Just off Grafton Street, Davy Byrnes opened its doors in 1889 and is one of Dublin's most famous pubs - references in Joyce's Ulysses mean it is very much on the tourist circuit.
Despite all this fame it remains a genuine, well-run place and is ... more...
Down an alley, beside the Duke of York pub, the slate blue exterior of The Muddler's Club is a slick beacon of light in a graffiti rich, seedy back street.
On entering you're met with by a bar with all the “on trend” bottles on displ ... more...
On the edge of the famous village of Ardara and with views over the Donegal Highlands, John Yates's large and hospitable house is full of character and would make a good base for exploring this fascinating area.
It was once the home of Ireland’s ... more...
Bruce and Laura Mulcahy’s stylish contemporary restaurant has long been one of Kenmare’s most consistently pleasing dining venues and, since relocating to bigger premises on Main Street, the style, some time ago, the cooking and the service ... more...
The name of this delightful cafe is a bit of a double-entendre as relates to the Dublin word 'pup' meaning bold (naughty) child - and is also a place where customers' pups are made to feel welcome.
The café is in a series of higgledy pigg ... more...
Set in impressive gardens and woodland just outside Naas, this appealing hotel is approached along a promising driveway, with striking entrance and lobby areas, and a fine inner courtyard planted attractively with Virginia creeper.
A rather grand stai ... more...
Situated right next door to the The Savoy Hotel in the heart of Limerick, this recent arrival to the city hit the ground running.
On descending the wide marble steps you will find a large, stylish restaurant-grill with plenty of buzz, which is cleverl ... more...
Part of the popular Dublin chain, the Gourmet Food Parlour offers good value and quality ingredients for a mostly lunch trade.
The restaurant is spacious and bright, with simple furniture, and chalkboards listing appetising sandwiches and daily specia ... more...
Overlooking the River Lagan opposite Andy Scott's Beacon of Hope sculpture in downtown Belfast, the location of one of Northern Ireland's most exciting restaurants seems appropriate - and owners Alain Kerloc’h (former restaurant manager at Deane ... more...
Hidden down a mews lane behind a row of shops in Donnybrook, this little gem exudes rus in urbe charm in a walled garden setting complete with splashing fountain, evening birdsong and the eponymous mulberry tree.
Opened without fanfare in April 2011, ... more...