Like many other Irish brewers, owners Emma Devlin and Cathal O’Donoghue’s love of good craft beer began abroad, when they were living in New Zealand. After returning to Ireland, not one but two home brewing competition awards in 2013 spurre ... more...
Located in a former Quaker workshop in the village of Letterfrack, on the edge of Connemara National Park, Books At One Letterfrack is part of a growing network of local community-based bookshops supported by The One Foundation - a private philanthropi ... more...
This great neighbourhood restaurant has earned a loyal following and they really fly the flag for Irish seafood – and for Irish beef too, as the main concession to non-seafood eaters is a range of prime dry-aged steaks from Co Carlow, supplied by ... more...
Housed in a long, narrow room off Aungier Street, Uno Mas looks as if it's been airlifted in from Barcelona. Shelves laden with wine bottles hang on white walls above a dark green leather banquette that stretches from the door to the bar down the back. ... more...
Right in the heart of Glenavy village, Paul Masterson's friendly pub/restaurant (formerly McGeown’s) has recently had a contemporary makeover but its origins go back to the 17th century and an open fire provides a timeless welcome.
Open for lunc ... more...
Located in Sligo’s town centre, Pat Grimes's family-run Bistro Bianconi has been a favourite ever since they opened in 1993.
And it’s not hard to see why. Pasta and steaks are a specialty, including their spaghetti Bolognese - which is s ... more...
Down a slip road off the M4 and insulated from traffic noise by thick hedges, this charming and immaculately maintained bar and informal restaurant has something of the best kind of Victorian country railway station about it, with its neat brickwork, j ... more...
Klaw is something of a passion project for owner Niall Sabongi, a committed seafood fan who doesn’t believe that great shellfish should be confined to a formal white linen setting.
The original of what soon became a stable of three city centre s ... more...
A wine bar with exciting food, great cocktails and cool tunes, Note is a fresh and inspiring addition to Dublin’s dining scene. A café by day and bistro by night, it’s the work of brothers Essa (ex-head chef at 777 and Amy Aust ... more...
Down a laneway right in the centre of Tralee, close to the point where The Mall and Denny Street meet, you'll find this little piece of France.
Run by the eponymous Christophe Favaudon - formerly of several distinguished restaurant ki ... more...