The ultimate supper club for die-hard foodies. If your status as a foodie ventures more into the fine dining space, then you’ll want to check out this new Dining Club, which kicks off at the historic Dublin estate of Whitestown House in just under two weeks. The Dining Club is a unique new project that encourages […]

3 years ago

Giving D4 locals something to get fired up about. Fired Up is by far one of the tastiest additions to the Dublin takeaway landscape in recent years. They popped up during the first covid lockdown in 2020, and quickly asserted themselves as one of the best spots for pizza in the county. Now Fired Up […]

3 years ago

Both Luas lines came to a complete stop. Services on Dublin’s Luas lines have resumed with delays after a “phone call in relation to a potential threat to the tram service” was reported yesterday evening, October 9. It’s understood that the suspicious call was made between 5.30pm and 5.45pm, however, no specific tram was mentioned, and the […]

3 years ago

There are already reports about what you can expect in the Budget. Finance Minister Michael McGrath is set to announce Budget 2024 at 1pm today (10 October) in the Dáil. And ahead of the much-anticipated unveiling of the Government spending plan, An Garda Síochána have revealed that several roads in Dublin city centre have been closed. In a statement on Monday evening, Gardaí […]

3 years ago

Christmas is soft launching all around us. What feels illegal but isn’t? Putting up Christmas decorations in October the same weekend when the temperatures have soared to the early 20s. Despite this being the normal pattern of behaviour for the last couple of years, we still like to act outraged whenever a retailer deigns to […]

3 years ago

This will be the first bus service to operate through the park. A new bus route through Phoenix Park, the 99, is set to start running from Sunday October 8. Route 99 will operate from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre seven days a week, from 9am until 6pm, every 30 minutes. This new bus route […]

3 years ago

As we say Bonjour to a French supermarket, we say goodbye to a Cherrywood coffee spot. Behind on your openers and closures? Want to keep up to date on what’s going on in Dublin? We’ve got you covered. While it was a much quieter week for hospitality news, there are still five openers to be […]

3 years ago

The Headline lives on. After months of wondering what will become of the Clanbrassil Street pub, 57 the Headline have shared an Instagram announcement that they are under new ownership. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 57 The Headline (@57theheadline) Previous owners Máire and Geoff officially ended their time at […]

3 years ago

“This is the most difficult and turbulent trading environment for the hospitality sector in the last 25 years.” Copper + Straw, which has two cafés in Dublin, and one café in Bray, have made a lengthy announcement to update customers on the price increases they can expect to see when ordering from them. View […]

3 years ago

Same delicious coffee and toasties in a brand new spot. Tucked away out of sight beside the Glencairn Luas Stop in Leopardstown, Mugg Ugly is a haven for locals and those further afield who know about it. During lockdowns and beyond I have spent many a morning or afternoon there, catching up with friends over […]

3 years ago

“Many visitors have experienced ghostly encounters.” Drimnagh Castle in Dublin has been named one of the “most haunted” castles in Europe. The list comes from Ubuy, who – using data collected for its investigation into the continent’s castle hotspots – analysed the amount of times TripAdvisor reviews or descriptions of castles in 60 cities used the word “haunted”. Speaking about […]

3 years ago

Oans, zwoa, drei, Gsuffa! We absolutely lose it for Oktoberfest in this country. While the event held at the Dublin docklands is yet to make a comeback, we’ll settle for any and all iterations of the celebrations. Oktoberfest 2023 begins this week in Dublin, and there’s already several places taking part, so if you’re looking […]

3 years ago

Someone get Garfield on the phone. In the four years they’ve been operating in Dublin, Sprezzatura have become a go-to spot for pasta lovers. Known for their delicious recipes, as well as their affordable price point, you need not hop on a flight to Italy for quality spaghetti – just a bus or Luas over […]

3 years ago

Oui oui. French supermarket Délices de France, or The French Corner, are launching their second space, this time in Kimmage, at the end of this week. They already have a French supermarket based in Blackrock within the market, that opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10am and they stock over 1,000 products, all of which have […]

3 years ago

Yes, we’re daring to use the C word in October. Huge news for Christmas obsessives as Dublin Zoo have announced the return of their hugely popular Wild Lights festive event. This year’s theme is “The Enchanted Zoo” and will feature fairies, mythical creatures, vibrantly coloured animals, a gnome village and even a dreamlike candy land, […]

3 years ago

The very definition of chef’s kiss. Whether you’re as obsessed with The Bear as we are, or even if you’re not, you’ve probably seen “The Omelette” being made somewhere on your social media feed. After season two aired, I kid you not, I scrolled seven times on TikTok, and every video was someone trying their […]

3 years ago

This is the fifth time they have scooped up the award. The Westbury hotel, based on Balfe Street in Dublin 2, has just won the top spot for the best hotel in Ireland at the Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. They are a a five star boutique hotel just a stone’s throw from […]

