Some Dublin streets are simply more blessed than others. Here at Lovin Dublin, we obviously adore every corner and cul-de-sac of this city equally, as if they were our own children. However, if you’re recommending a restaurant to visiting pals or trying to plan a lunch befitting of the foodies we all are, then some […]

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Your existence is resistance and also because it’s time to finally put yourself at the centre. Growing up, many of us (especially if we come from family backgrounds or cultural communities that emphasise sacrifice and collective well-being) were taught to put ourselves last. We learned that love meant readiness to serve. Self-reliance meant never asking […]

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The US Embassy has formally announced its plan to purchase the site of the former Jury’s Hotel in Ballsbridge. As reported by The Journal, the US State Department of Overseas Buildings expects to close on the purchase of the 4.2-acre site within the next 60 days. The seller will demolish the currently vacant hotel once […]

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Stuck on where to eat this month? Something that struck me when looking back on our vegan-friendly list of last year was that so many of them have unfortunately closed down a year onwards – the likes of Bear Paw Deli, Yum Grub, Woke Cup café, and Thanks Plants have all shut down since we […]

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Some more spots to add to your ever-growing notes app list in 2024 It’s been a funny aul year for hospitality in the city, with closure numbers of established and beloved businesses growing at an uncomfortable rate. These closures are not to be swept to the side, these are livelihoods, futures and legacies that have […]

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Watch as my entire salary goes on music gigs next year. In the same way every tv show that has ever been popular has faced or is facing a reboot (Gossip Girl, Prison Break, Gilmore Girls, to name but a few) all the music of our youth is making a 2020s comeback, and unlike the […]

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All the hospitality news you might have missed this week. While many businesses are slowing down and wrapping things up for Christmas, hospitality is at its busiest, and that hasn’t stopped new spots from opening their doors amid the festive cheer. From the city centre bars, to cafés, a suburban fine dining restaurant, to new […]

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The south Dublin ‘burbs have a new food offering. Sandyford House, a D18 pub that has been hosting drinkers and diners since the 1680s, has just welcomed a new fine dining restaurant onto the premises. Panacea is an art deco style eatery, striking the perfect balance between a sophisticated space and a warm and welcoming […]

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The dining chain which has become famous for its “unfriendly service” is about to open its restaurant in Dublin. Since first opening in Sydney, Australia last year Karen’s Diner has become a TikTok sensation with videos of its staff berating customers racking up to 20 million views. @karensdinerofficial alex politely asking customers to leave: the […]

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It’s been a promising week for Dublin hospitality. Well it warms our heart to see a week where we can focus on openers, with no closures in sight (we hope) – it isn’t something we have experienced for many months, so you’ve got to be grateful for it when it comes around. Two Dublin chains […]

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Christmas is coming and the Lovin Dublin team are a-drafting their Christmas lists If you are in need of some Christmas present inspiration, look no further than the Lovin team’s carefully crafted list of items they dearly want. Take this list with a lil pinch of salt, we aren’t genuinely expecting an electric car to […]

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They took home three awards at the Asian Restaurant Awards in November. Big news for lovers of Pakistani restaurant Daata, as they have announced the opening of a new restaurant in Blackrock. They already have three Irish branches, one in Dublin, in Glasthule, and two in Wicklow, in Bray and Greystones. They have been long […]

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