In Drogheda town centre, just a hundred yards or so up from the landmark St Laurence’s Gate, the McGowan family’s small hotel is a handsome Victorian double-fronted redbrick building and, with its broad stone steps leading up to the ... more...
Limerick restaurateur Pat O’Sullivan – of the renowned Masterchefs Hospitality Group – has turned his attention to health-driven food with the launch of his newest enterprise, Copia Green.
Located on the Dublin Road, the former site ... more...
Killorglin's loss is proving to be Dingle's gain, since chef Damien Ring and his front of house partner, Suzi O'Gorman, closed their excellent Kingdom 1795 restaurant and moved here to open 505 in autumn 2025. They brought a following, not only ... more...
From a solid team that benefits from the food and beverage expertise of sommelier Harshal Shah together with father and daughter duo Matthew and Alexandra Farrell of Diep fame, Dorian is a wine bar and bistro with distinctly fun-fuelled clubby vibes in ... more...
With a reputation for lively dining and decent Italian food this long-running Dublin restaurants long been a favourite of politicians and media types, although falling out of favour in recent years, following a series of ... more...
Proper French patisserie and all day lunches are the treats to be found at David Aranda’s delightful little bakery and café in the centre of Caherciveen.
Since opening in 2013 it has become a key destination for returning visitors keen to ... more...
Olesya’s is a bright and modern wine bar that’s a cosy spot for a casual meal or drinks. Pleasantly styled with bare wood tables, wall-mounted wine racks, exposed brick and tangled lampshades that throw pretty patterns on the walls, it&rsqu ... more...
On the main street, painted soft green with a long double traditional Kilkee bay window, this lovely bakery and restaurant is one of the very good reasons why so many families come to Kilkee for the holidays. It's perfect for self-catering as you can c ... more...
A graphic window illustration of Buddha’s eyes, that enduring symbol of Nepal, has been drawing diners into this cosy Nepalese restaurant since 1997. The first of its kind in Ireland, owners Shiva Gautum and his wife Lina set the bar high and sta ... more...
Housed in a handsome cut-stone listed building (once the Kingstown train terminal, and a treat for railway buffs), Hartley’s sits elegantly overlooking Dun Laoghaire’s modern harbour.
The neo-classical masterpiece is a wonderful setting fo ... more...