Open since 1964, and run by Grainne O’Connell since 1975, informal restaurant/bar was among the first to establish a reputation for good food in Kenmare, and is a daytime sister restaurant to Packie’s (see entry).
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This stylish modern hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the Slaney estuary and has excellent amenities, including a superb health and fitness club, and the new Riverwood Treatment Rooms.
Public areas include an appealing contemporary bar, The Dr ... more...
Country House / Historic House / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the gardens, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit.
Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, walled garden and swe ... more...
Lorna Tyther's unusual restaurant exudes great charm with its rambling gardens - you can choose whether to eat beneath trailing honeysuckle and fairy lights, or inside in the relaxed and cheerful dining area.
The vegetarian menu, which includes local ... more...
Trouble Brewing was founded in 2009 by three enthusiasts, Paul O Connor, Stephen Clinch and Thomas Prior (Head Brewer), with the aim of bringing quality beer to the Irish market. Their philosophy is to brew beers full of character and flavour, using on ... more...
Situated prominently on the West Pier of Howth’s characterful fishing port, the Wright family’s fishmongers and speciality food store is one of the oldest in the area and is now run by Mark Wright.
They proudly claim to have been smoking I ... more...
Centrally located on Letterkenny's busy main street, Brendan McGlynn's long established tea rooms have been pleasing local people in search of a nice cup of tea and a 'quiet moment' since 1994.
There have been plenty of extensions and refurbishments s ... more...
Already well known locally for his work in Cork city - at The Stew Stores in Douglas and the Marina Market - Chef Tabrez Shaikh made his restaurant debut in Cobh in 2025, with the opening of the lovely Azure Harbour Bistro on the waterfront.
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Skibbereen's iconic Dillon’s Corner reopened in 2021 under the stewardship of partners Ruairí Melvin Dunne and Dawn Price-Latorre, who returned to West Cork from London after stints at Italian restaurants Trullo and Padella.
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In trendy East Belfast - although well out on the Stormont end of Upper Newtownards Road (A20) - this Austrailian inspired café took Belfast's casual dining scene by storm when it opened in 2015 and, thanks to its success a sister restaurant has ... more...