3 years ago

Watch out, Christmas is in FRONT of you! Yes, it’s only October. Yes, we haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet. And yes, we’re even set to get another heatwave before 2023 is over. But ready or not, Christmas is coming, and The Helix have announced Treasure Island as this year’s panto. With all the festive cheers […]

3 years ago

Cher dined at their old premises in 2019. Ruchii, who’s move we first covered back in August, have moved into their new premises on George’s Avenue, following five years above Conway’s Pub in Blackrock. This southside restaurant has served some pretty impressive people over the years, including Cher (as in, the Cher) and we are […]

3 years ago

Pizza, wings, and things. Crumlin welcomed a New York family-style restaurant last week, based above The Gate Bar, and owned by, you guessed it, three brothers, Chris, Brendan, and Liam Kelly. The interior of 3 Brothers is spacious, seating over 100 diners, with an urban loft vibe. 3 Brothers boasts bare brick walls, cool neon […]

3 years ago

Spanish cuisine and small plates are firmly in. In this county, sometimes getting attached to a new restaurant can be like going back to an ex. You know you could get hurt again, but the hope of what could be is simply too strong. You know what they say, it’s better to have loved and […]

3 years ago

“She is going to be a beauty.” Irish jewellers Chupi have some bigs new as they are opening their “forever home” on Clarendon Street. They are moving into the space previously occupied by French Connection on Diamond Alley, what locals call the area joining Clarendon and Grafton Street as it is home to several jewellers. […]

3 years ago

Blackrock gets two new openers, and Camden Street bids farewell to a cult favourite. For the third consecutive week it is back to back openers in Dublin, a nice change from previous months where it’s a bit doom and glom with closure after closure. And while there is sadly one closure we have to address, […]

3 years ago

The building has stood empty since 2008. The Sentinel building in Sandyford has remained empty and derelict for 15 years; it was originally intended to be an office building, but has remained unused since 2008. On the 27th July, Dante Property Company Ltd applied for planning permission to turn the tower into an apartment block, […]

3 years ago

An ideal new lunch spot in the heart of the city. Silk Purse, from the people behind Spitalfields and The Pig’s Ear, initially teased its opening in 2022. It launched as a pop-up in July 2023, for organic and vegan soup business Love Hug Foods, and have finally opened as a café. The Nassau Street […]

3 years ago

Having a rough day? There’s a coffee spot for that. Summer is well and truly gone, with the air turning chilly and the days getting noticeably shorter. However, the desire to go for a coffee and a walk doesn’t dissipate with the arrival of autumn, and Malahide is one of the most gorgeous places you […]

3 years ago

“It’s been a wild ride!” Best known perhaps for its time as a carpark rooftop restaurant, based for a time on Trinity Street, Allta are no stranger to switching things up, and they are at it again with plans to open a new eatery, bar, and micro bakery in the heart of the Dublin docklands. […]

3 years ago

If Everything I Know About Love is your bible, you’re not going to want to miss this. Literary sensation Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love, Ghosts, and the soon-to-be published Good Material, is coming to Dublin and Belfast to do two special live shows in celebration of her new fiction novel. Alderton […]

3 years ago

This aesthetic treatment promises to deliver the results of a “lunchtime facelift’ using new technology. EMFACE marks a new advance in non-invasive facial rejuvenation by offering people the opportunity to achieve a “lift, tone, and a more youthful appearance” without the need to go under the knife. “It works by using synchronised RF (Radio-frequency) and […]

3 years ago

The terrace initially opened during covid restrictions. Outdoor seating areas that opened during the pandemic are slowly but surely being phased out since restrictions were done away with, and The Old Orchard’s outdoor terrace in Rathfarnham is the most recent to face closure. Little Orchard took to Instagram to bid the area farewell and give […]

3 years ago

The end of an era for one beloved Dublin restaurant. It would appear that Camden Street restaurant Jerusalem have unfortunately closed their doors. The much loved restaurant have been open since 2009, and while they made no public announcement of their closure, their Instagram bio does confirm the news. Lovin attempted to get in touch […]

3 years ago

This is the restaurant’s 7th location in Dublin. As a lover of sushi, I’ve tried plenty of raw fish spots in Dublin in search of the nicest sushi, as well as the most cost effective. Anyone else who is a lover of the Japanese cuisine will know it often doesn’t come cheap, and a plate […]

3 years ago

The food van is winging it for D3 this time. Big news for the people of Clontarf looking for their burgers and wings fix; WingMan announced that they have launched their fourth food van, loaded up with all your menu favourites. The new burger and wings van flew into Clontarf Rugby Club, and were open […]

