Rising VAT, energy, and the inability to get staff led to his decision to sell. Keshk cafe on Mespil Road has officially closed as of September 9th, much to the dismay of Dubliners far and wide. The BYOB spot has been open for 15 years, serving stunning Mediterranean cuisine and coffee to the masses, and […]

3 years ago

A monumental piece of art. Dublin has so many great statues, all of which come with their own unique backstory, but today we’re looking at what has fondly become known as “The Floozy in the Jacuzzi.” ⁠Officially the statue is called Anna Livia Plurabelle, after a character who features in James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake as an […]

3 years ago

Twister daiquiris anyone? Great news for Glasnevin locals, as The Botanic gastro pub has officially reopened for the first time in almost two years. They initially closed down in December 2021, during a time when hospitality locations had to close no later than 8pm in keeping with covid restrictions. While this law was lifted in […]

3 years ago

Anything can be made into a restaurant these days. Dublin has a wealth of history, not just in museums and parks, but in its restaurants as well, as you can see from this quirky list of spots that used to serve different purpose. 12. MV Cill Airne Set sail on this renovated training vessel for […]

3 years ago

PSA for a budding entrepreneur. Earlier in the week, we reported on the sad news that Portmarnock coffee spot Beach Brew would unfortunately be closing its doors after this weekend. The food trailer launched at its beach-side location in May 2021, run by the same people who own Town Yard Bistro in Malahide, and Kealy’s […]

3 years ago

It’s frickin bats. As we prepare for spooky season, with summer seemingly having come to an abrupt end following a heatwave, it’s time to start embracing all things Halloween and autumn. Pumpkin spice latte? Check. Kicking crisp red leaves on the ground? Check. Getting involved in cool seasonal activities like pumpkin patches or haunted houses? […]

3 years ago

Featuring some of his most iconic works. Ireland is about to welcome the largest Andy Warhol exhibition it has ever seen, featuring over 250 works, including some of his most famous pieces. The exhibition, called Andy Warhol Three Times Out, will take up residence within the Hugh Lane gallery and has been curated over a […]

3 years ago

Wall to wall Rathmines openings, and saying farewell to two class cafés. While we can rejoice in the fact there are five times the amount of openers as there are closures, it’s always a bit gutting to see hospitality spots close in this city, especially two that opened amid the pandemic such as Hipkey café […]

3 years ago

Those terrorised by seagulls might say otherwise. One of Dublin’s most iconic spots, St Stephen’s Green, has been named one of the top 10 most relaxing places in the world. The south Dublin public park made the list compiled by SpaSeekers, with the travel agency aiming to uncover the 50 most serene locations across the globe. In order to […]

3 years ago

You better hold on tight spider monkey. It’s no secret that the world went through something quite serious in 2020, and I’m not talking about the pandemic. This was a huge time for the Millennial and Gen Z guys and girlies, as something of a Twilight Renaissance occurred, and suddenly owning a battered copy of […]

3 years ago

Just don’t be attempting a triple axle. In huge news, Dún Laoghaire are set to welcome Ireland’s biggest ice skating rink for the festive season, from the same people behind the rinks in Blanchardstown and Cork. The ice rink, which will be located at Dún Laoghaire harbour, will be separated into two in order to […]

3 years ago

Marrying Irish produce with modern Chinese cooking. 11B Vernon Avenue is switching things up once again with a new restaurant, with Tarbh turning into a new Chinese restaurant for Clontarf after ten months in business. Tarbh, meaning Bull, opened towards the end of 2022, taking over from beloved spot The Pigeon House, which closed its […]

3 years ago

From art exhibitions, to roller blading. We couldn’t possibly outline all the events this Culture Night, of which there are over 300, but we’ve given it a good go, picking our top 15 events we think you need to check out. These events have a little of everything, music, performance, art, and of course, a […]

3 years ago

And it’s sooner than you might think. Huge news for Olivia Rodrigo fans, as she has announced a Dublin date for her upcoming GUTS tour, and it’s coming up quickly. The singer songwriter took to Instagram to share the news, as did the 3Arena, revealing she would be playing on April 30th. View this […]

3 years ago

The television centre has been in operation for over 60 years. Discussions have recently arisen surrounding the idea of selling the RTÉ Donnybrook base amid the financial crisis. In conversation with RTÉ News at One, OPW Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan said this of the broadcaster’s Dublin 4 location and their current financial situation: “If […]

3 years ago

Everyone knows you have to plan for Christmas in September. The heatwave is on the way out, and nothing spells the beginning of the colder months than the return of Wonderlights at Malahide for Christmas 2023. Wonderlights is a multi-sensory, 2km outdoor trail, that captures the imagination and safely transports ticket holders into a world […]

