Formerly the Four Seasons, this luxurious Dublin hotels on a magnificent site, set in its own gardens on a section of the Royal Dublin Society's 42-acre show grounds. This allows an exceptional sense of spaciousness while also being convenient to the ... more...
In the premises formerly occupied by the legendary restaurant, Annies, Budds opened here in 2015 and was an instant hit with locals and visitors alike.
Local people have been delighted with the energy and commitment to quality (and community) that Jam ... more...
Scallys is one of Ireland's best-known family-run supermarkets. There's a strong focus on regional speciality foods, including a great range of fresh fish and shellfish landed by West Cork fishermen.   ... more...
A new venture by the Cornstore Restaurant Group and Mike Ryan, Head Chef of Cornstore Cork, this Chicken & Burger concept is expected to be the first of many, with plans for a London branch already under way.
Judging by its instant success in ... more...
Happy the food lover visiting Ireland’s western capital who happens on Aoibheann MacNamara’s trio of Galway restaurants at Spanish Arch.
A wonderful stone-built medieval customs house overlooking the Claddagh Basin is home to Ard Bia (&lsq ... more...
Cork abounds with iconic names in food and drink, and it was exciting to see two of the greats - K O'Connell fishmongers and chef Kate Lawlor - coming together in 2025 to bring a casual but very classy act to the foodhall in Dunnes Stores on Patrick St ... more...
Ann Rooney and Oscar Woolley's highly respected Northern Irish based tea company has an online shop, selling teas, teapots and accessories.
The range of teas offered is wide, including fruit teas and herbal teas as well as a distinguished collection ... more...
O’Connell’s renowned fish stall began life over 40 years ago, started by the late Kay O’Connell, mother of Paul and Pat, who run it today.
Pat O'Connell's meeting with Britain's Queen Elizabeth here at their English Market stall on ... more...
The accommodation arm of the excellent 360 Cookhouse restaurant and bar, nearby on Castle street (see entry), 360 Stay offers a spacious and very comfortable 'self service' base in Dungarvan town centre for groups of various sizes, all year rou ... more...
Like a lot of craft brewers, Sam Black started out with a home brewing kit. Fast forward a few years and he and his wife, Maudeline, traded up and founded the Kinsale Craft Brewery in 2013 in Co. Cork.
The Blacks are unique in that their brewery was c ... more...