Resplendent with abundant window boxes spilling over pink and black paintwork, this handsome traditional pub in Galway occupies a prominent corner position on Middle Street and Cross Street and proudly proclaims its establishment in 1759 beneath an ele ... more...
This attractive stone-built restaurant is on the corner of Market Yard, with access from the yard or the main street, and run by husband and wife team Jason (head chef) and Jo O'Brien (restaurant manager).
They chose the location well as, like the Mar ... more...
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...
This attractive and characterful pub in Carrick on Shannon is run by brothers Conor and Ronan Maher, sons of former Carrick-on-Shannon hoteliers, Rosaleen and the late Tom Maher (see entry for Hollywell), and it will be very clear to anyone who visits ... more...
Located in the heart of Galway’s ‘Latin Quarter’ and steeped in history, The Kings Head is an 800-year-old pub that has been owned and run by Paul and Mary Grealish since 1989. A relatively small frontage belies the extent of this la ... more...
Opened by the Murphy family in 2001 and now operated by Noel Regan, this well-known hostelry is attractively situated on the quay in Ballina, overlooking the River Moy, with seating outside for fine weather and a pleasant old-style bar at the front.
E ... more...
This characterful little thatched pub and restaurant just outside Birr shows just how pleasing a genuine, well-run country pub can be.
Des Connole, proprietor since 1991, has achieved a well-earned reputation for the immaculate maintenance and atmosph ... more...
A covered area with outside seating and views of the working harbour just across the road beckons customers in to this nautically themed café-bar and, inside, window tables in the bright front rooms also offer harbour views.
Further back, the m ... more...
Milko Mihaylov was already well known in Kilkenny when he opened this pleasing destination in the former Café Sol premises, just off High Street, in 2017.
The restaurant is elegant and bright, offering unpretentious fine dining at lunch a ... more...
The Hunt’ familys famous clifftop inn enjoys a remarkable location right beside the world famous championship Waterville Golf Links. Gradual refurbishment of the premises has seen big improvements in recent years; including upgrading the whole fr ... more...