An hour and a half from Galway, travelling along the R340 amongst the magnificent Connemara landcsape, you will find Glynsk House. Five minutes drive from Carna village, on a slight incline, you will be greeted by a long low dormer style building in y ... more...
This fine establishment in Kenmare, previously known as the Fáilte Bar, goes back to 1913 and is now known for its tasty food and traditional music.
Although quite small, renovations have allowed more natural light into the rooms so it is brigh ... more...
In the Cronin family since 1970, this harbour-front pub has oodles of character; with its walls and high shelves crammed with maritime memorabilia, it’s an unofficial exhibition of local history. Ballymaloe-trained chef Denis Cronin, is t ... more...
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...
Enjoying a picturesque location beside the Royal Canal, this boutique hotel near Blanchardstown offers contemporary accommodation, a pleasant bar and restaurant, and a large heated deck with outdoor seating overlooking the lock.
Under new ownership si ... more...
This unusual establishment in the centre of Birr runs through five Georgian townhouses. It was restored and refurbished some years ago, with a central courtyard garden and its surrounding stone arches making a major feature which is still very much a U ... more...
Behind a smartly painted two-toned grey frontage with a bright red door in the heart of Arklow town, you’ll find the equally smart bright room that is Christy’s lounge.
With comfortable banquettes around the walls separated into booths by ... more...
A scenic coastal drive along Strangford Lough brings you to a causeway that curves behind trees to reach this unassuming but beautifully located pub, which has lovely views of Sketrick Castle, Whiterock marina and the lough, and is a popular summer des ... 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 attractive family-run bar in Doonbeg village is run by the energetic Hugh McNally, who has upped the ante in recent years.
While retaining some of the charm of the old bar, he has given this lively seafood bar and grill a refreshing more c ... more...