Brought to you by NYX Hotel Dublin Swanky night out, anyone? Got a pals night out on the horizon? Long overdue a catch-up with your mates? Fancy ditching the crowded pub or messy club for a quality dining experience where you can actually chat? We know just the spot. We’ve been eyeing up NYX Hotel […]

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“We have some bittersweet news with you.” Bless Up, a modern African and Caribbean restaurant in Tallaght, have announced their impending closure, just seven months after launching at Belgard Square. Only open since August 2023, they took to socials over the weekend to let their loyal customers know that Sunday March 10th, which also happens […]

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

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 […]

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Bringing pizza and wings together. We can never have enough pizza spots in this city, and Woodfire & Wings are doing God’s work by opening a third location, this time in Stillorgan. The pizzeria / wings restaurant already operate in Tallaght, at the new Bancroft Centre, and Clondalkin, within the Dutch Village Shopping Centre. They […]

2 years ago

They took home three awards at the Asian Restaurant Awards in November. Big news for lovers of Pakistani restaurant Daata, as they have announced the opening of a new restaurant in Blackrock. They already have three Irish branches, one in Dublin, in Glasthule, and two in Wicklow, in Bray and Greystones. They have been long […]

2 years ago

Four new food offerings are about to be available. District 11, which in this case is not a Hunger Games Panem location but a new food court, is set to launch at Charlestown Shopping Centre very soon. It will feature four new food offerings to join the existing businesses. The shopping centre is home to […]

2 years ago

Another blow for Dublin’s plant-based dining scene. Over the past year or so, we’ve seen a number of closures for vegan restaurants in Dublin. From Vegan Sandwich Co’s shock closure in October 2022 to Bear Lemon dropping the shutters permanently in April of this year, the plant-based scene has taken hit after hit and the […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Harry’s on the Green. Please drink responsibly. Looking for a place for your next event? Look no further. As we head into silly season, we’re keeping an eye on some of Dublin’s best spots to enjoy a pint and some tasty pub food. One venue we can rely upon time and time […]

2 years ago

All the latest hospitality news. No week in Dublin is complete without a steady stream of new places opening, and this week was no different. We saw the opening of a new café, from the creative minds of one of Dublin’s most upmarket restaurants, the launch of a high anticipated space from industry experts, as […]

2 years ago

Firebyrd’s authentic American Hot Chicken is Dún Laoghaire bound. Good news for those who oft bemoan the lack of fried pickle and tater tot offerings in Ireland – Nashville-inspired southern cooking joint Firebyrd is opening its second branch in Dún Laoghaire very soon. Fried chicken fans will know Firebyrd’s existing location in leafy Ranelagh, which […]

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Pizza, wings, and things. Crumlin welcomed a New York family-style restaurant last week, based above The Gate Bar, and owned by, you guessed it, three brothers, Chris, Brendan, and Liam Kelly. The interior of 3 Brothers is spacious, seating over 100 diners, with an urban loft vibe. 3 Brothers boasts bare brick walls, cool neon […]

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