Outdoor summer pending. Councillors are expected to meet tomorrow to discuss the “traffic free proposal” for Dublin’s Capel Street. The new proposal would see a number of changes to Capel Street, including improved pedestrian space and cycling permeability. 📢New proposal removal of traffic from Capel Street!🚶‍♀️Improved pedestrian space 🚲Retaining cycling permeability🏘️And paving the way for […]

4 years ago

A list of Ed’s bad habits, in chronological order. If you’ve been in Dublin for the past week or so, you’ve probably heard everyone and their granny saying they bumped into Ed Sheeran pulling pints, chowing down on curries and taking selfies in the alley behind Whelan’s. To be fair, it seems like he lived […]

4 years ago

The food truck of the moment is branching out. After successful stints at the Glimmerman in Stoneybatter, Taste of Dublin and beyond, Bahay have announced they’ll be popping up at two Dublin locations in the coming weeks. Firstly, the Filipino food truck have announced a collab with Happy Endings on Aston Quay, in the form […]

4 years ago

With a strict “no cis men allowed” door policy. Lick, the hugely popular UK club night created “for women, by women” is coming to Dublin. The events started 6 years ago in London with a goal to provide a safe space for women and non binary people to dance, drink and have fun, and presumably […]

4 years ago

It’s been a big week for hospitality and Dublin businesses. We’ve sadly said goodbye to The Pen Corner, one of Dublin’s most iconic retailers, and gotten confirmation of not one, not two but THREE new cafes for Rathmines. Now, for your reading pleasure, here are the top stories of the week compiled in one handy […]

4 years ago

Finding love in a hopeless place. Let’s be honest. Dublin doesn’t make it easy sometimes, but still, we’re committed to finding things to love about this fair city. Sure, the majority of us can’t afford to live here, there’s a taxi shortage and soulless hotel surplus, but there’s still beauty to be found, my friends. […]

4 years ago

The third new cafe announcement for Rathmines this week! It’s a good day to be a speciality coffee lover in D6. Along with the opening of Four Face Coffee and confirmation from Bold & Brass that they’d be opening in the area, Greenville Deli have now entered the chat with news of their new Rathmines […]

4 years ago

They’re back! After the disappointing closure of their Dartry branch earlier this year, Bold and Brass have confirmed they’ll be back on the south side very soon. In an Instagram post yesterday, the cafe teased their Rathmines location with Sprezzatura standing tall to the right and the bright lights of Rathmines Tesco in the background. […]

4 years ago

No more €5.50 iced oat lattes for you. At least not this week anyway. Not to state the obvious or anything, but Dublin wouldn’t be the cheapest city to live in. Between rent, rising costs of fuel and electricity and the fact that the Luas still seems to insist on not being free despite our […]

4 years ago

“Dear Ukrainian business person…” As it stands, over 23,000 Ukrainian people have arrived in Ireland since the Russian invasion began. As thousands of refugees adjust to life in Ireland after being forced to flee home, Georges Street Arcade landlady Gwen Layden has offered a unique opportunity for Ukrainian business owners looking to set up in […]

4 years ago

Currently standing at 44 signatures. Allow me to paint you a picture. It’s 4 in the morning in Dublin City Centre. You’ve spent the night giving it socks to Westlife’s seminal When You’re Looking Like That and other undisputed bangers of a similar irk on the Coppers dance floor. You’ve hit up Babylon for the […]

4 years ago

The Pen Corner, which is located in an iconic landmark building on College Green, has been a family run business since 1927. After almost a hundred years in business, and patronage from an impressive array of famous writers, musicians and actors, The Pen Corner will close for good next month. The closure comes as a […]

4 years ago

The recent announcement of a certain cafe chain opening 20 stores in Ireland has been met with mixed response. Some are excited, others fear the effect this addition to Ireland’s coffee scene may have on the local, independent cafes which, let’s be honest, were the centre of our worlds over lockdown. Luckily, there’s something we […]

4 years ago

Booze, books and burgers. In that order. Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of the things we’ve been Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and craic. This week I enjoyed a spot of BYOR (Bring Your Own Rosé), a night at the theatre and a hefty midweek lunch. Strap in, and I’ll […]

4 years ago

Yes, they’re a thing. Easter is just around the corner, and there are so many seasonal treats out there just asking to be sampled. Instead of letting the mini-egg shortage get you down, why not take back the power and treat yourself to an almighty sweet feed in the form of a loaded Easter Egg? […]

4 years ago

As if Smithfield wasn’t already hip enough, it’s now home to a basement cocktail bar where dogs are guest of honour. After much anticipation and a series of artful, cryptic Instagram posts of the corner of a chair, wall colour samples and cocktails that were temporarily lent to Soup 2’s bar for those who couldn’t […]

