Roly Graham is well known in Northern Irish dining circles, having cooked at a number of high profile restaurants and earned an enviable reputation when head chef at the nearby Inn at Castledawson, so there was plenty of interest when he opened his own ... more...
An old area of the city west of Phoenix Park, The Strawberry Beds is named after its original use for growing strawberries - and The Anglers Rest pub has been a landmark in this historic part of Dublin since 1862.
It is owned by well known fishm ... more...
Just off Grafton Street, Davy Byrnes opened its doors in 1889 and is one of Dublin's most famous pubs - references in Joyce's Ulysses mean it is very much on the tourist circuit.
Despite all this fame it remains a genuine, well-run place and is ... more...
Chocoholics taking the N4 (Westport road) up to Mayo or Sligo should make a point of building in a caffeine fix (and some healthy home-made food) at Ruth McGarry-Quinn’s relaxed modern café in Longford Town.
For not only do they f ... more...
Family businesses are at the very heart of Irish hospitality - and there is nothing to beat a chef-patron for hands-on care and consistency in the kitchen - so it's no wonder that Richard McCracken's delightful casual dining destination, Cyprus Avenue ... more...
Ronnie and Lyla Steele started Silver Hill Foods in 1962, originally intending to breed ducks and sell the day-old ducklings to Irish producers. Since then, they have indeed bred ducks - but for the table.
And their good husbandry has produced a un ... more...
Situated right next door to the The Savoy Hotel in the heart of Limerick, this recent arrival to the city hit the ground running.
On descending the wide marble steps you will find a large, stylish restaurant-grill with plenty of buzz, which is cleverl ... more...
A flyer proclaims “Where there is life there is Hope Street, where there is Hope Street there is the Ginger Bistro” and that nicely sums up the attitude at redhead Simon ‘Ginger’ McCance’s chic and cheerful bistro on Great ... more...
Tom Durcan Meats was established in 1985, so this is far from being one of Ireland’s longest-established butchers - but it is one of the most highly-regarded and, being right next to the fountain at The English Market, very easy to find.
A membe ... more...
Beautifully located and with an expansive view towards the sea, the McGonigle family's large, well-managed B&B has a charming 18th century house at its heart. It's a delightful place to stay and would make a lovely, moderately priced and relaxing b ... more...