Locals know how to find this popular daytime café - the entrance is through Westgate Design and downstairs. It’s a big bustling self service café, with plenty of rustic but comfortable seating and a friendly atmosphere.
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With its sandy Blue Flag beach, ruggedly picturesque coastline and the famous Narin & Portnoo Links, Portnoo is a favourite family holiday and golfing destination for those in the know - and, thanks to the warm welcome and good food offered ... more...
One of Ireland’s most famous butchers and rightly so, McCarthy’s of Kanturk in Co Cork is an institution that is very definitely ‘worth a detour’.
Fifth and sixth generation butchers Jack McCarthy and his son Tim come from a lo ... more...
Atmospherically set in the lovely old O'Brien's pub premises (with the original signage still in place), Marog and Sally O'Brien's wonderful Farmgate Lismore hit the ground running when it opened in summer 2024 - and is proving a magical addition ... more...
Restaurateur siblings Marc and Conor Bereen of Charlotte Quay and the former Coppinger Row have brought another crowd-pleasing operation to Dublin. This time they’re in the suburban village of Rathgar, where the newly opened Orwell Road continues ... more...
One of ireland's best loved chefs, Danny Millar - formerly of Balloo Inns and other esteemed establishments in Ireland and beyond - teamed up with his old friend Andy Rea of Mourne Seafood in 2019, to open Stock Kitchen & Bar in the restaurant ... more...
The gleaming glass Gloun Cross Dairy milk bottles (with the cream on top as nature intended) will catch your eye when shopping in West Cork's quality food stores, such as Field's SuperValu in Skibbereen and the wonderful little URRU beside the river in ... more...
Dublin's (possibly Ireland's) oldest pub was built on the site of a tavern dating back to the 12th century - and it's still going strong. Full of genuine character, this friendly, well-run pub has lots of different levels and dark corners.
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Established at the turn of the millennium, Shu (named tellingly for the ancient Egyptian god of atmosphere) celebrated two decade in business mid-pandemic with co-owners, Alan Reid and chef Brian McCann, announcing a stylish re-invention of this Belfas ... more...
Ireland's largest hotel, the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road (formerly Double Tree by Hilton) was completely renovated in 2014.
Renowned for its banquets, it has more experience of dealing with very big numbers efficiently and enjoyably than any other i ... more...