Just along from Bushe's Bar, La Jolie Brise Pizza & Grill is run by Youen Jacob Jnr, and is part of The Waterfront Hotel complex which neatly frames a corner of the square.
A cheerful continental-style café, it spills out on to the pavement ... more...
A classic Italian-style restaurant in the heart of Tuam, this popular spot is one of the few places in the town offering evening dining and its central location and crowd-pleasing menu make it appealing to locals and visitors alike.
A Madrid native wh ... more...
The Cooley mountains make an impressive backdrop to Hannah Byrne’s unusual café and retail operation at Strandfield House, just outside Dundalk. The driveway leading up to the house arrives into a farmyard that’s choc-a-bloc with col ... more...
Chris McCauley's atmospheric little restaurant just up the street from The House of McDonnell has an unusual barrel vaulted roof and cosy snugs separated by traditional etched glass dividers.
Seafood, especially lobster, is the speciality on the daily ... 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...
Dromineer is one of the Shannon's most-visited places, popular with cruisers, anglers, sailing folk and walkers, as well as tourists and local folk just enjoying a day out.
Joe and Rita Ryan's characterful old place just up from the harbour has a big ... more...
Behind the traditional stone facade of an old mill on Westport harbour, this bright modern hotel has spacious public areas combining traditional and contemporary themes and materials.
On the ground floor, the Coast Bar offers informal meals from ... more...
A tall striking triangular exterior is a give-away that The Marlin hotel is a little bit different. There’s nothing cookie cutter about this striking contemporary hotel,which opened in Dublin in August 2019. Tucked away behind the St Stephen&rsqu ... more...
This far-flung corner of Ireland is blessed with some great produce, and restaurants that take pride in showcasing it. Patrick and Sean McFadden's charming little café-restaurant right in the centre of Dunfanaghy village is one of them and, with ... more...
While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it can also be a handy spot for a drink at one of the bars or a bite to eat.
There are special menus for groups (including e ... more...