Tucked into a traditional residential area behind the north quays, this former grocers is handy to the Four Courts, the Corporation Fruit & Vegetable Market (currently wholesale only, but due for upgrade to include retail space for artisan producer ... more...
This privately owned modern hotel is close to the sea, overlooking Rosscarbery Bay (although not on the sea side of the road), and it's an attractive building with spacious public areas enhanced by artwork of local interest, and the comfortable bedroo ... more...
This stylish contemporary Dublin restaurants at the top of Dawson Street and is best known for its wide range of excellent pizzas (it's owned by the UK company Pizza Express), but it's more of a restaurant than the description implies.
Children are ma ... more...
Resplendent with abundant window boxes spilling over pink and black paintwork, this handsome traditional pub in Galway occupies a prominent corner position on Middle Street and Cross Street and proudly proclaims its establishment in 1759 beneath an ele ... more...
If you’ve had enough of the usual ‘tex mex’ offering and want a more genuine Mexican experience then look no further than Boojum. Located on Dublin’s Millennium Walkway (just off Upper Abbey Street, near Jervis Street SC serving ... more...
‘Delicious food at affordable prices’ is the stated aim at this cosy little restaurant in the centre of Athlone – and, as many people of all ages would cite Thyme as their favourite place to eat in the town, this is clearly something ... more...
Well situated in the scenic Rosses Gaeltacht, overlooking Dungloe Bay, the former Ostan na Rossan was acquired by the Boyle family in 2015, after lying empty for years, and redeveloped as a fine four star hotel.
Having been virtually re-built and the ... more...
While casual dining continues to be the big story, the most exciting restaurants are those with chefs grounded in fine dining.
Pickle, Sunil Ghai’s authentic Indian restaurant, ticks the box perfectly: an attractive casual ‘eating house an ... more...
Behind a smartly painted two-toned grey frontage with a bright red door in the heart of Arklow town, you’ll find the equally smart bright room that is Christy’s lounge.
With comfortable banquettes around the walls separated into booths by ... more...
Opened by the Murphy family in 2001 and now operated by Noel Regan, this well-known hostelry is attractively situated on the quay in Ballina, overlooking the River Moy, with seating outside for fine weather and a pleasant old-style bar at the front.
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