We all know the Ireland weather puts a dampener (literally) on many of the activities we’d love to partake in the evening. But sometimes – or all the time – we just can’t control mother nature, and must carry on. The up-side is that this city has plenty of stellar spots to hide away from […]

7 years ago

The chill in the air means only one thing… it’s time to get your spicy food fix. Here at Lovin, we’re all about the spice lately. We recently brought you the Top 10 Indians in Dublin and now it’s time to move on to the wonderful land of Mexico. Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and tostadas. Feeling […]

7 years ago

We’ve all been very glad to see the bright lights of this place after a late one in Coppers or Diceys. In secondary school, you were left asking (and reading) How Many Miles To Babylon? – and who would have thought that it was only a stone’s throw away on Camden Street. The place has […]

7 years ago

As Friday comes to an end, I started thinking to myself “what are my weekend plans?” It was my first weekend since taking on Dry January and I actually didn’t have much on, which at first I thought was a blessing in disguise. No major weekend plans = easier to stick with Dry January, […]

7 years ago

Sure look, everybody loves Dublin so much that they want to name their pubs after it. Even when it’s not anywhere near Ireland. An article in this local Swedish publication has said that a pub once known as ‘The Kings Arm’ is changing its name to just ‘Dublin Bar’ Owner, Jack Hedo decided that The […]

8 years ago

Niall Sabongi was among the first to join the Poké revolution a couple years back, and played a massive role in our love affair with the Hawaiian bowls. Klaw Poké on Capel St was one of the first dedicated Poké restaurants in town, serving up delicious fresh seafood salads as well as some faves from […]

8 years ago

Being a student is the best of times and it is the worst of times. Going off my own personal experiences, I used to cut corners on food in order to be able to afford a night out. DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU CUT CORNERS ON FOOD TO PAY FOR A NIGHT OUT INSTEAD. […]

8 years ago

There’s nothing sadder than the news that a place you love so dearly is closing its doors for the final time. But for fans of Leeson Streets’ East Side Tavern and Taco Taco Dublin, this is sadly the case. Taco Taco Dublin released a statement on their Instagram stories which states that: “Sad to say […]

8 years ago

So the Sunday evening fear you had last night was kind of warranted because that commute in to work this morning was bloody baltic and therefore SHITE. Hey, we all feel it to – you are not alone. (Que Michael Jackson sing along) So to make you’re Monday that little bit better, here at Lovin […]

8 years ago

Bison, one of Dublin’s premier BBQ joints, has swung open the doors of a brand new restaurant space and they’ve gotten a new menu to go with it. The Wellington Quay eatery launched the new area last month and fans of the venue will be delighted to know that the new section retains Bison’s deep […]

8 years ago

Gin mixed with tonic could be our favourite combination in the entire world. But sometimes you want a little bit more out of your gin. Something fruity. Something sweet. Something bitter. Something involving other kinds of alcohol. And that’s where the cocktail comes in. 1. Bramble — Drury Buildings You just can’t go wrong with […]

8 years ago

One of the biggest trends in fast fashion as of late is bold printed quotes. “Taco Tuesday”, “Feminist”, “Follow Your Dreams”… you name it, it’s been printed on a not-so-good quality t-shirt that you’ll be able to pick up on the high street for under a tenner. There are two ladies however, who are taking […]

8 years ago