Lovely views across the lough may be the trump card at this smart-casual restaurant but it has plenty else going for it too. A location beside the pier serving the Rathmullan car ferry must introduce it to a lot of happy visitors – who can walk off their meals on the beach afterwards. Welcoming signs at the door ensure that nobody pas ...
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Originally the Curran family home, this well known establishment dates back to 1791 and has been renovated and extended over the years. An ideal location opposite the local church, and at a junction with five roads, ensured brisk business with wakes, weddings, funerals in the early years and now it's a centre of hospitality for appreciative ...
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This new pub on Marine Road is one of Dun Laoghaire's busiest and its covered terrace is very lively during the day. The interior is spacious and welcoming, with wood - all of which is salvage - the primary feature: Floorboards came from 300-year-old beams that supported the Dublin docks before steel came along; the mahogany bar top is from ...
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Within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible by car, this busy spot looks like a pretty row of houses and, with its colourful hanging baskets, the façade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted colours complement an airy atmosphere, and it’s a relaxed, comfortable place for f ...
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The Langton family’s historic bar was re-designed a few years ago by the internationally acclaimed designer, David Collins and, although initially controversial (especially the ultra-modern stained glass window which now graces an otherwise traditional frontage), it is a wonderful space to be in and attracts a varied clientèle. ...
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Just a few doors away from The Merrion Hotel, Sebastien Masi and Kirsten Batt's stylish basement restaurant has an open peat fire and an aquarium that runs the length of the bar, where aperitifs and a light bar menu are served. The style is contemporary international, with a classic French base and a pleasing emphasis on clean flavours high ...
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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 and informal meals - mostly quite traditional, but with more international influences in the ...
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* NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED * This recent Dublin venture by the team who created The Porterhouse (Parliament Street and other branches), bears all their hallmark attention to detail - the wine bottles on high shelves, warm brick walls, remains of an old fireplace, flagged floors and simple mismatched modern furniture make this basement wine b ...
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While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it's also a good spot for a bite to eat. There are special menus for groups (including evening functions, when the Distillery is not otherwise open) but the Third Still Restaurant is also open to individuals - light ...
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Previously a butchers shop, with its original 1930s' tiled floor, high ceiling and faccedilade, Noel Delaney and Patricia van der Velde's wonderful delicatessen, wine shop and continental style café is quietly situated on a side road, so the unexpected sight of jaunty aluminium chairs and tables outside - and a glimpse of many wine bottl ...
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