The Record Hub is Dublin Vinyl’s latest venture. One of my favourite memories of my granddad is sitting in the good room (every Irish country house has one) with him and listening to his record of choice that day. Usually something trad and very typically Irish. Anyone with a record player will tell you, things […]

6 years ago

The days are getting shorter and the temperature is dropping. That can only mean one thing. Cosy pints by the fire. While summer is all about catching some rays in one of the city’s vast array of beer gardens, winter means finding a comfy seat inside the doors of one of Dublin’s finest pubs. The […]

6 years ago

When trying to get onto the property ladder, there seems to be an endless list of things to think about and consider. Well, we’re here to help. Since 2018, we have been helping first-time buyers through the whole house-hunting process. We have hosted fun and informative brunches, highlighted certain areas and properties around Dublin, provided […]

6 years ago

With just over six weeks until Christmas, decorations are starting to pop up all over the place and one spot that never wastes any time is the Hole In The Wall on Blackhorse Avenue. Over the years, the pub has become synonymous with the festive season in Dublin, with people coming from far and wide […]

6 years ago

It’s only once in a blue moon that I put the words ‘hidden gem’ in a headline. I don’t ever want to tell you that a coffee shop that everyone goes to, or one that is bang smack on the main road, is worth this kind of hype. Only a very small amount are handpicked […]

6 years ago

It’s the same old story: you want to explore the city and feel like you’re actually doing something with your day off, but you don’t want to spend a bomb. We getcha, it’s pretty tough. You’d be surprised though at just how many gorgeous places in Dublin are free in, with plenty of activities and […]

6 years ago

The ULTIMATE Dublin foodie bucket list is here… Writing a list like this is never going to be easy, not just for the sheer amount of time it took to put together (a very long time if you’re wondering) but because food is so subjective. I didn’t want somewhere like Patrick Guilbaud, the only restaurant […]

6 years ago

Each area of Dublin has its own individual character and charm, and Ashtown is no exception. *Fun fact: Did you know it’s actually 28% less expensive to buy a house in Ashtown compared to the average price of property in County Dublin? https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AZDYyInMI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link We have again partnered with AIB to help you explore your options […]

7 years ago

Getting up early to watch the rugby, especially on a weekend, surely merits a cup of coffee or two. Shoe Lane Coffee seem to agree and have just announced that starting from today, they will be showing the Rugby World Cup instore. https://www.instagram.com/p/B26wMApnk3u/ It’s first come first serve though, so get yourself in gear to […]

7 years ago

Ducking into Le Perroquet on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon in September was a bit like stepping into the Woody Allen movie Midnight in Paris where protagonist Owen Wilson stumbles back and forth in time between present day Paris and the roaring Paris of the 1920s. The dining room of Le Perroquet provides both time travel […]

7 years ago

Dublin 7 has quickly become one of the coolest places to be. North West of the city centre, Dublin 7 is home to Smithfield, Stoneybatter, Arbour Hill, Broadstone, Cabra and Phibsborough. The historic horse and fruit market square in Smithfield has been regenerated in recent years making it a trendy spot for quirky coffee shops, […]

7 years ago

Working at Lovin, I ‘ve been to a LOT of restaurants in Dublin, consequently, I’ve seen a lot of bathrooms. Every time I visit somewhere for a feature, I make sure I get the whole experience and feel, this involves analysing the finer print and smaller details. Something I’ve noticed as of late is I […]

7 years ago