Just outside Westport, heading out west from the harbour, this old world thatched pub overlooking Clew Bay enjoys an almost-waterside location just across from the foreshore on the Louisburgh road.
Owned by the Cronin family, it is one of Westport's b ... more...
To grab a table at the front of Eileen and Sam McNicholl's atmospheric pub, Connolly’s of Leap, is to be noticed outside one of West Cork’s coolest venues. Inside, the walls drip with musical history; but for now, the iconic but diminutive ... more...
In common ownership with Cabra Castle in Co Cavan, Castle Bellingham in Co Louth and Markree Castle in Sligo (the Corscadden family's Romantic Castle of Ireland group, see entries), this is a very likeable hotel of character with 15th century origins.
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Keenly anticipated by followers of the gifted chef and West Cork native Rob Krawczyk - whose CV includes the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Richard Corrigan’s London restaurants and Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Restaurant in San Francisco, and ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Farmshop / Fruit & Veg / Meat & Game
Originally a butchers providing a direct outlet for meats from the Bowman family's farm, this is now a busy one-stop farm shop offering locally produced vegetables in season, home bakery and ready meals as well as the meats that made their name.
Own-f ... more...
Behind the traditional stone facade of an old mill on Westport harbour, this bright modern hotel has spacious public areas combining traditional and contemporary themes and materials.
On the ground floor, the Coast Bar offers informal meals from ... more...
Fish & Seafood / Meat & Game / Restaurant / Wine Bar
An old corner building in the heart of Galway, now elegantly refurbished, is home to the modern and friendly pub, Blakes Bar, is on one side and, on the other, the restaurant and wine bar 'The Brasserie on the Corner', which is a younger sister bu ... more...
Right in the heart of Dingle, Patricia Fenton’s charming restaurant has everything that visitors look for in this fascinating town - including a nice folksy atmosphere, a pretty patio garden where you can eat in fine weather and and a cosy fire f ... more...
Handily located about 50 metres from the gates of the Slieve Donard Hotel, Brunel's is a real gem in this famous seaside town.
The handsome two-storey building is painted an attractive darkish blue. Inside it divides into two, with seating on both si ... more...
A sister restaurant to Padraic Frawley's great dining venue The Cornstore in Cork (see entry), the same stylish mix of quality, accessibility and buzz works equally well in his home city.
Steaks and seafood are the specialities, but there is m ... more...