As we find ourselves in the midst of the World Cup, with each blow of the whistle the stakes get higher, the anticipation grows and the enjoyment builds Across the capital this week people are pulling their respective hairs out over the results of the sweepstake, buying replica jerseys and reading up on Brazil’s super […]

3 years ago

I know sandwiches are a pretty tough subject to tackle because people get seriously fucking passionate about their favorite lunchtime treat and quite frankly a little hot headed about their favorite. Rather than go for a straight out top 10 I decided to put together the top 10 in terms of being sandwiches that you […]

7 years ago

Let’s face it – we are a nation of drinkers. We like nothing more than going out and getting absolutely shitfaced. It could be Christmas, the first sunny day of the year or just an average Monday but when the hankering comes for a few scoops we’re there quicker than you can say “give us two […]

7 years ago

Since it’s such a beautiful day outside, we thought we’d share a bit of info that might be relevant to a few of our readers: Dublin has a nudist beach. It may be an unofficial one, but it’s somewhere that people congregate and enjoy the sun in the nip. While this is a common practice is many European […]

7 years ago

I eat out several times a week in Dublin and one thing that I’ve noticed that drives me bananas is the little containers of salt and pepper that some places put on the table. You know the ones, sea salt and course ground pepper in little pots where you help yourself and sprinkle it all […]

8 years ago

If you drive on the dual carriageway on the Southside of the city, the chances are you’ll have spotted this house while stuck in traffic, just between Donnybrook church and RTÉ. You can now rent the unique one-bedroom for a staggering €2,250 a month, which must be some sort of record for a house that small, especially when you consider that stepping out […]

8 years ago

You’ve had the weekend to end all weekends… but in this life, everything carries a price. Here’s how you know you’re suffering from The Fear. 1. One minute you’re too hot and the next minute you’re way too cold as you kick your leg in and out of the duvet every few seconds 2. You open […]

8 years ago

We talked before about the surefire signs that you were suffering from the dreaded fear after a weekend partying, so rather than just wallowing in it this week we decided to share some quick fire ways to lose the fear. These are life hacks that will put your recovery on steroids (not literally) and get […]

8 years ago

We feature houses of all shapes and sizes here on Lovin, but perhaps none more unusual entrance than Ard Na Ri today in Howth. The house which was originally built in 1970 has hit the market for €2 million and is built over several levels into the hill. You’ll have some of the very best […]

9 years ago

While we love to share our own gorgeous recipes, today we thought we’d highlight some other great food blogs from around the world to help you discover new home cooks doing amazing stuff. And what better time to do that than at Easter? A time when families come together for a special meal with a succulent roast. Check out these awesome recipes and prepare […]

9 years ago

With Paddy’s Day falling on a Saturday and the vast majority of us getting three days off — that can only mean one thing… extending the sesh. Throw in the rugby against England, the need to eat some great food and what is probably a raging hangover and you’ll need to rock up to one […]

9 years ago

Like most people, I love meat. A meal doesn’t seem the same without it – but I do often wonder what it would like to be a fully fledged vegetarian. I did consider it once, thinking about the animal welfare, the good it would do the planet and how much a good veggie diet can […]

9 years ago

The far end of O’Connell Street is a bit of a black spot when it comes to good dining experiences.  You have some amazing Asian restaurants and the new Clery’s promises to bring more good food to the area but in general the culinary delights are sparse at best. Set against that backdrop there is […]

9 years ago

For the last few decades, getting ‘a Chinese’ was a saying that the vast majority of Irish people would be familiar with.  In many parts of the country, the food from the local Chinese is still thought of as a bit of a delicacy and something foreign. The fact that it could involve dishes like omelette and chips or a spice bag, which […]

9 years ago

Some restaurants are special, but get even better if they’re enjoyed from the ‘best seat in the house’. Like the theatre, the cinema or a match in the Aviva, where you sit can make a massive difference to the overall dining experience. You often hear of maitre Ds keeping a special VIP table free for […]

9 years ago

Irish people used to convene socially, for the most part, at Mass and in the pub.  Times have changed though and now, it is increasingly likely that people catch up at the gym, doing yoga or in a café.  Of course, we all still drink copious amounts but going for a latte instead of a […]

9 years ago

When researching restaurants I look at the photos to give me an insight into what to expect. I find they tell you way more than menus, customer reviews or the opinions of friends. “A picture paints a thousand words” is a phrase that’s actually truthful. Pictures are especially useful when it comes to finding great pizza. […]

