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...
Behind Yvonne and Regina Fallon's quaint traditional shopfront near Dublin Castle lies an equally quaint traditional tea room, with warmly welcoming friendly and efficient staff, and wonderful smells wafting across the room as they struggle to make spa ... more...
Cork food-lovers head to Donal O'Keeffe's long-established store just a short distance from the city centre for its treasure trove of local artisan foods including Arbutus breads (and Granny Ryan’s Soda Bread Mix), Belvelly Smokehouse fish, ... more...
The restaurant space above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub has historically housed some of Galway's best restaurants. It was here that Ard Bia started its journey and it is now home to Kasbah Wine Bar, one of Galway's more interesting restaurants.
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Limerick’s beloved Plassey House is home to the East Room, a fine dining restaurant perfectly suited to the elegant surroundings of one of the country's finest historic houses.
Dating back to the late 18th century, Plassey House was once the sea ... more...
Set on seven acres of parkland and conveniently close to Sligo town, this long-established but fairly modern hotel has particular appeal for people who prefer a quiet location with plenty of easily accessed parking space, and is known for its good conf ... more...
Sligo’s first Korean-Japanese restaurant opened in 2016 - a good time to choose, with Korean food becoming increasingly popular.
Head chef and owner Nae Young Jung is from South Korea, which is strongly reflected in the menu. The Japanese elem ... more...
Sligo is a great town for good old-fashioned shop-keeping, and Mary and Norah O'Donnell's excellent wholefood store is one of its best-loved institutions, having supported local producers and supplied the town with a great range of health foods, ... more...
The Hickey family has been running this bakery in Waterford city centre for over half a century, and it was one of four bakeries honoured by Euro-Toques for maintaining the tradition of making the 'Waterford blaa' the floury yeast roll that is peculiar ... more...
A chic reception area, with soft seating and a smart designer bar where guests can relax both before and after dinner, sets the tone at Simon and Nicola Nightingale's stylish restaurant - which is off the beaten track, on the Mall.
Open since 2007, an ... more...