Dublin
The MV Cill Airne, commissioned in 1961 as a passenger liner tender, is now permanently docked along the north quays, where it serves the public as a bar,…
Dublin
The MV Cill Airne, commissioned in 1961 as a passenger liner tender, is now permanently docked along the north quays, where it serves the public as a bar,…
Temple Bar
The dishes at this welcoming restaurant are standard but tasty: corn-fed chicken, barbary duck and a fine 6oz rib eye feature, along with lamb shanks and…
Dublin
Low-power hand driers, one-watt LED bulbs, secondhand furniture and strictly European wines: this restaurant is taking its green responsibilities…
Cliffs of Moher
The steeply slanting picture windows set into the Cliffs of Moher hillside offer broad views of the big-draw bluffs. Food is less striking – firmly of the…
Galway City
In cones or tubs, Gino's gelato is a treat while shopping around the centre of town. Its 30-plus flavours made on-site include Guinness as well as its…
The Midlands
Perennially popular, Oscar's is the place to go for upmarket comfort food (steaks, stir fries, barbecued rubs, smoky chicken wings, burgers et al) and a…
Dublin
This little coffee hut is a Ranelagh institution and there are frequently lines in the morning for its strong espresso-based coffee, beans and range of…
County Donegal
Seafood gets the royal treatment at this nautically themed restaurant, with bare stone walls and wooden booths. But the menu spans every Irish dinner…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
In a whitewashed, black-trimmed Victorian building, this old-school restaurant is a family-run Monaghan institution. Long-standing house specialities…
Tralee
Entered via a narrow lane, Denny Lane is most popular for breakfast (pancakes, full Irish fry-ups), served until 11.30am, but also does gourmet sandwiches…
Ring of Kerry
Snazzy Dooley's, with grandstand views across the bay, serves with finesse what its name states: local lobster and 21-day dry-aged steaks are a speciality…
County Meath
Picnic fare at this little spot includes scones, cakes and specialities such as mini-apple-crumble tarts. Light snacks like quiches and sandwiches are…
Temple Bar
A friendly coffee shop with a view, the Music Cafe Dublin serves excellent coffee, expertly made – not always the case in Temple Bar – in a lovely glass…
Galway City
Free from additives and preservatives, handmade dishes here span salads, soups, sandwiches and spectacular sweet treats including, yes, tarts, such as…
County Meath
If a walk on the Hill of Tara has worked up an appetite, this family-friendly restaurant-cafe and souvenir shop at the base can restore you with wholesome…
Temple Bar
With a simple menu focusing on beef and seafood, this is an excellent example of a small menu done well. Everything is succulent and fresh and service…
Dublin
The fresh cod and chips served these days in Dublin's most famous fish and chip shop is no better than that found in most other chippers, but the deep…
Galway City
There's more than a hint of Italy about this friendly, arty cafe tucked away behind Eyre Sq. Breakfast brings poached eggs, toasted ciabatta and Parma ham…
County Clare
Bright, citrus-coloured Zest is the retail chain of Irish in-flight catering company EFG Inflight Ltd, which has its kitchens at Shannon Airport. Salads,…
Temple Bar
It's the end of the night and you've got a desperate case of the munchies. Head straight for this terrific kebab joint and gobble the house speciality,…
Dublin
A friendly local cafe, its menu caters for every palate, while keeping the ‘old Dublin’ atmosphere the Liberties is famous for. If you’re in the mood for…
Temple Bar
The Temple Bar branch of this popular burger restaurant is perfectly placed to feed the party crowd – after all, you really shouldn't drink on an empty…
Dublin
One of the most atmospheric ways to experience the Grand Canal – and enjoy a fine dinner – is on an evening barge trip. Board La Peniche, sit on the deck…
The Midlands
Set in an old haberdashery shop named Bramley's, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, this light, bright cafe serves simple dishes, such as quiches, pies,…
County Meath
The Kitchen cooks up homemade lasagne, filled baked potatoes, tortilla wraps and other light bites in exposed brick surrounds, and brews smooth Segafredo…
Dublin
A neighbourhood pub with an excellent menu of bar food and snacks. The Sunday roast is consistently good, with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, tender beef and…
Dublin
Freshly made gourmet sandwiches and bagels as well as healthy salads and soups are the mainstay of the museum cafe at the Irish Museum of Modern Art…
Ring of Kerry
Pop into the Blue Bull, a perfect little old stone pub on the main square, for lunchtime staples like leek and Guinness sausages and mash, and dinner…
Ring of Kerry
Near the bridge, this family-run restaurant has been dishing up breakfast, lunch and dinner to locals and visitors alike for decades. The menu runs from…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Up a short flight of steps, Chapter One is crammed at lunchtime when locals descend to dine on the huge range of filled bagels, soups, nachos and hot and…
County Meath
The eclectic menu at this buzzing spot spans seafood pasta to duck à l'orange and teriyaki chicken with noodles, as well as house-speciality pizzas. Its…
Dublin
The award-winning cafe of this branch of the National Museum of Ireland serves excellent salads, sandwiches and hearty hot dishes such as braised beef and…
Dublin
A branch of the expanding Musashi empire, serving the same excellent and authentic sushi, sashimi and maki as the original restaurant on the north side of…
Dublin
Asian fusion – mostly Thai and Vietnamese – is a popular hit at this thoroughly contemporary restaurant. It's a branch of the original restaurant on…
Cork City
This busy bistro with outdoor tables is set on a small and vibrant square in the heart of Cork's nightlife district, and serves everything from breakfast…
County Dublin
Organic meat and veg, local seafood, Irish fruit and farm cheeses are the mainstays at this popular market in the south Dublin suburb of Dun Laoghaire…
County Mayo
You get culture along with your cake at Beehive – the popular cafe doubles as a crafts shop. It's a decent choice for a coffee, soup of the day, panini or…
County Mayo
Grab a snack or pause for a true respite in this cafe, packed with old-world charm. It features sandwiches, salads, soups, baked treats and more, all…
Cork City
This classic cafe serves burgers, pasta, fish and chips, and falafel wraps, but is most famous for serving Cork's best pizza, with more than 25 gluten…
Galway City
This pocket-sized sushi parlour with wooden tables is a welcome pit stop for sushi rolls and sets, nigiri sets, bento lunch boxes, sashimi and yakisoba…
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