Atmospheric is one of the things they do best in the Foley family and this younger sister restaurant to Nick’s (see entry), run by Clíodhna Foley, proves the point.
Located in a former Church of Ireland premises just up the hill a little ... more...
You can’t miss this pretty white cottage pub with its cheerful red paintwork, at Garrykennedy’s charming little harbour. Maura and Cormac Boyle have gradually done a little gentle modernisation since they took over ownership of Larkins in 2 ... more...
When Praba Sankaran opened this warmly inviting restaurant in the centre of Gorey in 2019, it was the realisation of a longheld dream for the classically-trained chef and his family - and, although the challenges of the pandemic were soon to follow, th ... more...
On a lovely site overlooking the Barrow Valley, Bryan Leech and Martin Marley's charming late Georgian house - which (encouragingly) takes its name from the Irish 'cill greíne', meaning 'sunny hill or wood' - is set in extensive wooded grounds.
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Chef Michael Smith opened Darwin’s in 2005 and, having a direct supply of meat from the family butchers, soon gained a reputation for its quality steaks as well as friendly service.
Outside, there are a couple of tables behind an awning for smok ... more...
This characterful pub beside the Everyman Palace Theatre was established in 1875 and is named after its founder.
Long before the arrival of the "theme pub", Lowrey's was famous for having windows which originated from Kilkenny Cathedral, but ... more...
On the road to Kilmore Quay, just five minutes away, you can't miss this picturesque seafood restaurant and bar in the charming village of Kilmore. Famed for its pretty thatched cottages, Kilmore has also become a dining destination thanks to Susie Doy ... more...
Not only in their home town, but actually on the street where their first family home was, the three Quinn brothers Paul, Brian and Colin opened this stylish restaurant on the main street in Greystones in 2006. Their aim was to have a small neigh ... more...
Only Michael Deane would even think of attempting what has been achieved with aplomb at this acclaimed city centre destination. Deservedly hailed as Northern Ireland’s premier restaurateur for nearly three decades, chef Deane’s&nb ... more...
In the heart of the Boyne Valley, this restored coaching inn dates back to the 17th-century and now has the good fortune be in common ownership with nearby Tankardstown House whose owners, Tricia and Brian Conroy, undertook their trademark tasteful ref ... more...