Like many other Irish brewers, owners Emma Devlin and Cathal O’Donoghue’s love of good craft beer began abroad, when they were living in New Zealand. After returning to Ireland, not one but two home brewing competition awards in 2013 spurre ... more...
What a delight it is for the visitor to happen on Thomas and Bernie O'Keeffe's cosy and well-run harbourside pub.
With its handsome traditional ‘drinking bar’ on the right and much larger lounge bar (where food is served) on the left as yo ... more...
Downstairs, in this town centre casual dining destination, the old pub - a narrow room with a fireplace at the back - is still there in essence, but it's been transformed into a smart contemporary bar done up in navy and gold branding colours ... more...
The pretty village of Clonbur lies between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in Connemara, in a wonderfully scenic and restful area that attracts fisherfolk, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
In the centre of the village is the Lynch family’s frien ... more...
Art house film is a genre which encompasses content and style which is often artistic or experimental, expressing the filmmakers’ personal artistic vision. In the Pálás Cinema, the restaurant perfectly reflects this ideology. ... more...
This large modern Dublin hotels located just outside Castleknock Village and, with its own 18-hole golf course, extensive conference facilities and countryside views, it makes a pleasant base for both business and leisure guests.
Smartly decorated a ... more...
There are catering facilities in the Visitor Centre, but this terrific tearoom in the castle courtyard is the place to head to for really tasty home cooking.
Whether it’s a bowl of hearty soup and some freshly baked brown bread on a chilly day o ... more...
A picturesque 18th century coach house in the heart of Kinsale provides the perfect setting for this relaxed and atmospheric wine bar. Opened in 2013, in a town already well supplied with good casual eating places, it hit the ground running and has nev ... more...
The concept of tapas was new to Dublin when this atmospheric, informal bar and Spanish restaurant in the heart of Dublin some years ago, and it immediately struck a chord with Dubliners.
This Dublin restaurants entrance is pleasant - past a bar with f ... more...
A golf club may not be the first place you would think of when seeking out the best places to eat - but this is no ordinary golf club.
It has the best location in the area, for a start, and Deirdre Daly's restaurant is a stunner.
Whether you opt for ... more...
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