From drag shows to dodgy tweets. Welcome to The L List, our weekly round up of things we’ve been Lovin in Dublin. As storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin respectively battered away at us (with Gladys expected to make an appearance by the end of this week too), we still found ways to have the craic […]

4 years ago

The cafe in Dublin’s French Language Centre has been largely closed since March 2020 due to… well, you know. Yesterday on Instagram, Alliance Française Dublin confirmed Chez Max, the cafe and restaurant in their Kildare Street HQ will reopen on March 1st. The traditional cafe which serves homemade French dishes with Parisian flair is a […]

4 years ago

The National Gallery has released a statement regarding its contract with Aramark to run its cafe space. Word of the National Gallery’s recently awarded café contract with the food, facilities, and uniform services provider Aramark has been met with a series of backlash online as the company also provides catering to direct provision centres throughout […]

4 years ago

It doesn’t need to be a Monday for us to appreciate margaritas in all their glory. February 22nd is officially National Margarita Day, and we believe it’s only right that you celebrate with a glass of something salt rimmed and shaken in hand. Here’s a list of 7 of our favourite places in Dublin for […]

4 years ago

There’s going to be a new face behind the First Dates bar, settling nerves and shaking cocktails. I personally wouldn’t even call First Dates a guilty pleasure. It’s just a pleasure. It’s the absolute best kind of reality tv – real, non media-type people of all ages and backgrounds inviting us in to watch them […]

4 years ago

The Olympia’s recent sponsorship deal with Three Ireland could bring with it a number of changes to its famous frontage. Part of the revamp, according to the Business Post, would see the theatre’s iconic red exterior painted grey. Plans have been submitted to Dublin City Council to redevelop the exterior of The Olympia Theatre, which […]

4 years ago

Dublin 8 just keeps on climbing up the cool ranks. If you haven’t been in yourself yet, you’ll probably have seen Jackie’s all over your Insta feed. The Francis Street boozer inspired by 90s nostalgia has become an instant obsession for Dubliners, who have been particularly enamoured by the Calpol cocktail and the Aisling copybook […]

4 years ago

Juicy patty lovers, assemble. After a tumultuous journey since their original opening date back in December (covid restrictions, the vengeful wrath of omicron and pretty much everything else that could possibly be thrown at a new business opening in this day and age), Heisenburger are officially reopened for biz with a menu of dreams stacked […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, a quick look at the main hospitality headlines from the week gone by in Dublin. With the 2022 Michelin Guide featuring a healthy amount of Dublin restaurants and two new openings for the city, it’s been an exciting week for foodies. However, the past seven days have also brought […]

4 years ago

We’re over halfway through February and grand stretch is getting grander. Yes, there’s a storm brewing and an always looming housing crisis but look, we’re here to focus on the good. Think of us as Kim K, taking you away to a private island to celebrate her 40th, distracting you from everything bad happening in […]

4 years ago

You’d think we were all hotelled out at this stage but apparently not. The Holiday Inn Express on O’Connell Street has proposed a plan to replace the courtyard currently used by Fibbers, the Living Room and Murrays. The proposal would see a seven storey extension located within the courtyard, providing an additional 103 hotel rooms. […]

4 years ago

The results of the foodie superbowl are in, and four Dublin eateries have been awarded shiny new stars to display. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in out Dublin this weekend, the world’s most prestigious restaurant guide has deemed the following restaurants worthy of their coveted stars: Bastible The intimate Dublin 8 spot scored […]

4 years ago

Just in time for Paddy’s day. Wren Bar, Dingle Distillery’s pop up cocktail experience first graced Dublin with its presence back in November of last year. A unique experience for lovers of gin and specially distilled spirits, the Wren Bar offers guests an intimate evening of hand-crafted beverages. Whether you’re one for the gin, vodka […]

4 years ago

After writing a piece on the launch of The Merrion’s popular Art Tea earlier this year, we decided to get the glad rags on and try it for ourselves. Why you should go?  If you’re celebrating a big birthday, engagement, graduation, are looking to schedule a special get together after a prolonged time apart over the […]

4 years ago

If Shaku Maku feels like it naturally just rolls off your tongue, it should do – it translates as “what’s the story?” The latest addition to Dublin’s foodie scene has just opened in the heart of Rathmines and is already serving up a storm in the way of mezze platters, griddle dishes served with flat […]

4 years ago

Derek Ryan, former carpenter and founder of the Yamamori chain has passed away. According to the Irish Times, Ryan was operating a waste company before he observed the success of Japanese restaurants in London and made the decision to open Yamamori, Dublin’s first Japanese eatery, in the 1990s. Derek Ryan opened Yamamori’s flagship restaurant on […]

