The magnificent Killruddery House and Gardens just outside Bray has been transformed under the stewardship of the current owners, Anthony and Fionnuala Brabazon (Lord And Lady Ardee), who have spent the last decade developing their family home as a v ... more...
On the first floor of a redbrick Ballsbridge terrace, conspicuously located near the Herbert Park Hotel - and just a few minutes walk from the RDS - this long-established restaurant has lost none of its charm or quality over the years, and now has a un ... 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...
There is much to love about this ambitious refit of a landmark Dublin pub dating back to 1837 that has been revived after 20 empty years. The Press Up Entertainment group – run by Paddy McKillen Jnr and Matthew Ryan – have done a characteri ... more...
Located on the edge of the town and in a fine hillside location, the Hillgrove is the leading hotel in the area and offers excellent business and leisure facilities.
The impressive foyer is smartly furnished in a classic contemporary style with the pu ... more...
The opening of Cask, a cocktail-heavy bar billing itself as a drinks, food and entertainment venue, was something of a coup for sister establishments, Isaac’s Hotel and Greene’s Restaurant – especially with accomplished mixologist And ... more...
A short drive south of Dublin city, in one of Ireland’s most scenic locations in the beautiful Wicklow Hills, this deluxe hotel and spa set in the 47 acre Powerscourt Estate contributes a wide range of amenities to the area. Reminiscent of a form ... more...
On an elevated site with views towards Carrick on Suir and to the Comeragh mountains, this pretty white cottage with its cheerful red half door enjoys a lovely rural setting - and it's an appealing property, with two stone-faced outhouses and a small c ... more...
One of the great classic pubs of Ireland, Blakes has been in the same family since 1887 and, up to recently, was always one of the few places that could be relied upon to be unchanged. Not a food place, a pub; maybe a sandwich, but mainly somewhere to ... more...
This legendary tea and coffee emporium dates back to 1887 and was an institution in Belfast city centre until moving out to these suburban premises in the 1970s.
The company headquarters, retail sales and 'Leaf & Berry' coffee bar/restaurant are n ... more...