Get good food and drink for your soul at this new Dublin spot. Our favourite thing to report on here at Lovin Dublin are new restaurants and food spots. Northern Soul has particularly peaked our interest, with its gorgeous interior, and even nicer menu. This café bar, which launched on Ormond Quay back in […]

4 years ago

Projections show Dublin Airport to see 87% of 2019 flights take off by the end of the year. 2022 really was the first year we dared to live as normal after the pandemic. While restrictions eased in both 2020 and 2021, giving us a taste of freedom, be that with hospitality, or travel, or […]

4 years ago

This year’s Culture Night aims to focus on Ireland’s night-time economy. Culture Night 2022 is officially just one month away, and it’s time to start getting excited for it. The annual evening, that celebrates Irish culture across the country is currently on its 17th year running. This year will see over 300 free events […]

4 years ago

North Circular Road is now home to some seriously good sambos. D7 now has not one, not two, but three Oxmantown locations as they open their third branch on North Circular Road in Phibsborough. The sandwich spot originally opened at Mary’s Abbey in 2013, what their website calls “the heart of Dublin’s historic fruit […]

4 years ago

Bao down for these buns. I can hardly believe I only tried my first bao bun two years ago, but it’s true. Since then, I’ve been obsessed, and you should be too. Dublin is thankfully a hot spot for bao buns; Aungier Street in particular has several locations serving them. Big Fan Bao Location: […]

4 years ago

Dublin 8 welcomes DASH with open arms. Days after teasing a new “(semi)permanent home” for the Dash Café van, the coffee spot took to Instagram to share they were setting up outside of St. James hospital in Dublin 8. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcCA4jsVq7/ DASH is more than just the average container café. According to their website: “At […]

4 years ago

Brought to you by NOW, sponsors of the Ah, Hear NOW! stage at this year’s Electric Picnic. Looking for the perfect itinerary for Electric Picnic 2022? Look no further… Electric Picnic is officially back for the first time since 2019, and they’re not messing about with their line-up. We’ve got Ireland’s very own Dermot Kennedy, […]

4 years ago

Listen up mother cluckers, Mad Egg are expanding once again! Good news for Dublin West. Mad Egg, home to some of Dublin’s best chicken tenders and burgers, is opening their fifth restaurant in Liffey Valley. Liffey Valley shopping centre took to Instagram yesterday to announce their newest food spot. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChewRkauViC/ We don’t have an […]

4 years ago

T-Minus 4 days until launch Pret A Manger is officially opening its doors on Dawson Street this Friday, 26th August. It will be the first of 20 planned delis that intend to open in Ireland over the coming years. News of Pret entering the Irish market came about in February, to mixed reactions. Some […]

4 years ago

Bacon and egg rolls have been known to save lives. Ah, the breakfast sandwich. vIs there anything better for when you’re hungover, or in need of cheering up? What is it about eggs and sausages and bacon in a roll, bap, wrap, that (not to be dramatic as I’m about to be very dramatic) […]

4 years ago

Sometimes you’ve just got to be the main character of your own life and take yourself on a date. If you’re as obsessed with TikTok as the whole world seems to be, you may be familiar with the trend of “main character energy.” Essentially this means treating yourself like you are the main character […]

4 years ago

After some wholesome weekend plans? Planning your weekend? There’s nothing more wholesome than a little wander and a browse around a market at the weekend, and lucky for us, Dublin is full of them. Whether you’re southside or northside based, there’s bound to be a market near you. We list some of our top picks […]

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There’s a new bar in town. When one door closes, another one opens. After months of anticipation, Juno has finally opened on Dorset Street, where The Red Parrot pub once stood. https://www.instagram.com/p/CgT6B-Isqkh/ Juno has also released their first drinks menu on their stories. Their cocktail ranges from €10-12, a very standard price nowadays in […]

4 years ago

Another day, another demoralising look into Dublin’s renting crisis. We’re all sadly used to the continuous bad news about Ireland’s housing crisis. Every day seems to bring another sad statistic about how this country is simply not fit for young people, but each piece of new info seems to sting as much as the […]

4 years ago

Get your burrito fix in D24. Good news for those living in the D24 area, Tolteca has officially landed in Tallaght this week. The Mexican spot has five other locations in Dublin, including Rathmines, Suffolk Street, Camden Street, Baggot Street, and Swords. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU5ObbsdnD/ Tolteca is one of Dublin’s best spots for a burrito; they […]

4 years ago

For safety purposes. The event of the summer is just around the corner. No, it’s not a festival, or a gig, but in fact the opening of Ireland’s first LEGO store. Since its announcement in February, we’ve been hanging onto any and all new information about the store, which will have a shopping experience […]

