It feels as if it's in a peaceful backwater, yet this splendid Victorian building is just yards from one of Dublin's busiest city centre roads.
Arrival at the gates of Dylan is an experience in itself, especially in the evening, when it is magically l ... more...
Right in the centre of Monaghan, the Redmond family’s long-established bar and restaurant is a gem. It's a classic of its type, and offers consistently generous and tasty local food - and a great range of craft drinks from Monaghan and surround ... more...
In the old Norman area of Waterford city, this hospitable pub is in a pedestrianised lane just off Broad Street.
It can be very busy but, at quieter times it's a pleasant place, with welcoming open fires in several bars - and this lovely ambience toge ... more...
Long before there was so much as a hint that fashionable restaurants might open in this area, Romano's was widely recognised as one the best value Italian restaurants in town, especially at lunch.
Friendly and generous-spirited, this Dublin restaurant ... more...
Chocoholics taking the N4 (Westport road) up to Mayo or Sligo should make a point of building in a caffeine fix (and some healthy home-made food) at Ruth McGarry-Quinn’s relaxed modern café in Longford Town.
For not only do they f ... more...
A wonderful location and a colourful history set the scene for a special experience at this unusual shoreside restaurant in the scenic Ramore Head area of Portrush.
Right on the rocky foreshore, with fantastic views of the famously rug ... more...
Fish & Seafood / Meat & Game / Restaurant / Wine Bar
An old corner building in the heart of Galway, now elegantly refurbished, is home to the modern and friendly pub, Blakes Bar, is on one side and, on the other, the restaurant and wine bar 'The Brasserie on the Corner', which is a younger sister bu ... more...
At the back of the museum, overlooking the river, with tables outside on the terrace, this bright modern café/restaurant is the perfect place for a snack or lunch in fine weather.
Not just an appropriately elegant space to restore visitors to t ... more...
This cheerful blue and white fronted café in the centre of Killarney town was the first branch of the popular Murphys Ice Cream Dingle shop and café to be opened by Kieran and Séan Murphy, the American brothers who have made such a ... more...
A couple of miles east of Cork city centre (and very close to Mahon Point SC), this scenically located café is a sister restaurant to the popular Orso, Elbow Lane and Market Lane Restaurants in Cork (see entries).
It’s in bright modern p ... more...
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