4 years ago

Welcome to your weekly round up of the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s fair city. This week Dublin has welcomed five new restaurant openings across a number of cuisines – everything from ramen to burgers, hot dogs to Korean toasties – and we also learned we’ll sadly be saying goodbye to one popular plant-based business. […]

4 years ago

It’s a sad day for Dublin’s plant-based community. Seven months to the day after opening, Vegan Grocery Co have announced they’ll sadly be closing their online store at the end of this month, or when stock runs out. A sister project of the hugely popular Vegan Sandwich Co in D7 (and now Stephen’s Green too), […]

4 years ago

From census tweets to Easter treats. Welcome to this windswept edition of the L List, which I write as an unseasonable breeze batters the gaff from all directions, rattling the windows and making me feel like I’m in A Christmas Carol – Muppets version, obviously. It’s windy, basically, and has been all week. But when […]

4 years ago

As the lengthy security queues continue. Earlier this week, the DAA issued an apology for delays at Dublin Airport, as staff shortages have resulted in long security queues which are expected to continue over the coming weeks. DAA have advised passengers to arrive at the airport a minimum of 2 hours before boarding a short-haul […]

4 years ago

With furniture and fittings included. The Old Punch Bowl, the iconic yellow pub at the “important intersection” of Rock Road and Booterstown Avenue has been put up for sale. The well known rugby pub which overlooks Dublin Bay is available for purchase by private treaty. The property extends to almost 1,000 sq.ft including the beer […]

4 years ago

Dublin Airport have advised passengers to allow plenty of time ahead of their flights, as delays are expected to continue over the coming weeks. Videos have been shared on social media of long queues to go through security at Dublin Airport, along with reports of people missing their flights as a result. Dublin Airport Authority […]

4 years ago

Just as we were getting used to smell of freshly baked bread wafting through Georges Street Arcade. The Pepper Pot opened their bakery stall in George’s Street Arcade last July, to the delight of myself and other Dublin foodies who’ve been longtime lovers of their tasty sambos and impressive collection of floral china. Serving up […]

4 years ago

Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly glance at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin’s fair city. This week’s list is dominated by openings across an array of cuisines. We’ve got cocktail bars, we’ve got vintage Chinese restaurants, we’ve got a very niche new pizzeria just to name a few. It’s all happening on […]

4 years ago

Everything at the store is free of charge for Ukrainians who have fled their homes. Art of Coffee owner Ruslan Mocharskyy has opened Palyanytsya, a Clarendon Street shop providing food, baby supplies, toys and more for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbW3ZyxspSZ/ Palyanytsya is a Ukrainian flatbread, and is “a word that’s so distinctly Ukrainian […]

4 years ago

From the return of iced coffee weather to boujie crisp sambos. Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin. We took a brief hiatus last week what with the monster of a bank holiday but this week we’re back with a bang, and there’s lots to be lovin. […]

4 years ago

This should enhance your back-to-the-office lunchtimes significantly. We come bearing good news this Thursday – Sweet Churro have opened a new branch where they’ll be selling exactly that, this time at a handy location on Dame Street. Along with their iconic fluffy churros with authentic Spanish hot chocolate, Sweet Churro will be serving up a […]

4 years ago

Meet the latest addition to Dublin’s wine and cheese scene. Forest Avenue have given their Sussex Street location a makeover – it’s now home to an exciting new wine bar with a French-inspired menu and extensive wine selection. The canal-side spot is home to a micro-bakery offering up a tasty selection of freshly baked goods […]

4 years ago

Good news, foodies of D6. As the Sunday fear after Ireland’s mammoth bank holiday weekend began to settle in, somewhere in between the dog memes and cries for a permanent shift to a three day week, Coppinger Row made an exciting announcement. The Coppinger Row team have confirmed the launch of their new sister restaurant, […]

4 years ago

A new addition to Dublin’s already thriving pizza scene. This time in the heart of Temple Bar. In the last few years, Dublin’s pizza game has been upped significantly. The addition of spots like Dublin Pizza Company, Sano and of course, Coke Lane, along with the healthy supply of top quality cheese from the likes […]

4 years ago

On this overcast Monday as we nurse our bank holiday wounds and ask ourselves, “is it covid or am I just hungover?”, we’ve found something to add to the fear. You might have a sore head this Monday, but hopefully your wallet isn’t hurting as much as those who spent their weekend in Temple Bar. […]

4 years ago

For all your weekend browsing needs. If our stats are anything to go by, the Lovin readers are big fans of an aul market. You crazy cats can’t get enough! So we’ve rounded up some of the best markets to check out in Dublin right now, some new, some old, all stacked with one-off gems […]

4 years ago

It’s a good day to be a pancake lover. The Póg empire continues to grow, as the popular cafe have announced the opening of their fifth location – this time by the seaside in Clontarf. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-BCXOsq6V/ Taking over from Fish & Meat Bone, who announced the closure of their Clontarf seafront location last week, Póg […]

