Although many others have since followed suit, the idea of opening a restaurant in a church was highly original when the late Hans-Peter Matthiae did so in Cashel in 1968. The scale - indeed the whole style of the place - is superb and provides an un ... more...
Established in 2010 - a long time ago in the restaurant industry, as empires are built and dissolve, fads come and go - this modern chef-owned bistro in historic Camden Market has stood the test of time.
Known for reliable cooking and good value ... more...
Run by Mark Murphy, a Culinary Arts Teacher in Tralee IT, and native Irish speaker Muireann Nic Giolla Ruaidh, who has many years experience in hospitality - and, like Mark, is very involved with the Dingle Food Festival - the Dingle Cookery School has ... more...
Just a few minutes drive from the busy town of Naas, the Flanagan family's attractive traditional pub enjoys a serenely scenic location overlooking the Grand Canal and the boats moored in Sallins harbour.
But, although Lock 13 is a pleasingly old-fas ... more...
Already well-known fishmongers and restaurateurs in Howth, the Doran family branched out in partnership with the Duignans to open a seafood restaurant above The Beachcomber pub in Killester.
Accessed via a staircase in the middle of the pub, the resta ... more...
Another of the growing number of Dublin restaurants that start with wine and make food a secondary element, this stylish first floor restaurant above McSorleys pub is the brainchild of former Ely manager, Kevin McMahon, so the emphasis on wine should c ... more...
This large hotel enjoys commanding views over Broadhaven Bay and offers not only accommodation but also extensive bar, restaurant and banqueting facilities - all much needed services in the area.
Comfortably appointed bedrooms look over the bay to the ... more...
Skibbereen's iconic Dillon’s Corner reopened in 2021 under the stewardship of partners Ruairí Melvin Dunne and Dawn Price-Latorre, who returned to West Cork from London after stints at Italian restaurants Trullo and Padella.
Dillon’ ... more...
This 300-year old centrally-located hotel makes a very comfortable base within easy walking distance of the whole of Dingle town.
Bedrooms in the older part of the hotel have a lot of character (some have four-posters) but the spacious newer bedrooms ... more...
Well-known wine buff Pat Keown and his wife Sylvie celebrated 25 years at this hospitable first floor restaurant on the main street Greystones in 2013. Pat will usually be found front of house in the main restaurant and his warmth and enthusiasm are un ... more...
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