The Kelly family transformed their elegant basement brasserie into a casual-smart hideaway where guests can choose between cocktails and sharing platters at the chi-chi bar, or accomplished cooking enjoyed in the spacious low-ceilinged restaurant or it ... more...
Formerly known as Iragh Tí Connor, which translates as "the inheritance of O'Connor", John and Joan O'Connor's fine establishment in Ballybunion began as a 19th century pub with potential and, thanks to their scrupulous attention to ... more...
This unspoilt roadside traditional pub and grocery shop was established in 1897 and the original owners would be proud of it today.
Very much the centre of local activities, Leonard’s has a large dining area behind the pub, where all the area&rs ... more...
In an imaginatively renovated Georgian townhouse just off St Stephen's Green, this was the original of Erik and Michelle Robson's 'series' of Ely wine bars and restaurants. Since it first opened in 1999, they have built on their commitment to offer som ... more...
Situated at the top of Main Street in Kenmare opposite the Landsdowne Hotel, this well known building was once a bank. Dating back to the early 19th century and full of character, it was opened as a restaurant and B&B in 1992, by the late Matt d&rs ... more...
Just a minute's walk from Grafton Street, this unspoilt Victorian bar makes a great meeting place - not a food spot, but good for chat and music. 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...
Set in one of the most historic buildings in Dublin's redeveloped inner docklands, Urban Brewing was established in 2017 by the celebrated Co Carlow craft brewing pioneers, O’Hara’s Brewery, and is the first of its kind in Dublin. Over th ... 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...
You can't miss this landmark project as you drive in to Ballycotton - although the former St Colman's Church of Ireland building may not give too much away from the outside, the old schoolhouse beside it has been given an enticing makeover to create a ... more...