The pared-back interior (bare tables, plain walls and wood floors) harmonises with the pared back Italian fare on Etto’s wonderfully original menu. Don’t come in search of pizzas and pasta staples here – the menu is delightfully devoi ... more...
Established in 1885, this centrally located pub on the corner of Pearse Street and Shaw Street is easily recognised by the well-maintained floral baskets that brighten up the street outside.
Inside, this cosy bar has kept its Victorian character and c ... more...
This opulent 19th-century hotel on St Stephen’s Green (Europe’s largest garden square) dates back to 1824 - and, in new ownership since 2015, a major facelift was completed just in time to cerlebrate its 195th anniversary in 2019. The chang ... 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.
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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...
Having been serving pints since 1780, this is one of Dublin’s oldest pubs. Formerly known as Doherty’s, the business was bought in 2006 by a band of traditional musicians known as The Merry Ploughboys, who have since developed this popular ... more...
The in-place pub for discerning Belfast people, who like the combination of traditional interior and good quality sassy modern food, The John Hewitt is owned by the Unemployment Resource Centre next door, which was originally opened by the poet and soc ... 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...
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...
This characterful little thatched pub and restaurant just outside Birr shows just how pleasing a genuine, well-run country pub can be.
Des Connole, proprietor since 1991, has achieved a well-earned reputation for the immaculate maintenance and atmosph ... more...