4 years ago

Gone but never forgotten. An absolute institution of Dundrum Village has closed down to make way for a brand new venue. Eagle House and The Nest, that sit on the Main Street, are getting a makeover; in October, they will officially become Pye, a brand new beer garden, with a lick of fresh pink […]

4 years ago

The queues have calmed down at Dublin Airport in recent weeks. Following huge queues and missed flights, the DAA was recommending people arrive 2.5 hours early for a short haul flight, and 3.5 hours early for a long haul flight. However, in recent weeks things have improved considerably at the airport, with the Defence […]

4 years ago

Dez pastel de natas, por favour e obrigado. As someone who has just returned from a trip to Lisbon, and eaten their weight in pastel de natas for six days straight, I can honestly say I am stoked about this news. Café Lisboa launched on Little Mary Street last week, serving up a selection […]

4 years ago

Handy info as the heatwave prevails. Summer 2022 has had a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to weather. We’ve seen a bit of everything; rain, shine, even the odd bit of hail. But things have well and truly heated up and if you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to spend a […]

4 years ago

Tribe is opening its second location on Dublin’s southside! Tribe Coffee Company launched in Knocklyon back in March 2021, in the midst of our third and longest lockdown. The pastel coffee hut was a huge hit with locals, serving up a range of coffees, croissants, toasties, as well as dreamy merch. Now just 18 […]

4 years ago

The DAA has not requested an extension. It’s been a difficult summer for Dublin Airport. Following months of chaos and staff shortages, the Defence Forces were put on standby to assist with security at the airport for a six week period. That period is due to come to an end on the 15th August, […]

4 years ago

Visitors of the park are being discouraged from feeding the wildlife there. Tempting as it may be to feed the deer in Phoenix Park, new research shows that this has the potential to spark aggressive behaviour in them. A study was done of the fallow deer in the Dublin 8 park, being the largest […]

4 years ago

Like everything else, coffee prices have gone through the roof. It’s now undeniable that our morning coffee has increased in price alongside everything else. In recent months I’ve been charged as much as €4 for an Americano, which once stood at a €2.90. While there are still cafés where you can find a reasonable […]

4 years ago

Coming this autumn. Premium Thai restaurant Siam Thai has two locations already in Dublin, one in Dundrum, and one in Malahide. They are also home to the multi-award winning cocktail bar Candlelight, known most famously for their gin bathtub cocktail, complete with glass teacups, and a rubber duck (naturally). https://www.instagram.com/p/CbyAkPOAw3g/ It’s only right to […]

4 years ago

Cluck Chicken have gotten candid about their prices. It’s no secret that everything is getting more expensive, from petrol, to housing, to food. As a result in the last few months, we’ve seen multiple hospitality spots post to their socials to inform customers of price increases, to keep up with rising inflation. Cluck Chicken […]

4 years ago

“If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s to seize every opportunity that presents our way.” Good news for Swords locals (and cupcake lovers), there’s a new cake café in town. Pink haven Cupcakes and Counting has just opened their first cake café, three years after the business first launched. In a […]

4 years ago

The water prohibition notice is in place until further notice. Swimming has been banned at both Sandymount and Dollymount Strands for the foreseeable future. The ban comes after a video was posted on Twitter showing “brown effluent” pouring into the water at Portmarnock. Sabrina Joyce-Kemper SJK (@kemper_sabrina) shared the video on Twitter, tagging Irish […]

4 years ago

The site closed in 2020 for renovations. The last few months following the lifting of nearly all coronavirus restrictions have been some of great healing for Dublin. We saw the return of nightclubs, restaurants, the iconic Viking Splash. And now this week, as of Tuesday 2nd August, we’ve  seen the return of The Natural […]

4 years ago

The iconic pub was put on the market last year for €1.3 million. Co-founders of Griolladh, Jack Brennan and Jacob Long, are set to reopen Becky Morgans pub on Grand Canal Street. Brennan took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, with the following caption: “OUR FIRST PUB? Ridiculously excited to be taking […]

4 years ago

These bowls are sensational. Poké bowls are all the rage, and for good reason. Personally, I am more than a little obsessed with them. They’re a Hawaiian dish typically served with raw fish that’s been cut into slices (poké meaning to slice in Hawaiian). These delicious bowls are generally served with rice, spinach, pickled […]

4 years ago

As voted by the people on Tripadvisor. Looking for some cafés to enjoy while exploring Dublin? UK coffee company Coffee Friend have compiled a list of the top rated coffee spots in Dublin via Tripadvisor, as voted by those who’ve experienced it first hand. These cafés cover a lot of ground, not just the […]

4 years ago

You have one more week to shop there. Devastating news for the Drumcondra community as Small Changes Wholefood Store will unfortunately be closing their Dublin 9 store on the 30th July due to “force majeure“. The food store was known for its “daily deliveries of fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh bread” as well as […]

