Easy to find on the main street with its striking blue exterior and orange door, Kevin Stirzaker and his wife Shirley opened the Dining Room in Mayo’s county town of Castlebar in 2016.
It was the fulfilment of a long-held dream for the couple, w ... more...
Well away from the bustle of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan and Cecilia O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the 15th century castle standing on it - and, in summer, ... more...
With its intimate atmosphere and focus on small plates and sharing platters, this cute neighbourhood wine bar and pizzeria is the perfect complement to its big sister, The Washerwoman, next door.
Small but perfectly formed, it's just what you'd expect ... more...
Owned by the well know known Patterson brothers, Richard and William, since 1998, this welcoming cottage style bar and restaurant is discreetly tucked away in the green County Down countryside and has earned a following locally for its tasty food serve ... more...
Farmers/Country Market / Hotel / Pub / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Built on the site of a deserted village in a Wicklow valley, this extraordinary food, drink and leisure complex exists thanks to the vision of three brothers, Evan, Eoin and Bernard Doyle.
Below we outline the various strands that make up this ... more...
Beautifully located overlooking Lough Foyle, on the shore side of the scenic route that runs up the eastern coast of the Inishowen peninsula, this modern hotel is near the traditional holiday town of Moville - yet, surrounded by extensive grounds and i ... more...
Former refugees Izz and Eman Alkarajeh take pride in serving the most authentic and delicious Palestinian fare possible - and, since opening in 2019, their delightful Izz Café overlooking the River Lee has become a Cork staple.
Ever-innovative, ... more...
Lyla's bright red frontage and smart signage is easy to spot just off Kilkenny's bustling High Street, in the former Truffles premises. But once inside it's a different world, as the new owners - siblings Michael O'Neill and Bee O'Grady, of the wonder ... more...
Appropriately located in the former catering centre of the old Ebrington military barracks, brothers David and Shaun Mc Elhone brought a treat of a new dining and socialising destination to Derry when they opened Stitch and Weave in the spring ... more...
In December 2022 Barry and Georgina O'Sullivan passed on the baton of the wonderful gastropub that had delighted so many for 30 years. And, while sad to see them retire, customers were also excited by the handover, as the new owners were none other tha ... more...