The O’Dowd family have been welcoming visitors to this much-loved pub overlooking the harbour for longer than most people care to remember.
There are some new developments from time to time, but the old bar is always the same – or at least ... more...
There's a smart Barcelona vibe to this Dublin 4 favourite. The designer cool ivory and caramel interior is laid out in a well spaced mix of tables and comfortable banquettes with ceilings high enough to keep peak time buzz to pleasant levels.
The op ... more...
Downstairs, in this town centre casual dining destination, the old pub - a narrow room with a fireplace at the back - is still there in essence, but it's been transformed into a smart contemporary bar done up in navy and gold branding colours ... more...
Sabine and the late Philippe De Mey opened this beautiful Georgian property in a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay in 1981 and it has always been a wonderful place to eat – and to stay. It's now run by the second g ... more...
Set back from the road with a little green and some shrubs in front and plenty of parking, Gallagher’s is in a pretty thatched house with a history dating back to the 17th century, when it is believed to have been inhabited by labourers of the O' ... more...
In a restored stone building directly overlooking the ruins of O’Donnell Castle in the heart of Donegal town, this traditional bar and restaurant is just the kind of place visitors are hoping to find - it may seem a little touristy at first, but ... 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...
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...
Already well known for their popular Galway patisseries/delis, Fintan and Michelle Hyland have also owned and managed the Gourmet Tart Co. restaurant opposite the church in Salthill since 2010. Head chef is Damien O'Malley, well known in the Galway are ... more...