From trying some of Dublin’s best pastries (from someone who ought to know), to enjoying a classic sambo from my local café, there was a lot to be lovin this week. Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin. And what a week it’s been. Although we’ve said […]

4 years ago

What I’ve come to discover about myself is that I’m a big fan of a toastie sambo now. Another month in Dublin has passed, and while I made to trips away, one to sunny Belfast, and one to Amsterdam, I still made time to visit a few spots right here. From a fancy tasting menu […]

4 years ago

31 Lennox is nestled into a nook in Portobello, a navy blue home to Italian inspired breakfasts and lunch. Perhaps easily dismissed as just another pub in Portobello, I found 31 Lennox to be much more. Being a big fan of pub food (it’s simple and delicious, what’s not to love?) I would have been […]

4 years ago

Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan begins on the 1st April this year and continues on until the 30th. Munch Café, located by Balally Luas Stop, is celebrating with a brand new food cart, that promises to be full of Ramadan treats. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbhfn1iM6QK/ The Ramadan menu launches on Monday 28th March. Munch are taking preorders on their set […]

4 years ago

You can even get your bottle of champers personalised! Brown Thomas have a reputation for boujiness (hello, they installed an IV Drip station in their new Dundrum store) and that boujiness has just gotten more extreme. Introducing Brown Thomas’ new Moët Champagne Destination, the first to appear in an Irish retail space. Nothing spells luxury […]

4 years ago

Dublin’s need for burrito spots will truly never be met. As a result, we embrace every new Mexican restaurant that opens, including Tula Mexican Grill. There’s a certain obsession with burritos in this county, and I’m not mad about it. Dublin tends to go through phases of popping up food spots of similar themes (for […]

4 years ago

Dublin’s oldest shop has been around for 350+ years and has just reopened to the public. Operating on and off since 1670, Dublin’s oldest shop is officially back open on Parliament Street. The former Reads Cutlers  has been re-established as a café, patisserie and furniture shop in 2022. House of Read, as it’s known now, […]

4 years ago

The beginning of 2022 saw a series of break-ins for Dublin hospitality spots; today unfortunately, this Howth coffee trailer becomes the latest victim of anti-social behaviour. After a string of break-ins and anti-social behaviour in Dublin, things appeared to have calmed down a little. Until this morning. Howth coffee trailer Cheeky Rascal took to Instagram […]

4 years ago

It’s officially Daffodil Day, and if you want to support a good cause, this Sandymount café is doing Coffee for Cancer. Daffodil Day is upon us once more and if you’re looking to support the cause, then listen up. Strand Fare, grocer and café in Sandymount, is hosting a Coffee 4 Cancer event today to […]

4 years ago

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t got anything booked, we’re here to help. Okay, okay, so you’ve left it a little late to book something. But fear not, we have a decent line up of Dublin spots (and one Wicklow spot too) to hit up this Mother’s Day for a glam meal. […]

4 years ago

Three stories under one roof. Stephen’s Green’s newest addition Three Storey opened two of its floors earlier in the month. The Restaurant will open towards the end of the month in the basement, but for now the Café and Spritzeria is open daily from 9am on the ground floor, and the Cocktail Bar opens Wednesday […]

4 years ago

It’s the end of the month, and things are tight! Mother’s Day falls on the 27th March this year, which means it’s at the end of the month (thanks Captain Obvious). However, that also happens to mean for some it’s right before payday, and if you’re a little disorganised, that could be a problem. No […]

4 years ago

Warning; you will be craving a Chinese after reading this. CN Duck restaurant opened in Ranelagh back in February, delivering vintage Chinese food in the Dublin 6 area. According to their website, they use a “bullet oven” cooking process that evenly distributes heat while cooking, making the meat extra juicy. Their main goal is to […]

4 years ago

Get your dancing shoes on, it’s time for some Salsa. Okay, not that kind of Salsa, but lowkey this is even more exciting. As a huge lover of Mexican food, I am buzzing by this news. Salsa restaurant in Custom House Square, IFSC is known for their incredibly authentic and delicious Mexican food. They do […]

4 years ago

Holy smokes, Smokin Bones have expanded once again. Since it began as a small food stall in Herbert Park in 2014, Smokin Bones has truly grown in popularity. They have two spots in Walkinstown and Temple Bar, and in December 2021, they opened a new location in Swords. Now Smokin Bones opens their fourth location […]

4 years ago

Spice up your life this Paddy’s Day. AA’s Caribbean food truck opens for their soft launch on Thursday the 17th March to test out their menu. Currently they’re teasing their followers on Instagram with delicious items that may or may not make it onto their permanent menu. Thursday’s soft launch will showcase the Caribbean dishes […]

4 years ago

Hip hip, hooray! Happy Birthday Puck Lane! On Paddy’s Day, 17th March, the Whitehall coffee spot officially turns one. By way of celebration, Puck Lane wants to give back to the customers that have made their first year so successful, with €1 coffees. That’s right, all coffees will only be €1 at Puck Lane on […]

