The Craft Brews and Food Fair will take place in the Convention Centre over the weekend of February 23.  And anything food and beer related is obviously going to excite us.  But when we heard that one of our favourite cocktails would be making an appearance at the fair, we nearly went into cardiac arrest.  You may […]

10 years ago

We like to think that we’ve tried the majority of Dublin brunch spots.  But not this one.  Feast your eyes on The 105 Cafe at 105 Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14 – exactly where we are headed on our next brunch date.  It’s been on my to-do list for a while now, but when I saw […]

10 years ago

In case you hadn’t noticed, we think Dublin’s pretty great. This city has everything, and it’s only getting better.  So at the end of each work week, we are giving our lovely readers a run-down of what the Lovin Dubliners are lovin’ in Dublin this week by showing some well-deserved love for our personal faves.  Today’s list range spans from […]

10 years ago

Bang Bang in Phibsborough is known for their savage brunch burgers and their tremendous community spirit. A few days back the busy café put a post on Facebook offering up space on their shelves for four people to showcase and sell their products for a whole month, whatever they may be. The owners don’t even want anything out of […]

10 years ago

Every week we’ll be looking at a village somewhere along the Dart line and we’ll be seeing what there is to do there for the day. Bray Bré. So nice they named it twice. This beautiful seaside village is perfect for a day trip, especially if it’s a nice sunny day. To start, you should get brunch at […]

10 years ago

I’m sure Dublin Fire Brigade see some strange things on a daily basis.  This is not only strange, but it’s pretty feckin’ scary.  Crews from Blanchardstown attended the scene of an overturned car in Clonsilla last night but when they arrived the occupants were already gone…  We can’t imagine it would be very easy to […]

10 years ago

There’s something so fantastic and so rare about a pub that also happens to serve a bangin’ brunch…  You needn’t ever be too far from the bar, yet there’s endless food options for all your hungover needs. The dream really, isn’t it? Behold, our beloved Back Page on Phibsborough Road.  Famous as a sports bar, as […]

10 years ago

Struggling to find a good spot to go for lunch with your dog in tow? I’m pleased to tell you that your search is now over. Having opened back in February 2016, Pupp café on Clanbrassil Street is the brainchild of a couple who quit their jobs in Google to make their concept a reality, and we must say we admire their […]

10 years ago

With the dreaded V-Day fast approaching, you may be wondering to yourself “how do I impress my boyfriend/girlfriend?” Everyone knows that just going out to dinner is boring. What you want is something a little bit different, perhaps something that’s not even technically on Valentine’s Day. We’ve got you covered. 1. Go to the movies […]

10 years ago

When it comes to making plans to eat out, I find we all fall into the same old traps. We either head into town or go down to the local spot.  As the city continues to evolve gastronomically, there are now hundreds of brilliant restaurants, cafés and bars in the suburbs. I wanted to highlight a few that are […]

10 years ago

2017 is your year! You’re going to get fit and take control of your life – YEAH! Buuuut we’re now deep in the grasp of the January blues and that chocolate bar is looking really tasty… But fear not, my fellow weak-willed humans, the month is almost over and we can put Dry January behind us. However, you […]

10 years ago

I’ve grown up down the road from Dun Laoghaire my whole life. I’ve seen it through a lot of ups and downs. There was no down more severe during my lifetime than the period following the recession. One by one, shops and restaurants started to close down without warning.  The GastroPub on Marine Road, the 40 […]

10 years ago