An exciting new venture for Tramore native Peter Hogan and his wife Jumoke Akintola Hogan, this is the glamorous younger sister of their much-loved little gourmet fish and chipper Fish Shop in Dublin's Smithfield.
Despite having to close temporarily o ... 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...
Located in the fashionable suburb of Killiney, the Fitzpatrick family's imposing castellated mansion overlooking Dublin Bay dates back to 1741 and attracts a diverse clientele, being a popular local meeting and dining venue and equally suited to busine ... more...
Probably Cork’s most unusual licensed premises, this 120 year old former pharmacy is owned by well known publican Benny McCabe who has achieved the change of use with a remarkably light hand.
Despite a display of products like Brylcream and senn ... more...
Conveniently located right in the centre of Tullamore town, this deservedly popular Italian restaurant is owned and managed by Paula Moran-Tahraoui, formerly of the well-known Senor Rico Restaurant which she ran in the same premises with her late husba ... more...
Known for thir superb smoked speciality foods for nearly half a centrury, the Cresswell family's Ummera Smoked Products earned particular acclaim for eel (when available), organic salmon and, more recently, smoked chicken. The Irish Food Writers' Guild ... more...
In 2015 the original Gourmet Food Parlour made a big move - from its quirky premises on Cumberland Street in the town centre, to a lovely bright almost-harbourside location on Crofton Road.
Here, although the building is light and modern, the usual GF ... more...
In deepest Temple Bar, this unusual boutique hotel is characterised by clean simple lines and uncluttered elegance.
This Dublin Hotels bedrooms have 6' beds in light beech, with classic white cotton bed linen and natural throws, while standard bedroom ... more...
Like its sister establishment, The Dail Bar, The Front Door is located in the middle of Galway’s city-centre Latin Quarter.
The Front Door claims to be Galway’s premier night spot. It is certainly one of the biggest, boasting five bars and ... more...
Paul Dempsey and Pauline Roe’s almost-Shannonside bar and restaurant has a lovely olde world feeling with dark wood, bric-à-brac and prints and, unusually, it doubles as an art gallery, so good original paintings add interest and charm. Bu ... more...