4 years ago

The foodies guide to celebrating Paddy’s Day 2022! Need some help getting into the patriotic spirit this St. Patrick’s Day? These Dublin spots have created the very best Paddy’s Day themed goodies, perfect to get you into the celebratory mood. The Church Location: Jervis Street Mmmm, the other kind of green juice. The Church is […]

4 years ago

It’s been a long two years, but the time has finally come to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way! That coronavirus hitting coincided with celebrating Paddy’s Day in 2020 (and then ruining it again in 2021) was honestly just a bit rude. I think we all realised this thing was going to be serious […]

4 years ago

To be in with a chance of free Boojum meals and goodies, reduce reuse recycle is gonna be your new motto! Boojum has launched a fantastic new initiative that aims to reward its customers for recycling. The South Great George Street branch has just installed a Sensi machine, which is essentially a reverse vending machine. […]

4 years ago

Planning a first date? Take note of this! Chapters reopening is good news for everyone, from book lovers to couples. Over their opening weekend, people left post it notes to express their feelings about the reopening, everything from well wishes to some kindle slander (as a physical paper book kinda gal, I will welcome these […]

4 years ago

D8 won’t be the same without the Nick’s Coffee container. It’s a sad day indeed. Nick’s Coffee company took to Instagram a couple of days ago to announce the closure of their Chestnut Bazaar location. They expressed their love of the area and the businesses they operated beside, including Bish Bosh Kitchen, The Barrel Sauna, […]

4 years ago

We need a dosa this! Dosa Dosa launched in February 2020. Despite a global pandemic hitting, the South Indian food truck weathered the storm of lockdowns and restrictions, creating a loyal Dublin fan base. The truck moved from location to location, setting up in spots like Lucan, Adamstown, Walkinstown, Blanchardstown, before settling on Grand Canal […]

4 years ago

For class vibes and good tacos, Anti Social is the spot to be this weekend. Now that’s what we’re taco about. El Milagro is known for their tasty tacos and Mexican small bites, and now they’re popping up at Anti Social. The Dublin 8 fave spot will play host to the Mexican takeaway this weekend, meaning […]

4 years ago

Just six weeks after closing, what we thought was for good, Chapters Bookstore reopens today. On this rainy March day, is there anything better than a cosy visit to a bookstore, especially one we thought was gone for good? Chapters is reopening today after its brief hiatus, and we’re so happy to see it. If […]

4 years ago

For takeaway and dine-in. Last week, Dundrum Main Street welcomed a brand new Lebanese food spot Yalla to the neighbourhood. Whether you’re looking to dine-in, or take it home with you, Yalla has a wide and extensive menu to satisfy all your Lebanese food cravings. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cap_xDjsXD5/ Their menu has everything from chicken shawarma to moussaka, […]

4 years ago

They will instead focus on their sister restaurant Bay Clontarf. Seafood restaurant Fish & Meat Bone in Clontarf has made the regretful decision to cease trading. In a candid Instagram post, the seafood restaurant cited the difficulties of the past two years as the reason behind the closure. “It is with great regret that we announce […]

4 years ago

The wait is finally over! Last month Vegan Sandwich Co took to Instagram to report they were launching a Southside pop-up shop, and now it’s finally here. On Wednesday 9th March, they open within Stephen’s Green Food Village, from 11am to 4pm daily. This is the very best spot to try Chick*n fillet rolls, or […]

4 years ago

Book lovers everywhere, REJOICE! I think I speak for everyone when I say this is the most welcome news. In a shocking turn of events, Chapters Bookstore is set to reopen under new ownership on Friday 11th March. This news comes just one month after they closed their doors on the 31st January. The loss […]

4 years ago

No more stop, drop, and roll at the Terminal 1 set-down area… It is a sad day indeed. We have all been there, getting a lift to the airport, quickly unloading our luggage, before our chauffeurs (or in my case, my dad) speed off to avoid getting moved along. This manoeuvre is then done in […]

4 years ago

For all the gals out there! 8th March is officially International Women’s Day, and while we should show our love and support for women consistently, it’s nice to have an appointed day of celebrations. It’s also nice to get your morning cuppa for free, and these Dublin cafés have got you covered on that front. […]

4 years ago

Sure what else would you be doing with your Sundays? If there’s a day for visiting a market, it’s gotta be Sunday. A brand new outdoor monthly flea market alla We LOVE Markets comes to Dublin’s Liberties on the 20th March, with over 50 stalls. These stalls will sell a mixture of locally sourced food, crafts, […]

4 years ago

Thanks a matcha. We all know that half the fun of ordering a latte is how aesthetically pleasing it is (and if you disagree, who are you lying for). These Dublin cafés have some of the most colourful lattes about, be it matcha, or beetroot, perfect for your insta feed. One Kinda Folk We’ve all […]

