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...
Only Michael Deane would even think of attempting what has been achieved with aplomb at this acclaimed city centre destination. Deservedly hailed as Northern Ireland’s premier restaurateur for nearly three decades, chef Deane’s&nb ... more...
At the foot of Mount Brandon on the Dingle Peninsula, this welcoming fifth-generation family-run pub is right on the pier in Brandon village, with views over Brandon Bay and the mountains.
It's open all year round and you can often get a bite to ... more...
A brightly painted and, in summer, flower-bedecked traditional pub frontage sets a welcoming tone at Spitalfields. Situated in the heart of The Liberties - the 'auld Dublin' of song and legend - it's near St Patrick's and Christchurch cathedrals and a ... more...
Despite recent development at this seaside village, Barna has retained some of its old charm around the harbour area – and its location, handy to both Connemara and Galway City, is a huge attraction. And so is this unique hotel which, alt ... more...
Serial Dublin-based restaurateur John Farrell has transformed a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it coffee shop at the entrance to Drury Street Carpark into an Aladdin’s Cave of a wine bar boasting big-flavoured small plates and some of the best peopl ... more...
In Dame Court, just behind the Adams Trinity Hotel, this impressive establishment has retained its original late-Victorian decor and is one of the city's finest pubs.
It can get very busy at times but this lovely pub is still worth a visit.
Closed 25 ... more...
Re-opened in 2024 following a closure, this Mourne favourite dating back to the 19th century has moved into an exciting new era. Following three decades in the caring ownership of Alison and Michael Crothers, who built up a following far beyond the imm ... more...
While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it can also be a handy spot for a drink at one of the bars or a bite to eat.
There are special menus for groups (including e ... more...
Established in 1759, and in the same (eccentric) family for six generations, John de Bromhead's unusual pub in Waterford is one of the few remaining houses to bottle its own whiskey. Although not the easiest of places to find, once visited it cert ... more...