A gem to seek out in the pretty riverside village of Ramelton, The Blue Goat is the creation of Lifford man Des Gallen - an artisan food devotee whose culinary claims to fame include cheffing at the late lamented Dublin destination Gruel, little sister ... more...
Formerly known as Johnstown House Hotel, The Johnstown Estate is just 35 minutes drive from Dublin on the M4.
Following recent refurbishment it has a classy ambience and - thanks mainly to the friendly and helpful staff - a warm and relaxing atmospher ... more...
Niall & Niamh Walsh’s smart two-storey deli and café near the harbour is known for its good wholesome fare and there are no short cuts taken – they bake their breads freshly every morning, using organic flour and a 3 day fermenta ... more...
There are catering facilities in the Visitor Centre, but this terrific tearoom in the castle courtyard is the place to head to for really tasty home cooking.
Whether it’s a bowl of hearty soup and some freshly baked brown bread on a chilly day o ... more...
RESTAURANT CLOSED - VENUE ONLY FROM AUTUMN 2025
This is a restaurant for everyone, with popular dishes featuring; there may be some surprises among the fish dishes and imaginative vegetarian options, but main courses feature ever-popular stea ... more...
For more than forty years this spacious, elegant French restaurant in a Georgian townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel has been the leading fine dining restaurant in Ireland.
Approached from the street or directly from the hotel through an elegant dra ... more...
A welcome 2023 arrival in an area that's had less choice of quality places to eat than most, this exciting south Dublin addition to John Farrell’s Dublin restaurant stable (Dillingers, The Butcher Grill, 777 and Amy Austin) is easy to find on the ... more...
In a restored stone building directly overlooking the ruins of O’Donnell Castle in the heart of Donegal town, this traditional bar and restaurant is just the kind of place visitors are hoping to find - it may seem a little touristy at first, but ... more...
After over a decade in business, Siobhan O’Callaghan and Anthony Boyle decided to close their main restaurant and move across the road to the premises formerly occupied by their shop in Skibbereen.
Here they continue to do a great job on a small ... more...
Flagging his business as an ‘alternative catering company’ Ted Berner’s aim is not just to provide delicious food for events, but to make it an event in itself.
Like any good food, it all begins with the ingredients and he doesn&rsqu ... more...