This remarkable pub near the Odyssey Arena is in one of Belfast’s few remaining 18th century buildings; built in 1711, it is the city’s oldest listed building.
It has been extensively and carefully renovated allowing the original bar (whic ... more...
No strangers to hospitality around these parts, Jason Foody and Khris Veldman will be remembered most recently for the fine period B&B in Warrenpoint that they ran when Jason (now manager at Stitch & Weave in Derry) was the opening Gene ... more...
Stoneybatter is spoilt for quality restaurants, yet Vada has found its niche and filled it in style, under the steerage of Ballymaloe-trained owner Sarah Boland and chef Hannah O’Donnell (formerly sous chef at Kai in Galway for seven years). Toge ... more...
Originally opened in 1870, Flanagan’s pub is a thoroughly authentic piece of West Clare heritage, in the centre of the busy seaside town of Lahinch. A traditional bar remains, with hardwood floors and tongue and groove panelling, but its new owne ... more...
This landmark 1970s city centre building is one the largest hotels in Northern Ireland, and the most famous.
Particularly striking when illuminated at night, it has undergone many changes since first opening in the ’70s and has recently been ren ... more...
Behind a classic Georgian frontage on the main street of one of Northern Ireland's prettiest traditional villages lies a thoroughly modern - and surprisingly large - restaurant.
A first restaurant for returning natives, the renowned chef Chris McGowan ... more...
A small, locally owned operation based at Raphoe has, in a very short period of time, become established as a successful producer with a nationally recognised brand.
Donegal Rapeseed Oil Company (www.donegalrapeseedoilco.com), was set up by Austin Dui ... more...
Delicious aromas and oriental music greet you as you climb the stairs to Lek and Eamon Lancaster's well-appointed first floor restaurant opposite the RDS.
This Dublin restaurants friendly staff, Thai furniture and woodcarvings create an authentic orie ... more...
Dick & Helene Willems began making cheese here in the Cork Gaeltacht in 1979, and their famous gouda style cheese is now made by their son Dicky.
Made with the pasteurised milk of a neighbouring herd, it is a typically smooth, dense-textured chees ... more...
This fine old pub just off the Tralee-Dingle road has been in the family for 200 years and the present owners intend to keep things pretty much the way they've been, at least in the recent past.
It's a delightful place, full of genuine character and h ... more...