A. Caviston

No.1 Westview, Church Road, Greystones, Wicklow.

By now a stalwart of local community life, Amy Caviston and Shane Willis bring their inimitable passion for food, provenance and service to their stylish little shop, deli and cafe and the result is this wonderful emporium of all things artisan, local and delicious........

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Aillwee Cave Homemade Fudge and Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

Come into the cosy surrounding of the Farmshop and sample their award winning Burren Gold cheese, which is produced on site using the finest milk from cows grazing on the lush grasses and herbs of the Burren and separate Tea Rooms serving light refreshments. The Gift Shop includes a wide selection of gemstones, fossils, clothing, pottery and gifts. Cave tours, birds of prey centre and woodland walks here too. Situated in the heart of the Burren in County Clare lies one of the oldest caves in Ireland. Perched high on its Burren terraced mountain side with what has to be one of the most spectacular views of Galway Bay.

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Ard Bia at Nimmos

Spanish Arch, Galway City.

Aoibheann McNamara’s Ard Bia at 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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Ballinahown Tea Rooms

Ballinahown Village, Athlone, Co Westmeath

Quirky daytime tea rooms above a local art and craft shop in Ballinahown Village. Small but well put together menu of morning coffee and afternoon tea snacks plus light lunch choices.

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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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Ballymaloe Shop and Café

Ballymaloe, Shannagarry, Midleton, Co Cork.

Twenty five years ago, Wendy Whelan started the shop at Ballymaloe House, as an exciting addition to the existing business her mother Myrtle had created. Now the place is an institution, echoing the house’s tradition of great Irish hospitality. You’ll always find a gadget or two here that won’t be seen anywhere else, Wendy searches out the unusual for an army of food lovers that come through the doors here every year. So if you’re serious about cooking get yourself down here now!

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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House

Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Barron’s Bakery is a traditional family owned bakery specialising in handmade breads baked in antique brick ovens, and a range of home made sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and gateaux. The daytime coffee shop serves all Barron’s breads and baked goods.

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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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