3 years ago

Severe nostalgia unlocked. If you’ve grown up in Ireland, and celebrate Easter, it’s likely you will be familiar with the mugs that often accompany your chocolate egg. If you’re a mug enthusiast like myself (or Demi Lovato) (if you know, you know) then you’ll agree that the mugs you used to get in the likes […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. One person has died after a fire on Capel Street in Dublin city centre. Gardaí and the Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene of the blaze at 44 Capel Street at around 4.30pm on Monday (11 September). “Five fire engines and a turntable ladder are now on scene,” a Dublin Fire Brigade spokesperson wrote […]

3 years ago

One Night for All. It’s officially that time again. Culture Night is back for 2023, in its 18th year. It officially launched in September 2006 when 40 venues opened for free and late in the evening in Dublin’s Temple Bar. This expanded citywide in 2007, more than doubling in size with 87 cultural institutions participating. […]

3 years ago

Dosas, momos, and chaat – count us in. Next time you’re perusing Temple Bar and looking for somewhere to eat, why not Kasi Cafe, a new Indian street food spot that has just opened, with a menu jam-packed with some gorgeous samples of this cuisine. Occupying the space where Sweet Churros used to be, this […]

3 years ago

The café made a special shout out to all the dog visitors over the years. Beach Brew café, based in Portmarnock, have announced that they are closing after three years in business. They shared the news on Instagram, saying that this weekend would be their last, and they would officially be saying goodbye on Sunday, […]

3 years ago

Very sad sign of the times. Hipkey café made the sad announcement on Friday that the weekend just passed would be their last. Opening in April 2021, and nestled within the depths of Sandyford Industrial Estate, this café was sweet for more reasons than just their delicious pastries, and they will be hugely missed. Hipkey […]

3 years ago

Dublin 7 becomes home to their 7th offering. Seven months after re-opening cult favourite brunch spot 3fe Gertrude on Pearse Street, the coffee roasters/café have officially launched in Phibsborough. Their D7 coffee shop will be their 7th in total, with their other locations being based at the IFSC, Grand Canal, Sussex Terrace, Harold’s Cross, Ranelagh, […]

3 years ago

Calling all Niall Horan fans. The former One Direction singer announced some of his biggest shows to date in June and is “beyond thrilled” to be getting back to the stage. The 29-year-old is set to play the 3Arena in Dublin for three nights in February, playing shows on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th, and […]

3 years ago

Another hospitality win for D6. The Strand Inn at Dunmore are opening a new venture, outside the perimeter of the Crystal County, and in none other than, you guessed it, Rathmines. Since the beginning of 2023, there have been tons of openings in the D6 suburb, everything from El Grito, the announcement of a new […]

3 years ago

Take ’em down, boys. Dublin Airport has been given permission to legally take down drones after a number of high-profile incidents disrupted flights over the last year. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) have now been legally cleared to jam the frequencies of drones or even take them down if necessary. The airport has been plagued by a number […]

3 years ago

An ideal treat in the middle of this heatwave. Dublin is no stranger to the açaí bowl – over the last couple of years, tons of places have started serving it, from Ama Açaí, to Soren & Son, to Bean Box café. Roots in Monkstown consistently has a queue of people looking for their sweet […]

3 years ago

They’re heading to the Big Apple. Huge news for The Ink Factory, as they are setting up their first shop outside of Ireland, and it’s in New York of all places. The tattoo parlour, that has two Dublin bases on Wellington Quay and Parliament Street, are opening a new location at 165 Graham Avenue in […]

3 years ago

This eagle is about to spread its wings once more. After three years, The Legal Eagle is reopening as of September 6th for the first time since the pandemic. The Chancery Place gastropub closed with the rest of hospitality in March 2020, and despite reopening briefly in June 2020, with lockdowns and restrictions, they decided […]

3 years ago

The band are celebrating their diamond anniversary. Fresh off the back of seeing record crowds at Electric Picnic last weekend, legendary Irish trad band The Wolfe Tones have announced their 60th year anniversary concert in the 3Arena on Saturday, October 12 2024. Tickets are €46.20 and go on sale Friday, September 15 at 9am. A press release announcing the show stated: “From humble beginnings in Dublin, to the […]

3 years ago

Creating one big plant-based haven. After 23 years on Drury Street, Blazing Salads are moving on, but not very far, before you get worried. They are combining with their plant-based burger outlet Flip, which opened almost four years ago in January 2020 in George’s Arcade. Blazing Salads announced the move on social media in August, […]

3 years ago

Big news for Dublin night life. At the end of July, Index revealed their new Dublin location to be none other than the old Opium Rooms premises, based on Liberty Lane. People were obviously buzzing to get back inside, given that their opening weekend events, on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th September are both sold […]

3 years ago

“We are sad that we’ve had to take this route.” After nine years in business, Ground café in Sandyford Village have suddenly closed their doors. Their social media platforms and website for the café have all been deleted, with a Facebook post from the group Sandyford Village breaking the news to locals. Attached to Ground […]

