Where will we go for our yard-long pizza fix now? Ranelagh has lost one of their most popular restaurants with the sudden closure of Pizza Yard, home of Dublin’s only yard-long pizzas (or two-yards for bigger groups). The well-known spot opened in 2018, and became a popular eatery for pizza lovers in the area; the […]

3 years ago

Are you an absolute sucker for a glass of vino? Wine lovers, listen up. If you’re looking for something more than a few glasses of vino at the pub, these are the top wine experiences to enjoy in Dublin right now. 6. Eatyard Wine & Cheese Festival Location: Bernard Shaw For one magical weekend, Eatyard […]

3 years ago

“We explored and exhausted every possible angle” Some of the events we were most looking forward to this summer were the ones organised by Temporary Pleasure for July. Unfortunately these Dublin Port events have had to be postponed due to “unforeseen insurance issues regarding temporary structures“. There were meant to be a total of four outdoor […]

3 years ago

A great new addition to Bridgefoot Street Park. Social enterprise café The Mug Shot was opened at Bridgefoot Street Park this morning. It is run by PACE Ireland and will open daily at its Liberties location. Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy did the honours of cutting the ribbon today (June 23) at The Mug Shot’s official […]

3 years ago

We’re saying hello to some new restaurants and shops, and goodbye to a few cult faves. There have been a lot of Dublin openers to buzz over, and unfortunately some very sad closures as well. While we say goodbye to cult favourite spots in Crumlin and Tallaght, we say hello to a few new foodie […]

3 years ago

They had us at soufflé pancakes. Former Dublin GAA footballer Philly McMahon, who also co-owns the ready-meal brand NutriQuick, has opened a new brunch spot in Finglas. The café has a very apt name, Wobble, as its speciality are soufflé pancakes. Wobble serve both breakfast and brunch. For breakfast you can order baps, Nutella stuffed […]

3 years ago

Go for a Friday tipple without breaking the bank. We all know drinking in this country is very expensive. Pints are veering on costing double digits, and a recent report from the European Commission shows that Irish alcohol prices are over double the EU average, with only Finland ahead of us in that department. So […]

3 years ago

Somewhere new (and sustainable) to shop all your summer and festival bits. Dublin’s wealth of vintage stores is slowly but surely growing, and always welcome in the city centre. Which is why we were delighted to see Mayo store Thirty Five Vintage have recently opened a Dublin branch on Fade Street. They had a hugely […]

3 years ago

“We are sad to be closing our doors”. The current economic climate has claimed another Dublin business as The Vintage café in Crumlin took to Instagram to say they would officially be closing on Friday June 30th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Vintage Café (@vintagecafe_dublin) While this will […]

3 years ago

A very happy Pride to one and all. After weeks of celebrations, Dublin Pride weekend is officially upon us. As well as the annual Pride parade, taking place on Saturday June 24th, there are loads of events to get stuck into, including markets, cabaret, rooftop brunches, and more. If your weekend diary is looking a […]

3 years ago

The day has finally arrived. The new two-storey Penneys has officially opened this morning in Dundrum Town Centre at 10am on Levels 2 and 3, where House of Fraser used to reside. The previous Dundrum store is set to become a Dunnes Stores, a first for the shopping centre. A spokesperson for the brand said […]

3 years ago

Long may the burrito obsession continue. The 700m Baggot Street stretch is a haven of food spots, with a particular focus on healthy food (they have all three Eathos cafés) as well as the ever-trendy burrito. Currently on Baggot Street you can find Tolteca, as well as a Boojum just around the corner on Mespil […]

3 years ago

“It is simply not viable to operate.” Tallaght restaurant Peachtree East have decided to close after almost seven years in business. They were a well known and much loved eatery to D24 locals, serving everything from brunch to cocktails. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peachtree East (@peachtree_east) Peachtree East […]

3 years ago

Gustav Klimt has entered the chat. Van Gogh has well and truly had his moment. The two immersive experiences that started last summer were some of the biggest attractions in Dublin at the time, showing our collective interest in this kind of art exhibition. Safe to say Van Gogh was the main character of this […]

3 years ago

Getting the worldwide recognition it deserves. Ireland’s Kilmainham Gaol Museum has been named the world’s 13th top attraction. With over 27,000 Tripadvisor reviews, the former jail was named by reviewers from across the world as a ‘must see’ and ‘moving’ and ‘insightful’  experience. Its incredible place in Irish history, as well as its iconic appearance in […]

3 years ago

Dublin has entered its sexy food era. It’s been a year of firsts for the Dublin foodie landscape; this week saw the arrival of a new sexy bakery, which has opened on Capel Street. Sex positive bakery Fooderia opened over the weekend, just in time for Pride. What is served at a sexy bakery you […]