9 years ago

South William Street has always been one of my favourite streets in Dublin – and things are about to get even better there with the opening of a cool new restaurant this weekend. It’s called Platform 61 and from the look of the interiors, menus and general vibe, it could be quite the spot. Located […]

9 years ago

The food scene in Dublin has been exploding in diversity and quality in the last few years – to the point, in fact, where it can be hard to choose from all the wonderful options.  With that in mind, we assembled this ultimate foodie list for you to work your way through. You’ll struggle to do them […]

9 years ago

Let’s be honest, brunch is by far the greatest meal that’s ever been invented. The best parts of breakfast mixed with epic lunch treats you don’t normally get to eat, always at reasonable prices and washed down with fresh juices, coffee and sometimes alcohol. Throw in the social element and the fact that it’s served […]

9 years ago

When you think of Italian food in Temple Bar you probably conjure up images of pizza slices at 4am. Despite this area being pitched to tourists as the very best Dublin has to offer in terms of entertainment, food and general craic, the amount of times locals step onto the cobbled lanes with a purpose feels rare […]

9 years ago

The humble Irish pub has been dying in front of our eyes over the last decade. Publicans blame it on the smoking ban, tougher drink driving rules, the recession, VAT and any other handy excuse they can think of. Those factors along with a shift in Irish culture certainly played a part but I also […]

9 years ago

The snow has been the talk of the week and dominated media coverage across Ireland.  Despite the danger you get the sense that most people are absolutely delighted with a couple of days off work and some unexpected time bonding with family and friends. In some ways it feels like a mini Christmas with everybody cooped […]

9 years ago

I slammed Dillingers for copying a New York eatery a few weeks ago and they closed down the following week for a complete refurb. Much as my ego would have me believe that they read this blog and decided to implement instant change that was clearly not the case. Dillingers was one of those iconic […]

9 years ago

My taste in music is really shit. I’m just not one of those sorts of people who knows all the up and coming bands or hangs out at gigs. A couple of years ago with the introduction of Spotify and other online streaming services I came up with a brilliant hack which was asking restaurants […]

9 years ago

These majestic, glittery cupcakes are a dream come true. You’ll find them in Eatyard. These strawberry, bubblegum and candy floss flavoured treats are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

9 years ago

Chocolate and alcohol are two of our favourite things so when we found out a Ferrero Rocher cocktail existed we HAD to check it out. We reviewed the cocktail in full here in when it launched… This Ferrero Rocher Cocktail Is Available At A Stephen’s Green Bar Right Now

9 years ago

We’re an island with fishing in our DNA, yet Irish people have a strange relationship with seafood.  Chef Niall Sabongi wants to bring the joy of seafood back to the masses. Klaw Seafood Has Just Opened A Brand Spankin’ New Spot In Temple Bar Klaw Has Just Launched A New Brunch Menu And It Looks […]

9 years ago

The Vintage Tea Tours offer delectable afternoon tea and a historic tour of Dublin.  It’s the perfect way to see the city in style while brushing up on your history.  They even have a Polaroid camera so you can get a snap of your little outing.

9 years ago

Pinheads Pizza on the South Circular Rd offer up the biggest pizza in Ireland at a massive 32 inches. And on top of that, they’re giving it away for free to anyone who can take it down in 32 minutes.  If you want something a little more manageable around Dublin here are some of the […]

9 years ago

Reuben is a brand new gourmet sandwich pop-up in Ranelagh that is running for February and March in the Hobart’s premises in Ranelagh. If you’d rather make your own Reuben sandwich at home then you might want to check out our stunning recipe here…

9 years ago

In a city that is obsessed with brunch there are some venues and dishes that have near mythical status. The Coco Pops French toast ticks both those boxes.  Hands Down The Best Brunch In Dublin  San Lorenzos – Great Food But The Reviewer Was Useless

9 years ago

Dublin has no shortage of great burger spots with the likes of Wow Burger and Bunsen opening multiple locations around the city. Just when they thought they had the market to themselves along comes Bujo with something that many are saying is even better. We’ve covered them here… This New Burger Joint Will Change The […]

9 years ago

The Ultimate Fries from Just Wing It are pure filth. Cheese, bacon and garlic mayo on a bed of fries, what more could you want? You’ll find them at Eatyard which is an awesome foodie market beside the George Bernard Shaw. They are opening up with their new vendors in March 2018. If you’d rather make […]

