Dillinger’s gritty New York vibe made it an instant Ranelagh favourite since opening in 2009, but savvy restaurateur John Farrell (of 777 and The Butcher Grill) doesn’t rest on his laurels.
A complete revamp has turned the edgy space into ... more...
A welcome 2023 arrival in an area that's had less choice of quality places to eat than most, this exciting south Dublin addition to John Farrell’s Dublin restaurant stable (Dillingers, The Butcher Grill, 777 and Amy Austin) is easy to find on the ... more...
Overlooking the estuary from the Portmarnock coast road just outside Malahide, the McNulty family's seafood bistro combines the charm of a seaside café with the cosiness of a neighbourhood restaurant. On a fine summer evening tables are in deman ... more...
A tall striking triangular exterior is a give-away that The Marlin hotel is a little bit different. There’s nothing cookie cutter about this striking contemporary hotel,which opened in Dublin in August 2019. Tucked away behind the St Stephen&rsqu ... more...
Since 1997, discerning diners from all over Ireland (and beyond) have been making a beeline for Paul and Maire Flynn's stylish contemporary restaurant in Dungarvan It was a great asset to the town from the outset and, since Paul's television work has ... more...
Peter and Shelley Stokes’ substantial 18th century country house midway between Dublin and Cork is an impressive building with some magnificent period features, and offers comfort and relaxation with style.
A large marbled reception area with fr ... more...
Marco Pierre White is not the first celebrity chef to have brought his successful branding to bear on a Dawson Street institution, but he may well prove to be the most tenacious.
Fitzers, his partners in this Dublin restaurants venture, combine expert ... more...
Adjacent to (and part of) The Old Ground Hotel, this lovely café-bistro has a separate street entrance and, despite the historic setting, it has a contemporary feel.
The old town hall has been well restored and this high-ceilinged room makes an ... more...
Handy to the town but away from the through traffic, and conveniently located for visitors to the Old Midleton Distillery, Gordon and Alison Callinan’s café, foodstore and bakery has earned a following for its good traditional cooking and ... more...
One of Ireland’s most interesting visitor destinations, the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre is the public face of the Cill Rialaig Project which saw the restoration of a remote pre-famine village in the 1990s, to be used as an artists’ retreat.
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