While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence, however, is the ultimate quandary. That’s why we’ll be bringing you the best alternative first dates in Dublin – and this […]

10 years ago

This is the best ad we’ve seen so far this year – a short, fantastically scripted piece of film that stars Justin Timberlake as a lime who’s fallen on hard times. And the reason? This Sauza 901 tequila, which apparently tastes a bit smoother and doesn’t require the assistance of citric acid to stop you […]

10 years ago

Nobody appreciates this fine city quite like you readers, particularly on a beautiful Bank Holiday like today – and every day, we absolutely love looking through the #lovindublin hashtag and picking out our favourite shots. Here are five of today’s best – and don’t forget to tag your Instagram pictures to be in with a […]

10 years ago

Now that spring is in full swing, there are few better ways to spend a day in Dublin than by relaxing on the canal. With Canalaphonic taking over Portobello and Rathmines next weekend, your musical needs along Dublin’s friendlier waterway are covered. But what about your food and drink needs? Check out this guide for […]

10 years ago

Do you like trees? Do you like really good food? Well then why don’t you go to Mount Usher and look at the trees. And then eat in the Avoca Café. Urban Dictionary defines an Arborophile as someone who likes trees. A lot. There seems to be some insinuation about the exact relationship being discussed […]

10 years ago

Who would have thought that the leafiest suburb in Dublin is actually north of the Liffey? The Phoenix Park has got some serious leaves and some even more serious gaffs. It was once a Royal Deer Park (because everyone knows royal deer can’t just live anywhere), but it’s been open to the public since 1745 […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the stories that are going on around us – but fear not, you won’t be left out of the loop thanks to our handy guide to this week’s hot topics. The BLASTED weather Seriously, lads, this is supposed to be the start of […]

10 years ago

We find ourselves talking a lot on this site about what a wonderful, beautiful city Dublin is. But sometimes – particularly on a Friday evening, as we settle into the weekend – it’s nice to sit back, and let the city’s stunning sights speak for themselves. So here, presented without comment and purely for your […]

10 years ago

Lovin Dublin is a cracking resource for a cracking city – if you’ll pardon the brag – and not a week goes by without people asking us to extend the concept abroad. After all, people use our lists, reviews and tips to choose what they eat, where they drink and how they enjoy their time […]

10 years ago

Sorry in advance if this quiz absolutely does your head in (well actually we’re not sorry at all), but we thought it would prove a rather fine distraction for you on this rather fine Thursday afternoon. The aim of the game is to guess the names of these 14 Dublin pubs, restaurants and cafés using […]

10 years ago

So we hear that tea is the new whiskey, which in turn is the new craft beer, which in turn is the new coffee. Or something to that effect. Either way, you can’t turn your head these days for a new joint serving up a dazzling array of alluring brews – so dazzling, in fact, […]

10 years ago

Well thank goodness for this. Having previously hinted at their demolition, ESB Networks today released a statement detailing its plans to keep and maintain the iconic Poolbeg chimneys. Last year, the semi-state body hinted at the demolition of the chimneys, given that maintaining the 207m-high structures was not the best use of its resources – […]

10 years ago

Whether you’re sitting out in the sun, or grabbing something to eat at your desk, deciding where to go for takeaway lunch is tricky (and risky) business. Not only are you faced with the ignominy of being told “Um, we don’t actually do take-out?” – but a false step in trying a new place can […]

10 years ago

Everybody needs a bit of help in the kitchen. If you love cooking then you know every little process that’s streamlined saves you valuable time on a full meal – or, on the other end of the scale, if you prefer to avoid the kitchen as much as possible, then these will minimise the amount […]

10 years ago

Here at Lovin Dublin, we adore this city; we adore this city in the same way a dad adores his own kids. But just like the dad who adores his own kids, we do need to take a break every now and then. That’s why we’ll be bringing you the best weekend jaunts within easy […]

10 years ago

As if he could be any more of a legend. The Grammy-nominated Bray native, who’s currently on tour in the States, has been an outspoken proponent of the ‘Yes’ vote for quite some time now – but this latest video message recorded for Straight Up For Equality puts it more eloquently than ever before. I […]

10 years ago

We’re super-stoked about the upcoming FoodConnect event, which takes place this Tuesday in The Button Factory – and we’re even more excited again about some of the amazing names we’ve just added to the lineup. They include none other than broadcaster, historian and sauce king Loyd Grossman, as well as some serious heavy-hitters amongst the […]

