PJ McCaffrey's remarkable pub beside the Phoenix Park is named in honour of a tradition which existed here for around a hundred years - the practice of serving drinks through a hole in the wall of the Phoenix Park to members of the army garrison statio ... more...
At the heart of this large, well-executed five star development lies a fine Victorian house and, although the newer areas have an elegant contemporary style, an atmosphere of timeless quality prevails throughout.
With a large conference centre, break- ... more...
Although it's now styled cafe-bar and more of a busy lunchtime spot and after-work watering hole for local business people and shoppers, this famous Victorian pub has a special place in the history of Dublin life - literary, social, political - and att ... more...
Just a few minutes walk across the Peace Bridge from the city centre on the other side of the River Foyle, Derry's landmark Ebrington Square has waited a long time for its potential to be fulfilled - but that came a step closer in July 2023 with the op ... more...
Eat Local. Drink Local. That’s the motto at O’Mahony’s family run pub in Watergrasshill, about ten minutes drive from the edge of Cork City.
They've been looking after customers here for over 200 years and now Máire O’Ma ... more...
Probably Cork’s most unusual licensed premises, this 120 year old former pharmacy is owned by well known publican Benny McCabe who has achieved the change of use with a remarkably light hand.
Despite a display of products like Brylcream and senn ... more...
Just beside the bridge over the Shannon in Tarmonbarry, this well-run bar and restaurant is a favourite watering hole for river folk and makes a great place to break a journey between Dublin and the north-west.
The bar is comfortably set up for food, ... more...
Right in the centre of Monaghan, the Redmond family’s long-established bar and restaurant is a gem. It's a classic of its type, and offers consistently generous and tasty local food - and a great range of craft drinks from Monaghan and surround ... more...
Situated at the top of Main Street in Kenmare opposite the Landsdowne Hotel, this well known building was once a bank. Dating back to the early 19th century and full of character, it was opened as a restaurant and B&B in 1992, by the late Matt d&rs ... more...
After the run-away success of Michael’s in Mount Merrion, chef-proprietor Gaz Smith couldn’t accommodate the hungry hordes seeking out his superlative seafood each week.
Taking his winning formula of fabulously fresh Irish seafood, top qua ... more...
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