4 years ago

If the parade isn’t your vibe, we’ve got you covered. After two long years, Paddy’s Day is back in all its glory – the prospect of which may be daunting to some. While we might not want to admit it, we’re all a little bit older than we were the last time celebrations of this […]

4 years ago

Including crisp appreciation and a Westlife themed bottomless brunch. Obviously. Paddy’s Day has fairly crept up on us this year, hasn’t it? If you’re staying in Dublin for the main event and looking for something more Irish than Riverdance on steroids to get up to, we’ve compiled a list of quintessentially Irish events happening in […]

4 years ago

As Dubliners adjusted to outdoor dining rules and various other restrictions around socialising over the summer, the pedestrianising of Capel Street was a welcome addition to the city. With traffic removed from the street, pubs and restaurants were able to set up extended al fresco areas enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, providing a space […]

4 years ago

Orwell Road residents have been reacting to the potential name change to Independent Ukraine Road, which has been proposed as a gesture of solidarity to the people of Ukraine. The 2 kilometre road stretches from Rathgar to Churchtown, with the Russian Embassy located near the halfway point. During the week, a proposal to change Orwell […]

4 years ago

Welcome to The Lovin Round Up, our weekly look at the main foodie headlines for Dublin over the last seven days. It’s like a Craig David song, but with restaurant openings and closures instead of… whatever it was he got up to. This week we’ve seen new locations for a few popular Dublin eateries, a […]

4 years ago

For bites and baos on the go. After the successful opening of a swanky new restaurant in Dublin’s Docklands, food truck legends Bites by Kwanghi now have a second location to hit up for all your street food needs. Bites by Kwanghi’s new “on the go” concept is up and running, located inside Fresh Food […]

4 years ago

From pancake stacks to the return of Chapters. Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin across food, culture and beyond. Despite the fact that you now need a mortgage to fill up your car and we’ve been hit with yet another batch of weather warnings we’ve ate, […]

4 years ago

With zero compromise on taste, tg. Not to state the glaringly obvious or anything, but Dublin is an expensive aul city to be in these days. It feels like merely stepping outside your front door costs roughly €23, and that’s before topping up your leapcard or buying your silly little €4.50 coffee or anything. Luckily, […]

4 years ago

One of Dublin’s fave vegan spots have announced a new south side location for all your oat latte and tofu scramble wrap needs. Towards the end of last year, It’s a Trap announced they’d be moving on from their Dublin 1 home following a string of antisocial behaviour. They spoke of feeling “hopeless” after being […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the L List, our weekly round up of things we’re Lovin in Dublin, from food to culture to top quality memes. Tbf, no memes this week. I’m surprised at myself honestly – usually at least one makes the cut. In their absence, this week brings you an accidental potato theme (we’re allowed to […]

4 years ago

Businesses across the county have been organising fundraisers and doubling up as drop-off centres to collect supplies for those fleeing Ukraine. If you’re looking to get involved, we’ve compiled a list of Dublin fundraisers currently on the go, and will add more to the list as we hear about them. McNally Family Farm In order […]

4 years ago

Any guesses? After the success of Six by Nico’s Chipper and Once Upon a Time themes over the past few months, which brought with them everything from boujie battered mars bars to Dr. Seuss inspired green eggs and ham, the D2 restaurant is back with a new theme to delight Dublin foodies. *Drumroll please*  Six […]

4 years ago

Businesses across the county have been organising fundraisers and doubling up as drop-off centres to collect supplies for those fleeing Ukraine. If you’re looking to get involved, we’ve compiled a list of collection points and fundraisers currently on the go, and will add more to the list as we hear about them. Fundraisers McNally Family […]

4 years ago

A new place for pintxos and patatas bravas is always a good thing. A hidden hallway of deliciousness right beside South William Street’s Mercado 52, Eivissa Ibiza tapas bar has actually been a thriving part of the Dublin foodie scene since last September. Looking in from the street, Eivissa Ibiza looks like a secret passageway […]

4 years ago

Dublin City University has made the decision to cancel a production of Swan Lake by the Royal Moscow Ballet, which was due to take place in the Helix Theatre this evening. In a statement shared on the Helix venue’s Instagram page, DCU said the decision came following the “truly shocking events that are unfolding in […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly look at Dublin’s main hospitality headlines. This week has brought with it the potential loss of the Olympia Theatre’s famous red frontage, along with a return to business for a city centre brunch spot and new branch openings for two Dublin cafes. Wondering what you missed in […]

4 years ago

Not what one might typically expect from a department store, but there you go. Brown Thomas unveiled their new 62,000 square foot store at Dundrum Town Centre yesterday, which promises to be ‘Ireland’s most innovative physical retail experience’. The new store will offer a ‘new approach to fashion’ with a big focus on rental, resale […]

4 years ago