Brought to you by Diageo Ireland. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly. This month, Dublin 8 came together for a week of next-level community events. This July was a landmark celebration for one of Dublin’s oldest and most beloved neighbourhood festivals, as it marked a pretty big birthday – and while the sun may have […]

8 months ago

Brought to you by Chef Ireland With crispy prawns coated in breadcrumbs, this sambo feels like a day at the beach. All summer long, we’ve been cooking up a storm with our pals from Chef Ireland to show you how pantry staples – like Chef Ketchup and Chef Brown Sauce – can form the perfect […]

8 months ago

Dublin is glutted with literary magazines. They’re ten a penny; if today’s penny is actually €15 each. In 2017 Justine Carbery wrote in The Irish Independent “literary journals proved to be constant stars in a fluctuating market. Ireland, with its rich history of independent literary magazines, finds itself in rude health today with many new […]

9 months ago

From refreshing newbs to reliable classics Despite the increasingly adverse trading conditions for service in Dublin, we’ve never had such strong restaurant offerings. Not even at the peak of the Celtic Tiger did we have such a plethora of passionate food creatives doing bits and making waves. So to help you navigate the best of […]

9 months ago

(and Always) It’s never been more vital to support Queer-Owned Spaces in Dublin. Put your money where your morals are as often as you can. As someone who has worked in hospitality, I know that the people who run our bars, restaurants, and cafés shape the atmosphere more than the decor or the playlist ever […]

9 months ago

The only acceptable way to while away the sunny evenings is with a Spritz in Dublin Some people make spritz season their whole personality. It infiltrates their wardrobe, their memes, group chats, their FYP, grid, and their heart. Honestly? More power to them. As far as personality choices go, it’s better than crypto or CrossFit. […]

10 months ago

No More Paddywhackery: On July 24th in New Orleans, Irish House Will Showcase a New Era of Irish Hospitality and Innovation If you’re Irish, you know that home is a complicated place. You’ll also know there’s a specific kind of awkwardness you feel walking into an Irish bar abroad. It’s an itch of embarrassment you […]

10 months ago

Brought to you by Dublin City Council Funtropolis This FREE family-friendly festival will be in town for four days of serious fun. Clear the schedule, grab the little ones in your life because Dublin City Council Funtropolis is back, baby. This year, the festivities will be spread out across two locations and two weekends, so […]

10 months ago

Brought to you by Taste of Dublin Heading to Taste of Dublin? Here’s where you’ll find us. Taste of Dublin, brought to you by JYSK, is celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary from the 12th – 15th of June 2025 in the beautiful Merrion Square and here at Lovin Dublin HQ, we’ve been cooking up something […]

10 months ago

In 2007, a fictional potato ran for office in Ireland. His name was Mr. Tayto. He wore a red suit, a cap, and a smile. He released an autobiography, ran satirical ads, and went on “campaign” across the country. Voters spoiled their ballots writing his name. It was a joke, of course, but also a […]

10 months ago

Brought to you by Birra Moretti. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly. This beer brand is giving one lucky winner a trip to sun-soaked Italy – here’s how you can get in on the action. The sun is shining, the city’s beer gardens are heaving and we’re fantasising about what our summer holidays could look […]

11 months ago

Brought to you by Bord Bia Irish organic salmon is tasty, versatile and a fantastic source of protein – here’s how you can make it the star of dinnertime. A few star-ingredients have become regulars on our midweek meal itinerary – and Irish organic salmon might just be our favourite go-to. That’s right – salmon […]

11 months ago