In this modern world, being chained to the desk is a thing of the past for a lot of people. Pretty much everyone has their own portable office, and the city of Dublin is our oyster when it comes to logging in.  Our new series will focus on the best places in the city to […]

7 years ago

Picking a good spot for a date in Dublin can be tough. There are so many factors to consider from lighting to seating, accessibility to the likelihood of bumping into someone you know. All of these factors must be thought about before making that booking. Working at Lovin, I’m fortunate enough to get to review […]

7 years ago

It’s pretty damn lovely this week, so conditions are perfect for outdoorsy dates. “But what to do!”, we hear you exclaim. Relax – as always, we got you. Here are some sunny date ideas for your delectation and delight. 1. The Zoo Sunny weather, a wide range of exotic animals (cute and scary) and […]

7 years ago

We love dogs and dogs love us. It’s true – science said so. And what’s lucky for us Dubliners is that a brilliant, beautiful and even historical dog walk is never more than 30 minutes away. Here is just a small selection of 11 dreamy canine hot-spots you can treat your dog to this […]

7 years ago

Isn’t it always the way? As soon as you publish an article about places to watch the Love Island finale, another option crops up. Omniplex Rathmines has confirmed that it will be hosting its second annual VIP Lounge Love Island party, complete with Prosecco on arrival and a medium popcorn for the show.  The event will kick […]

7 years ago

The ULTIMATE hangover cure. Is there anything worse than waking up hungover on the weekend and trying to pull yourself out of the bed to get that post-pints feed? Well, now you don’t have to! Yes, you heard me right, you can stay in that snuggly dressing gown and get food delivered straight to your […]

7 years ago

Days off work were made for adventures, yet we often don’t appreciate it enough – spending it in bed watching Netflix, only to inevitably realise that we’ve wasted yet another day. We’re all about reclaiming your free time, whether hungover or not, they’re perfect for getting out and about with friends or family, and […]

7 years ago

The lovely little town of Blackrock has just got a new addition. A fine dining Sichuan restaurant has just opened up in the old post office, called Old Post Office. We opted for marinated spare ribs with barbecue sauce, marinated seatrout with blackbean sauce and bang bang chicken with chilli oil and sesame seeds. The […]

7 years ago

We might sometimes think of Dublin as being grey and gloomy but in fact, it’s home to some of the most beautiful public spaces in the country for us to stroll through at our leisure. It’s so easy to nip off a main street and find yourself surrounded by green in one of the city’s […]

7 years ago

First dates can be tricky situations at the best of times. Are you going for dinner? Or just drinks? Somewhere fancy? Or more casual? What in god’s name are you going to talk about? Do you kiss on a first date? The last question struck quite the conversation in the Lovin office but, the majority […]

7 years ago

My first restaurant job was in a very hip Thai restaurant bang in the middle of the Roaring Tiger years. It was a brilliant time to work in the hospitality scene, every Sunday night with literally hundreds in tips in our back pockets, we’d close the restaurant and head into the night ready for the […]

7 years ago

There are very few restaurants in this world that make you feel at home the moment you step in the door. Truly atmospheric venues that swallow you whole and allow you to feel like part of the furniture before even uttering a sound. I’m thrilled to say that I experienced the immense pleasure of […]

7 years ago