Food festivals are our favourite kind of festival. The Vegan Foodie Festival will make a long-awaited comeback at the end of this month. Returning for a third run, it aims to showcase the best of the city’s vegan and vegan-friendly businesses. Various restaurants, eateries and vegan joints around Dublin will partake by creating special menus […]

6 years ago

With last Sunday being the busiest day of the year for dating apps, it seems that people are already on the hunt for new romance. But being single doesn’t mean you have to sit home on Valentine’s Day, crying into your takeaway. I mean you can if you want to, but if you’d rather a […]

6 years ago

Nutbutter 2.0 is coming – this is just the news we needed to brighten up a gloomy Sunday morning. Grand Canal favourite Nutbutter has just announced their new location. Having closed their doors in October of last year, loyal patrons were left without their daily fix of Açaí bowls and banana bread. https://www.instagram.com/p/B54v60unDqg/ Assuring us […]

6 years ago

This would be insanely handy! Travelling with luggage may get a whole lot easier as Dublin Airport is set to trial a brand new off-site baggage dropping service. What does this mean? Well, an off-site bag drop service would mean that people travelling through Dublin Aiport will be able to securely leave their luggage at […]

7 years ago

We take a look back over our top 10 videos of 2019 as we head for 2020. It’s been a great year with some magical moments captured not only by ourselves here at Lovin but also by you guys. From Grafton Street traders to passionate Trinitones covering Sean Kingston, it’s been a great year and […]

7 years ago

Looks like Ireland has more ties to GOT than just the Dark Hedges. I was recently invited to review The Maple Tree Bar and Bistro in Saggart, and obviously I agreed. Who am I to refuse food? https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LOgd9H5KP/ Located between the N7, Rathcoole and Tallaght, it’s easily accessible by car. My sense of direction is […]

7 years ago

On the hunt for some delicious Vietnamese food? We are currently on the hunt for the best-hidden gems of Dublin dining for our new series, Off The Eaten Track. You might not be able to see them as they are tucked away or some may only be pop up restaurants but we are going to […]

7 years ago

When it comes to socialising in town, it sometimes feels that the south side of the Liffey gets all the love. If all of your drinking is done around Baggot Street or Temple Bar though, then you’re really missing out on some of Dublin’s finest pubs, all of which can be found north of the […]

7 years ago

There’s a brand-new festive Christmas Market experience now open at Dublin Castle. Brought to us by The Office of Public Works and Dublin City Council, the market kicks off today Thursday, December 12th. Running until Sunday, December 22nd, it’s set in the stunning surroundings of Dublin Castle which has been transformed into a magical winter […]

7 years ago

In terms of the best hot chocolate in Dublin, this cafe is a fair contender. While on the hunt for a gloriously indulgent hot chocolate on the weekend (it was one of those days), my mate and I decided to head to The Sweetest Thing on Bachelor’s Walk. And lads, it was unreal. So, what’s […]

7 years ago

DCC released a statement on the matter earlier today. Dublin City Council staff have been facing public backlash following the removal of coats from the Ha’penny Bridge earlier this week. Organised by Paddy Fryers of Co Monaghan, the ‘warm for winter’ initiative saw people donate coats to be given to the homeless. A video circulated […]

7 years ago

There’s a new place in the ‘hood. A cosy, friendly place run by award-winning ex-Etto chef Barry Sun. The Italian for ‘black fox’, Volpe Nera is a  new restaurant in Blackrock. Getting its name from its location halfway between Blackrock and Foxrock, the restaurant is heavily influenced by Mediterranean cuisine. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5sxUZ4HXUB/ Open for lunch and […]

7 years ago