County Clare
Stone walls, exposed beams, timber panelling and a wood stove make this thatched cottage as enchanting inside as it is out. But the real reason to book is…
Must-see restaurants in County Clare
County Clare
Strewn with old cookbooks, the Wooden Spoon is so popular queues regularly stretch out the door. Savoury dishes include towering jacket potatoes stuffed…
County Clare
The kitchen gardens surrounding this whitewashed country cottage provide ingredients for exquisite dishes such as fennel-stuffed plaice with shellfish…
The Burren
Own-grown and foraged ingredients infuse the innovative artisan ice cream crafted at this remote dairy farm overlooking Galway Bay. Sweet treats include…
The Burren
Although vegetarians and carnivores eat well here, seafood is the star at this whitewashed restaurant warmed by log-burning stoves. Think black Head Bay…
County Clare
With stone walls and floors, and a roaring fire, this treasure of a pub has a seriously good kitchen. Seafood is the order of the day – you'll see the…
County Clare
Everything you need for a riverside picnic or a packed lunch for a Burren hike is on offer at this enticing deli. Organic Irish cheeses include St Tola…
County Clare
Before heading off on a cliff walk, fuel up at this contemporary cafe opening to a huge terrace at the water's edge. Food is well above the norm for…
County Clare
The county's produce stars on Murphy Blacks' menu: Clare lamb cooked in cider and cream; Loop Head crab hotpot; St Tola goat's cheese tart. It's regularly…
County Clare
A one-time ballroom, the dining room here has high ceilings, fairy lights and 18th-century wooden floors, while tables outside have river views. Global…
County Clare
Having opened way back in 1620, mustard-yellow Durty Nelly's once served the guards at neighbouring Bunratty Castle. A warren of snugs, timber beams and…
County Clare
At Byrne's you can sit out on the terrace overlooking the cascading River Inagh or in an art-dotted dining room with wooden floorboards and a flaming…
Doolin
The brief menu at this superb restaurant is accompanied by a long wine list. Dishes change depending on what's fresh, but expect plates such as baked…
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,…
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 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 Clare
At this brightly coloured little crêperie, savoury buckwheat galettes include Clonakilty black pudding with apple compote and crème fraiche, and Burren…
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 Clare
Superb seafood is the centrepiece at this elegant pub-restaurant, but it also serves flavoursome roasted venison and beef. When it rains, you can settle…
County Clare
Gourmet produce – from Burren smoked salmon and whiskey marmalade to fine French wines – fills the shelves of this delightful deli, which has a handful of…
Doolin
Locals love to gather at the picnic tables outside the Doolin Cafe – a white-painted cottage with purple trim. Bumper breakfasts are served until 1pm and…
County Clare
The choice of soups changes daily at this cosy cafe, which dishes up warming bowls of creamy garden pea, French onion with croutons, vegan leek and potato…
County Clare
The Potter's Hand is the kind of calm, cool cafe you wish was on your own doorstep. Shelves stacked with books sit beside counters showcasing crumbly…
County Clare
Blackboard menus line the walls at the Old Bake House, which serves light dishes like soup and open sandwiches at lunch and dinner mains including salmon…
County Clare
The aptly named Food Heaven rustles up creative, fresh fare right from the American-style breakfast pancakes, via lunchtime open crayfish sandwiches…
The Burren
Net-fresh seafood is sourced from the docks adjoining this unpretentious local bar with views over the water. The seafood chowder is an awesome starter,…
County Clare
The best views of Lahinch's pounding breaks and spectacular sunsets are from the shoreside terrace at this contemporary dual-level bar, cafe and club…
County Clare
A courtyard that's a sun trap in fine weather might draw you here. That or hot specials including stews and shepherd's pie, or drinks spanning salted…
County Clare
Ennis' farmers market, some 3km northeast of town, just off the R352, draws some of the county's best producers. The vast majority of the goods come from…
County Clare
The twin towns hold their excellent farmers' market on the islet Between the Waters, off the bridge on the Killaloe side.
The Burren
Local produce, including farmhouse cheese, fills the stalls of Ballyvaughan's farmers' market.
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…
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,…
County Clare
Pick up Irish breads and German pastries at this tiny bakery, which also stocks health and beauty products including natural soaps.
County Clare
Kilkee's small farmers' market sets up in the public car park on O’Connell St.
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher's crowded, tiny, expensive sandwich and coffee pit stop.
