“To create simple but refined dishes using only the very best local ingredients” was the philosophy of Cathy and Jane Farrell when they opened this spacious, informal cafe-restaurant, just off Gorey’s Main Street in 2011 - and that et ... more...
The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1780, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - and, p ... more...
Since the 1950s, the Wheelock family's fruit farm near Enniscorthy has been a trusted local supplier of quality fruit, especially the famous Wexford strawberries. But it's been all change since 2018, when Cyril and Margaret Wheelock reinvented the ... more...
It may have been five years in the making but wow, did Lucie and Carlos Capparelli's much-anticipated restaurant ever hit the ground running when this gorgeous place finally opened in August 2025.
A restored 18th-century water mill (albeit ele ... more...
Anyone wondering whether Ireland has a culinary heritage should make a beeline for Andrea Hussey and Stephen McAllister's deservedly popular restaurant, The Pig’s Ear. Flying the flag for modern Irish cooking since 2008, chef-proprietor Stephen M ... 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...
Just outside the walled city, the contemporary design of this popular bar and restaurant makes a great contrast to the age of nearby landmarks. Although seriously modern, it is a friendly and welcoming place that appeals to all age groups and their c ... more...
Right in the centre of Tralee, in the town's bustling main shopping area, this dedicated seafood bar is a cousin business of the famous Quinlan's Fish Shops on the Ring of Kerry.
A two-storey space atmospherically decorated to a strik ... more...
In the Cronin family since 1970, this harbour-front pub has oodles of character; with its walls and high shelves crammed with maritime memorabilia, it’s an unofficial exhibition of local history. Ballymaloe-trained chef Denis Cronin, is t ... 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...