Skirting the edges of Glasnevin, Drumcondra and Phibsborough, The Bernard Shaw made its much documented move in 2019 from Dublin 8 to Dublin 9. Run by the creative BodyTonic crew, whose origins stem from the Dublin club scene, the creative collective n ... more...
A café-restaurant with a double life, Kappa-Ya operates as an informal Japanese café for most of the week, serving substantial miso-based soups; sushi rolls based on the likes of smoked salmon or Japanese omelette; and don rice bowls with ... more...
In new ownership since 2015, this small family-run Dublin hotels been completely refurbished and has a stylish, boutique feel to it.
Located in a double-fronted Edwardian redbrick building on a pretty residential street lined with similar stately redb ... more...
A chic reception area, with soft seating and a smart designer bar where guests can relax both before and after dinner, sets the tone at Simon and Nicola Nightingale's stylish restaurant - which is off the beaten track, on the Mall.
Open since 2007, an ... more...
Housed in a handsome cut-stone listed building (once the Kingstown train terminal, and a treat for railway buffs), Hartley’s sits elegantly overlooking Dun Laoghaire’s modern harbour.
The neo-classical masterpiece is a wonderful setting fo ... more...
Birr Castle is a brilliant place to visit at any time and, tucked away in a restored stable block in the entrance courtyard, is a gorgeous café that’s a destination in its own right and it's accessible to all, i.e. you don't have to pay th ... more...
You can't beat the Sunny South East for a traditional family break and this sister property to the more businesslike Ashdown Park Hotel (see entry), on the other side of Gorey town, is one of the most focused hotels in Ireland when it comes to thinking ... more...
Niall & Niamh Walsh’s smart two-storey deli and café near the harbour is known for its good wholesome fare and there are no short cuts taken – they bake their breads freshly every morning, using organic flour and a 3 day fermenta ... more...
Occupying a prominent corner site, this landmark property would be hard to miss, although its modest exterior belies the obvious attention to detail shown in every plate of food served inside.
Despite billing itself a gastro-pub it is more bistro in ... more...
Having been a destination nursery for decades, the closure of Carewswood some years ago was a big loss to the gardening community - so its re-opening in 2013, by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young couple dedicated to its revival and development, w ... more...