It’s taken some 25 years for LPQ to reach Irish shores. Its beginnings go back to 1990, when chef and baker Alain Coumont was unable to find the right bread to serve in his Brussels restaurant. His decision to begin baking it himself has since re ... more...
Both locals and holidaymakers enjoy visiting Brian and Teresa Kennedy’s farm guesthouse which, unusually, not only offers good food and accommodation, but also Leitrim’s only museum.
For a token entrance fee you can revel in Glenvi ... more...
Although it’s a bit away from the main town centre, there’s plenty of reason to visit the Station House Courtyard, with its interesting exhibits and classy shopping. Interesting, classy food too at this bright and welcoming daytime re ... more...
In the Cronin family since 1970, this harbour-front pub has oodles of character; with its walls and high shelves crammed with maritime memorabilia, it’s an unofficial exhibition of local history. Ballymaloe-trained chef Denis Cronin, is t ... more...
Part of the handsome Clonakilty Distillery complex and overlooking the Whale's Tail artwork on the waterfront, Kirby’s @ The Whale’s Tail is in an airy open plan dining room with the added theatre of an open kitchen - the perfect buzzy ... more...
This fine pub (and 'emporium') has been run by the McCormack family since 1960. It's one of the neatest pubs around, with trees and shrubbery between the car park and an imaginative conservatory extension at the back of the pub, effectively screening ... more...
Beautifully located and with an expansive view towards the sea, the McGonigle family's large, well-managed B&B has a charming 18th century house at its heart. It's a delightful place to stay and would make a lovely, moderately priced and relaxing b ... more...
Set in a lovely building, this bright ground floor café is a pleasing place to take a break and has become a favourite for its many regular customers.
Interesting old prints of Waterford life adorn the walls and there’s a spacious seating ... more...
A smart refurb of the former Lighthouse Restaurant premises on the quays in Wicklow Town makes a great setting for a first venture by a talented hospitality duo - Greg Murphy and Ruadhan Furlong, formerly general manager and head chef respectively at ... more...
Located above the busy harbour area in one of the most attractive old buildings in Howth village, just before the church, The House is run by proprietor Karl Dillon, formerly of the late-lamented Gruel in Dublin city - and, true to form, the menu state ... more...