First it was chocolate and and now it's ice cream too - what is it with these sweet treats that we can't get enough of in Ireland? Whatever it is, it's good news for small producers with an eye to scaling the heights in terms of quality, innovation and ... more...
Recent developments may have changed the shape and scale of Barna, but Donnelly’s of Barna is still a landmark at the crossroads, where a little road leads down to the harbour.
Established in 1892, this seafood restaurant and bar serves food all ... more...
Set in impressive gardens and woodland just outside Naas, this appealing hotel is approached along a promising driveway, with striking entrance and lobby areas, and a fine inner courtyard planted attractively with Virginia creeper.
A rather grand stai ... more...
Brian O’Caoimh and Kevin Powell are the barista-and-chef A-Team behind Dublin’s deservedly lauded Meet Me in the Morning cafe and adjacent Reference Coffee, just off Camden Street’s casual dining hub; with Loose Canon they have stripp ... more...
“Slow food and fast service” was always the admirable aim of the former Goat Street Bistro team, led by owners Ed Mulvihill and Laurence Wetterwald.
Having moved down the road and around a couple of corners to the narrow laneway that is al ... more...
Frances and Colm Dalton’s cheerful little red-painted town-centre bar has a characterful, traditional-look interior with green & white floor tiles and lots of wood - and is well worth seeking out for good home cooking.
It’s a friendly ... more...
Carrickfergus's loss has proved to be Ballyhackamore's gain since Neil Johnston re-located his lovely neighbourhood restaurant, Luna, in 2025 - back to where it all started, at his former East Belfast restaurant Graze. The all-day opening that was a fe ... more...
Overlooking a marina, this impressive lakeside period house makes a fine hotel, and the scale of the Victorian architecture and the style of furnishings and decor lean very much towards the luxurious in both public areas and accommodation.
Immaculatel ... more...
Formerly a bank, Peter Greany and Maeve Moore's popular café is in a three-storey building on Parliament Street, with classic black railings and a lovely Georgian doorway - a fine setting for a good business.
With natural light flooding in th ... more...
Michael Deane has always been ahead of the curve, so this new venture from the city's hospitality ace should come as no surprise to those who have watched in admiration as he constantly works his way sure-footedly around the evolving world of B ... more...