Billing itself originally as a wine café, this quirky riverside venue run by Beverley Mathews is part tapas bar, part wine bar and it has always had a distinctly continental flair.
Re-opening in November 2020 following a long closure after ... more...
McCollams, or Johnny Joes as it is known, is one of the great old pubs of Ireland, famed for its friendliness, authenticity - and traditional music sessions on Friday night all year, plus Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday in summer.
As well as the original ... more...
Everybody loves Mary Anne’s Tea Rooms - with its charming period furnishings, oilcloth or linen-covered tables and delightful mismatched chairs and china, it’s an oasis of old world gentility in the heart of Tralee.
Above and in common own ... more...
Following complete redevelopment of their original riverside site on Western Road, The River Lee Hotel regained its place as one of the most popular Cork hotels, especially perhaps for business guests.
Well-located, it is beside the university and w ... more...
Set romantically in its own parkland valley overlooking Clifden and the sea, the crenellated Abbeyglen Hotel is family-owned and run in a uniquely hands-on style by legendary hoteliers Paul and Brian Hughes.
It’s a place that has won a lot of fr ... more...
Attached to Gerry Byrne's popular bar, The Left Bank, this lively restaurant in the centre of Medieval Kilkenny cleverly echoes the name and has an opulent French feel to it - which is matched on the plate by the high quality ingredients used by the k ... more...
Those who prefer a smaller but lively establishment may like the Muskerry Arms which is a traditional pub and guesthouse with live music in the bar each evening. more...
This inviting restaurant in the heart of Laragh has been welcoming diners for over 40 years and, although there was a change of ownership in 2022, the friendly and attentive staff stayed on - and, with consistently good food, it s as popular as e ... more...
West of the river, in the interesting old part of Athlone town near the Norman castle (which has a particularly good visitors’ centre for history and information on the area, including flora and fauna of the Shannon), this seriously historic bar ... more...
With its sandy Blue Flag beach, ruggedly picturesque coastline and the famous Narin & Portnoo Links, Portnoo is a favourite family holiday and golfing destination for those in the know - and, thanks to the warm welcome and good food offered ... more...