Ard Bia and Nimmos

Spanish Arch, Galway City.

Aoibheann McNamara’s Ard Bia and Nimmo’s Restaurant, located at the Spanish Arch at the historical heart of the vibrant city of Galway, overlooking the Claddagh Basin, on the River Corrib is real a little gem. Offering a myriad of rustic Irish, New Zealand and Middle Eastern cuisine, with dishes to delight every palate, from seasonal meats to fresh fish complimented by the local artisan produce you’ve come to love with all our Good Food Ireland members.

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Ballycross Apple Farm

Bridgetown, Co Wexford.

Ballycross Apple Farm is a family business; the von Engelbrechten’s have a long tradition of growing the finest quality apples. True artisan juices, there is no added sugar, water or preservatives, just great juices. Their juices can be purchased in Farmshops all over Ireland and are available in many of our restaurants and cafés, and are also available to taste and buy in the Farm Shop and Café here, in season.

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Ballymaloe Country House & Restaurant

Shanagarry, Co Cork.

Welcome to the home of real Irish food, this renowned Irish Country House Hotel and Restaurant owned and run by the Allen family for over 40 years, is at the heart of what is great about Irish food. Nestled in a 400-acre estate in rural East Cork, Ballymaloe offers a warm family welcome, luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine, which celebrates the best of local, seasonal produce.

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Bay Tree Holywood (The)

118 High Street, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 9HW.

For the best part of 20 years, The Bay Tree Coffee House in Holywood has been attracting customers from far and wide. It is a food lover’s paradise, as Sue Farmer uses the best of local ingredients on her inventive menu. Sue prepares all her homemade fresh tasty food with tender care and her famous, secret recipe, Cinnamon Scones are worth the trip alone!

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Blackberry Café (The)

Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

When Jackie Hoyne opened the Blackberry Café she gave the residents of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny the gift of good home cooking at its best. Jackie bakes every day, producing scrumptious scones, cakes and tarts, traditional soda bread, freshly homemade soup and delicious sandwich with a choice of fillings and fresh local wholesome ingredients.

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Blue Geranium Café at Hosfords Garden Centre (The)

Hosford's Garden Centre, Cappa, Enniskeane, Co Cork

John Hosford has not only completely extended is his already substantial garden centre, but also opened a wonderful gem of a café with one of the best chefs in the kitchen, Chef Olive Brennan and a wealth of local produce for her to use. As a result, he has already firmly placed The Blue Geranium Café up there among Ireland’s best places to be fed.

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Brewery Bar at GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Guinness Storehouse, St James’s Gate, Dublin 8.

Situated on Dublin’s St James’ Street is original home of one of our most iconic brands – Guinness. The brewery in one of the oldest parts of the city is one of our most loved attractions with visitors from all over the world coming to see how the famous stout is made. On the very top floor, perched high above the capital with sweeping views of the city to rival any other is The Storehouse Café and Brewery Bar. This is a charming restaurant is where Executive Chef Justin O’Connor and his team deliver an excellent seasonally changing menu showcasing delicious Irish produce including the national treasure all cooked with fervour passion for all the eager visitors and weary travellers alike who visit this iconic brewery. Enjoy a pint of the Black Stuff and experience for yourself the unique flavour it brings to Traditional Irish cuisine.

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Burren Perfumery Tea Rooms (The)

Carron, Co Clare.

Relax in this delightful little rose covered tearoom, set in a secluded spot amidst the beautiful flora and fauna of Ireland’s famous Burren. Food is uncomplicated and home cooked, based on organic produce and ingredients sourced in local farmer’s markets by owner Sadie Chowen, whose ethos is to respect nature, seasonality and regionality. Her sensitivity is also captured in the fragrances and beauty products made in her tiny Burren Perfumery next door.

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Burren Smokehouse and Visitor Centre (The)

Kincora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare.

Just off the main square in historic Lisdoonvarna, this highly acclaimed, award winning traditional smokehouse owned by Peter and Birgitta Curtin produces superb smoked salmon and locally caught mackerel, and also smokes cheeses from some of Clare’s renowned cheese makers. The Burren smokehouse is also home to a delightful Gourmet Food Shop stoked with superb Irish artisan produce, a charming Craft Shop and a very informative Visitor Centre, where you can see a traditional smoker and view their audio-visual presentation.

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Café Odhrán

Upper Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co Laois.

Cafe Odhran has already established a reputation, not just for good food but also for warmth and friendliness. Patricia Ward’s café is cosy little gem in the heart of Abbeyleix. Serving the most delicious homemade scones, tarts, breads, muffins, pancakes, cakes and jams, along with some of the finest wholesome seasonal soups, individual quiches and delicious salads all from locally sourced ingredients.

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