Going out out has become less of a thing that excites, and more something that fills me with dread. Listen, this is a lifestyle trend I’m very much into. It probably comes off the back of the everlasting wellness trend, a way of living that prioritises Y-O-U, sometimes in semi-excessive ways. Cosy-core is a little […]

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By Sophie Collins Google searches for ‘Lough Tay’ have surged by an astonishing 1253% in the past week thanks to the new Lindsay Lohan film. Travel trends are seeing a major shakeup in Ireland as a large number of holidaymakers admit they plan to book trips after being inspired by TV shows or movies. Riding […]

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There’s nothing quite like a carvery is there? Sure, they’re not the best-looking dish going, but they’re one of the tastiest by far. It’s been well documented that in the past couple of years, Dubliners have grown disillusioned with the runny yolk and heavy hollandaise fixtures of Sunday Brunch. A concept borrowed from American culture […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Rain, hail, Storm Gerrit or shine, iced coffee remains the order of the day for many. There are a number of things that separate millennials from our younger, cooler, more emotionally engaged Gen Z counterparts. Low rise jeans vs. circulation-threatening skinnies. Girl dinner vs two bowls of Special K instead of actual meals every day […]

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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 […]

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All the hospitality news you might have missed this week. While many businesses are slowing down and wrapping things up for Christmas, hospitality is at its busiest, and that hasn’t stopped new spots from opening their doors amid the festive cheer. From the city centre bars, to cafés, a suburban fine dining restaurant, to new […]

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It’s been a promising week for Dublin hospitality. Well it warms our heart to see a week where we can focus on openers, with no closures in sight (we hope) – it isn’t something we have experienced for many months, so you’ve got to be grateful for it when it comes around. Two Dublin chains […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Dublin brewery beat attractions like the Taj Mahal and Niagara Falls. The Guinness Storehouse has been named World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2023, as well as the World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience 2023 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, which was held in Dubai, UAE on Friday December 1st. The Dublin 8 tourist attraction […]

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