Beara Peninsula
The vintage bar at the Eccles Hotel adds a sophisticated twist to the idea of pub grub – alongside classics such as fish and chips and beefburgers, you'll…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Organic breads (including many special diet varieties), Californian-style salads from a serve-yourself salad bar, smoothies and pizza slices can all be…
McCormack's at the Andrew Stone Gallery
County Mayo
Upstairs above the Westport hubbub, there's excellent food on offer at this family-run bakery and lunch cafe, which has been in business for decades and…
County Cork
This yachtie-filled cafe-cum-wine bar (with many good choices by the glass) and art gallery serves soups, salads and enormous chunky sandwiches filled…
Dingle Town
Cherry-red-painted Doyle's serves some of the best seafood in the area (which in these parts is really saying something). Starters such as Dingle Bay crab…
County Cork
This outstanding little restaurant above a fishmonger's shop does seafood to perfection, from the live-tank local oysters (served with lemon and Tabasco…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
This delightful ivy-covered pub has a wood-beamed interior and a large, sunny beer garden overlooking the river and St Aidan Church across the way. Its…
County Donegal
Immediately west of the ferry pier, Ionad Bhalor makes an appealing stop for a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of homemade pie or cake. There is also a…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Yamamori rarely disappoints with its bubbly service and vivacious cooking that swoops from sushi and sashimi to whopping great plates of noodles, with…
Sqigl Restaurant & Roche's Bar
County Wexford
Local produce is the mainstay of Sqigl, where dishes range from beer-battered cod and chips to a Wexford cheddar burger or surf and turf. Bookings are…
The West Cork Coast
The nautically themed Jolly Roger pub alone justifies a visit to Sherkin Island. Enjoy a Union Hall smoked salmon sandwich washed down with pint of stout,…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Hidden down a small flight of steps and opening to a sunny courtyard, this convivial cellar bistro has a great selection of Mediterranean tapas dishes,…
The Midlands
In the King House courtyard, this little cafe serves coffee, tea and cakes (including a luxurious red velvet cake) and light lunches, like soups,…
County Donegal
A 19th-century stone grain store houses this 1st-floor cafe, pottery studio and crafts shop. Even on rainy winter days, it's packed with locals sipping…
Galway City
Vegetarian and vegan dishes such as beer-battered organic tofu are a highlight of this small, busy restaurant on bustling Quay St. It also caters well for…
Galway City
We may be in western Ireland, but this is as northern France as they come. In this authentic Breton crêperie, savoury and sweet French pancakes have…
Dublin
A hub for the local community of Dublin 8 (hence the name), this terrific spot serves tasty breakfasts and contemporary Irish cuisine (beautifully…
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 Waterford
Energetically run by three sisters, this bistro set in a former grocery shop concentrates on fresh local seafood. Push the boat out and try the Dublin Bay…
Killarney
Be prepared to wait if you want to get one of the upcycled wooden-box seats at this rustic, always-busy and authentically French cafe-patisserie. Indulge…
Killarney
Gaby's is a refined dining experience serving superb seafood in a traditional manner. Peruse the menu by the fire before drifting past the wine racks to…
Dublin
It's quite the scene at this underground Mexican restaurant, where the music is loud and the food – tacos, tostadas and main courses such as salmon…
North of the Liffey
You can pick up some tasty sandwiches at this cute bakery (marinated kale and feta on focaccia, free-range chicken with homemade slaw and sriracha mayo)…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Delicious, Southern-style barbecue – you have a choice of pulled pork, brisket, ribs, sausage or half a chicken – served amid loud music and a hipster…
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 Dublin
This is an excellent seafood restaurant with a long-standing reputation. From tuna loin to seared scallops, everything is fresh and beautifully presented…
Tralee
Grilled Atlantic salmon, pan-fried Kerry Head crab claws, Dingle Bay prawn scampi and lobster in season star at this classy restaurant, but carnivores,…
Temple Bar
Sister restaurant to the seafood shack Klaw, the Seafood Cafe is a more spacious outpost where you can enjoy native lobster dripping in garlic butter,…
Galway City
At this student favourite, you first choose from tacos, burritos or enchiladas, then select your fillings (meat, vegetarian or vegan), extras (guacamole,…
Kilkenny City
Many a visitor has stumbled into this clean, bustling cafe lured by its excellent all-day breakfasts. With quick service and plenty of seating, it's a…
County Wexford
This converted riverside grain store has a spacious glass-framed terrace out front, and dark wood panelling, brown leather seating and subdued lighting…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
Exposed timber beams, buffed Chesterfield sofas and lilac banquettes create a stylish setting for bistro dishes (cognac-sautéed lambs liver, wild venison…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Everything is baked and made daily at the lovely cafe on the 1st-floor balcony of the Powerscourt Townhouse. The salads with homemade brown bread are…
Clifden
Tables scattered in the tucked-away courtyard draw you into a cheery cafe, full of natural light. Along with Clifden's best coffee, it serves scones with…
County Tipperary
Part bookshop, part cafe, this place combines appealing junk-shop decor – ancient stove, old piano, glass-fronted display cases, mismatched furniture –…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This cute cafe serves delicious breakfasts, homemade soups, salads (such as pesto-marinated chicken and roast chickpeas, or beetroot slaw), savoury scones…
Temple Bar
Every Saturday this small square is taken over by food trucks, filling the air with the scent of pastries, artisan hot dogs, vegan curries and crêpes. The…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Breads, cakes and buns are sold still warm from the ovens (one of which is over a century old) at this five-generation-old village bakery. Knock at the…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Fresh and zingy Vietnamese rice paper rolls, banh mi (filled bread rolls) and pho (soup with noodles) are the name of the game here, all of which are as…
Dingle Peninsula
Outside tables look across Brandon Bay to the mountains at this laid-back pub idyllically located out near the tip of the peninsula. Seafood is a…
