You want the brunch. You want the sun. So why not have both? 1. Drury Buildings With its industrial brick facade, you wouldn’t think of this as a place to lounge in the sunshine. But hidden out the back is perhaps the most beautiful terrace space in Dublin – a veritable little paradise, hidden amidst the […]

10 years ago

Firing a couple of slices of bread into the toaster is the perfect way to start the day – along with a quick cup of tea or coffee it’s the perfect way to avoid endless prep while you’re still waking up. The only problem? This procedure is often performed on autopilot as we dream of […]

10 years ago

A takeaway always seems like a bit of an indulgence. For the days when you’re too tired or lazy to cook, a steaming hot pizza is just at the end of the phone – it’s too easy!  But what about the times when you’re ‘trying to be good’. What then? Luckily, there are more options than the local […]

10 years ago

Dublin has no shortage of cafés suffering from notions (we should know), but one spot in Drumcondra is trying to keep it real. Twisteddoodles whipped up another of her brilliant illustrations on the blackboard of her local caff Bread & Butter as a reminder to all their passers-by to never forget where they came from… That’s us told. READ NEXT: Know […]

10 years ago

When you think of sushi in the Temple Bar area, you probably immediately think of Banyi. But there’s a new kid on the block: Eatokyo, and their food is absolutely incredible. Top quality sushi and unusual, authentic Japanese dishes looking out onto The Liffey. It doesn’t get much better than that now does it? Top tip: […]

10 years ago

I grew up eating Mexican food. My family and I would frequent the same Mexican restaurant at least two nights every week, and I’ve gotta say it never got old. The ultimate Mexican treat, for me, has to be nachos,  with all that salsa, melted cheese, creamy guac, spicy jalapeños, chives, and lots of beans.  They’re beautiful – and the best part is, they can be shared […]

10 years ago

Whether coeliac or gluten intolerant, eating out can be a bit of a ‘mare sometimes – especially if the cafe you’ve decided to go to won’t serve you unless you have a doctor’s note. But things have come on in leaps and bounds, and while we used to have to order the Caesar salad without croutons, some […]

10 years ago

The brunch revolution in Dublin over the last few years has been glorious to watch. Never before has a city embraced a trend with such gusto.  The main reason for this is probably that, even though we’d been doing it for decades, it was now socially acceptable to drink early at the weekends. You’d have been subjected […]

10 years ago

I’ll be the first to admit that my eating habits are faaar from consistent, or healthy in the slightest.  I’m terrible for doing grocery shopping or meal prepping, and I eat out way more than my wallet is comfortable with. If there was an Olympic gold medal for skipping meals, I would win it.  So when the […]

10 years ago

Food prep is the conscience that sits on our shoulder every Sunday night… We know that later us will thank us for doing it, but current us is too preoccupied with the €4 packet of biscuits we just bought ourselves for dinner. Let us let you in on a little secret: food prep isn’t as scary and […]

10 years ago

Every week you guys tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  With the weather getting colder people are wrapping up against the icy chill – but that hasn’t stopped […]

10 years ago

You’ve just run 26 (and a bit) miles, and you’ve never deserved food more. But walking significant distances to get it? Lord no. Here are four spots within collapsing distance of the finish line – on Merrion Square, right by Holles Street hospital – where you can refuel and replenish and bask in the glory […]

10 years ago