“No civilised society should allow people die this way”. Tributes have been pouring in this morning after a well-known woman sleeping rough in Dublin passed away over the weekend. The woman, called Ann, was discovered on Sunday near the Tesco supermarket on Aungier Street in the capital. A beloved figure among many, Ann was believed […]
1 year ago
Brought to you by Lidl When only the very best will do on March 10th Ah, Mams, through thick and thin, they’re by our side, ready to offer a healthy dose of perspective, a shoulder to cry on or to talk some much-needed sense into us. They’re our role models, our biggest supporters and our […]
1 year ago
Is there anything better than an icy, salty and bitter margarita after a long day’s work? February 22nd is officially National Margarita Day, and if you’re partial to the tequila based cocktail, you might be in the mood to celebrate. Margaritas are the kind of drink you crave with an unquenchable thirst until you’re seven […]
2 years ago
8 galleons of oat milk and an industry-sized vat of lentils later, our dalliance with veganism is finally drawing to a close. If you’ve grown weary at the sight of our disgruntled mugs cropping up multiple times a week, smashing avocados and pitting the various alt milks against each other, you’ll probably be relieved to […]
2 years ago
To those who’ve sworn off the drink for the month – we salute you. If it’s your first time going alcohol free for a sustained period of time, you might be on the hunt for activities to enjoy that don’t involve booze. With drinking culture such a prominent part of living in Ireland, it can […]
2 years ago
“It is no longer viable.” The eatery that operated in the upstairs of Bread 41 for two years has officially closed for good. The much loved Pearse Street bakery expanded beyond their seasonal cruffins and sourdough loaves with a small restaurant towards the end of 2021, quickly becoming just as popular as their original venture, […]
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
The Sunday Roast Club is where it’s at Much like many Millenial pursuits, seeing my friends has been something that I’ve had to plan ahead of time, jot into my calendar app and book well in advance. Over the years I’ve found that the concept of a club has been a very beneficial way to […]
2 years ago
2023 has been an exceptionally challenging year for hospitality to say the very least Rising energy bills and the bite of the cost of living crisis has unfortunately meant that many incredible businesses have had to close their doors this year. As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken some time to highlight some […]
2 years ago
Gone but never forgotten. A recent comment proclaiming that Lovin Dublin is an obituary page to Dublin businesses has not left my mind since reading it (so, you know, fair play dear commenter) and while I do maintain that we cover over double the openers to closures in this city, we did unfortunately say goodbye […]
2 years ago
The Christmas dinner can be a bit fraught, so take the stress out of what is going in your guests’ glasses with this handy competition We’re entering the final stretch of the Christmas rush (with last orders for pre-Christmas online delivery ending on Sunday!) and one very important part of the festive checklist is ensuring […]
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