Seen against the unkempt charm of the surrounding area, the smart awning and frontage of Seagrass, with its appealing outdoor tables, immediately sets it apart from other establishments on South Richmond Street, in the heart of southside's Portobello. It's a stylish new venture and the contemporary tone continues indoors, where diners can e ...
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Right in the centre of the city, in Cork's Huguenot district, Ursula and Robert Hales' restaurant is a lot bigger than it used to be when it was tucked into a small site around the corner, but this lively place is still a very popular restaurant and - as they don't take bookings - you may have to wait for a table. An attractive old brick bu ...
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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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If only for its superb location, this unassuming 1960s-style hotel would be well worth a visit, but there is much more on offer. The accommodation is quite modest but very comfortable and the food is good - and, under the excellent management of Mary O’Connor and her well-trained staff, this hospitable, family-friendly place provides a we ...
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Attractively situated in a leafy corner of town near the museum, Susan Heraghty’s great little place is the neighbourhood restaurant par excellence and a great asset to Dundalk. It occupies a two-storey corner site, with windows all along one side giving it a sense of space, the smart simplicity of the decor and table settings is appe ...
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Ronan Ryan and Temple Garner's New York/Italian style restaurant beneath Mitchell's wine merchants is doing just fine - the focus of public attention may have moved to their newer restaurants, South Bar & Restaurant and Bridge Bar & Grill (see entries) recently, but the city centre stronghold remains a favourite destination for foodie ...
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Husband and wife team Adriano Lafrate and Elaine Meaney are cutting quite a dash with their informal modern Italian restaurant in Carlow Town. Simple and classy, with stripped wooden floors, exposed brick and cream walls, cream and white table linen, comfortable chairs and and fresh flowers, it sets out to relax from the outset, with a bar ...
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Only 10 minutes from Shannon airport and in a beautiful rural setting, Carrygerry is a lovely residence dating back to 1793. It overlooks the Shannon and Fergus estuaries and, peacefully surrounded by woodlands, gardens and pastures, seems very distant from an international airport. Owners Niall and Gillian Ennis have been here since 2003 a ...
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Samantha and Sacha Farrell's bright, contemporary restaurant is next to the famous Club Bar and, with its clean lines and lightwood furniture, no-nonsense menus and quality ingredients, it has a special place in the Dalkey dining scene. Padraig Rogers' contemporary seasonal menus have a slight bias towards fish and vegetarian food, and chan ...
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Older sister to The Ground Floor in Kells, and the newer Side Door in Cavan (see entries), this thriving two-storey restaurant has much in common with them, notably strong modern decor (including some interesting original paintings by the Northern Ireland artist Terry Bradley). Exceptionally pleasant, helpful staff and a lively global menu ...
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