On old Galway's busiest street, Il Folletto (‘pixie’) is a lively, buzzy restaurant, and matches the atmosphere of the street on most weekend nights.
Spread over three small rooms separated by the original stone arches, it is an atmospheri ... more...
Opened with justifiable pride by brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling in June 2015, Teelings Whiskey Distillery is in the heart of the south inner city in Newmarket, an ancient market square. And the location of this handsome venue is no coincidence as t ... more...
Situated in what was once the stables and dairy of Kilkenny Castle - and overlooking the craft courtyard - the deservedly popular first floor restaurant is situated above temptations of a different sort, on display in the famous craft shop.
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Set in one of the most historic buildings in Dublin's redeveloped inner docklands, Urban Brewing was established in 2017 by the celebrated Co Carlow craft brewing pioneers, O’Hara’s Brewery, and is the first of its kind in Dublin. Over th ... more...
Just a short drive northeast of Wexford Town along the coastal route, you'll spot the newest addition to the Irish family-owned Neville Hotels on an elevated site near Curracloe beach. Already well known for their growing portfolio of destination hotel ... more...
An appealing restaurant in a pair of rooms above Heffernans Fine Foods, Poacher Restaurant was opened recently by a talented young couple, Yvonne Kathrein and Daniel Mayr. They have a following in the region from their time at The Waterfront in Ennsicr ... more...
Brilliantly located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, The Leinster hit the ground running on its opening early in 2024. With its vivacious yet respectful reinvention of a classic 18th century townhouse, great staff – and the rooftop restau ... more...
Fergus and Anne Maxwell’s bar and informal restaurant in this recently by-passed town, has an inviting black and white frontage with well-maintained window boxes, and there’s a welcoming atmosphere in the comfortable, low-ceilinged receptio ... more...
Another venture from the team at nearby cocktail hotspot Cask, under co-owner Andy Ferreira, Paladar hit the ground running when it opened on Cork’s Bridge Street in autumn 2022 - and very soon started to make waves internationally too, with ... more...
This immaculately maintained black-and-white painted inn is 300 years old and has been run by the McAlpin family since 1972. It’s a characterful, country style place with rustic furniture, cottagey plates and old prints decorating the walls - mor ... more...