Heading out on the town after work or fitting in your lash appointment is now actually stress free thanks to The Makeup Bar in Temple Bar.  What’s so class about it? Well, on a recent visit to get my LVL lash lift done (obsessed with how curly my lashes are now) I found out that the entire […]

8 years ago

It’s that special time of year again, the moment that our city’s foodies await with bated breath: Taste of Dublin. Returning to the Iveagh Gardens from June 14-17, the food festival is once again showcasing some of Ireland’s top producers of food and drinks. Every year this food lover’s festival has a different theme and this […]

8 years ago

Thursday nights were made for gearing yourself up for the impending weekend — and Bulmers Live At Leopardstown is back once again to make that process a whole lot easier. Kicking off once again on June 7, Bulmers Live At Leopardstown isn’t your typical night out, it’s essentially a series of eight mini-festivals centred around music and horse racing. […]

8 years ago

As you already know, here at Lovin Dubin – We’re passionate about our city.  We adore finding the tastiest dishes, the quirkiest bars and the trendiest places to go, but if there’s one thing that brings this city to life, it’s the people that live and work here. The change-makers of Dublin come from many […]

8 years ago

Brunch on the weekends is key but sometimes it can be hard to find a new place to visit. Don’t worry, we’ve compiled this little video just for YOU, to fill you in on our top picks. Brunch places listed: 1. Pot Bellied Pig – Rathmines: This stunning pink café is not just easy on […]

8 years ago

Long gone are the days of hmm-ing and haw-ing over whether to go to “the Italian” or “the Indian” for dinner on a Saturday night; the problem right now is trying to choose between the 40 or so really, truly super restaurants in the city centre. Which let’s face it, is probably the most wonderful problem anyone […]

8 years ago

Ed Sheeran mania has well and truly gripped the land.  The singer is slap in the middle of his nine-day jaunt around the country, after three whopper sold out nights in Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  (Have a look at pics from the gigs here.) This weekend sees the red-head taking on Pearse Stadium in Galway, and […]

8 years ago

Having spent Paddy’s Weekend raising one or two glasses to our patron saint, my other half and I decided to fill up our Easter break with some more wholesome activities. An early start and a bit of fresh air always seem to make Bank Holiday weekends last that bit longer and the next step was choosing an […]

8 years ago

Payday is almost upon us and that means it’s nearly time to treat yourself once again. When your bank account is back in a more healthy condition, you know it’s time to start visiting the latest restaurants, attending the best events and generally just making the most of your life, so we’d like to suggest that you also get yourself a nice […]

8 years ago

When I first moved to Dublin in the summer of 2017, Bewley’s was a place held in high regard by the people of the capital.  It was being revamped and when it opened up again, it was going to be mega and draw crowds like you’ve never seen before.  I didn’t understand the hype. It […]

8 years ago

Anyone have a spare €7.5 million lying around we could borrow? Please, ‘cos we need to buy this dream home in south Dublin.  Beg, borrow or steal, we gotta have it.  Monte Alverno, which is tucked discreetly away just off Sorrento Road, is described on its listing by Sherry Fitzgerald as being “quite possibly one of Dalkey’s best-kept […]

8 years ago

Incase you weren’t already aware, today is pretty iconic. For the first time in 91 years you can now order alcohol in Irish pubs as the Good Friday ban comes to a glorious end.  *Gets ready for a night that’s like Halloween and Stephen’s Day rolled into one* But y’know what we don’t fancy tonight? Celebrating Great […]

8 years ago