Warmly welcomed by a young clientèle looking for something different in Cork - and despite all the challenges presented by Covid-19 - the city's most hotly anticipated hotel, The Dean Cork, opened pretty much on time in December 2020.
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Opened with justifiable pride by brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling in June 2015, Teelings Whiskey Distillery is in the heart of the south inner city in Newmarket, an ancient market square. And the location of this handsome venue is no coincidence as t ... more...
Roche’s fine traditional bar in the centre of Duncannon village serves the local community (and discerning visitors) well and it's very handy to the beach. Bob and Eileen Roche have been here since 1975 and their son Robbie is now in charge.
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Mike Burke’s well-located harbourside establishment has lots of maritime character and views out over the harbour to Dunguaire Castle.
You’ll find seafood like fat, tasty mussels in moules marinière, with a milky onion and wine brot ... more...
Right in the heart of Glenavy village, Paul Masterson's friendly pub/restaurant (formerly McGeown’s) has recently had a contemporary makeover but its origins go back to the 17th century and an open fire provides a timeless welcome.
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Just outside Westport, heading out west from the harbour, this old world thatched pub overlooking Clew Bay enjoys an almost-waterside location just across from the foreshore on the Louisburgh road.
Owned by the Cronin family, it is one of Westport's b ... more...
The pared-back interior (bare tables, plain walls and wood floors) harmonises with the pared back Italian fare on Etto’s wonderfully original menu. Don’t come in search of pizzas and pasta staples here – the menu is delightfully devoi ... more...
A popular meeting spot for tech and creative types (but not that easy to find, due to its understated signage), barista champion Colin Harmon's 3fe is famous for the quality of its coffee offering and, for most people, the coffee experience is the ... more...
Ryan's is one of Ireland's finest and best-loved original Victorian pubs, with magnificent stained glass, original mahogany bar fixtures and an outstanding collection of antique mirrors all contributing to its unique atmosphere.
Now part of the F.X. B ... 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...
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