It’s time to look ahead to another month teeming with events in Dublin. We may still have over a week left in March, but as anyone looking to book something in Dublin will tell you, you’ve got to be ahead of the mark to avoid disappointment. Fail to plan and plan to fail, as they […]
1 year ago
St Patrick is here to claim back his bank holiday as the best following St Brigid’s in February. The most Irish weekend of the year has almost snuck up on us, and if you’re at a loss at what to be doing with yourself, then not to worry. You can rely on Dublin to have […]
1 year ago
No one let the Italians see this. With the rise of Foodtok and easily accessible cook-a-long videos flooding the various social media platforms, it’s easier to observe food trends as they blossom and grow via our miniature pocket screens as well as IRL. If the past few months are anything to go by, one overriding […]
1 year ago
Brought to you by Square A truly transformational prize awaits. At Lovin Dublin, local cafés are our bread and butter. We frequent them, we platform them and we celebrate the incredible business owners that are the driving force behind them. Our love for local coffee shops is unwavering, which is why we’re delighted to announce […]
1 year ago
This is going to be the new go-to spot for Mount Merrion locals. There’s a new neighbourhood restaurant in Mount Merrion, and we have a feeling it’s going to have the locals flocking to it for any and all occasions. Occupying the space previously held by little bro to big brother Michael’s, Esther’s officially opened […]
2 years ago
When you think steak dinner, you think special occasion, crisp tablecloths and no-phones-at-the-table ground rules. You don’t usually think viral Tiktoks and bottomless fries. So naturally, we were a bit sceptical as we made our way to Crow Street for Boeuf & Frites, the newest addition to the ever-growing Boeuf Dublin family. Managers Paul and […]
2 years ago
The sunshine is creeping out more and more, and it’s got us in the mood for something a little more Mediterranean. 2023 was the year Spanish cuisine really took off in Dublin, and we think it’s going to be a go-to for 2024 too. Small plates are on the never-ending rise, and if you’re looking […]
2 years ago
Some Dublin streets are simply more blessed than others. Here at Lovin Dublin, we obviously adore every corner and cul-de-sac of this city equally, as if they were our own children. However, if you’re recommending a restaurant to visiting pals or trying to plan a lunch befitting of the foodies we all are, then some […]
2 years ago
Your existence is resistance and also because it’s time to finally put yourself at the centre. Growing up, many of us (especially if we come from family backgrounds or cultural communities that emphasise sacrifice and collective well-being) were taught to put ourselves last. We learned that love meant readiness to serve. Self-reliance meant never asking […]
2 years ago
The US Embassy has formally announced its plan to purchase the site of the former Jury’s Hotel in Ballsbridge. As reported by The Journal, the US State Department of Overseas Buildings expects to close on the purchase of the 4.2-acre site within the next 60 days. The seller will demolish the currently vacant hotel once […]
2 years ago
Stuck on where to eat this month? Something that struck me when looking back on our vegan-friendly list of last year was that so many of them have unfortunately closed down a year onwards – the likes of Bear Paw Deli, Yum Grub, Woke Cup café, and Thanks Plants have all shut down since we […]
2 years ago
Some more spots to add to your ever-growing notes app list in 2024 It’s been a funny aul year for hospitality in the city, with closure numbers of established and beloved businesses growing at an uncomfortable rate. These closures are not to be swept to the side, these are livelihoods, futures and legacies that have […]
2 years ago