I’m a bit of a weird creature in that I work very unusual hours and often only really get going in the evening when others have switched off for the day. Being in the tech and food space I don’t like to confine myself to one particular place and find the creative juices flow better […]

10 years ago

If you’re a fan of zombie shows like The Walking Dead, you probably think you’d be a dab hand at ruling the roost if zombies took over the city. But where would be the best place in Dublin to survive the inevitable zombie apocalypse? Read on to discover some quality hiding places across the city… […]

10 years ago

Our first Brunch Club, which took place last Valentine’s Day, was such a great success that we decided to make it a regular event. It’s not too complicated a concept – you come along with some mates, drink delicious cocktails, eat nice food, have a bit of a dance, maybe even meet some fun new […]

10 years ago

We all reach that age when the absolutely mental clubbing scene just doesn’t appeal – or maybe it does, but we’d rather do it in the company of men and women who are… actually men and women.  In today’s age, it’s often hard to differentiate between a 19 and 29-year-old, and you’d rather just avoid the […]

10 years ago

Got any plans for Valentine’s Day yet? If not, don’t worry – Lovin Dublin’s got you covered… On the most romantic day of the year, Ireland will be playing (and hopefully crushing!) France at “fortress” Aviva. So the French are known for their food and romance, and the Irish ain’t that bad at either. But […]

10 years ago

I spend a lot of time giving out about restaurants from the bygone Celtic Tiger era that were overpriced, had starched lines and boring, classical food. There was a time in Dublin, around 2007 when every menu seemed to feature a €30 fillet steak with mash, caramelised onions and a jus of some sort. Before […]

10 years ago

Sometimes it’s hard to find a location for a dignified drink in the city, a place where you can have a few casual cocktails and a chat with the option of a boogie later in the night if you’re so inclined. House on Leeson Street is just that. It’s a swanky little spot for drinks, […]

10 years ago

I recently met up with Laurence Kinlan, best known for his incredible performances as of one of our favourite TV characters, Elmo from Love Hate. With an acting career including theatre (you’ll see him again in the Gaiety in the New Year in the hilarious Breaking Dad), film (you’ll no doubt remember his performance in […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s buzzing this weekend as people finally emerge from the January slump. So take a look at our pick of the best events over the weekend… Jazz Night at House This is the perfect way to ease yourself into the weekend; a snazzy evening of jazz music tonight in House on Leeson Street from 6-9pm. […]

10 years ago

Well hello there. You’re either here because you caved, and are now begging for our help – or because you confidently breezed your way through our quiz, and now you want to prove how bloody fantastic you are. Either way, welcome. Here are the answers you so desperately crave. 1.  Not that you needed any […]

10 years ago

While hardly a cocktail connoisseur’s chosen tipple, Long Islands have a strong following and an infamous reputation because they pack such a punch. It might have something to do with containing vodka, gin, rum and tequila (and orange liqueur for good measure) – or maybe it’s the cola – but people tend to get pretty […]

10 years ago

Hot on the heels of our Paddy’s weekend brunch, we’re delighted to announce our third edition of Brunch Club. With the evenings getting longer, and the weather getting warmer this brunch will be all about the beauty of Spring. The food will be fresh, light and invigorating with plenty of healthy options available. There will […]

10 years ago