4 years ago

A trial run for possible permanent pedestrianisation in the future. Councillor Danny Byrne of Fine Gael took to Twitter to share the news, that Parliament Street would be traffic free on a part-time basis over the summer. His tweet read as such: “*Update* Parliament Street will become Traffic Free in the evenings every Thursday, Friday and […]

4 years ago

Dublin Airport has been a stressful place to be as of late… Travelling through Dublin Airport soon? You may need some tips to avoid the queues. Voted the second most stressful airport in Europe (yikes) Dublin Airport has been having some movement issues lately. The return of travel after two years of the pandemic […]

4 years ago

Turbulence has hit summer air travel even before flights have a chance to take off. The return of summer travel, as well as the current covid surge happening globally, has created considerable problems for Dublin Airport. News of queues, disruptions, and cancellations has spread, making anyone hopping on a flight anytime soon naturally a […]

4 years ago

Making way for a second Taza location. We’ll start with the bad news first. Suas Restaurant in Raheny took to Instagram to share the sad news that they would be closing soon. The Dublin 5 restaurant thanked “fantastic and loyal” customers for all the support over the years, saying the decision to close Suas was […]

4 years ago

Are there any celebs left in Hollywood? It’s no secret we Irish love to see a famous face on the Emerald Isle. Already this summer we’ve been amazed by sightings of Bill Murray, Rod Stewart, and various other celebrities. I don’t know if it makes us feel like Gossip Girl seeing these famous people […]

4 years ago

Mass littering has become an issue given the recent heatwave. Images of rubbish covering public places like beaches have been circulating on the internet for the past few days. Following the recent spell of hot weather, many have made their way out of the city to enjoy it, with huge consequences. Fingal County Council […]

4 years ago

Introducing Wafflebox… Doughbox is entering a new phase of its life with this new waffle and toastie pop-up. The wood fired pizza spot, located by The Brook Pub in Portrane, is mixing things up this summer, trying its hand at creating something new. For a limited time, Doughbox introduces Wafflebox, for when you’re just […]

4 years ago

Pretend aims to entice non-vegans to reduce their meat consumption. It’s no secret that reducing our meat consumption is better for the environment, but it can be difficult to make the full conversion to veganism if you love your sausages and rashers. Something that makes this so much easier is including plant-based meat dupes […]

4 years ago

A silver lining in the midst of all the carnage. It seems that beaches all over Dublin are suffering from mass littering following the recent heatwave. Disgraceful scenes from Burrow Beach circulated on Twitter earlier today, with everything from glass bottles to soiled nappies left behind on the shore. Sandycove faced similar beach littering, […]

4 years ago

“Council workers say they’ve never seen the likes of it.” Photographer Padraig O’Reilly took to Twitter (@padraig_reilly) to share images of Burrow Beach covered in litter. Dublin people fled the city in favour of beaches due to the heatwave, but this behaviour has an unfortunate consequence for the environment. In O’Reilly’s first tweet, from […]

4 years ago

Hallelujah! As someone who would describe their first poké bowl experience as nothing short of life-changing, this news excites me more than I can say. I had experienced the true joy of a poké bowl for the first time in 2019, at one of the best spots in Dublin for it, Shaka Poké in […]

4 years ago

Temperatures just 0.3°C below the 135 year old record set at Kilkenny Castle in 1887. We were all expecting an absolute belter of a day today, 18th July, but this is insane. Phoenix Park provisionally broke the July max temperature record, with 30.3°C, a few hours ago. It has since surpassed this, reaching 32.5°C according […]

4 years ago

For one day only. Dublin City Council (DCC) have announced that College Green and Dame Street will be traffic-free for a Summer Sunday event, come the 7th August. The Summer Sunday event will see street performances, stilt walkers, jugglers, and more providing entertainment on College Green. Outdoor furniture will be installed to allow for […]

4 years ago

“We hope that we can stay in touch and that you will still follow our journey as we prove that fast food CAN be good food.” Last month LEON took to Instagram to share with their 5,000+ followers that they would be withdrawing from the Irish market. The self proclaimed naturally fast food spot, […]

4 years ago

The fire took hold on Thursday evening. According to the Dublin Fire Brigade they were called to Dame Street on Thursday 14th July due to a fire that took hold of the Eddie Rockets there. They said “five fire engines” attended the scene, and the firefighters worked quickly to control the blaze and close […]

4 years ago

The café will be closed until further notice. Sad news for the people of Dublin 8. Coffee District has been forced to shut down due to a staff shortage. They took to Instagram to share the news with their customers, saying, “With regret we’ll be closed until further notice due to shortage of staff.” […]

4 years ago

Looking for a central hotel perfect for a few days of sight-seeing around Dublin? Trinity Townhouse Hotel might just be for you. Something you should know about me is that I love a good hotel stay. Even though I live in Dublin, I’ve stayed in several of its best known hotels, and I always […]

4 years ago