10 years ago

We’re lucky to live in a city that prides itself on great service – not only in terms of being effective and quick, but also effortlessly warm and personable – and man are we grateful for it. But it seems not everyone sees things that way, as evidenced by this poster from the Royal Penguin […]

10 years ago

Now this is what we call an epic poem. Composed by Brigid O’Dea – who tells us that there’s more similar work to be found on her Instagram account – it details the all-too-familiar struggle faced by Tinder daters as they strive to pick the perfect venue to sweep the object of their affection off […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the stories that are going on around us – but fear not, you won’t be left out of the loop thanks to our handy guide to this week’s hot topics. The Ballsbridge Kiosk You can’t swing a cat in it – which is […]

10 years ago

The Trinity Ball Guide has been withdrawn from campus and had its online version deleted, following criticism over a story which seemed to detail two male students impersonating paramedics and raping a drunk student placed into their care. Publishers of the magazine initially apologised for offending readers, but defended the story on the basis that […]

10 years ago

You know the spot – it sits anonymously in one of the most vibrant parts of town, populated by bikes and always under the watchful eye of the iconic ‘Why Go Bald’ man. But this little concrete patch on the corner of Dame Lane and George’s Street is going to be transformed into something a […]

10 years ago

We’re all about Dublin on this site, but hey, it’s Friday and some things are too good not to share – besides, plenty of you are probably keeping one eye on the UK election, if not for the politics then at least for the drama. And nobody delivers the drama quite like UKIP, the right-wing […]

10 years ago

While the mechanics of Irish dating tend to pivot around drinks and more drinks, the opportunity to experience someone’s company in both sobriety and sunlight has its perks. What to do in alcohol’s absence however is the ultimate quandary – so every week, we come up with some suggestions for you. This week: The Adventure […]

10 years ago

Don’t believe everything you read. Healthy eating is hard work, looks unappetising, tastes awful, takes ages. Not worth it. Just look at this… doesn’t it look horrible? It’s all just rabbit food… Seriously, who wants to eat nothing but green foods? Whatever you do, don’t bother with this two-minute mango, raspberry and lime smoothie recipe. […]

10 years ago

A Luas line that travels under Glasnevin Cemetery – yes, under – on its way out to the airport? That’s what seems to be on the cards, according to a report in today’s Irish Times, as Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has initiated a review of transport options across the Northside and towards the airport. The […]

10 years ago

Most of you guys will be familiar with Super Miss Sue, the excellent seafood joint on the corner of Drury Street and Stephen Street – and most of you will also be familiar with Cervi, the adjoining fish and chip joint that serves some of the city’s best takeaway. But one of the site’s more […]

10 years ago

Nobody appreciates this fine city quite like you readers – and every day, we absolutely love looking through the #lovindublin hashtag and picking out our favourite shots. Here are seven of today’s best – and don’t forget to tag your pics to be in with a shot of appearing tomorrow! Sandy Shores Angel Of The […]

10 years ago

While the Marriage Equality referendum campaign hasn’t been quite as ugly as we all feared (so far, at least), it’s not been without its moments. From leaflets about ‘Sounds of Sodomy’, to radio interviews that would make you want to weep, the No side have come out with some fairly shocking and meticulously planned attacks […]

10 years ago

Drones have been an absolute revelation since they became a consumer product in the last few years, with professional and amateur photographers alike using them to capture stunning shots of urban landscapes, massive events and natural phenomena. Ireland has certainly made the most out of this new technology, and on this site we’ve already brought […]

10 years ago

1. Seriously. How is it only Tuesday? 2. This place is actually driving me to drink. Who on earth came up with the idea of five-day weeks? 3. Pints were mentioned at lunch, mind. It IS that kind of day… 4. No. No beer on a Tuesday. Tonight is gym night. 5. This may be […]

10 years ago

The Garda Traffic Twitter account is well known for its wit and humour, and has been responsible for some absolutely cracking online exchanges since it was set up just under four years ago. However traffic control isn’t always fun and games – and occasionally the account comes up with something that really sends shivers down […]

10 years ago

In 10 Words Ethnic cuisine, quite possibly the best in Dublin. Just go. Where? You probably don’t know Wynnefield Avenue in Rathmines – it’s the quiet side street down the side of Slattery’s, the sort of narrow road that you could easily cross without looking for traffic if you weren’t particularly focused on what you […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Bag of spinach 1 pomegranate 1 avocado 1 lime 1 ramekin pumpkin seeds, untoasted 1 sweet potato 1/3 block feta FOR SWEET POTATOES Olive oil Paprika Cumin Whatever you’re having yourself We all have our go-to health recipe for days when we feel we need a bit of a boost – and this is […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the stories that are going on around us – but fear not, you won’t be left out of the loop in the pub tonight thanks to our handy guide to this week’s hot topics. The Cat On The Stairs Is it going up […]