3 years ago

Somewhere new to stretch those vocal chords. Karaoke bars have exploded in popularity over the last couple of years. Dublin has no shortage of them, and we’re delighted to see one more is about to be added to its ranks. Drumcondra pub The Cat & Cage have just unveiled “Cat Sounds”, their new karaoke and […]

3 years ago

“Online reviews about an establishment or service need to be fair and genuine.” Much loved Indian restaurant Rasam have clapped back at “fake” one-star reviews being left on Google. The Glasthule establishment have been open for 20 years, and in that time have become a firm favourite amongst Dubliners for Indian cuisine, often finding themselves […]

3 years ago

Two Cherrywood openers, and saying goodbye to a favourite Dublin cafe. The last couple of weeks have been particularly busy for Dublin hospitality openers, and this week is no different. With two openers in Cherrywood, a rebrand for one famous Camden Street pub, and the launch of a third Greenville Deli, it’s all been go […]

3 years ago

Voyage back in time with your pint. If you’ve been in the market for a new watering hole to check out for your next tipple, then look no further than Dame Street. The Voyager officially opened up there at the beginning of September, and it is making itself at home in this prime Dublin 2 […]

3 years ago

The markets have been disused for almost 30 years now. Saving the Iveagh Markets has longtime been a topic of discussion in Dublin, and for those in favour of it, there has been so good news today. Ministers O’Brien and Noonan have announced that there will be €9 million in funding in order to provide […]

3 years ago

Complete with spooky tattoos and tarot readings. We’ve been going on and on about spooky season for ages now, and if you’re torn between heading somewhere super scary like Nightmare Realm, or going for something a little more tame like seeing Hocus Pocus for the fifteenth time at the Stella, then why not check out […]

3 years ago

Is it time for a new trend? Are we all pumpkin spiced out? It’s hard to believe, but it is officially the 20 year anniversary of the Pumpkin Spice Latte – while researching for another article I decided to look into it, only to discover the first time the beverage became the autumn themed drink […]

3 years ago

The beloved deli are spreading the love. If you’re into your sambos, then you’ve no doubt tried one from Greenville Deli. Whether you’ve visited their locations in Rathmines or Inchicore, or picked up a sambo from one of their many stockists, the deli knows how to put together a whopper sandwich, in a city that […]

3 years ago

We’re just behind Amsterdam. Botox has fast been catching up with the filler trend, and with many celebrities documenting their experiences dissolving their lips, cheeks and jaws, botox is bound to overtake it as the most popular cosmetic procedure. When botox first landed on the Irish market there was an air of caution, however, the […]

3 years ago

The most exciting Tuesday night I’ve had in a long time, and I rewatched Barbie last week. The Bodyguard has landed at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and it was absolutely heaving with people on opening night, an electric excitement palpable as we all prepared for the show to start. Even as someone who hasn’t […]

3 years ago

“We have accomplished more than I ever dreamed of.” Any Dubliner who loves to read, or simply loves to browse bookshop and add to their ever-growing TBR pile, will surely know of the recognisable, almost Shrek-green exterior that is The Gutter Bookshop. There are two stores in Dublin, one on Cow Lane in Temple Bar, […]

3 years ago

The Camden Exchange is no more. Following a closure period, The Camden Exchange is no more, instead becoming Tucker Reilly’s, a new gastropub with a new look and new food offering. Tucker Reilly’s officially opened on Friday September 15, showing off their fresh space and new concept to Dublin 2. They are keeping with the […]

3 years ago

Cue the “Halloween hasn’t even happened yet” comments. There are less than 100 days to go until Christmas (no, we can’t believe it either) and Arnotts has officially opened its Christmas store. There are just weeks to go until the Christmas shopping madness takes over Henry and Grafton Street. We know Halloween isn’t even here […]

3 years ago

It is reported that a penknife was used in the attack and that the victim suffered wounds to the abdomen and neck. A man was stabbed seven times at Dublin Airport at the weekend, according to reports. In a statement on Sunday (17 September), Gardaí said they were investigating a public order incident that occurred outside of Terminal 1 at around […]

3 years ago

Season 2 can’t drop soon enough. Donabate beach carpark is set to close two days this week, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st, but for a very good reason. Our favourite bad sisters are back filming for season two of the award-winning show, and the beach carpark is being used for location purposes by the production […]

3 years ago

Cherrywood commuters, listen up. Last month we wrote up about the unfortunate news that Chroí coffee hatch had closed in Kilternan after two years in business. The outdoor coffee hatch based beside De La Salle Palmerstown Football Club shared the news on Instagram that they were closing towards the end of August. In their two […]

3 years ago

Aladdin is one show you need to see. Aladdin is officially coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next year, and we have a feeling it will sell out quickly. The hit West End show will run at the Grand Canal Dock theatre for three weeks in 2024, from March 20th to April 14th. This […]

3 years ago