Resplendent with abundant window boxes spilling over pink and black paintwork, this handsome traditional pub in Galway occupies a prominent corner position on Middle Street and Cross Street and proudly proclaims its establishment in 1759 beneath an ele ... more...
This fine pub (and 'emporium') has been run by the McCormack family since 1960. It's one of the neatest pubs around, with trees and shrubbery between the car park and an imaginative conservatory extension at the back of the pub, effectively screening ... more...
Formerly The Forge - a landmark dining destination Collon for many years - the characterful premises was given a stylish face lift and opened in 2016 as No. 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant by mother-and-son team Martina and Wayne Fitzpatrick, who will gi ... more...
Timing can be crucial in the hospitality game – and the time is nigh for wine bars in Dublin. Several years ago, the owners of the excellent Baggot Street Wine off-licence decided that Dublin needed more wine bars and they opened Cavern in the lo ... more...
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...
This fine establishment in Kenmare, previously known as the Fáilte Bar, goes back to 1913 and is now known for its tasty food and traditional music.
Although quite small, renovations have allowed more natural light into the rooms so it is brigh ... more...
If you had to pick one pub in this pretty town, this soothingly dark atmospheric one would do very nicely - not least because it is owned by Matt Molloy of The Chieftains, a man who clearly has respect for the real pub: no TV (and no children after 9 p ... more...
In a great location at the side of Castlecourt shopping centre, the name of this popular daytime café/restaurant may be misleading (the food isn’t Central American), but the Cuban style décor is very pleasing.
They do good 'superfo ... more...
Right on the beach in Dunmore East, and with sea views out towards the Hook Lighthouse, The Strand goes back to 1750 but today it is the first choice for many discerning locals when it comes to seafood - and, increasingly, for discerning foodies on hol ... more...
Behind a discreetly smart black and white frontage in a traditional canalside terrace at Sallins, you'll find husband and wife team Josef Zammit and Nicola Curran's terrific little restaurant and wine bar. The scenic location, overlooking the boats moo ... more...