4 years ago

International Women’s Day is just around the corner – here’s a few ways to celebrate. If you want to celebrate International Women’s Day in Dublin, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. From a Saturday market, to a Workman’s fundraiser, there’s plenty to do to pay homage to the occasion. Women Rising at Workmans The […]

4 years ago

A wonderful idea for incoming Ukrainians in light of the recent devastation. While we watch from a distance the devastation in Ukraine, these Dublin businesses aim to help out any Ukrainians in need of work, with one spot even offering to pay for flights. Gourmet Food Parlour There are positions going with Gourmet Food Parlour […]

4 years ago

For all your Southside Saturday morning needs. The Bushy Park Market finished up in November 2021 and we have missed it dearly. Saturday afternoons haven’t been the same without a stroll around the park, coffee in hand, scoping out goodies to purchase. Fortunately for us, after a long winter, the market is back in business […]

4 years ago

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – Happy Pancake Tuesday Dubliners. We hope you’ve already got your pancake plans sorted, but if you’re a little lastminute.com, we’ve got some lovely inspo for you of the top places to celebrate Pancake Tuesday in Dublin. Le Petit Breton If you’re not a pancake […]

4 years ago

February was our first real month of normality after nearly all hospitality restrictions were done away with. This is how I spent the month in Dublin. Even though the rules technically lifted in January, I didn’t end up doing much until February for various reasons. Therefore I really made the most of this month, visiting […]

4 years ago

Toastie and coffee lovers, pay atTENtion. After less than a year of business, Ten 10 are expanding once again. They opened their first coffee box in June 2021 outside St. Kevin’s Football Club in Santry. After a popular run, Ten 10 opened a second spot in October 2021 at The Quarry House carpark in Finglas. […]

4 years ago

For the foreseeable future, they will donate 10% of their daily takings in aid of Kyiv. News of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rattled the world this week. Many of us feel helpless in the face of such uncertainty and violence, wondering is there anything we can do. In light of this devastating news, Chroí […]

4 years ago

If you just can’t wait for Pawn Shop to launch, this may keep you going a bit longer. Back in December, Órale Street Food announced they were teaming up with Pawn Shop in 2022. While they wait for Pawn Shop’s liquor license to come through, Órale plan to host a pop-up shop this weekend on […]

4 years ago

The coffee roasters have launched a brand new location. Cool Hand Coffee Roasters opened their first branch in early September 2021 in Kilmainham. After just six months of trading, they’ve already expanded, opening a second location this week in Mayor Square, IFSC. https://www.instagram.com/p/CaXNCX_sPFA/ Cool Hand Coffee Roasters puts their focus on the coffee process, and […]

4 years ago

After a difficult few years, The Bakehouse on Bachelors Walk reopens its doors to customers today. The pandemic stole a lot from us, and hospitality suffered a great deal in its wake. Like many cafés and bakeries, The Bakehouse felt the effects of coronavirus and the many restrictions that came with it. As of today […]

4 years ago

Samuel Beckett’s post-apocalyptic play Endgame is currently showing for the next four weeks at The Gate Theatre. As an avid Beckett fan, I had to go along to see it. Before Marvel’s Endgame, there was Beckett’s. Comedian Frankie Boyle makes his stage debut as Hamm in this Danya Tamor directed performance. Robert Sheehan (Umbrella Academy) […]

4 years ago

After many months of teasing, Ranelagh welcomes the fourth Brother Hubbard branch, which opens as of today. It’s an exciting day indeed, especially for Brother Hubbard. They have been teasing the opening of their Ranelagh branch for many months now, and the day has finally come for it to launch. Their doors are officially open […]

4 years ago

At long last, the burger shpot is back. At the beginning of the year we reported that the Rathmines Farmer Browns branch had to shut due to extreme flooding. Over the Christmas period the premises flooded, forcing them to keep their doors closed for the foreseeable future. While their other branches were able to reopen, […]

4 years ago

Forgot some essentials in your weekly shop? The Shuppa app can sort that out for you, and in fifteen minutes too! We’ve all been there. No matter how many shopping lists you write out, or how often you walk up and down the aisles, you forget a few essential somethings doing your weekly shop. I […]

4 years ago

You can really turn any space into anything these days – Allta’s art gallery/cocktail bar Glovebox is located in the Trinity Street carpark, turning an otherwise empty space into a magnificent centre for drinks and culture. There’s no telling how long Glovebox plans to stay where it is, therefore it was integral to get a […]

4 years ago

Ireland’s only Tiki Bar Ohana is back this Thursday for the first time in nearly two years. It’s been a difficult two years for Dublin hospitality and ‘Ohana Tiki Bar knows that better than anyone. The bar shut its doors in the wake of coronavirus and hasn’t been able to safely reopen, until now. Ohana […]

4 years ago

After a difficult few years with many obstacles, Sprout & Co is set to reopen on Dawson Street next week. Sprout & Co opened their first branch on Dawson Street in 2015 and have since expanded widely around Dublin. Earlier in the year they even opened a branch in Kildare Village, their first outside of […]

4 years ago