Chef Michael Smith opened Darwin’s in 2005 and, having a direct supply of meat from the family butchers, soon gained a reputation for its quality steaks as well as friendly service.
Outside, there are a couple of tables behind an awning for smok ... more...
Adjoining its larger sister property the Castlecourt Hotel, in the centre of Westport, this is a smart, contemporary hotel, with spacious stylishly furnished public areas, including a comfortable bar, and impressive accommodation.
Some rooms have balc ... more...
Tucked between the Dublin Business School and a charity shop on the buzzy end of South Great George's Street, this new Dublin favourite hit the ground running when it opened in the former San Lorenzo's premises, just before Christmas 2023 - and ... more...
Easily spotted on the seaward side of the road from Tralee, the O'Sullivan family's large pub and restaurant has a great reputation, especially for seafood. An imaginative bar menu, which overlaps to some extent with the restaurant à la carte, i ... more...
How could anyone fail to love this unspoilt early Georgian house? Lying secluded in mature woods of lime, beech and chestnut, at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains (famed for good walking), a sense of history and an appreciation of genuine hospital ... more...
McCarthy’s is in the middle of the medieval town of Fethard, at the heart of the equine scene in Tipperary with numerous trainers and breeders dotted around nearby.
Very little has changed since it was established in the 1850's by Richard McCart ... more...
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...
One of the most famous music centres in the west of Ireland, traditional Irish music and set dancing at Vaughan's pub and (previously thatched) barn attract visitors from all over the world. In recent times it has also attracted fans of Father Ted, as ... more...
The minimalist white tiled exterior of The Butcher Grill has no name, just two tiny cow logos. A sister restaurant to neighbouring Dillingers, this busy restaurant is pitched at a similar clientèle – Ranelagh locals and hungry young profes ... more...
Datiung back to 19333 and now in its fourth generation of ownership, the O'Sullivans' long-established family-run bar lays claim to serving the most southerly pint in Ireland - and many a visitor continues to enjoy notching up that unique experience on ... more...