Sad news for Terenure locals. Over the weekend Kitchen 101 in Terenure made the sad announcement that they were closing their doors with immediate effect. The beloved spot, known for its Basque cuisine, took to Instagram to share the news, saying: “It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to close the […]

4 years ago

If you missed their April event at Malahide Castle, not to worry. I was one of the many who was devastated to miss Pups in the Park at Malahide Castle. I watched from afar as my peers and their pups all enjoyed a day of food and festivities, where the number one focus was […]

4 years ago

It’s zen girl summer. Irish yoga guru Maura Rath is bringing you a unique yoga experience this year. She’s moving her sessions outside so you can soak up the Irish sun and embrace the fresh air while you get your body moving. Maura’s outdoor yoga sessions will take place in front of the shell […]

4 years ago

For those who want to meet new people over a tea or coffee. Outhouse are an incredible organisation that provide information and support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Dublin. They’re working especially hard this month as the Dublin Pride Festival is just around the corner, and they have just launched a new weekly event: […]

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Unsure how to spend your weekend? We’ve got you covered. This weekend may feel especially short after last week’s bank holiday, but there’s still a ton of events on in Dublin. Whether you love a market, a festival, or wish to commemorate James Joyce by getting involved in Bloomsday, there’s no shortage of events […]

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It’s a good time to be a Rathmines local. Rathmines has been blessed with a lot of new openings lately. There’s been Spatched, Vegan Sandwich Co, Four Face Coffee, Bold & Brass, all in the last couple of months. Now we also have Greenville Deli opening their second spot in Rathmines after teasing us […]

4 years ago

A sad time for what used to be one of Dublin’s best shopping districts. If you’ve taken a wander down Grafton Street lately, you have probably noticed the series of empty retail units. What was once one of Dublin’s best shopping districts has been decimated in the face of the pandemic, as well as […]

4 years ago

Recently named as the hottest steakhouse in New York. Very exciting news for steak lovers. Hawksmoor, a steakhouse group that came together in London in 2006, has been looking for a Dublin home forever. Now, it seems they’ve found it. Co-owners Will Beckett and Huw Gott started Hawksmoor in London initially and in the […]

4 years ago

A little bit of heaven on earth. If you’re thinking of heading to Blanch to do a little retail therapy over the bank holiday weekend, make sure you check out this new coffee spot. Ed3n café opens on the Blanchardstown Main Street on Saturday 4th June and its interior is inspired by the Garden […]

4 years ago

A whole new meaning to Fantastic Mr Fox. Mr Fox, a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant, has shared some exciting news with their Instagram followers today. This contemporary Irish restaurant, with a hint of French influence, has just signed a lease to open a brand new restaurant at another historic location. Mr Fox is based […]

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One of Dublin’s biggest tourist attractions is returning. This is big news. HUGE. After two years off the streets, and the water, the Viking Splash Tours appear to be gearing up for a swift return to Dublin. The company posted to their socials with job positions they need filled, which can only mean one […]

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It’s a good day to be a Clontarf local. In need of a pancake stack this bank holiday weekend? Nearly three months after Póg teased their new location in Clontarf, the pancake connoisseur officially opens their doors in Dublin 3. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTbApmAiRY/ They have a day and night menu, with everyone from avo toast, to […]

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The June bank holiday is officially here. Wondering what to get up to in Dublin this bank holiday weekend? If you weren’t lucky enough to nab Forbidden Fruit tickets (we’re right there with you) not to worry. Dublin is still jam packed with events to get you through the long weekend. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTXEADK1Jw/ Bloom 2022 […]

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VSC launches in Rathmines in T-4 days. 2022 is the year of Vegan Sandwich Co. In March they opened their second deli in the St. Stephen’s Green food court, and in April, Vegan Sandwich Co announced a third location would be opening in Rathmines.  They took to Instagram yesterday to announce launch day is […]

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Great news if you’re jetting off for the banker. Breathe a sigh of relief if you’re flying out of Dublin Airport this weekend. After approximately 1,400 people missed their flights on Sunday 29th May, the DAA have worked to put a new plan in place for the June bank holiday. According to RTÉ News, […]

4 years ago

Happy Pride Month! It’s officially the 1st June, and therefore Pride Month in Dublin. You may already be well ahead of us and have all your plans sorted for this wonderful month, but if not, Outhouse Dublin has come up with some class ways to celebrate Pride ahead of the parade on the 25th […]

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The fine foods and coffee spot suffered a break-in on Tuesday night. Provider of Harold’s Cross has been forced to close today, Wednesday 1st June, due to a break-in last night. The fine foods and coffee spot took to Instagram to share the news with their followers, saying: “Unfortunately the shop was broken into […]

