Bar No 8

8 Dock Road , Galway.

Lively café bar serving great food overlooking the marina area of Galway City. Chef Jess Murphy offers a selection of exciting off-the-wall dishes made from finest quality Irish and local produce. A small put well put together wine list is designed with food in mind.You will find entertainment here most nights – with live music, DJ and performance art and fabulous food are all in the mix.

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Deli On The Green

30 The Linen Green, Moygashel, Co Tyrone, BT71 7HB.

Claire Murray was seriously inspired when she first opened first opened Deli on the Green in 2003 and when she decided to bring Executive Chef Bob McDonald on board things really started to get exciting. Here is a serious chef with a genuine love of the locale, its produce and its producers and a great deli and bistro to prove it! Bob is a serious part of the local food movement in Northern Ireland sourcing his ingredients locally whenever possible. This simply but elegantly styled delicatessen on The Linen Green retail centre is a Mecca for local food lovers and producers.

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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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Hayfield Manor Hotel

Perrott Avenue, College Road, Cork.

You wouldn’t believe how tucked away this five star luxury accommodation is, considering it’s central location. Anybody who’s anybody has strolled through its doors and everyone can feel like a superstar – the service is the same for the famous names as it is for the ordinary Joe - simply top class. And what’s really lovely is that despite it’s five star status, you’ll feel very welcome indeed. Owners Joe and Margaret Scally, who also own the Killarney Royal, have made sure of that.

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House (The)

4 Main Street, Howth, Co Dublin

There is no better reassurance of quality than the knowledge of the years of experience notched up by the operators. It is just such experience that lies at the heart of the success of The House in Howth where Karl Dillon, Ian Connolly and Bronwyn Bailey run a gorgeous little restaurant on Dublin's peninsula. The food at The House is extraordinary, delivered with the confidence of a chef who understands the produce of his locale and is not afraid to simply let it speak. The service is warm and casually efficient and the room is stylish and welcoming. Altogether, The House offers a memorable dining experience in a stunning setting on Dublin's northside. Grab a bespoke picnic hamper for a summer stroll on Howth head or wander in for late brunch after a vigorous hike. Whatever the occasion, miss it at your peril!

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Kalbo’s Café

26 North Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork.

Siobhan O’Callaghan and Anthony Boyle have been giving us fabulous local food cooked a refreshingly uncomplicated way at an affordable price for twelve years now. Using quality ingredients, an ethos of keeping flavours unfussy, and service that makes you feel right at home Kalbos Café, in the West Cork town of Skibbereen ticks all these boxes, and then some.

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Kellys Resort Hotel & Spa

Rosslare, Co Wexford.

Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa optimises the true essence of a “resort”. Nestled on the mild climate coast of south Wexford, along a golden sandy beach, this all encompassing hotel caters for your every need in luxurious surroundings, with first class service from family friendly staff, that will leave you feeling relaxed, revived and rejuvenated. With every conceivable leisure activity on offer you have no excuses to enjoy the exquisite array of dining experiences that is on offer during your stay. Trust us, once you enter the world of Kelly’s, you won’t want to leave!

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L’Ecrivain

109a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.

Derry and Sally-Anne Clarke have created a real shining star in the culinary lexicon of Irish restaurants. L’Ecrivain is a timelessly stylish restaurant with a comfortable bar, private dining room and a charming covered roof terrace. Derry and his team use well-sourced local ingredients to create simple, delicious dishes with a definite French influence and a trip to this award-winning contemporary is a must!

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L'Arco Italian Restaurant

Main Street, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.

A stylish and spacious restaurant specialising in authentic Italian food made with local and Italian ingredients. This restaurant nestles at the heart of the pretty coastal village of Ballyvaughan making an ideal spot to enjoy some great cooking by Italian twin chefs! Well behaved children are very welcome and will enjoy the delicious pizzas and simple pasta dishes.

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Merchant Hotel (The)

35-39 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DY, Co Antrim.

What makes a great hotel? If it’s welcome, luxury and stunning food, then Belfast's Merchant Hotel has it in spades. Located in the heart of the city's Cathedral Quarter, this grade one listed Victorian building is one of Ireland's treasures. Opened in 2006, the hotel offers the kind of luxury usually found in a large metropolis but with a personal welcome that feels like home. The food is local, seasonal and created by a passionate team who work closely with suppliers and producers to evolve the fantastic menu. With glorious antique styling and contemporary luxury, this is a stellar hotel choice in the heart of Belfast...

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