Talented young chef Grainne O’Keefe has taken up residence in the open kitchen above one of Dublin’s original wine bar-cum-wine shops, The French Paradox; her all-female culinary team despatches the flavour-intense seasonal menus, while exp ... more...
It may be tucked away down one of Limerick's history-steeped city centre laneways, but a central location is a great advantage for this enduringly popular restaurant, where sisters Liz Phelan and Caroline Kerely continue to offer clever menus and consi ... 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...
Opened by chef Shaun Tinman and manager James Fox in 2021, this unassuming little place turned expectations upside down with its deceptively low-key setting and stellar cooking.
Shaun’s pared-back menus give little away with their combination of ... more...
A first restaurant for chef Killian Durkin (formerly of several well known Dublin establishments, including Chapter One) and Jess D'Arcy (front of house at the much-loved Etto, among others), Mamo caused quite a stir when it opened on the Howth ha ... more...
Offering beautiful views across Portstewart Strand - extra special at sunset, thanks to its floor to ceiling windows - this fine dining destination above Portstewart Golf Club has been operated since 2020 by the Browns Bonds Hill Collection ( ... more...
In common ownership with the deservedly popular O'Connells pub at the head of Howth's East Pier (which was formerly called The Pier House), this classy little restaurant and wine bar opened quietly in a vacant spot on the West Pier between lockdowns in ... more...
Hidden down a mews lane behind a row of shops in Donnybrook, this little gem exudes rus in urbe charm in a walled garden setting complete with splashing fountain, evening birdsong and the eponymous mulberry tree.
Opened without fanfare in April 2011, ... more...
This stylish modern hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the Slaney estuary and has excellent amenities, including a superb health and fitness club, and the new Riverwood Treatment Rooms.
Public areas include an appealing contemporary bar, The Dr ... more...
The menu is simple at BuJo with just a few options for burgers and fries. However, the devil is in the details, and it’s accurate to say that a lot of thought has been given to every aspect of this restaurant. All the beef used in the burgers is ... more...