Although often seriously over-crowded with tourists in summer, this famous and genuinely characterful old pub in the shadow of Bunratty Castle somehow manages to provide cheerful service and consistently above-average food to the great numbers who pass ... more...
The Central is a popular, buzzing town centre venue that has something for everyone. At the main entrance on Trimgate Street there’s a little café serving coffees and pastries in a sheltered outdoor seating area, just what’s wanted o ... more...
Down a slip road off the M4 and insulated from traffic noise by thick hedges, this charming and immaculately maintained bar and informal restaurant has something of the best kind of Victorian country railway station about it, with its neat brickwork, j ... more...
Situated on the main road but with parking to the side, this friendly and attractive pub has an old world ambience, with roughly plastered walls and country pine.
The main dining area is a large, bright and airy room with an unusual slate bar and an o ... more...
The most spectacular pint of Guinness in Dublin - indeed, in all Ireland - awaits you in Gravity, the modern glass-walled bar providing panoramic views of the city from its unique position atop the impressive Guinness Storehouse, a handsome 1904 buildi ... 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...
Behind a freshly painted traditional blue frontage alongside Timoleague's historic abbey, Michelle O'Mahony and Gavin Moore’s restaurant opened quietly in 2014 - but very soon the word was well and truly out, with fans happily travelling fr ... more...
An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
In a waterside setting at Dublin's thriving financial services centre, this old Dock Offices building has genuine character and is one of the best located Dublin restaurants for the IFSC, Connolly Station, Busaras (central bus starion) and entertainmen ... more...
Originally opened in 1870, Flanagan’s pub is a thoroughly authentic piece of West Clare heritage, in the centre of the busy seaside town of Lahinch. A traditional bar remains, with hardwood floors and tongue and groove panelling, but its new owne ... more...