Just off the Grand Canal at Portobello in the premises that formerly housed the legendary late-night Gig’s Place, Richmond is now a popular local bistro headed up by owner-manager Russell Wilde (a talented front-of-house veteran of Dublin’s ... more...
This informal restaurant and fish shop is owned by respected chef Andy Rae and business partner Bob McCoubrey, of the original Mourne Seafood Bar in Dundrum, Co Down (see entry), who have their own shellfish beds on Carlingford Lough, and it has become ... more...
The smart, discreet frontage of this appealing restaurant fits in well with the neighbouring row of chi chi boutiques near Malahide marina. Kajjal is a sister restaurant of the highly-regarded Kinara Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Clontarf’s se ... more...
Just a few minutes drive from the busy town of Naas, the Flanagan family's attractive traditional pub enjoys a serenely scenic location overlooking the Grand Canal and the boats moored in Sallins harbour.
But, although Lock 13 is a pleasingly old-fas ... more...
Owned by John Kirwan Jr., who has a 160-year history of fishing in his family and is a fourth-generation fisherman, Fisherman’s Catch is a popular fish shop and (sort of) takeaway right on the harbour at Port Oriel.
These days John Jr. runs the ... more...
A growing number of people now see Athlone as a destination for holidays or short breaks and, for many, it would be unthinkable to visit the area or even pass through it without a visit to Annie McNamara and Mary McCullagh’s elegantly informal co ... more...
This little place offers a stylish way to have a hot meal on a budget: a daily choice of soups and stews is available in three different sizes, with a medium portion and a selection of delicious home-made breads and a piece of fruit.
Some change daily ... more...
Neighbourhood hit the ground running when it opened in 2022, and no wonder. Before you have eaten a morsel you're sure to be charmed by the TLC that has gone into reimagining a former pub to create owner-manager Tom McGrath's beautifully warm and welco ... more...
Alan Hegarty’s restaurant and fish shop overlooking the River Vartry in Wicklow Town is a bustling and inviting venue which showcases the finest of local seafood.
The location is ideal for a seafood restaurant and customers can enjoy the w ... 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...