Not to be missed while in the Glin area, is O'Shaughnessy's pub, just outside the walls of Glin Castle. One of the finest pubs in Ireland, it is now in its sixth generation of family ownership and it is easy to imagine that precious little has changed ... more...
You can call in by boat, of course, and if you arrive by road, a little ferry takes you over to the island. It’s an unusual place and worth a visit, if only to call into the pleasant waterside pub for a drink, a cup of tea or an informal bite.
H ... more...
Dromineer is one of the Shannon's most-visited places, popular with cruisers, anglers, sailing folk and walkers, as well as tourists and local folk just enjoying a day out.
Joe and Rita Ryan's characterful old place just up from the harbour has a big ... more...
First opened as a licensed premises back in the 18th century, The Purty Kitchen has undergone many different iterations over the years, but its core offering of hearty fare served up in a convivial atmosphere has remained a constant. Its current incarn ... more...
Heading into Dunmore East from the Waterford side, you can’t miss this attractive ivy-clad restaurant with its striking blue and white paintwork. The Ship has been a fond fixture in Dunmore East for many years and, now run by the Cavaliere family ... more...
The smartly presented traditional frontage of The Spinnaker would draw any hungry passer-by in to Niall and Maria Edmondson’s attractive neighbourhood pub/restaurant. And once inside the little porch it’s a welcome sight, with its rustic na ... more...
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.
Accommodatio ... more...
The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1780, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - and, p ... more...
This delightful harbourside pub has been owned by the Arundel family for over 100 years. Following several months closure in 2020, brothers Michael and Tom Moloney from Cork city took over the management and re-opened it in time for the short summer se ... more...
It’s hard to cross the Midlands without being drawn into at least a short visit to this characterful pub in Goldsmith’s “village of the roses”.
It’s one of those proudly-run, traditional places with two little bars at the ... more...