Just across the Clare River from the historic Claregalway Abbey, this popular small hotel is owned and operated by the Dunleavy family. It makes a great base for exploring Connemara and the West and is busy throughout the summer with tourists and busin ... more...
One of Dublin's oldest and best-loved pubs, Mulligan's 'wine & spirit merchant' is mercifully un-renovated and likely to stay that way - dark, with no decor (as such) and no music, it's just the way so many pubs used to be.
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The Guide has long had a soft spot for this pub on the seafront in the pretty village of Blackrock – which, although very close to Dundalk, is not at all suburban and retains the atmosphere of an independent community.
The Brake has a loyal loca ... more...
This well-run pub of character has a great atmosphere and friendly staff - just the place for a pint and welcome reassurance that the great Irish pub is alive and well in Dundalk . more...
One of ireland's best loved chefs, Danny Millar - formerly of Balloo Inns and other esteemed establishments in Ireland and beyond - teamed up with his old friend Andy Rea of Mourne Seafood in 2019, to open Stock Kitchen & Bar in the restaurant ... more...
Frances and Colm Dalton’s cheerful little red-painted town-centre bar has a characterful, traditional-look interior with green & white floor tiles and lots of wood - and is well worth seeking out for good home cooking.
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One of Dublin's best, unspoilt traditional pubs, Kehoe's changed hands relatively recently and added another floor upstairs, but without damaging the character of the original bar.
Very busy in the evening - try it for a quieter daytime pint instead.
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What a gem this ancient place is. Established in1642, it’s a wonderful pub with two old bars and an interesting informal restaurant, genuinely olde-worlde with an amazing original fireplace and chimney discovered during renovations.
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Recent developments may have changed the shape and scale of Barna, but Donnelly’s of Barna is still a landmark at the crossroads, where a little road leads down to the harbour.
Established in 1892, this seafood restaurant and bar serves food all ... more...
A welcome 2023 arrival in an area that's had less choice of quality places to eat than most, this exciting south Dublin addition to John Farrell’s Dublin restaurant stable (Dillingers, The Butcher Grill, 777 and Amy Austin) is easy to find on the ... more...