3 years ago

The moment all the Swifties have been waiting for. After much speculation, Taylor Swift has just revealed the cities that will experience the European leg of her Eras Tour, and Dublin has not one but two dates. Irish Swifties will be buzzing at this news following the countless videos that have been circulating on TikTok […]

3 years ago

Celebrating 40 years of Dublin Pride. Dublin has been celebrating Pride all month, but this weekend will see the annual parade take place in the city centre, 40 years after it first started. This year is also extra special as it is the 30th anniversary of homosexuality being decriminalised in Ireland. The Pride parade kicks […]

3 years ago

This is what dreams are made of. Is this what Lizzie Maguire was singing about? Probably not, but if the shoe fits, right? Whispering Angel, the trendiest rosé about, has teamed up with Café en Seine once more to open a stylish new terrace known as the Rosé Garden. This new spot will be open […]

3 years ago

This news definitely floats our boat. Maybe it’s because Hallie and Annie’s parents got married on a yacht in The Parent Trap but there’s something romantic about dinner on a boat, particularly one that’s cruising. Which is why this recent news has us so stoked. After a long three years, La Peniche are setting sail for […]

3 years ago

Everything from roller-blading to making your own jewellery. Summer is here, and Dublin is packed full of fun visitor attractions where you can spend an afternoon or two. Most Dubliners or tourists will already have done the classics: Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse, National Gallery, all of which deserve a visit but generally top recommendation lists […]

3 years ago

It’s wall to wall Eathos out there. Eathos have an absolutely monopoly on healthy eating on Baggot Street, after opening a third location along the 700 metre stretch. They previously had locations at 13a Baggot Street Upper and 8-11 Baggot Street Lower, but now you can find them in between these spots at 48 Baggot […]

3 years ago

The feature uses billions of Street View and aerial images to create multi-dimensional view of a place. Dublin is now one of the few cities that is included amongst the Google Maps immersive view. Amsterdam, Florence, and Venice are also set to receive the multi-dimensional feature. The feature launched earlier this year for Los Angeles, […]

3 years ago

Prepare for some fine dining. Been landed with booking the perfect spot for an upcoming birthday or anniversary? It can be stressful at the best of times, especially in a city with as many restaurants as Dublin. So we’ve made things a little bit easier for you. If you’re looking for somewhere extra special to […]

3 years ago

Let’s pray this good weather continues for another cracking weekend in Dublin. Dublin is absolutely jam-packed with events this weekend, everything from Dalkey Book Fest, to a summer flea market, to Taste of Dublin. If your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are seriously lacking in plans, and you want to change that, we’ve got you covered […]

3 years ago

The water quality has deteriorated. A ‘Do Not Swim Prohibition Notice’ has been issued for Front Strand Balbriggan due to “elevated bacterial results“. The seawater was tested on the 12th June, and showed that the quality had deteriorated because of “suspected impacts from animals/birds and contamination of urban surface waters discharging into bathing water“. A Do […]

3 years ago

Nature really is something. Earlier in the week, there were majorly beautiful sights to be seen off Dublin coasts come nightfall. Bioluminescence occurred on the Dublin seafront at Sandycove on Monday June 12th, as a result of the recent warm but calm conditions. Flossie and the Beach Cleaners captured the below video showing off the […]

3 years ago

The group left detailed notes for the affected drivers explaining their actions. A series of SUVs in the south Dublin area have had their tyres deflated by a climate action group who branded the cars “gas guzzlers”. The SUVs affected were left with a note from the group, with the title “ATTENTION – your gas […]

3 years ago

The only thing that has us wishing away this weather. One of Dublin’s best pizza spots is shutting its doors for the summer months ahead. Forge, based in Windy Arbour, are bidding D14 farewell for a couple of months, putting their energy back into their Dingle location. View this post on Instagram A […]

3 years ago

A more sustainable way to shop. If there’s something that Dublin has a wealth of, it’s vintage stores. Fans of rooting around for their fashion are spoiled for choice in the city centre, with shops such as Tola Vintage, Nine Crows, and Dublin Vintage Factory, to name but a few. Well now there’s a new […]

3 years ago

Craic agus ceoil incoming. People in Ireland and worldwide have a deep appreciation and love for the Bavarian festival that is Oktoberfest. Dublin used to host a huge event every year at George’s Dock, and any and all parties held in its honour are always teeming with people. Which is what makes 2023 so special. […]

3 years ago

Calling all McFly fans! McFly has confirmed a date at Dublin’s 3Arena as part of an upcoming tour for their new album Power To Play. The group’s latest work was released on June 9th and features Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter’s new sound. The band will be taking to the stage in […]

3 years ago

D18 becomes home to some of the best toasties in Dublin. There’s a new reason to spend an afternoon in Cabinteely. While the park is a great one to stretch the legs, and we can’t forget about the delightful retail experience that is shopping in Dunnes Cornelscourt (don’t let anyone ever tell you going to […]