3 years ago

“D24 Are You Ready To Be CLUCKED UP” After over a year of suspense, Cluck Chicken are finally opening their brick and mortar location in Tallaght. The chicken shop first took to socials to share the news of their D24 opener in May 2022, following on from the success of their Walkinstown food truck, which […]

3 years ago

From new cafés, to the opening of a new location for one of Dublin’s best Mexican spots. It’s always a joyous occasion when you note how many new openers there are in Dublin. Things have been looking good in the hospitality space as of late, and while the changing VAT is set to throw a […]

3 years ago

Big news. HUGE! For many years, one of the main draws to a trip to America is the shopping opportunities. We could only get the likes of Victoria Secret, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, and other goodies when hopping on a flight to the States, but one by one, each of these stores have made their […]

3 years ago

Pineapple is quaking in its controversial boots. Rascal’s in Inchicore have just launched five new pizzas as we head into September, and one of them is a little bit out there, but we think it might just work. The Taylor Swift has a garlic base, with buffalo mozzarella, razor-thin roasted sliced potato, fresh rosemary, Wooded Pig pancetta, and Gorgonzola. […]

3 years ago

D6 dwellers are blessed once again with a new food spot. Rathmines seems to routinely see the opening of new restaurants, and this time they have welcomed an oldie but a goodie, the hugely popular Mexican spot El Grito. This Mexican Taquería has been a go-to spot in Dublin 1 ever since it first opened […]

3 years ago

Let’s hope they open the wine bar there too. Two and a half years after opening their first location in Clontarf, Surge are opening their second Dublin café, this time at Grand Canal Dock. The new café will be accompanied by The Barber Shop, who also reside at their Clontarf location. View this post […]

3 years ago

The boom is back… allegedly* This new hot tub experience at Store + Yard in Sandycove is giving serious Celtic Tiger vibes. Launching on Thursday August 31, the wood fired hot tub allows for some chilling al fresco, but provides enough heat to keep the shivers away as the temperature continues to drop going into […]

3 years ago

After three months of work, a new Penneys is born. Penneys flagship store on Mary Street, Dublin 1 has just completed a €10 million investment project on a full refurbishment. The store first opened in 1969, 54 years ago, and this refurbishment is the biggest in nearly 10 years. Penneys Mary Street now features 46 […]

3 years ago

Like it or not, it’s time to get excited for Halloween. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little early yet to be thinking about pumpkin patches but given that several spots have already started selling tickets, and even have sold out dates on their hands, we think this is the exact right time. And […]

3 years ago

If you’ve found it difficult getting a table at these Dublin restaurants, now you know why… When it comes to picking which of the many Dublin restaurants to dine in next, the choices can be overwhelming. And then even when you have made a decision, chances are you’ve picked a really popular outlet that, unfortunately, […]

3 years ago

One of the few bright-sides of summer coming to an end is the return of Oktoberfest. Eatyard have announced the return of their annual Oktoberfest event, giving us Irish a taste of Bavarian cheer with six weeks of all things beer, cheese, pretzels and bratwurst. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

3 years ago

The National Children’s Hospital is not set to be open to patients until 2030 at the earliest, a former leading consultant has said. The State has been battling with developers from BAM over 2,000 claims worth more than €700million and it is believed that the they have now repeatedly pushed back the completion until May […]

3 years ago

A further eight will be installed by this time next year. There are now 15 permanent noise measuring systems in community locations surrounding Dublin Airport, following a direction by the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) to DAA. In November 2022, ANCA issued this direction to install and maintain permanent noise measuring systems in 23 community […]

3 years ago

Who’s ready for Dublin’s latest food trend? Here at Lovin Dublin we spend a lot of time discussing what era Dublin’s food scene is in. Trends come and go in all aspects of life; fashion, entertainment, social media apps, and the same can be said of hospitality. Over the years, the city has seen streets […]

3 years ago

A class new spot to get caffeinated for D7 locals. A new coffee shop has just opened in Cabra, based below the Lidl and beside the Market Barbers there. First Craic will be open six days a week, and while their space is still in the middle of being done up, it already looks like […]

3 years ago

FOMO, be gone! If you didn’t get your hands on Electric Picnic tickets, or decided not to risk the weekend being a total washout, leaving you with fear and a post-festival cold, then you might find yourself with little to no plans for this weekend. However, the good thing about being based in Dublin is […]

3 years ago

When life gives you lemons… Given its location, and relation to Lemon & Duke, the name “Little Lemon” is particularly fitting. They officially opened over the weekend, and fans of Lemon & Duke will be buzzing to check out this latest venture. Little Lemon is the fourth establishment for the pub group run by rugby […]

3 years ago