Brown's Restaurant and Champagne Lounge

1 Bonds Hill, Waterside, Londonderry, BT47 6DW.

Since taking over Browns Restaurant & Champagne Lounge in late 2009, Chef/Proprietor Ian Orr has put his creative signature on the restaurant from the top-class cuisine to the sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Passionate about good food, Ian is strict on seasonality and will only prepare and offer his guests the freshest in local produce.

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Chapter One

18-19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.

The welcome is legendary, the food spot on and the room, recently given a makeover, both welcoming and serious. Chef and owner Ross Lewis has slowly built up a solid and loyal following over the past 10 years, who come to sample his seasonally driven food which makes much of artisan producers (they are given pride of place on the menu). Decidedly one of the most enjoyable dining rooms in the capital.

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Cliff House Hotel (The)

Ardmore, Co Waterford.

There can’t be many more stunning places to put a luxury hotel than this. Built into the cliffs, which embrace the bay at Ardmore, Co Waterford, hence it’s name, the Cliff House is stylish, chic and oh so smart. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel its special seaside tranquillity seeping into your pores.

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Dunne & Crescenzi

14 - 16 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.

When Eileen Dunne And her husband, Stefano Crescenzi opened their unassuming wine shop on Dublin’s Frederick Street, in 1999, they weren’t to know how quickly it was to become a well-loved institution. The room is buzzing with politicians and students, lunching ladies and the literati. What better place to enjoy simple food, late into the evening with a bottle or two of Amarone. A real Dublin gem!

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Eden

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Eden Restaurant, in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, has been serving contemporary food with a distinctly Irish flavour for twelve years. Known for its straightforward preparations, seasonal ingredients, and fresh flavours. Eden has become one of Dublin’s busiest restaurants under the steady hands of Head Chef Michael Durkin, and General Manager Trudy Ahern. Michael’s ultra-seasonal menus rely on locally sourced produce, Sean Gargano’s thoughtful wine list and it’s vibrant location all combine to make Eden a truly fantastic culinary experience.

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ely bar & brasserie

ely bar & brasserie, Stack A, CHQ Building, Georges Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1

As you walk through Dublin’s Financial Services Centre, by Custom House Quay, the eyes are immediately drawn to the throngs of happy diners and drinkers sitting outside, on a pavement terrace. They are the happy post and no work folk who are the customers at Ely CHQ. Whatever the occasion, or with none at all, this is the perfect spot for a bite of wonderful food, a glass of wine or beer form the extensive list and an evening of people watching....read more

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ely gastro pub

Ely Gastro Pub, 2 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2

Service here is professional and slick, just what you’d expect from a lively city establishment. We adore the selection of wines, hand chosen and hunted for in wine lover’s style, and which unearths gems you won’t find elsewhere. But of course, the food is what we are all about in essence – and yes, we think it’s absolutely top notch at this level.

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ely wine bar

22 Ely Place, Dublin 2.

The story begins in 1999 when a little wine bar opens on a little side street on south Dublin. Since then, ely has become a favourite haunt of those in search of great wine, many by the glass and great, simple food. The original ely is filled with character and holds a special place in many Dubliner's hearts...read more

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Exchequer (The)

3-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Since opening their doors on Dublin’s Exchequer street in 2009, Ian Tucker, Peter Rock and chef Lee Doyle have created a genuinely authentic version of an Irish ‘gastropub’, with locally sourced produce, simple furniture and funky music. Most importantly however, is the delicious food they continue to serve up in a casual but stylish space

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Fallon & Byrne

11- 17 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.

What did we ever do without Fallon and Byrne?! This wonderful gourmet emporium housed in a magnificently restored building on Exchequer Street is stocked with the choicest selection of artisan products from throughout Ireland and beyond including many Good Food Ireland favourites. With an impressive food hall, a fine wine cellar and a contemporary chic restaurant, it is perhaps the most diverse one-stop-shop and a veritable Mecca for Irish food lovers.

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