9 years ago

A new Vietnamese restaurant in Dublin serving creative and quick Rice Paper Roll lunch boxes with homemade dipping sauces, soups and juices. You can read our full piece on the launch of Pang here…A Tiny But Mighty Restaurant On Kevin Street Brings Some Sydney Cool To Dublin City The Kevin Street area is the perfect spot […]

9 years ago

A night out on the 23rd of December is basically tradition, but the last thing we want is to be hungover on Christmas Eve.  Luckily there are some simple preventative measures that you can take that will leave you feeling fresh, full of life and not crippled by the booze and hiding under the covers […]

9 years ago

I used to live about 50m from the front door of Dillinger’s in Ranelagh and it was getting to the stage where I needed to take out a mortgage to keep eating there such were the frequency of my visits.  Like everything in life, though, familiarity breeds contempt.  It has taken a move to the […]

9 years ago

Want some of the tastiest pancakes in Dublin? Grind coffee house in Howth is where you should be heading if pancakes are the fix you need. The café was opened in September 2015 by two personal trainers (they have their own gym in Coolock) who have a penchant for delicious eats that don’t make you […]

9 years ago

There are so many ways for a restaurant to promote themselves these days but we’ve longed argued that one of the best is Instagram. It is by far the most visual of all the social networks and with most chefs and waiting staff owning a smart phone you’d be a bit of a gobshite for […]

9 years ago

So after hours of trawling through Tinder and finally finding the perfect match, you finally have a date.  But the problem in Ireland is that most people automatically pick the pub as the first date venue, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give you a few choice alternatives.  1. Dublin Zoo With so many habitats and […]

9 years ago

You’d be forgiven for looking at 107 Church Road down in the East Wall and thinking there wasn’t much too the house.  Blink and you’d miss it.  The price probably gives something away because at €525,000 it tells you that there is something more behind that red door. Remarkably and telling you all you need […]

9 years ago

Happy New Year! So 2018 is upon us at last, thank God. But it wouldn’t be a new year without a traditionally rough first day. Here are the overly-obvious signs that today is New Year’s Day. 1. You lost two hours sleep You wandered the streets of Dublin trying every trick to get a taxi, but it […]

9 years ago

For many people in Dublin, this is the very last week of work for the year. And thank God for that. It’s time to be happy, but also a time when the workplace goes a little crazy with all sorts of weird things happening.  Here are 10 things you’ll be seeing this week… 1. Online shopping The second tab […]

9 years ago

Last Sunday night you will remember there was huge global media coverage about the Black Forge pub in Crumlin and the possibility that Conor McGregor had been in some sort of brawl there. After it being discussed across media sites, TV and newspapers all over the world for the last week, we thought we’d heard […]

9 years ago

The excitement is reaching fever pitch levels ahead of tonight’s match at the Aviva where Ireland will surely qualify for the world cup in Russia next summer. As you would expect, marketing around the game is also at an all time high and there is one very clear winner.  Carlsberg (who are of course a […]

9 years ago

Horses are an integral part of our culture in Ireland, from racing to show jumping and everything in between. Despite that, we constantly see horses being mistreated, and today there is another horrific example of that on the streets of Dublin.  This video, captured in Finglas, shows a small pony being pulled through the streets […]

9 years ago

The Christmas party will be taking place in offices around the country this weekend. For some it’s great craic, for others it’s miserable, but for everyone it’s at least memorable. So with so many office parties happening today and tomorrow, we look at the stages you and you co-workers are more than likely to experience… 1. You’ll promise […]

9 years ago

People can’t seem to be able to get enough of Beauty And The Beast or Penneys so when the two combine you know it is going to be a big deal. On Thursday they started releasing these slippers which are modelled on the ‘Chunky Chip cup’ and they are cute beyond belief. People are going mad […]

9 years ago

Finding attractive properties to buy and call home in Dublin is becoming an increasingly tricky exercise as the market continues to heat up. Let’s ignore the €225,000 price tag on this cottage in The Liberties for the moment and just marvel at the creative mind that has turned the space into something liveable.  The place is […]

9 years ago

Dublin fire brigade are having an insanely busy night with multiple large and small fires and incidents across the city.  One particular fire that they are attending from their North Strand branch is at least 40 foot tall and nearly as tall as the flats nearby. The fire brigade have been seriously stretched all evening […]

9 years ago