly-rated comedy show, The Prosecco Express. Listed in Variety’s ten comics to watch for 2023, Joanne has been described by the Sunday Times as a ‘truly gifted stand-up’ – […]

2 years ago

The statue has been vandalised twice in as many weeks. After years of being rubbed up by many a tourist, in the last fortnight Molly Malone’s front has been painted black and written over in green marker. Following the initial slathering of black paint Dublin City Council had stepped in to clean the statue, but […]

2 years ago

I’m not crying, you are. On September 30th, Dogs Trust will launch its inaugural memorial walk, “The Big Paws” at Malahide Castle, a joyous day to reflect and celebrate our pets, both past and present. The walk is a time to take “paws” and remember the the pups in our lives that are no longer […]

2 years ago

He got dressed in his best for the visits. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has revealed that two families have stood-up one of their dogs seeking a forever home. Arriving as a stray more than 500 days ago, Jordan the border collie was left waiting after dressing up to […]

3 years ago

“It’s finally tappening”. If you’re a dog lover, you know how extra careful we have to be with our canine companions during bouts of hot weather such as the one we’re experiencing right now. Shorter walks either early in the morning or late in the evening outside of the hottest hours of the day are […]

3 years ago

Anyone for an iced coffee and a market mosey? June is here, which means we have another round up of markets in Dublin. With it being Pride month, we have two Pride specific markets to attend, as well as a summer flea, a series of pop ups, and an old reliable based in Marlay Park. […]

3 years ago

The dream bar for all the Disco Stus and Barbies out there. After weeks of anticipation, Doll Society Bar is finally soft launching in Dublin 8 this weekend. Based where Anti Social used to reside on Francis Street (RIP, gone but not forgotten) this disco-inspired bar is bound to pull in party people from all […]

3 years ago

A class new lunch option for those working in the city centre. Dublin has few and far between poké spots, so the addition of more is always welcome. Shake Poké was my first introduction to the Hawaiian dish, and having tried a fair few bowls since then I can honestly say it is the best […]

3 years ago

Specialising in the art of mocktail-making. Aungier Street once again proves itself to be the culinary epicentre of Dublin with the arrival of this new cyber punk-inspired restaurant. Astopia is based where Bao House used to be before they shut down in February. Their grand opening is on Saturday 27th May as 27 is a […]

3 years ago

Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines including openers, closures and everything in between. This week there are three exciting openers to welcome into the Dublin fold, as well as the lineup announcement for one of the country’s biggest food festivals and the sale of a popular Dublin […]

3 years ago