When Santander-born chef Luis Martin took over The Old Couch Café in the centre of Waterford in 2023, it was a quirky little restaurant with a big reputation for doing things differently - but always with finesse. It was a good match for a chef ... more...
Conveniently located right in the centre of Tullamore town, this deservedly popular Italian restaurant is owned and managed by Paula Moran-Tahraoui, formerly of the well-known Senor Rico Restaurant which she ran in the same premises with her late husba ... more...
Just outside Adare, this low, grey-tiled building is set in immaculately maintained gardens and presents a neat and welcoming appearance on arrival.
It has grown dramatically since the Fitzgerald family opened it in 1983 and - although Mary herself re ... more...
Locals know how to find this popular daytime café - the entrance is through Westgate Design and downstairs. It’s a big bustling self service café, with plenty of rustic but comfortable seating and a friendly atmosphere.
Food qualit ... more...
Although Gerard and Patricia Kennedy's quayside bar and restaurant has always been known for excellent local seafood, the ante has been upped considerably - with the arrival of head chef Noel Dennehy in the kitchen.
Skilful cooking and flavour cormbin ... more...
At the heart of this large, well-executed five star development lies a fine Victorian house and, although the newer areas have an elegant contemporary style, an atmosphere of timeless quality prevails throughout.
With a large conference centre, break- ... more...
Situated in a particularly attractive listed Victorian building - just opposite the City Hall, and within walking distance of the whole city centre area - this boutique hotel has established a special niche for discerning visitors to Belfast.
This Bel ... more...
Set in formal gardens just south of Dublin's city centre, with views across Dublin Bay to Howth Head, the fine 18th century house at the heart of this impressive hotel was once a private residence.
Careful restoration and imaginative modernisation hav ... more...
For over half a century the O’Sullivan family’s traditional restaurant in the centre of Sneem village has been known for its friendly atmosphere and good, generous food served at fair prices.
It was first opened in 1968 by Cá ... more...
The Quinlan family are renowned in Kerry for the fresh fish that is landed at Caherciveen by their own fishing trawlers, and for a number of well run and successful related businesses. Fresh whitefish and shellfish is sourced from company trawlers and ... more...