If the obstacles of distance, closures and seating space didn’t exist. I had previously thought that 12 pubs was a thing of the past, another casualty of the pandemic like self-serve hotel breakfast and working in the office. You’d also have to question the its place in today’s Dublin, with pint prices touching €7 in […]
2 years ago
When one door closes, another one opens. It was quite the blow to learn that The Counter, a restaurant that I’ve been to more times than I can count, were closing down. The custom burger spot had been a go-to for me when I worked in retail, with myself and my colleagues finding any excuse […]
2 years ago
Ideal for some bonding over food. Cloud Café on North Strand Road have launched a brand new supper club called L-Blanc Mezes. Lifelong friends Arda and Anil have co-founded L-Blanc with the aim of introducing their food and culture to the Irish community. Mezzes are crafted for sharing, as the duo believes that food is […]
2 years ago
Christmas is coming and the Lovin Dublin team are a-drafting their Christmas lists If you are in need of some Christmas present inspiration, look no further than the Lovin team’s carefully crafted list of items they dearly want. Take this list with a lil pinch of salt, we aren’t genuinely expecting an electric car to […]
2 years ago
All your hospitality headlines in one place. After a pause in our usual coverage last week due to the riots that took place in the city centre on November 23rd, we are back with restaurant news, following all the places that have launched in the past two weeks, as well as the unfortunate closures. We […]
2 years ago
They are the first café in Ireland to focus on the deaf community. After two years of working in their OG café / bakery in Castleknock, Mad Brothers are opening a new location in Cabra, specifically at Deaf Village Ireland. The coffee spot opens seven days a week for sit in, but if you’re in […]
2 years ago
Take note if you have a Christmas party on one of these evenings. In keeping with tradition of the last few years, the Luas have announced their late night service that will be in operation in the lead up to Christmas and over New Years Eve. Those lucky enough to live on a Luas line […]
2 years ago
The Dublin 2 bakery are saying no to cookie cutter gingerbread. Bread 41 is back with its annual gingerbread village ahead of the festive period, a tradition that has taken on a heartwarming twist this year. Embracing the spirit of inclusivity, the bakery has crafted gingerbread people with limb absences, ensuring that individuals of all […]
2 years ago
Sad news from Smithfield Square One of Dublin’s best lunch spots, and undoubtedly the funniest venues in the county, Thundercut Alley has unfortunately closed. Although we pride ourselves on keeping a hawklike eye on the comings and goings of hospitality spots in the city, this one, unfortunately, slipped through the cracks, as the announcement came […]
2 years ago
Get some incredible home cooking from a wonderful Dublin business and support the invaluable work of the Palestinian Red Crescent Lovin Dublin are delighted to partner with Rathmines’s wonderful Shaku Maku for their Palestinian Supper Club on Thursday, December 7th. The family-style supper club is in support of the invaluable work done each and every […]
2 years ago
At this stage in proceedings, the term “hidden gem” has essentially lost all meaning. Just short of being used for the likes of the second McDonald’s on O’Connell Street and the downstairs of Dunnes Stephen’s Green, the once elusive hidden gem now feels like nothing more than a punchline from a TikTok parody vid, something […]
2 years ago
Brought to you by Arnotts. From stocking fillers to Secret Santa to presents to go under the tree, you’ll be spoiled for choice at the Arnotts Christmas Market This Christmas, we are determined to shop local, champion Irish brands and fill our stockings with thoughtful, unique gifts. To help make our Christmas shopping even smoother, […]
2 years ago