Frank Kavanagh and Peter Sztal's Cloud Picker Café began life across the road from its current venue, in the Science Gallery at Trinity College where they delighted a loyal clientèle for nearly a decade.
The pair are best known as specia ... more...
An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
Wine lovers should make a beeline for Piglet Wine Bar, an authentic osteria located down the quieter end of Temple Bar. The small premises, complete with outdoor tables that open onto lovely Cow's Lane, is run by Italian wine importer, Enrico Fantasia, ... more...
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This is a fantastic little place and, even if the stunningly beautiful Loop Head (and its lighthouse) weren't such a magnet, it would be worth heading to the peninsula just for the pleasure of a visit ... more...
A gem worth seeking out in this charming little planned town, Niall O'Leary's small and friendly bakery and grocery-deli dates back to the 1930s and is jam-packed with good things.
Home baking is still an important part of the business, with Catherine ... more...
One of the most famous music centres in the west of Ireland, traditional Irish music and set dancing at Vaughan's pub and (previously thatched) barn attract visitors from all over the world. In recent times it has also attracted fans of Father Ted, as ... more...
Prosecco on tap is one of the more unusual features of Kinsale's latest restaurant, a relaxed venue in the heart of Kinsale where Helen Noonan and chef patron Paul McDonald offer an outstanding food experience, even for this foodiest of towns.
Paul br ... more...
Right at the west end of Kilkee, Margaret and Kevin Haugh’s friendly café sits atop a hill at the base of a stunning cliff walk to The Diamond Rocks. The views alone will tempt you to go there and view Bishop’s island and the three f ... more...
A brightly painted and, in summer, flower-bedecked traditional pub frontage sets a welcoming tone at Spitalfields. Situated in the heart of The Liberties - the 'auld Dublin' of song and legend - it's near St Patrick's and Christchurch cathedrals and a ... more...
In this basement premises at the canal end of Baggot Street, Pol OhEannraich, former head chef at Dax, aims to offer 'quality food at reasonable prices' along with a broad choice of wines (a full 60 wines are available both by the full bottle and 275ml ... more...