3 years ago

“Get busy living or get busy pinting.” Morgan Freeman was in Dublin this weekend and during his stay, the Oscar winner paid a visit to a popular pub in the capital. The Hollywood actor popped by The Bridge 1859 pub, which is located in Ballsbridge village. Sharing a picture of the Oscar winner at the venue on its […]

3 years ago

We are buzzing to be working with Taste of Dublin to bring you some food for thought. Taste of Dublin is back with a bang and here at Lovin Dublin, we are stoked to be partnering with Taste on their Food For Thought stage this year. If your passion in life is eating a little […]

3 years ago

“Time for the next chapter.” For Sandymount locals, Mulligans pub is a key part of the landscape. Opening in 2007, it’s been a staple for the community, streaming the biggest sports matches and serving delicious pub grub for the past 16 years. Sadly their time in Sandymount has come to a close, as Mulligans quietly […]

3 years ago

This has to be one of our favourite little finds in Dublin. You might have done a double take while you were on a walk along the banks of the Dodder, at the sight of a life-size African rhino statue on a plinth in the middle of the river. What’s perhaps even stranger is we […]

3 years ago

Bloomsday 2023 is just around the corner and Dublin is rising for the occasion. From the 12th to the 18th of July, Dublin celebrates the festival that is known as Bloomsday. Not to be confused with Bloom, which also took place earlier in the month, Bloomsday celebrates something else entirely. What is Bloomsday? According to […]

3 years ago

Instead, it will be getting a different new name. Dublin city centre hotel The Westin has scrapped plans to change its title to The Westmoreland after a link between the new title and slavery was highlighted. Based in College Green on Westmoreland Street, the hotel was to receive its name change based on the latter. […]

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The order was lifted a few days later. Popular fast food restaurant KFC on Westmoreland Street was served a closure order on May 29th. According to the report, the order was served due to the discovery of “rodent droppings”, “dead rodent carcasses”, and inadequate pest control systems. It should be noted that the closure order […]

3 years ago

The capital was also named the 38th most expensive city worldwide. A new study has named Dublin as the 9th most expensive city in Europe, rising four places from the previous year. The study, which was conducted by ECA International, also listed the nation’s capital as the 38th most expensive city globally, an increase of […]

3 years ago

Her team replied late last night to accept the honour. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated to receive the Freedom of Dublin City this year. The 20-year-old Swede was nominated alongside Irish environmentalist Duncan Stewart in recognition of their efforts to protect the Earth. In a statement, Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy said she had […]

3 years ago

An Irish kitchen with an Argentinian twist. Peperina Garden Bistro has been a staple to Ranelagh dwellers for over a decade now. Simple and consistent, their menu comprises of a variety of dishes, including but not limited to burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas, pastas. You name it, they probably serve it. Now they’re expanding by opening […]

3 years ago

A lovely way to unwind after Irish Paper II. It’s officially Leaving Cert season, which means the weather is bound to be stunning and there’s about to be some very stressed students amongst us. My Leaving Cert was nine years ago, and still there’s been few things in my life that I’ve found more stressful […]

3 years ago

We’re more than a little obsessed with the theme. In the four years Chimac has been in business, they’ve quickly become a staple amongst Dubliners. Whether it’s their signature caramel sauce, their Korean fried chicken burgers, or their decadent ice-cream sambos, this Dublin restaurant moves to their own beat, and their latest dinner party event […]

3 years ago

We’re living for the coffee and seaside walk weather we’re currently having. You’ll forgive the continuous mention of the stunning weather; we’re Irish, we just can’t help ourselves and I for one am proud of our practice in gratitude when it comes to the high temperatures and sunshine. With that gorgeous weather comes the urge […]

3 years ago

The Scottish singer made a generous donation to charity in his absence. Lewis Capaldi has pulled out of his Dublin gig on Monday last minute due to illness. The 26-year-old performer was due to headline FM104’s The Gig in the 3Olympia Theatre on Monday, however the event has now been postponed to a later, unconfirmed […]

3 years ago

It’s been a year of firsts for Dublin hospitality. 2023 has been a year of firsts for Dublin and the Irish hospitality scene. In March Rathmines welcomed the first fully kosher deli in the country, and last month O’Connell Street became home to Ireland’s first Uyghur restaurant. Uyghurs are Turkic-speaking people of interior Asia, according […]

3 years ago

Ever wondered where the phrase ‘to chance your arm’ comes from? The next time you’re wandering around St Patrick’s Cathedral, based in Dublin 8, you might want to look out for the Door of Reconciliation. The fascinating history of the artefact is where the Irish phrase “to chance your arm” is thought to have come […]

3 years ago

Anyone for an iced coffee and a market mosey? June is here, which means we have another round up of markets in Dublin. With it being Pride month, we have two Pride specific markets to attend, as well as a summer flea, a series of pop ups, and an old reliable based in Marlay Park. […]

3 years ago