4 years ago

Needing some handy tips on how to get a taxi in Dublin at the moment? The taxi situation in Dublin is a little dire, to say the least, so much so that it would almost discourage you from heading into town. With no quick fix in sight, we’ve put together some tips and tricks […]

4 years ago

The new and improved hriiise and shine. Is there a better way to begin a Sunday morning than wake ‘n bagel? Bagels are an elite level breakfast food, and deserve to be seen as such. Thankfully for those local to the D4 area, there’s now a new spot at the Herbert Park Market called […]

4 years ago

A very arty month, all in all. I know I say this every month, but May might’ve been the best one for food, drink, and culture in Dublin so far. Not only did I have the pleasure of trying a few Dublin faves for the first time (Two Pups, you were everything I dreamed of […]

4 years ago

For those casual evenings where you can’t help but think, ‘Wine not’. Wine bars don’t all have to be super posh. Green Man Wines, based in Terenure, has set up its very own wine bar, opening Thursday through to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm. However, it’s pointedly “super casual” and requires “no reservations“, moreso a […]

4 years ago

People queued for hours only to miss their flight entirely. Back in March and April, with the increase of people travelling again, there were huge queues going through Dublin Airport. Matters seemed to calm down a bit in recent weeks, but on Sunday the situation hit an all time low. Videos and photos of […]

4 years ago

Amuri for food, Amuri for wine, Amuri for life. There’s a new pasta spot in town. Amuri, which is Sicilian for love, officially opened last week on Chatham Street. This new restaurant is all about passion and love for food, and the experience of eating. On their website they describe themselves like so: “We […]

4 years ago

Launch day is finally here! We were very sorry to see It’s A Trap shut up shop on Denmark Street back at the end of February. The café sadly faced a lot of anti-social behaviour and were forced to be on the lookout for a new location towards the end of 2021. In March […]

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The pizza connoisseurs are conquering a new dish. Dublin Pizza Company rose to fame back in 2016 when they first opened on Aungier Street. Their dedication to pizza is pretty impressive; the company started after a trip to Naples that involved learning the art of pizza making, before returning to Ireland to put these […]

4 years ago

Mad Coffee opens a second location in Clondalkin. If you just go bananas for coffee, there’s no better place for it than this spot. Mad Coffee opened in Tallaght back in April 2021, and has been a favourite with locals ever since it popped up in Whitestown. It even won a Certificate of Appreciation […]

4 years ago

Treat your dog to a little puppuccino date. There’s a new coffee hut in Harold’s Cross, and they are extremely dog-friendly. Tinto is based outside of Peggy Kelly’s Pub and they do all your standard hot bevvys, as well as some baked goods and snacks for when you’re feeling peckish. And if you’ve got […]

4 years ago

The Dublin City Council has said no to the LEGO block style exterior. We were all very excited to learn that Dublin was getting its first ever LEGO store on Grafton Street. The toy company is set to occupy the space where Topman used to be, and aims to mix both digital and physical […]

4 years ago

When one door closes, another one opens. It’s a sad day for the people of Phibsborough. Local favourite café The Lazy Daisy took to Instagram over the weekend to share that they were saying goodbye to Royal Canal Bank. The takeaway coffee shop initially popped up in March 2021, serving their customers acai bowls, […]

4 years ago

I scream, you scream, we all scream for (vegan, gluten and nut free) ice-cream (sambos)! Vegan, or just off the dairy? No problem. Surprisingly enough, ice-cream is something that can be made very well with dairy-free alternatives (have you ever tried NoBó? To die for). With that said, Leamhain, creators of the vegan ice-cream […]

4 years ago

Ever wondered what happens to those buses that disappear off the schedule? If you’ve ever tried to avail of the Dublin bus services, you will probably be familiar with their mystifying ability to simple disappear. One minute the 17 (shoutout to my fellow UCD alums) is two minutes away, the next, it’s gone. Almost […]

4 years ago

A cat café with a purrpose. While cat cafés are trendy, and adorable, there’s sometimes a question of the ethics behind them. Well, not at Phibsboro Cat Rescue; this cat rescue doubles as a vegan café and allows a safe space for you to get to know their cats that are up for adoption. […]

4 years ago

These Guinness oyster crisps are inspiring the masses. When we saw that Guinness and Keogh’s had collaborated to make a *different kind of crisp, we were more than a little sceptical. While oysters are a delicacy many enjoy from time to time, using them as the inspo for crisps seemed a little… odd. We […]

4 years ago

For all your breakfast, lunch, and dinner requirements. It’s an exciting time for Dublin 7 openers. New café Stay With Us, based on North Circular Road opened earlier in the month, and now Phibsborough have also welcomed Pinto, a fresh new Mexican restaurant. You’ll find Pinto at Doyle’s Corner for some fresh Mexican cuisine, […]

