Established in 1779, McDaids more recently achieved fame as one of the great literary pubs - and its association with Brendan Behan, especially, brings a steady trail of pilgrims from all over the world to this traditional premises just beside the West ... more...
The McDermott family’s picturesque and beautifully located thatched pub seems too good to be true when you first find it in this quiet and unspoilt place, but there it has been since the 18th century when, apparently, it was a shibín known ... more...
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...
A wonderful old pub with magnificent plasterwork ceilings, traditional mahogany bar and Victorian lighting.
One of Dublin's finest bars and well worth a visit. more...
If you’ve ever set foot in one of the world’s Ace Hotels you’ll immediately feel at home in The Dean, leaderof the new wave of Dublin hotels and undeniably the hippest.
More like the pad of a creative 30-something than a hotel, its N ... 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...
With its smart blue and white frontage and welcoming signage, it would be hard to drive past Barry and Catherine McLaughlin’s attractive roadside bar and restaurant just outside Bandon.
What they took on way back in 2006 was a typical pub, but - ... more...
Between Mulranny and Newport, beside Newfield Church, you'll find this very pleasant pub, run by local couple John and Anne Nevin. Dating from the mid-1800's, it has been in the Nevin family since 1970.
There is outside seating for fine weather dining ... more...
Location, location, location! Overlooking Dundalk Bay, with the Mourne and the Cooley Mountains in the background and a long sandy beach just outside the windows, this is a fascinating place to visit at any time and it’s simply stunning on a fine ... more...
One of Dublin's best, unspoilt traditional pubs, Kehoe's changed hands relatively recently and added another floor upstairs, but without damaging the character of the original bar.
Very busy in the evening - try it for a quieter daytime pint instead.
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