County Waterford
Dine outside at pavement tables watching beach-goers pass by, or inside amid nautical knick-knacks or out the back in the sheltered beer garden. Wherever…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The Kirwan family has been fishing the local waters since 1862, and sells their catch here as well as ready-to-eat fish cakes, chowder and freshly shucked…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
At the Straffan Antiques & Design Centre, beneath raked timber ceilings, these charming tearooms serve traditional Irish breakfasts until noon, and lunch…
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…
Galway City
Decorated with rattan seats and bamboo lampshades, this stylish, low-lit restaurant serves well-executed pan-Asian dishes that range from Malaysian to…
Kilkenny City
At the cutting edge of the worldwide trend for vegetarian and vegan cuisine, this brilliant cafe, opened in 2018, kicks off at breakfast with dishes such…
Galway City
Superb salads are among the perfect picnic ingredients at this gourmet food emporium. All high ceilings, blonde wood and busy staff, the upstairs cafe has…
The Midlands
Italian-Irish owned, this popular town-centre bistro has a wide selection of pasta dishes and pizzas named for famous Italian names (eg Versace, with…
Valentia Island Farmhouse Dairy
Skellig Ring
Dairy cattle on this working farm provide the milk for all-natural handmade ice cream in flavours such as cinnamon, caramel, mint choc-chip and strawberry…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This gourmet cafe and deli 3.5km east of Kells is a tiny tour de force of locally produced cheeses (including its own), cured meats, smoked fish, salads…
County Mayo
A wave of aromas hits as you walk through the door of this stylish restaurant, artfully run by Shteryo Yurukov and Eva Ivanova. Foraged, wild and local…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
In a former pub and undertakers, Fenelly's is revitalising the quaint little village of Callan with local art exhibitions, film screenings, storytelling,…
County Wicklow
Opened in 2018, this former post office was originally the home of Mathew Guirke, who gave his Wicklow village immortality by naming his California hamlet…
Wicklow Mountains
In a 19th-century former military barracks, this handy cafe serves all-day breakfasts and hearty fare for walkers on the Wicklow Way, such as steaming hot…
Galway City
Set beside Galway's famous Tigh Neachtain pub (and also providing its bar food), the Kasbah flies the flag for fresh, locally sourced ingredients. So you…
Athlone
With an airy, whitewashed interior, this sophisticated spot combines superior Irish ingredients with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Lunch features…
The Midlands
Organic produce from the gardens at Castle Durrow are utilised by its elegant restaurant throughout the day, from breakfast, lunch and refined afternoon…
Connemara
Big windows overlooking Roundstone Harbour make this seasonal, two-story cafe a scenic spot for breakfast (until noon), pastries, seaweed hummus, Java…
County Waterford
Artisan baker Sarah Richards' brilliant-white-painted shop is piled high with white, wholemeal, three-seed, seaweed and rye sourdough loaves, soda bread,…
Temple Bar
The tag line says Straight Up Burgers, but Bunsen serves only the tastiest, most succulent lumps of prime beef cooked to perfection and served between two…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Sister restaurant to Dublin favourite Etto, Uno Mas quickly rose in the popularity stakes following its launch in late 2018. Expect to see dishes like…
Wexford Town
This atmospheric, low-ceilinged pub serves above-average food during the day, with breakfasts that run from French toast with buttermilk syrup and black…
County Wexford
Decorated with framed posters and paintings, this informal cafe makes a cosy stop. At lunch, the menu spans soups and sandwiches (eg roast Irish beef) to…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This vaguely Middle Eastern–North African–Mediterranean gem on the ground floor of the Chester Beatty Library is no ordinary museum cafe. Complementing…
County Kerry
Neighbouring the golf club at Teach de Broc, Strollers serves dishes like roast duck with potato rösti and ginger star-anise sauce, and roast Kerry rack…
North of the Liffey
Developer, Italophile and, latterly, outspoken parliamentarian Mick Wallace's Italian Quarter – as the lane between Ormond Quay and Great Strand St is…
Connemara
At much-loved Oliver's bar, specials depend on the catch, so your seafood feast might be locally landed lobster, pan-seared scallops or sea bass with…
Galway City
A local institution, this bakery has been run by the Griffin family since 1876. Behind its iconic emerald-green facade, the ground-floor counter is laden…
North of the Liffey
One of the better Japanese restaurants in town is this low-lit spot that serves freshly crafted sushi and other Japanese specialities for those who don't…
County Waterford
Colourful art decorates the exterior and interior walls of this little bistro, whose cooking is 100% plant based. Start off with pistachio pâté or wild…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Hearty main courses at this popular pub include pies (beef and Guinness or salmon, cod and cockle), but you can easily fill up on tapas-style starters…
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…
Athlone
On Athlone's Left Bank, this boho cafe attracts a laid-back local crowd. All-organic produce is used in breakfast dishes such as avocado toast with…
North of the Liffey
In a beautiful Georgian building that once housed the city’s most beloved bookshop – the ground floor still is one – the Winding Stair’s conversion to…
North of the Liffey
With a 1st-floor terrace view of the Ha'Penny Bridge, this might be the city's coolest pizza joint. Add that it serves excellent drinks (pizza and Aperol,…
County Waterford
On the southwestern edge of town, this hybrid cafe/bistro is a great place for breakfast (until noon), lunch (mainly soups, salads and sandwiches) and…
Glendalough
This long-established rustic family restaurant serves breakfast through to dinner amid the honeyed glow of polished wood. The globe-trotting menu ranges…
County Waterford
Lots of polished, dark wood and gleaming brass and copper reflected in antique mirrors create a romantic, old-fashioned atmosphere in this traditional pub…
County Meath
Opening to a fairy-lit garden, split-level Inside Out blends premium Irish produce and Mediterranean flavours. Slane Whiskey–marinated spatchcock chicken…
County Wexford
Cosy pub Mary Barry's, with low ceilings, timber panelling, burgundy paintwork, ships wheels and crackling fireplaces, is 4.5km northeast of Kilmore Quay…
