County Galway
Cakes, scones, muffins and more are baked on-site daily at this sunflower-yellow-trimmed cafe, which serves breakfast until noon, meal-size salads, and…
County Galway
Cakes, scones, muffins and more are baked on-site daily at this sunflower-yellow-trimmed cafe, which serves breakfast until noon, meal-size salads, and…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
In a charming cottage with eggshell-blue walls, mismatched chairs and lace tablecloths, Ruby Ellen's serves wraps, bagels, jacket potatoes with gourmet…
Cork City
The quintessential Cork espresso bar, Filter is a carefully curated shrine to coffee nerdery, from the rough-and-ready retro decor to the highly…
Temple Bar
Friendly and full of character, Chameleon is draped in exotic fabrics and serves renditions of Indonesian classics such as satay, gado gado and nasi…
Cork City
The market-sourced menu at this transformed art deco bank runs from seafood chowder to succulent steaks. There's a rustic Mediterranean-style fish bar too…
Galway City
Hidden on a tiny square within footsteps of several busy streets, Kirwan's gives top billing to the provenance of the ingredients used in its creative…
The Midlands
Chocolate from a free-flowing fountain awaits as a reward for exploring the county's backroads at this cafe in the centre of Longford town. Fresh,…
County Dublin
The menu at this pleasant restaurant overlooking the marina has dishes from all over the globe: take your pick from Thai crab cakes, chana masala, wild…
Kinsale
The black sheep of Kinsale's cafe family, OHK occupies an artfully distressed dining room and serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu that includes off-the…
County Cork
Stylish modern decor set off with polished wood and copper make an elegant setting for relaxed fine dining at this deservedly popular restaurant. Simple…
Connemara
Cork-roasted Badger & Dodo coffee, full Irish breakfasts and sweet treats such as rhubarb-and-raspberry slice make this cheerful cafe worth a stop. Or…
Dingle Peninsula
At the north end of Wine Strand, this beachfront pub serves fantastic local seafood, from Dingle Bay prawn-topped chowder to lobster, crab and Brandon Bay…
Kinsale
Black-and-white floor tiles, warm golden wood and old photographs set the relaxed mood at this appealing little cafe-cum-bistro. Freshly prepared…
Dublin
Saturday lunch at this Italian restaurant in a laneway off Merrion Row is a tradition for Dublin’s media types, socialites, politicos and their cronies…
Cork City
An attractive neoclassical room at the back of the city art gallery houses this top-notch cafe. It is managed by the good people from Ballymaloe, which…
The Burren
Cassidy's raises its own livestock for famed dishes such towering Dolmen beef and goat burgers. Idyllic views extend from the terrace of the historic…
County Clare
The flavours of west Italy come to west Ireland in this small, stylish bistro, where the chairs are striped and timber floors gleam. The list of pastas,…
Temple Bar
If it’s massive New York–style sandwiches or sticky chicken wings you’re after, this bustling upmarket diner – a long-time presence in Temple Bar – is…
Dublin
This fine sprawling bar is a terrific gastropub where the focus is on juicy cuts of steak, but reluctant carnivores also have a choice of fish, chicken or…
Limerick City
When summer comes around, Wednesday lunchtime sees a row of street-food stalls blossom along the Limerick boardwalk. Enjoy anything from Thai curry to…
County Clare
Feel the sea spray on your face at the outside tables of this friendly beach cafe, bar and bistro. Dishes range from seafood chowder, fish and chips, and…
County Cork
The town's social hub, Hackett's rises above the norm with a creative pub menu of organic dishes prepared from scratch, including crab and soda bread…
Kilkenny City
Follow a short flight of steps down to the candlelit basement of this long-standing local treasure for classical Italian cuisine, including house specials…
Dublin
No surprise that this terrific spot specialises in meat, which is locally sourced and cooked to perfection in its wood-smoked grill. From venison to a…
Dublin
Scrummy organic burgers, nine-hour braised beef cheek and perfectly charred steaks are all on the menu in this basement restaurant. Meals are prepared…
County Clare
A former home-economics teacher gets top marks for this cafe-bakery, where breakfast features organic porridge with cinnamon stewed apricots, lunch brings…
County Wicklow
This elegant restaurant is a Greystones favourite. Daytime dishes include beef-brisket baps, felafel wraps, grilled-chicken salads and corn fritters with…
Galway City
Walls decked out in copper and emerald green encase the clutch of tables at this busy spot, which dishes up pies made with organic spelt flour. Savoury…
Tralee
French native Christophe uses Kerry produce to create delicious dishes such as prawn and crab-claw cassoulet, and smoked fillet of beef with goat's-cheese…
County Clare
At this brightly coloured little crêperie, savoury buckwheat galettes include Clonakilty black pudding with apple compote and crème fraiche, and Burren…
Kilkenny Design Centre Foodhall & Restaurant
Kilkenny City
Upstairs from the craft shops at the Kilkenny Design Centre, this arty, organic-oriented, self-service cafeteria has a vast array of salads, seafood…
County Donegal
You can't miss the giant fibreglass lobster clinging to the wall of the Lobster Pot, which looks onto the working fishing port. Serving up a great…
Galway City
French-run Le Petit Pois has gained a following in Galway for authentic dishes like seared foie gras with wild mushroom purée and pastis-marinated…
County Kerry
In a stunning location at the summit of the Moll's Gap pass between Killarney and Kenmare, this craft and gift shop sports an upstairs cafe with views…
Cork City
Remember those beautiful fresh fish you saw in the English Market? Many of them end up at this cute little restaurant that will remind you of that perfect…
Ring of Kerry
This Victorian-style pub has a classy ambience and an equally refined menu. Its spectacular salads, such as Cashel Blue cheese, apple, toasted almonds and…
County Clare
At this smart bistro attached to the neighbouring Old Ground Hotel local ingredients take centre stage: Clare lamb, Fergus Bay crab, Sixmilebridge free…
County Donegal
This surfers' hang-out manages a bit of minimalist style and packs a decent menu of classic pub grub with mighty fine burgers and fish and chips. There's…
Dingle Peninsula
The bright, contemporary cafe at Louis Mulcahy Pottery serves fresh homemade fare using Dingle Peninsula produce and herbs from its own gardens. Open…
County Wicklow
An excellent wine bar, bistro and restaurant on Greystones' main street, the Hungry Monk serves crowd-pleasing classics prepared from premium Irish…
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