4 years ago

The people of Rathfarnham and the general Nutgrove area have long raved about Jaru’s menu of fermented and Korean fried delights. A go-to takeaway for the area, locals were distraught when Jaru announced they’d be ceasing their takeout service at the end of last year. Since then, their heat-and-eat meals and dinner kits have meant […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin’ Round Up, a quick look at the main headlines across hospitality and culture for the past week in Dublin. This week in Dublin we’ve gotten word of a new gelato parlour, a micro-roastery for Dublin 2 and the disappointing confirmation that Castle Market’s iconic red brick pavement will be permanently replaced […]

4 years ago

Love is in the air and in this list, which has an air of romance and free flowing pink wine about it. It’s how the duration of February should be, in my humble opinion. Random personal rant but a few years ago I went to a yoga class on Valentines Day and the teacher said […]

4 years ago

Makes sense, what with Dublin being the European coffee capital and all that. As the city’s love of speciality coffee continues to flourish, Cloud Picker have announced the exciting news that they’ll be opening a micro roastery at their Pearse Street store, in the heart of D2. You’ve probably seen Cloud Picker’s easily identifiable logo […]

4 years ago

The iconic red brick pavement of Dublin’s Castle Market is to be replaced with asphalt, as DDC have deemed the bricks to be an “unsuitable surface”. Yesterday on Twitter, pictures emerged of resurfacing work under way at Castle Market, with fears that the red bricks could be permanently replaced. That head of aesthetics role is […]

4 years ago

Today in bizarre stories from the world of customer service: Anyone who works in the service industry knows the leverage online reviews have. I remember as part of my cafe jobs over the years having to take extra time to fawn over the serial Yelp reviewers, making sure they were kept happy at all times […]

4 years ago

Is there an elder millennial in the Greater Dublin Area who doesn’t hold a special place in their hearts for Tripod? When I close my eyes I can still smell the sweetness of the vodka-and-burn combo which consistently permeated the place, feel the sticky patches underfoot and the condensation dripping from the exposed brick walls. […]

4 years ago

Just like Mamma used to make. There are many things that could surprise you about Joseph R. Gannascoli, the actor who played Vito Spatafore in our beloved Sopranos. For one, he’s a steadfast supporter of Dundalk FC. He’s also a dab hand at preparing cheese wheel carbonara, and intends to share the goods with the […]

4 years ago

What seemed to be the longest January in the history of mankind has finally passed, and V Day is just around the corner. Whether you’ve got big plans with the one you love or want to spend the night with your mates celebrating how deadly you all are, there’s always time for a cocktail or […]

4 years ago

The hugely popular pop-up first shimmied its way onto the scene last August, with intermittent seatings since then leaving Dublin foodies crying out for more. Well taco lovers, Gabos is back, back, back again, set to return to its old haunt at Hush in Rathmines on the 9th and 10th of this month. View […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the Lovin Round Up, our weekly look at the main hospitality headlines for Dublin. This week has seen the launch of a new fine dining restaurant, an extra branch for one of Dublin’s fave sambo shops and a sad goodbye to our beloved Chapters. Let’s get into it, shall we? Chef Adrian Martin […]

4 years ago

Village Pizza shared the news on Instagram this afternoon. The pizza pop-up, which sits pride of place outside the Bernard Shaw’s new home in Phibsborough was forced to close today following what they’ve described as a string of recent break ins in the area. Alongside a picture of their blue trailer boarded up, the Village […]

4 years ago

Limited as in get your hiney down there right now if you’re in the area. One of Dublin’s fave and coincidentally most affordable spots for a hearty bowl of pasta have revived one of their most popular dishes. Due to popular demand, their classic Cacio E Pepe (that’s cheese and pepper for those who abandoned […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the L List, a run down of things that tickled our fancy this week in Dublin, in celebrity culture and beyond. From Rihanna’s baby bump hard launch to the slow but steady introduction of Valentines themed food and drink across the city, I’ve been feeling the love intensely this week. Celebrity news is […]

4 years ago

The menu has been through hundreds of taste tests to bring Dubliners the best bowl possible. Nomo Ramen will be bringing its extensive Japanese menu to Camden Street in March of this year, and hopes to be the city’s first specialised ramen restaurant. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPCdqhss0J/ Head chef Kevin’s obsession with ramen began at a young age […]

4 years ago

Who knew the Harvest Moon actually rises by the Rotunda? Whether you’re a die hard Neil Young fan or just happened to have Heart of Gold on your Sunday cooking playlist, you’ll be feeling his absence on Spotify in one way or another. As you probably know at this stage the multi award winning artist […]

4 years ago

Without a traffic light disco in sight. Whether you’re not feeling the love this February, or if you’re loved up to bits but just don’t want to spend the 14th paying €65 for a set menu (and a €7.50 add on for steak), we’ve got you covered with 7 great alternative ways to spend Valentines […]