10 years ago

Yogurt – it’s not just for breakfast. If you’re looking for ways to make amazing desserts while going easy on the cream and sugar, check out these fantastic natural yogurt-based dishes: easy to make, lighter on calories and totally yummy. One big tub of natural yogurt and a few extras like fruit and honey, and […]

10 years ago

If you’re going to bake, at least make it look like you know what you’re doing. These bits of kit will save you time, add the finishing touches and generally make everything you bake look awesome… not to mention impressing the hell out of anyone who walks into your kitchen. An assortment of cookie cutters […]

10 years ago

The Brunch ice cream is an April Fool’s Day prank gone horribly awry. It’s the only logical explanation. We see it all the time these days. Brands come up with a ludicrous concept that sits just on the right side of reality, then feed it out to the masses as a genuine idea… Google using […]

10 years ago

Every day we post the best of the daily lunch specials and rotating menus on offer from around the city – and on sunny days like this, it’s all the more enjoyable to fantasise about what we’ll chow down on in a nice sunny park… Today’s Pick Slice D7’s Confit duck, pomegranate, pickled carrot and […]

10 years ago

We told you it would be good. Last night, Camden Chaos on RTÉ 2 – part of the station’s consistently brilliant Reality Bites series – spent 48 hours on the Camden mile in Dublin, and the results were every bit as bizarre as one might have expected. Good bizarre or bad bizarre? Well, it seems […]

10 years ago

There’s no workout quite like an early-morning workout. Sure, the sound of an alarm clock at six-something in the morning can be one of the most disheartening sounds known to our species, and those first few steps out of bed can seem like mammoth efforts – but when it comes to starting the day off […]

10 years ago

Last week, we were delighted to announce Lovin Health – a fantastic Lovin Dublin Readers’ Event in association with Arnotts, next Thursday the 16th of April from 7.30pm to 9pm, as part of Bake Cook Dine. And now, we want to give you the chance to be there. Lovin Health is designed to give you, […]

10 years ago

Urban art really came into the fore in the 80’s in the Bronx and from there spread globally. It does not like to be confined to norms and as a result it has created new forms of expression and is constantly creating. The documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop gives a fantastic insight into that […]

10 years ago

I knew that Farmer Browns had made our best-of lists for both burgers and brunch, and I knew that everyone and their brother seemed to worship the place. But when I walked in to review it last week, in the midst of an appalling mid-week mood, none of that seemed to matter. It was a […]

10 years ago

It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the stories that are going on around us – but fear not, you won’t be left out of the loop in the pub tonight thanks to our handy guide to this week’s hot topics. Good Friday How the hell did we get here? […]

10 years ago

I’m going to be honest here: Er Buchetto wasn’t my first choice for brunch. About five minutes before taking my seat, I’d been a few doors down Ranelagh Road in Cinnamon – not quite comfortable and ready to order, but standing at the ‘Please Wait To Be Seated’ sign by the entrance. And standing. And […]

10 years ago

If you watched the videos of Hozier touring the States last summer, you’ll more than likely recognise Queeva’s face. She was a keyboardist and backing singer on that game-changing tour – which included this appearance on The Ellen Show – and given how Irish band members have a tendency to make it big in their […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 200g butter, cubed and softened 1 sliced white pan (800g), crusts removed 2 tbsp water 2 whole free-range eggs 3 free-range egg yolks 250ml milk 150ml double cream 4 tsp amaretto liqueur 2 tsp vanilla extract 50g caster sugar, plus a little extra 35ml dark rum a pinch […]

10 years ago

Weeping willows, weirs and wildlife, the Dodder has it all. Southsiders won’t even have to leave their alleged socio-economic bubble. You may even catch a sighting of the Luas! Here’s everything you need to know… Shoes? Whatever you want. It’s paved the entire way. Map? Ehh..no. Waterproofs? You’re grand. Distance? The route I am showing […]

10 years ago

When it comes to homemade cocktails, the term ‘easier said than done’ springs to mind. The decent ones always involve a splash of the expensive and a hint of the obscure, while any sense of mystique tends evaporates when a friend catches you bludgeoning pomegranates with a rolling pin. Consequently Good Friday cocktails sounds like […]

10 years ago