Formerly the Stephen Pearce Emporium, this large premises lends itself very well to its current use as a design centre, gallery, shop and café and it is worth allowing some time for a browse and a tasty bite to eat here if you’re visiting ... more...
A rambling old coaching inn set in lovely gardens alongside the River Vartry, this much-loved hotel has a long and fascinating history - it’s one of Ireland’s oldest coaching inns, with records indicating that it was built around 1720. In ... more...
Replacing a long standing café (Gavin’s) on Bridge Street, the main shopping street in Westport, this new restaurant was opened by Irishman Pat Hughes and his Thai wife Nikki in December 2024. Filling a dining gap that Westport didn&rsquo ... more...
While most visitors to Dublin will visit the restored Old Jameson Distillery to do the tour (which is fascinating, see below), it can also be a handy spot for a drink at one of the bars or a bite to eat.
There are special menus for groups (including e ... more...
For many years known as the Galway Great Southern, this historic railway hotel overlooking Eyre Square right in the centre of Galway was built in 1852. It has always had a special place in the hearts of Galway people.
In 2006 the much-loved Great So ... more...
MOVING BACK TO GLASSON - former Grogan's Pub
Feargal O’Donnell - a prominent Euro-Toques chef - and his wife, Fiona, built up a great following when they ran The Fatted Calf in the pretty village of Glasson. In 2015 they moved to n ... more...
It may look a traditional bar with its many snugs, deep red walls, shelves stacked with books and long wooden bar, but closer inspection reveals a collection of bison-themed items, including a wall-mounted head, alongside genuine saddles fixed atop bar ... more...
This long-established quality catering company and deli offers irresistible freshly baked cakes, pastries and desserts - alongside excellent savoury fare including ready meals, great salads and sandwiches. more...
The magnificent Killruddery House and Gardens just outside Bray has been transformed under the stewardship of the current owners, Anthony and Fionnuala Brabazon (Lord And Lady Ardee), who have spent the last decade developing their family home as a v ... more...
This large shop and restaurant, off the N11 south of Dublin, is the flagship premises of Ireland’s most famous group of craft shops and, they have become equally well known for the quality of their food - people come here from miles around to sho ... more...