Originally a small pub built in 1790, Doyle’s was established as a restaurant in Dingle over a quarter of a century ago - and was one of the first in a town which is now renowned for good eating places.
This iconic establishment is now run by by ... more...
A café-restaurant with a double life, Kappa-Ya operates as an informal Japanese café for most of the week, serving substantial miso-based soups; sushi rolls based on the likes of smoked salmon or Japanese omelette; and don rice bowls with ... more...
Tucked away in the back of Ian Conway’s Kokoro Bento sushi bar on buzzy South William Street, The Ramen Bar is one of the most impressive casual dining offerings to open in Dublin in recent years. As the name suggests, the menu is dedicated exclu ... more...
There’s a feelgood factor about Lillian Conlon's daytime café in the centre of Manorhamilton - and this is borne out by the food which is all freshly made on the premises.
This attractive café offers the wide range of dishes that y ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Café / Preserves / Speciality Store
Pierce Walsh's shop is the kind that every town should have but few do. Where all of their own products are fresh and additive free and, as they say themselves, there's a belief that 'quality only happens when one cares enough, and we care at John R's' ... more...
This famous Jewish bakery was established in 1870 and, following a short lapse, its kosher status was re-established in 2000 when the current owner, William Despard, took over. While most famous for their bagels - they're still reckoned to sell the bes ... more...
This little place offers a stylish way to have a hot meal on a budget: a daily choice of soups and stews is available in three different sizes, with a medium portion and a selection of delicious home-made breads and a piece of fruit.
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Kells Bay Gardens hit the headlines in 2021 when the owner, the horticulturist Billy Alexander, won a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the exotic sub-tropical exhibit that he created with plants transported from his Kerry garden.
It w ... more...
Although many questioned the wisdom of allowing a development including a large modern hotel to be built along the quay below Bantry House, it has brought welcome amenities and a standard of accommodation not previously available in the area.
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Leinster, on the Wicklow Way, Linda Larkin's charming old world home bakery and café suits this delightful traditional village to a tee.
Whether you're walking, exploring the Ancient East, en route to or from the f ... more...