County Tipperary
The stone-walled, candlelit cellar bar of this central hotel features a broad menu of international dishes made with locally sourced produce, including…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
Dublin
Excellent sourdough pizzas served fresh from the hatch on the terrace of Luckys pub. Visit before 7pm and you can get pizza and a pint (or a glass of wine…
Killarney
Duck down the alley to this local hideout for deli sandwiches, coffee and cake, and a changing menu of hot lunch dishes such as shepherd's pie. It’s all…
North of the Liffey
A tranquil escape on the quays, this teahouse boasts an exhaustive menu of brews and shishas. They are all served with a sense of ritual and expertise,…
County Clare
The aptly named Food Heaven rustles up creative, fresh fare right from the American-style breakfast pancakes, via lunchtime open crayfish sandwiches…
County Dublin
Best known for its tasty seafood tapas, Octopussy's is a firm local favourite. All of the seafood comes from the fish shop next door, which in turn buys…
County Waterford
In addition to Ireland’s famous Lily O’Brien’s chocolates (and wonderfully warming hot chocolate), this shop/cafe has sweet treats such as berry crumble,…
Southwestern Donegal
This inviting cafe slightly out of the centre of things along Shore Rd does, among other things, a fine seafood chowder, sandwiches, salads, blueberry…
County Cork
Set discreetly back from the water, this stone cottage of a pub has a scattering of picnic tables outside. The food here is an ambitious take on pub grub;…
Dublin
A gem of a local cafe serving fresh, inventive food. The decor may be somewhat hipster but the food is wholesome, tasty and unpretentious, with excellent…
North of the Liffey
The Smithfield outpost of the Mary's Abbey cafe, Oxmantown is a reliable spot for excellent sandwiches and even better Cloudpicker coffee. Its little…
Ring of Kerry
Jack Healy bakes amazing artisan breads, and also serves killer coffee and beautiful sandwiches (using homemade pâtés) at this popular spot. There's no…
County Dublin
One of the best markets in greater Dublin, this is the place to come not only for fresh fish (obviously) but also for organic meat and veg, and homemade…
Beara Peninsula
The most appealing pub in town, with a distinctive bright-red facade and some polished wooden benches and picnic tables out the front. Pub grub standards…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Fittingly, Carlow's market is held at the old Potato Market. Look out for Carlow Farmhouse cheese, breads, organic fruits, vegetables and meats, homemade…
County Wexford
In warm weather, the front of this small restaurant opens up like the lid on a can of sardines, and even on dull days the spicy chargrills – such as peri…
The Midlands
Next to the Fore Valley car park, this small stone cafe serves soups, salads, sandwiches and cakes. It doubles as a tourist information office and screens…
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,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Scrummy all-day breakfasts (think kale with perfectly poached eggs and zingy garlic yoghurt) and gorgeous treats like sea buckthorn glazed doughnuts make…
County Sligo
Only the best local foodstuffs are served at this welcoming, contemporary cafe-store. All the ingredients for a prime picnic are there along with prepared…
Cork City
This above-par museum cafe enjoys the sylvan surrounds of the university grounds, and serves a broad-ranging menu – from brunch to beef goulash, salads,…
Dublin
With a simple menu of stellar dishes, Variety Jones is offering some of the most exciting cooking in Dublin. Dishes are cooked on a hearth for a hearty,…
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 Mayo
A surfboard propped up in a corner and a pool table in the middle help lend this diner a laid-back air. Irish ingredients pack a menu that's strong on…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Picnic tables overlook the river at this delightful cafe serving soup with home-baked bread, local cheese boards, huge salads, and sweets such as waffles…
The Midlands
Old-world pub and shop Killeens is renowned for its lively traditional music six nights a week from March to September and at weekends during the rest of…
The Midlands
On Saturdays, this weekly open-air market at King House has stalls selling cakes, biscuits, slices, breads, cheeses, jams, preserves, chutneys, fruit and…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
By day, the downstairs cafe serves wholesome sandwiches, tasty soups and a near-legendary sloppy joe hamburger. By night, the upstairs restaurant serves…
Beara Peninsula
This cosy cafe, complete with wood-fired stove, serves up home-baked cakes and scones, soups and sandwiches. You can hire bikes here too (€16/12 per day…
Connemara
Most of the ingredients at this award-wining eatery are sourced from the Connemara region – Killary Harbour mussels (served with mint), Lough Corrib trout…
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…
Temple Bar
Specialising in grass-fed, 28-day aged steak from its very own butchers, this is beef at its best. The steak may be the star of the show but don't leave…
County Mayo
The unmistakable vibe of a proper neighbourhood cafe pervades this eatery, where folks chat surrounded by pine tables and bookcases. There’s a firm focus…
County Mayo
Views of Achill Island, mountains and shore do their best to upstage the food in this appealingly airy cafe in Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre. But…
Skellig Ring
At the Ballinskelligs Beach car park, locals flock to this beach-hut cafe and craft shop for their morning caffeine jolt or a slice of pizza. It hosts a…
County Tipperary
Serving excellent pizza and pasta to Cahir locals for more than a decade, Galileo is a smart and stylish Italian restaurant, with modern decor and…
Inishowen Peninsula
This welcoming, wood-panelled cafe makes a good stop for breakfasts, lunchtime sandwiches, quiche and sausage rolls, and home-baked cakes, or just a cup…
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…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Dublin's best pancake joint serves a wide range of sweet and savoury crêpes – those paper-thin ones stuffed with a variety of goodies and smothered in…
County Donegal
A perennial and cosy local favourite, this cafe serves simple, honest food in hearty portions as well as fine coffee. Expect soup, toasties, quiche,…
