McCarthy’s is in the middle of the medieval town of Fethard, at the heart of the equine scene in Tipperary with numerous trainers and breeders dotted around nearby.
Very little has changed since it was established in the 1850's by Richard McCart ... more...
In the heart of the Boyne Valley, this restored coaching inn dates back to the 17th-century and now has the good fortune be in common ownership with nearby Tankardstown House whose owners, Tricia and Brian Conroy, undertook their trademark tasteful ref ... more...
The restaurant over Orla and Andy Donaghy’s pub in Sligo is approached by an attractive side alley, with a menu board displayed on the street.
It’s a long narrow room, furnished in a comfortable mixture of traditional and contemporary styl ... more...
This appealing Pan Asian restaurant in Galway city centre is loosely based on the ancient Chinese Tea House concept (a café centred around tea drinking) and decorated with furnishings from Asia, Cambodia and Thailand.
More sophisticated than mo ... more...
A wonderful location and a colourful history set the scene for a special experience at this unusual shoreside restaurant in the scenic Ramore Head area of Portrush.
Right on the rocky foreshore, with fantastic views of the famously rug ... more...
Only Michael Deane would even think of attempting what has been achieved with aplomb at this acclaimed city centre destination. Deservedly hailed as Northern Ireland’s premier restaurateur for nearly three decades, chef Deane’s&nb ... more...
Just beside the bridge over the Shannon in Tarmonbarry, this well-run bar and restaurant is a favourite watering hole for river folk and makes a great place to break a journey between Dublin and the north-west.
The bar is comfortably set up for food, ... more...
You can't miss this landmark project as you drive in to Ballycotton - although the former St Colman's Church of Ireland building may not give too much away from the outside, the old schoolhouse beside it has been given an enticing makeover to create a ... more...
Painted dark grey and wine, Naughtons is a smartly presented 1870’s pub the on main street, with French doors opening out onto a patio with seating for fine days.
Owned by Elaine Haugh and her husband, Robert Hayes, who is the chef, this friend ... more...
Known locally as Kelly’s and easily recognised as you go through the village by the huge lobster that seems to be crawling up the side of the building, the Kelly family’s cosy pub-restaurant is one of the county’s best-loved hostelrie ... more...