Right beside the entrance to the Giant’s Causeway and the new interpretative centre, this well known hotel was recently acquired by the National Trust and re-opened in 2012 following refurbishment.
Front rooms have stunning coastal views of Runk ... more...
Kevin Doyle, former manager of The Gallic Kitchen (relocated to Abbeyleix, Co Laois), and his wife Natasha now own this business renowned for baked goods.
They renamed it Lovin Catering and it continues the quality - and many of the favourite pr ... more...
Ken Redmond's family have been growing fruit at Barnhill Farm for over a century.
Barnhill apple juice is a delicious blend of traditional varieties grown, harvested and pressed on the family farm, and the naturally cloudy apple juice is m ... more...
Formerly known as Iragh Tí Connor, which translates as "the inheritance of O'Connor", John and Joan O'Connor's fine establishment in Ballybunion began as a 19th century pub with potential and, thanks to their scrupulous attention to ... 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...
Right in the heart of Glenavy village, Paul Masterson's friendly pub/restaurant (formerly McGeown’s) has recently had a contemporary makeover but its origins go back to the 17th century and an open fire provides a timeless welcome.
Open for lunc ... more...
Possibly Dublin's buzziest little bistro, this is the pizza place where everyone goes to have their spirits lifted by theatrical Italian waiters and great value. Lovely pastas, luscious bruschettas - but best of all the pizzas, renowned for their thin, ... more...
Formerly famed as Eithna's by the Sea, this atmospheric harbourside seafood café has been a favourite summer destination for seafood lovers for many years when it was run by Eithna O’Sullivan - and you certainly can’t miss it, a ... more...
The Lord Bagenal is beautifully situated on the River Barrow, with a fine harbour and marina right beside the inn and a pleasant riverside walk nearby.
Although now a large hotel rather than the pub that is fondly remembered by many regular patrons, p ... more...