Located in one of the most attractive old buildings in Howth village, opposite the Baily Hotel, The House is run by proprietor Karl Dillon and head chef Ian Connolly, formerly of Gruel and The Mermaid Cafe respectively - and, true to form, the menu clearly states a commitment to local, organic and artisan produce. The smart casual interior ...
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In the old courthouse of the attractive village of Kinlough, Piero Melis’s little restaurant is a welcoming place and offers good contemporary cooking in the Mediterranean style, with some local influences. A wide-ranging menu includes specialities like the perennially popular Linguini di Mare, flat spaghetti with clams and crab in a ...
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A sister establishment to the famous Talbot Hotel in Wexford, this well-run hotel has seen regular renovations over the years and it is furnished in a lively modern style throughout. Public areas include stylish recently refurbished reception and lounge areas, and spacious bedrooms - some with views of Dublin Bay - are under renovation at t ...
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Set in two acres of gardens near University College Cork, the city's premier hotel provides every comfort and a remarkable level of privacy and seclusion, just a mile from the city centre. Although relatively new, it has the feel of a large period house, and is managed with warmth and discreet efficiency. Public areas include a choice of re ...
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On most days this centrally located café near the Milk Market has queues of people waiting to lunch on their healthy food, and it’s easy to see why. From the green and white striped awning (which has tables underneath on fine days) to the cool greeny-white of the interior, there is an air of clean, green calm about the place. ...
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Although it is in the Kildare Village designer shopping outlet, this outpost of the small chain of high quality Italian restaurants run by Dunne & Crescenzi (see Dublin entries) is the only Italian restaurant in Kildare town and attracts diners who may not necessarily be on a shopping spree at all. Warmly lit and with lots of wood, the ...
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It’s the fantastic food that draws people to the O’Sullivan family’s pub and it’s wise to book well ahead to get a taste of the wonderful things this fine country kitchen has to offer. The neatly painted cream and navy exterior, the clipped trees in tubs flanking the front door, all bring a sense of anticipation, con ...
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David Foley and Julie Randles’ restaurant is in one of the prettiest cottages in the prettiest village in Ireland - and, with consistently good modern Irish cooking and caring service, it’s an irresistible package. David Foley is a fine chef who sources ingredients with care - seafood comes from west Cork, there are local meats, ...
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Arriving at Monart's imposing gates, you get a sense that something quite special lies inside this private estate. From the welcome you receive through the intercom to the porter awaiting your arrival at the main house, the valet parking, front desk hospitality and personal tour, checking in is one immense pleasure. The handsome facade of t ...
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This landmark hotel, originally built by the Midland Great Western Railways, first opened for business in March 1897 and it became a famous destination during the lifetime of the railway between Westport and Achill Island. Situated on a 42 acre woodland estate, the hotel is now owned by Tom and Kathleen O’Keeffe, who have retained muc ...
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