Situated almost next to the Holywood Golf Club and Redburn Country Park, and with views across Belfast Lough, the McClellands’ family-run country house is just a 5 minute drive from Belfast City Airport yet it's a tranquil spot in which to unwind ... more...
Blink and you could miss the narrow entrance to this unexpectedly spacious two-storey restaurant above a bookies shop in downtown Clonmel - but it's well worth seeking out.
It's a younger sister of Waterford city's first Japanese restaurant, which was ... more...
O'Donoghues has long been the Dublin mecca for visitors in search of a lively evening with traditional music - live music every night is a major claim to fame - but a visit to this famous pub near the Shelbourne Hotel at quieter times can be rewarding ... more...
Aishling Moore, the talented young chef and owner of this small but very exciting fish restaurant in the centre of Cork, has earned wide acclaim for her courageous and adventurous new approach to sustainability. The fish comes almost exclusivel ... more...
‘Delicious food at affordable prices’ is the stated aim at this cosy little restaurant in the centre of Athlone – and, as many people of all ages would cite Thyme as their favourite place to eat in the town, this is clearly something ... more...
Set well back from the road, in its own grounds and lovely gardens, the Foley family’s fine stone house on the edge of the town is the oldest private residence in Kenmare.
Expressing the character of its owners perfectly, it has great style and ... more...
Situated prominently on the West Pier of Howth’s characterful fishing port, the Wright family’s fishmongers and speciality food store is one of the oldest in the area and is now run by Mark Wright.
They proudly claim to have been smoking I ... more...
Famous for their irresistible cakes and desserts, the French Quarter Café has been delighting the lucky people of Tipperary Town since 2007 - and, increasingly, attracting visitors too.
It's run by Tipperary native, Annemarie, and her pa ... more...
Dingle has had no shortage of excellent restaurants in recent years (and some have become national icons), yet the regular visitor will always find a few new ones vying for attention on every visit.
One of the younger kids on the block is Mask (or, to ... more...
You can walk along the quays to this attractive family-run bar and restaurant, which is right on the harbour front in Dungarvan town and easy to find - and there’s also plenty of parking for those arriving by car.
And what a location - outdoor t ... more...