Open since 2018, Butcher Steakhouse has earned a place as one of the most popular dining destinations in Kilkenny - and, true to its name, that is down to the exceptional quality of the meats served.
Butcher is owned by 6th generation farmer Mark Will ... more...
Opened with justifiable pride by brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling in June 2015, Teelings Whiskey Distillery is in the heart of the south inner city in Newmarket, an ancient market square. And the location of this handsome venue is no coincidence as t ... more...
Only a stone's throw from Toner's (see entry), Doheny & Nesbitt is another great Dublin institution, but there the similarity ends.
Just around the corner from the Dail (Irish Parliament), this Victorian pub has traditionally attracted a wide spec ... more...
Formerly a Gentlemen's Club, this atmospheric boutique hotel is one of just a handful of interesting places to stay within the historic city walls - and, bringing history, style, service and a hint of luxury to the 'Cathedral Quarter, it's a great asse ... more...
The graffiti and pocked cement exterior hint at the cool and interesting happenings inside this once anonymous building. Transformed by Declan O’Regan, the clean-lined buzzy bar and restaurant is a stone’s throw from his other hospitality s ... more...
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Having made his name in London, over many decades, critically-acclaimed Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan’s new Dublin restaurant is the latest addition to his portfolio and an exciting and vibrant new addition to ... more...
Although it may be hard to find without clear directions, this attractive pub and restaurant is an ideal destination for anyone wishing to combine traditional dining in an informal setting with a little literary history.
The Reverend Patrick Bronte (f ... more...
A popular meeting spot for tech and creative types (but not that easy to find, due to its understated signage), barista champion Colin Harmon's 3fe is famous for the quality of its coffee offering and, for most people, the coffee experience is the ... more...
A lovely old creeper-clad building on Castlecomer's handsome main street, the Avalon House Hotel lay empty for some years until the Comerford family brought it back to life and re-opened as a four-star hotel in spring 2019.
A lot of TLC has gone ... more...
Just across the Clare River from the historic Claregalway Abbey, this popular small hotel is owned and operated by the Dunleavy family. It makes a great base for exploring Connemara and the West and is busy throughout the summer with tourists and busin ... more...