The duo we never knew we needed until now. These two huge businesses for Dublin nightlife are teaming up to open their own bar on Thomas Street, replacing The Clock which announced its closure in February of this year. The space from The Big Romance and Mother is called Love Tempo, and it will be […]

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Get two wears out of the Halloween costume this year. Not sure what to be doing with your kids this long weekend? It might be time for another trip to Dublin Zoo, as kids go free this weekend if they’re in costume. Dublin Zoo is celebrating Halloween weekend with a jam-packed schedule of family fun […]

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The definition of a “feel-good” watch. Somewhere Out There You by playwright and screenwriter Nancy Harris premiered as part of Dublin Theatre Festival and is on a 6 week run at the Abbey – I was lucky enough to catch it on Monday evening, and unlike most of the plays that I have had the […]

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You did it! Now, time to collapse into a bowl of carbs. Thousands of track stars are set to descend on the capital this weekend for the Dublin Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 29th October. The run gets underway from 8:40am at Fitzwilliam Street Upper, with scheduled waves for different runners to avoid congestion. […]

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This Baggot Street institution is back and better than ever. If you have missed this underground haven, then great news, as Xico officially reopens on Baggot Street on Thursday October 26th, just in time for the Halloween bank holiday festivities. Following a five month closure period, Xico returns with a new focus – they have […]

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Another one for the notes app list. 18 new restaurants have been added to The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland this month, two of which are based in Ireland. Laois restaurant Bramley made the coveted list, as did Amy Austin based on Drury Street in Dublin. The latter is a small plates spot […]

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Let’s hope they’ll be serving the cult favourite Sunday roast. Earlier this month, Geoff and Máire updated their followers that their pub 57 the Headline on Clanbrassil Street was officially under new ownership, signifying a new beginning for the much loved space. In a farewell post to the Dublin 8 pub, the pair said they […]

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Stoker stans, assemble. As originators of the holiday, here in Ireland we take Halloween very seriously – and no erecting of Christmas shops in August will change that. Alongside scary movie marathons and trick-or-treating, Halloween is also an opportunity to celebrate one of the most prominent pioneers of horror as we know it, Dublin-born Bram […]

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Lots of events to be getting involved in over the bank holiday weekend. Day of the Dead, or “Día de los Muertos,” is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honour and remember deceased loved ones. It often involves creating colourful altars with offerings, sugar skulls, marigold flowers, and the sharing of […]

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So grateful right now. Fallon & Byrne are doing God’s work when it comes to helping people through the January blues by bringing back their iconic raclette station. Here at Lovin Dublin we actually believe that we manifested its return, given how often we discuss its magnificence, the most recent of which was just yesterday. […]

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This is unfortunately not Proof’s first break-in of 2023. Following two break-ins in Dublin city centre last week, another Thomas Street business fell victim to one last night. Proof Urban Italian, which is just a three minute walk from Hyper Goat café which was also broken into last week, has shared with us the impact, […]

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Even global, Gucci-clad celebs are susceptible to the aul delete/re-download/delete again dating app dance. Despite his best efforts, public interest in Paul Mescal’s dating life remains rife with reports this week of the actor being spotted on an unspecified dating app. While we’re not here to speculate on celeb gossip and definitely respect Paul’s noble […]

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