4 years ago

Welcome to What I eat in a week in Dublin, where we find out what Dubliners are having. We’re asking people who live in this fine city what they are really having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This isn’t a platform for lecturing or snarky comments, just a place for foodies to tell us what they […]

4 years ago

Not to state the obvious or anything, but it’s been a big week for hospitality. Aside from the grand Reopening Of Everything, in terms of foodie news this week we’ve seen a new brunch spot for Smithfield, Nobó setting up in Ranelagh and the official return of Coppers to name but a few. Looking for […]

4 years ago

The Pearse Street bakery have been on the quest to reduce single use since 2019. From February onwards, Bread 41 will use only keep cups from Monday – Thursday each week. The Dublin 2 spot first launched their Sustainable Monday initiative back in 2019, as part of which customers were encouraged to bring their own […]

4 years ago

Pay day. A mass easing of restrictions. The end of January so close we can almost touch it. It has to be said – there’s a lot to be Lovin in Dublin this week. You could almost say it’s a great time to be alive – almost. If you’re looking for some inspiration for what […]

4 years ago

We’ve nearly made it through January and the year of the Tiger is just crying out to be marked. Or roaring, should I say. The Lunar New Year couldn’t be coming at a better time – restrictions have largely eased, the country’s hospitality sector is back up and running and we’re all itching to get […]

4 years ago

Egg lovers of Smithfield, assemble. If you’re partial to an aul breakfast bap and haven’t yet sampled the masterpiece that is a Mad Yolks bacon or sausage classic, this is your sign to do so. Mad Yolks are set to open their first eat in, permanent restaurant in the heart of Smithfield Square. For the […]

4 years ago

If the name is anything to go by, I’m sensing there’s going to be drinks. And they’ll be decent. Since landing on the D8 scene in late 2019, The Circular has firmly established itself as a pillar of Dublin’s food and drink landscape. Throughout the various and plentiful lockdowns over the past 2ish years, the […]

4 years ago

*Insert “don’t talk to me til I’ve had my coffee” meme here*. It’s hard to describe how it feels when you hear that first alarm go off on a Monday. I personally go through the seven stages of grief every time. First, denial. Surely I’m dreaming, there’s got to be at least 3 solid hours […]

4 years ago

Over the past couple of years restaurants, bars and cafes across the country have made significant changes to their businesses to adapt to ongoing restrictions. A focus on at home meal boxes here, a lovingly constructed takeaway hatch there, you know the story. Now with the sudden and complete return to life sans restrictions, businesses […]

4 years ago

Thankfully, it seems as if we’re gearing up for a huge positive shift for the hospitality industry en masse. Before we start dancing in the streets and poppin’ bottles in celebration following the news, here’s a quick rundown of the main foodie headlines from the week gone by. Dublin has welcomed new cafes, a new […]

4 years ago

We’re sensing a pattern here. The owner of Irish lifestyle store The Kind has announced she’s made the difficult decision to move her business exclusively online, as the building currently housing her Fade Street store is set to be turned into – wait for it – another hotel. In an emotional post on Instagram, Sheelin […]

4 years ago

Another week closer to the end of dreary January, and things are looking up. As the country waits with bated breath for a hopefully positive announcement regarding current restrictions, I’m back compiling a few of my favourite things to share with the world. Thank you for coming on my Sound of Music journey. This week […]

4 years ago

The boujiness levels are off the charts. Only in the Merrion would you be able to enjoy afternoon tea featuring cakes and scones topped with miniature works of art. The five star hotel have just launched their Art Afternoon Tea, inspired by their own collection of paintings. So if you’ve been looking for an eclair […]

5 years ago

Many consider Capel Street to be not just the centre of Dublin, but the centre of the universe. And yes, by “many” I mean me. Where else could you buy camping equipment, sex toys, a bodhrán and a pet hamster all within 14 metres of each other? It’s a magical place, and also happens to […]

5 years ago

Good news for the taco lovers of Dublin. From their 2017 pop up in Phibsborough to their hugely successful food truck at Dublin 8 market Dinetown, Fuppin Delish have established themselves as one of the tastiest spots for Mexican inspired street food in the city. You’ll probably recognise these sensational “dorilocos” from your Insta feed […]

5 years ago

It’s no secret that the current restrictions on closing times in Ireland have put undue pressure on pubs and restaurants across the country. Some establishments have made the difficult decision to close completely until restrictions ease, as operating evening trade solely in the hours before 8pm simply isn’t feasible. One spot that has decided to […]

5 years ago

There have been a significant amount of comings and goings in the food world this week. We’ve said temporary goodbyes as some of our favourite spots begin the search for new homes, we’ve seen a BMW drive through a shop front, we’ve even seen the launch of a hipster chipper on Dublin’s south side. It’s […]

5 years ago