Pub quizzes in Dublin are plentiful but you’d want to be quite fortunate to stumble upon one without any prior research Suburban pub quizzes in Dublin have been a tradition for as long as anyone can remember but if you’re new to an area or just passing through it can be hard to suss out […]

2 years ago

Summer has officially hit our fair city Not all weeks in hospitality are created equal, and while there was a fair bit of positivity washing around the city these last seven days there was also some hard news in the form of a much-beloved arcade restaurant announcing its shock closure. With the Irish Restaurant Awards […]

2 years ago

Capri Nights is brought to you by Peroni Nastro Azzurro. Over 21s only. Please drink responsibly. Enjoy an Italian getaway without having to board a flight There’s a lot to love about the Caprese lifestyle. There’s the food, bursting with the flavours of fresh tomato and basil. There’s the laidback vibes of a Mediterranean island. […]

2 years ago

One for the Pompeii Paints guys and girlies. Anyone who grew up going to birthday parties in Leisure Plex will be familiar with the rite of passage that was decorating a bowl, mug, soap holder, you name it, at the institution known as Pompeii Paints. While Q-Zar and bowling were of course a bitta craic […]

2 years ago

Fall in Love again and again at Kildare Village.  It only takes a token of love to brighten your day. You’ve heard the age old saying – it’s the little things in life that mean the most. It’s a cliche, but it’s true; the little things have the power to completely make our day. The […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co. Please drink responsibly. If you’re looking to spice up Valentine’s Day with a unique experience, this is for you. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while chocolates, flowers and dinner are a classic choice, the best presents tend to be unique experiences that you and your […]

2 years ago

We come bearing plant-based gifts. For a small city, Dublin more than hauls its weight in terms of vegan offering. In the years since the pandemic we’ve sadly seen the closure of a number of beloved plant-based spots around town (Vegan Sandwich Co, Veginity, Dae Ice-cream – the list goes on), but luckily there are […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

If dry January is on the horizon for you, stand-up is a great way to enjoy a night out without having to get on the pints. While Dublin has always enjoyed a thriving stand-up scene, in the years since the pandemic we’ve seen an influx of new clubs and there’s potential to see live comedy […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Grace O’Malley Whiskey. Please drink responsibly. You can even buy a piece of it for yourself! Dubbed Ireland’s pirate queen, Grace O’Malley was the head of the Ó Máille dynasty in the sixteenth century, and her cultural impact can still be felt today Renowned for her fierce leadership both on land […]

3 years ago

The cobbled square beat out the likes of Fort Greene in Brooklyn and Tomigaya in Tokyo for the accreditation. Smithfield has been named the second-coolest neighbourhood on Earth by Time Out, who described it as a space “where tradition and activism meet”. The annual list was published yesterday, with Time Out considering the insights of […]

3 years ago