Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s fair city. This week, Dublin has welcomed four exciting new openers across the categories of neighbourhood bistro, D7 health haven, horsebox cafe and award-winning chef chain. A great day for the parish, when all’s said and done. Looking for […]

3 years ago

Great news for Malahide locals as a new casual dining spot is opening… and it has big shoes to fill. Town Yard is the newest restaurant to Malahide, a modern bistro that does it all, from brunch to cocktails, dinner to wine. Taking over several former buildings within Town Yard House, including the much-loved Giovanni’s […]

3 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main openers and closures across the Dublin foodie scene. This week, the hospitality gods have given with one hand and taken with another – we’ve welcomed three new eateries, but sadly said goodbye to three more. Here’s a quick rundown on all: Mosh Burger […]

4 years ago

The Rathgar Road brunch and Sunday roast spot had been open since 2019. Lenehans Bar and Grill have announced their closure with immediate effect. A sign outside the door of the Rathmines restaurant reads: Unfortunately Lenehans has had to close as of today. We are very grateful for everyone’s business so far and apologies for […]

4 years ago

Perfect for all your pre and post shopping trip fuel needs. FAO Grafton street frequenters – a new spot for brunch, drinks and boogying is in the works. Tapped, a late bar promising a “new cocktail experience” and one of the most extensive craft beer offerings available in Dublin is set to open soon. With […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for the week in Dublin. As the people of Dublin settle into the sweltering conditions of this extended August heatwave, and the lucky few jet away to everywhere from the Amalfi Coast to Achill Island for a week or two, things […]

4 years ago

Steak and beef dripping chips at a new Dublin 2 locaysh. Dublin foodies will be well acquainted with Hanger, the silver bullet food truck that first popped up on the scene last summer, serving up a storm with deliciously seasoned beef cooked over fire and served with flavoursome sides. After spending last summer at Dinetown, […]

4 years ago

Nothing captures the summer spirit quite like sitting out in the sun, enjoying a cool and refreshing drink alongside loved ones. That summer BBQ party with family to celebrate a loved one coming home, after-work drinks with your colleagues to mark a big company win, a Sunday brunch with your pals or even a sunny […]

4 years ago

Good weather or not, summer is here. Well, summer has technically been here since May (don’t be that person that claims it starts in June, please and thanks). But with the mixed bag of weather we’ve been having, it’s hard to believe we’re now approaching mid July, with only a handful of hot days […]

4 years ago

A bittersweet ending. Although I dined at Ranchero Taqueria a couple of times since it replaced Square One, I am very happy about this news. Square One was the first spot where I dined indoors again following the first covid lockdown; it was a staple amongst me and my friend group. Initially when it […]

4 years ago

The perfect spot to watch flights take off from. Provided they actually take off, of course. If you’re looking to brighten up your ‘gram with a few sunset shots of you sipping cocktails as the Aer Lingus fleet comes and goes in the background, read on. Runway 28 is a new rooftop bar opening soon […]

4 years ago

The first proper Dublin Pride since 2019. As with most events and festivals, Pride was unable to go ahead in its full glory the past couple of years due to the pandemic. That’s why Dublin Pride 2022 is going to be such a huge deal this year; they’ve got a lot of missed time […]

4 years ago