First opened as a licensed premises back in the 18th century, The Purty Kitchen has undergone many different iterations over the years, but its core offering of hearty fare served up in a convivial atmosphere has remained a constant. Its current incarn ... more...
Dating back to the 19th century, this handsome traditional inn near the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is run by husband and wife Sean and Geraldine McLaughlin, who have recently completed major refurbishments.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, ... more...
Café / Dairy / Farmshop / Fruit & Veg / Honey / Meat & Game
In a country where a true Dubliner may still be defined as 'someone who doesn't go home for the weekend', the urban-rural divide is clearly not as embedded as in many other societies. Yet the Irish population is increasingly urbanised, and the boom yea ... more...
A cousin business of the famous Quinlan's Fish Shops, this simply-appointed but bright and airy town centre restaurant doubles as a takeaway - and it offers outstanding selection of very fresh fish, good straightforward cooking and reasonable prices.
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Bang restaurant is the restaurant version of the Irish boom and bust.
After being wound up in the depths of the Irish recession, this Dublin restaurants bounced back through investment from Bobby Kerr and the Barrett family. Its prime location on ... more...
Just outside the traditional seaside holiday town of Newcastle, and close to the championship links of the Royal County Down golf course, this friendly hotel on the edge of the Mourne mountains has a pleasingly remote atmosphere and spacious public are ... more...
TEMPORARILY CLOSED - relaunching 2nd September 2026,. with Adam Nevin as executive head chef
Glamorous and elegant, this fine dining restaurant opened with a flourish in 2018. Returning from a successful career in London to the ... more...
Ably assisted by his partner Yvonne and a smart international staff, leading chef Jason More has run this cool and keenly priced Belfast restaurant for over a decade. Situated on the city's ‘fine dining strip’ behind City Hall (and close ... more...
Katherine and John Dougherty's well-named delicatessen and café near the gates of Killyleagh Castle offers simple, delicious food to eat in or out.
A constantly changing range of local and international stock is complemented by wholesome menus ... 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...