Hidden away in the centre of Clonakilty, on a lovely serene Georgian square that (except on Friday mornings when the local farmers Market is held here) contrasts unexpectedly with the hustle and bustle of the nearby streets, The Emmet Hotel is somethi ... more...
Delahunt is a thing of rare beauty – a new restaurant in an old building that looks beautiful and serves beautiful food. Opened in a landmark Victorian grocers, the elegant building oozes charm and character outside and in.
Owner Darren Free's s ... more...
Peter and Shelley Stokes’ substantial 18th century country house midway between Dublin and Cork is an impressive building with some magnificent period features, and offers comfort and relaxation with style.
A large marbled reception area with fr ... more...
Located in Sligo’s town centre, Pat Grimes's family-run Bistro Bianconi has been a favourite ever since they opened in 1993.
And it’s not hard to see why. Pasta and steaks are a specialty, including their spaghetti Bolognese - which is s ... more...
This lively, youthful café-restaurant just off Grafton Street does quality informal food at reasonable prices and is specially noted for its gourmet pizzas - try the Bowery, for example, an Italian sausage pizza with roasted cherry tomatoes, moz ... more...
Formerly the Stephen Pearce Emporium, this large premises lends itself very well to its current use as a design centre, gallery, shop and café and it is worth allowing some time for a browse and a tasty bite to eat here if you’re visiting ... more...
At the back of the museum, overlooking the river, with tables outside on the terrace, this bright modern café/restaurant is the perfect place for a snack or lunch in fine weather.
Not just an appropriately elegant space to restore visitors to t ... more...
The arrival of Toons Bridge Dairy Store on Dublin’s Georges Street feels like a departure for the city. It’s not that there aren’t other great places in town to buy a range of cheese, charcuterie and deli-tastic treats. This emporium ... more...
Established in 1997, Tony Ecock's bustling two-storey Dublin restaurants has a loyal following and offers dishes that do not pander too much to the western palate. In typical oriental style, a number of set menus are offered and there is also an extens ... more...
It’s taken some 25 years for LPQ to reach Irish shores. Its beginnings go back to 1990, when chef and baker Alain Coumont was unable to find the right bread to serve in his Brussels restaurant. His decision to begin baking it himself has since re ... more...