Peter and Mary Huggard’s hotel dominates the seafront at Waterville; it is one of several to have strong links with Charlie Chaplin and is one of Ireland’s best-known hotels.
Like many hotels that have been owner-run for several generation ... more...
A sister restaurant to Padraic Frawley's great dining venue The Cornstore in Cork (see entry), the same stylish mix of quality, accessibility and buzz works equally well in his home city.
Steaks and seafood are the specialities, but there is m ... more...
Only a short drive from Dublin, a visit to these exceptionally lovely gardens makes a very enjoyable and relaxing day out for everyone from the seriously knowledgeable gardener to those who just enjoy a gentle stroll in pleasant surroundings – wi ... more...
Located close to Kilkenny Castle, this elegant Georgian townhouse was restored by the Irish State Design Agency in the 1970s - resulting in a combination of what was at the time contemporary design with period architecture.
Unusually spacious bedrooms ... more...
Serial Dublin-based restaurateur John Farrell has transformed a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it coffee shop at the entrance to Drury Street Carpark into an Aladdin’s Cave of a wine bar boasting big-flavoured small plates and some of the best peopl ... more...
A smartly welcoming entrance beside the Iona Health Food Shop beckons hungry diners up the stairs, past the chefs busy at work in their glass-walled kitchen to the rear, and round the corner into this small but quietly stylish restaurant.
The good vib ... more...
A sunshine yellow facade leading into a sunny yellow interior, with dove grey paintwork, vases of daffodils and bowls of kaleidoscopic salads: Tiller & Grain has vitality and freshness written all over it.
No surprise then that its owner, chef Cla ... more...
Tucked between the Dublin Business School and a charity shop on the buzzy end of South Great George's Street, this new Dublin favourite hit the ground running when it opened in the former San Lorenzo's premises, just before Christmas 2023 - and ... more...
An Osteria is a traditional Italian restaurant that offers warm hospitality, good wines, short menus and simple dishes with an emphasis on regional specialities - and that's just what you'll find at this understatedly elegant restaurant across St Patri ... more...
“Across from the church and near Dick Mack’s”, the Flannery family's seafood bar and takeaway is easy to find - and it's all hands on deck at this popular spot, with half a dozen family members playing key roles in the uniquely sustai ... more...