I must admit, it was a big culture shock moving to Dublin and trying to get used of the buses. I don’t think I was one of those people who tried to hand the bus driver a fiver but I definitely threw in €4 and waited for my change along with my receipt. Not happening. […]

7 years ago

There’s such a collective frustration when trying to get a taxi in Dublin on busy nights out. Even on the quietest weekend, it can still be a struggle and a half. Flagging down a cab ahead of anyone else is one thing, but then trying to convince them to bring you somewhere that’s 10 minutes […]

7 years ago

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has had to release a statement on Twitter, denying recent allegations that have been spreading on social media. Varadkar attended the Kylie Minogue concert in the 3Arena on Monday night and it is here that it is claimed that he had a complimentary free meal and drinks which was provided by […]

7 years ago

A Lovin Dublin reader got in touch with us on Monday and sent in a picture of a receipt she had received over the weekend. Ciara, was eating out with her family and alongside the various types of food that the family got, she decided to order a pint of cordial. However, she was shocked […]

8 years ago

Nobody likes carrying around coinage, even ask Tony McGregor, wha? We hate the unhandiness of something ending in 5 cent or .99, just round it up to the full euro for feck sake. So, the bus fare being €2.85 is a nuisance because 9/10, you’ll hand in the €3 just so it’s easy on yourself. […]

8 years ago

This Ice Cream receipt will actually leave you in the horrors. There’s nothing better than a lick of an Ice cream on a warm summer’s day but you’d nearly have to remortgage the house to have a scoop or two in this place. Reddit User, mebrowsingreddit posted this on site after the “Missus” bought one […]

8 years ago

It’s fair to say a lot more of us are embracing a work-from-anywhere approach these days, and Dublin now offers a good few spots where comfort, sustenance and in some cases creative inspiration come together nicely… Places where you can get on with work and not feel the need to gather up your stuff […]

8 years ago

There are certain Dublin-specific experiences that kill your spirit just the tiniest bit. The reasons for this peculiar and worrying effect are varied: shock, awkwardness, or straight up horror. Have you had the misfortune of experiencing any of these moments? 1. When there are no Dublin Bikes left at the station Which comes with the […]

8 years ago

We’ve all heard the classic phrases and we’ve even used them ourselves from time to time. “I’ve no change on me but I’ll get you a drink inside if you get me.” Famous last words. A taxi fare among a group of friends is annoying af. There’s always going to be the one lad with […]

8 years ago

Looks like a local New York-style joint wants to send you on a New York jaunt in style. George’s Street’s NoLIta (which takes its name from the NYC neighbourhood ‘North of Little Italy’) draws a lot of inspiration from the New York bar scene and classic Italian-American restaurants, so they’ve decided to celebrate their roots […]

8 years ago

You’ve had the weekend to end all weekends… but in this life, everything carries a price. Here’s how you know you’re suffering from The Fear. 1. One minute you’re too hot and the next minute you’re way too cold as you kick your leg in and out of the duvet every few seconds 2. You open […]

8 years ago

The award for possibly the most honest person to have ever passed through Dublin Airport goes to a complete stranger.  A stranger who is SO sound that not only are we betting all our wages that they pay for the Plane Water every single time, they even posted money to a restaurant in the airport […]

8 years ago