4 years ago

A stone’s throw from the Lovin office, so you know we’ve already checked it out. Office days are for trying new spots for lunch. Luckily for us, a new café opened up not even 200m away from our office. The main draw to Blackberry café was that they’re selling 147 Deli sambos and sausage […]

4 years ago

The break-in took place overnight at the Drury Street spot. Lifestyle store and eatery, Industry & Co, took to Instagram this morning to show they had suffered a break-in at their café last night. In the post they provide details from the break-in as well as photographs of the damage done to the window. […]

4 years ago

Including cheesecake on a stick. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you’re going to want to check out these new foodie spots in Pembroke Square at Dundrum. The shopping centre welcomes two new spots to their outdoor location, Pop’s Cheesecake and ProBox. Pop’s Cheesecake does cheesecake on a stick… yes, you read that […]

4 years ago

Another day, another afternoon tea review at Lovin. Any excuse to try afternoon tea, I’m there. As it so happens this time I had an occasion; my sister is getting married soon and what better way to discuss wedding details than over some macarons and Prosecco? Ladurée seemed like the perfect location as such […]

4 years ago

Perfect for the ol’ morning commute. There’s a new coffee shop in town. Red Bean Roastery opened for business last week at the Clayton Hotel for pastries, lunch bits, and some ethically sourced coffee. The café focuses heavily on ethical farming practices; the Clayton General Manager Lisa O’Shea says: “The quality of our coffees, […]

4 years ago

For food that’s nutritious, healthy, and most importantly, delicious. Tang is one of my favourite spots for a good feed and a catch up with friends. I love the people watching at their Dawson Street location, and I love the food even more, particularly their egg and pancakes brunch dishes. They have another location […]

4 years ago

Immerse yourself in the work of expressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. The moment I heard that the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibition was coming to Dublin, I was itching to go. Although my art knowledge is limited, Leaving Cert and college electives fostered my love of Van Gogh’s work, as well as several of his […]

4 years ago

They’re moving on to greener pastures. Pizza Truck took Instagram to announce they would be leaving their spot in Harold’s Cross. The pizza spot has been there since June and in their caption they thank everyone who has stopped in over the last 11 months. The caption continues “it’s been an amazing experience and […]

4 years ago

Something handy for those green thumbs. If you really want to get the most out of your coffee, you can use leftover coffee grounds as plant fertiliser. Ideal for zero waste, coffee grounds are great to use as they’re full of nutrients to help plants grow. If you don’t have easy access to coffee […]

4 years ago

Launching on Friday 13th. Neighbourhood Wine has officially opened its fourth shop after launching its first only a year and a half ago. It was set up in November 2020 by “wine importer Shane Murphy and Master of Wine Mick O’Connell” according to their website. Not only do they sell wine, Neighbourhood Wine also […]

4 years ago

This will come as no surprise to anyone who’s ever dined at any of Sunil’s restaurants. Chef Sunil Ghai took to Instagram to share the exciting news that his first Indian restaurant, Pickle, which he opened in 2016, has been added to the Michelin Guide 2022. Sunil also owns Tiffin, based in Greystones where […]

4 years ago

In the wise words of Kevin Gnapoor, don’t let the haters stop you from doing your thang. It’s iced coffee season, but what about those (unfortunate) people who just aren’t coffee fans? Not to worry, there’s a ton of iced beverages in Dublin for you to drink this summer, perfect for those people that […]

4 years ago

Just in time for smoothie season. That warm weather may be a bit fickle, but it is officially summer (don’t come for me if you think it starts in June) and that means it’s iced coffee and smoothie bowl season. Ama Acai provided us with the acai bowl goods last summer in Bushy Park, […]

4 years ago

For a dining experience like no other. If it’s anything like how it is in the movie About Time (an underrated romcom that demands watching at your earliest convenience) then you just might find the love of your life at this event. Sure, you’re unlikely to come across a time travelling Domhnall Gleeson (although […]

4 years ago

Third Space brought in the Suspended Coffee initiative for those people who sometimes just need a hug in a mug. Smithfield social enterprise café Third Space is known as a spot to meet and eat. They brought in a Suspended Coffee initiative where you could purchase two coffees, one for yourself, and a suspended […]

4 years ago

The wait is finally over. After many months of teasing, Sprezzatura’s sister restaurant Spatched is finally here. While Sprezzatura is known for their cheap and cheerful pasta dishes (and those sensational aranchini balls) Spatched is all about chicken; chicken burgers to be specific. https://www.instagram.com/p/CcI07dosn3Z/ Over the last few weeks they’ve been testing their recipes, […]

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