Fans of the Doherty family's famously unlikely culinary hotspsot, Harry's Restaurant, in the 'blink and you've missed it' village of Bridgend were thrilled to find this new coastal offshoot at Portstewart in 2014. Sadly, Harry's in Bridgend has since c ... more...
Dating back to the 19th century, this handsome traditional inn near the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is run by husband and wife Sean and Geraldine McLaughlin, who have recently completed major refurbishments.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, ... more...
How could anyone fail to love this unspoilt early Georgian house? Lying secluded in mature woods of lime, beech and chestnut, at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains (famed for good walking), a sense of history and an appreciation of genuine hospital ... more...
You can't miss this landmark project as you drive in to Ballycotton - although the former St Colman's Church of Ireland building may not give too much away from the outside, the old schoolhouse beside it has been given an enticing makeover to create a ... more...
Anyone visiting Sligo should make a point of calling into the magnificently traditional Lyons Department Store, in business since 1835 and still with its original shopfront. It’s a joy to find a quirky owner-run store these days and, on the first ... more...
Chef Kevin Burke, former head chef at The Ninth, London, and on the founding team at Allta (since relocated twice and moving to a permanent new home soon) re-imagined the original Allta premises to open his first restaurant, Library Street.
The vibe i ... more...
Limerick’s beloved Plassey House is home to the East Room, a fine dining restaurant perfectly suited to the elegant surroundings of one of the country's finest historic houses.
Dating back to the late 18th century, Plassey House was once the sea ... more...
In a distinctive Victorian building on the College Green corner of D'Olier Street, the eponymous fine dining restaurant opened in late 2022. A collaboration between Anthony Smith, owner of the much-loved Mr Fox on Parnell Square, Australian Executive ... more...
McHugh’s Wine & Dine is a smart neighbourhood bistro that really knows its market. By offering tasty cooking in a relaxed dining room, and placing real emphasis on value for money, they’ve built up a loyal following since opening in 200 ... more...
This delightful harbourside pub has been owned by the Arundel family for over 100 years. Following several months closure in 2020, brothers Michael and Tom Moloney from Cork city took over the management and re-opened it in time for the short summer se ... more...