Baltimore may have lost a little gem in 2019 with the closure of the famous fine dining destination, Mews - but the decision of its gifted Turkish chef, Ahmet Dede, to stay on and re-open another legendary dining spot, The Customs House, just up the ro ... 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...
Bruce and Laura Mulcahy’s stylish contemporary restaurant has long been one of Kenmare’s most consistently pleasing dining venues and, since relocating to bigger premises on Main Street, the style, some time ago, the cooking and the service ... more...
Dark, clubby and comfortable, Glas’s fit-out eschews traditional vegetarian restaurant interiors, trading wholesome, earthy vibes for luxury, style and atmosphere. Cool music plays, there’s a lively buzz in the air and the cocktails flow fr ... more...
This tall, narrow pub in Clonmel is packed with “artefacts of bygone days”, in short a mini-museum - but one with a giant screen which is discreetly hidden around the corner, for watching matches.
Upstairs (and there are a lot of them, thi ... more...
Close by the very tidy village of Keadue and at the heart of a 40-acre estate overlooking Lough Meelagh, you will find this 4* sister establishment to Lough Rynn Castle in Co Leitrim (see entry), and the two properties have much in common, notably very ... 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...
Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen isn’t known for resting on his laurels. Wowing Dublin Restaurants diners since 2012 when he moved from Gregan’s Castle in The Burren and made a name for himself in Dublin, this creative genius never sto ... more...
You’d never guess that one of Dublin’s best markets is tucked away in an industrial estate off the N2 near the Glasnevin Cemetery, but that’s exactly where you’ll find Brid Carter’s Honest2Goodness market on Saturdays.
In ... more...
While it continues to grow - and is now very large - the ethos of this pleasant restaurant in the impressive garden centre at Frank and Rachel Doyle's Arboretum remains unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-p ... more...