Bar Italia (IFSC)

Unit 2, Lower Mayor Street, Custom House Square, Dublin 1

Nestling along the side of Dublin’s north quays, is the busy hub of the Irish Financial Services Centre. Here, Bar Italia serves up rustic Italian fare to the hungry business and residential folk of the district. By now a stalwart of the locale, this delightful eatery is a firm favourite of ours too

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Bar Italia (Ormond Quay)

Blooms Lane, 26 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Their espresso is considered a Dublin benchmark, their custard tart is to die for and their location, overlooking the iconic river Liffey, right at Millennium Bridge, is the very quintessence of a Dublin meets Italy love story. Stefano Crescenzi and David Izzo’s Bar Italia, Ormond Quay is one of the city gems, Italian food cooked with the very best of Irish produce

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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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Eight Bar and Restaurant

8 Dock Road , Galway.

Lively café bar serving great food overlooking the marina area of Galway City. Chef Shane Lurie 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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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 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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Europa Hotel

Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT2 7AP.

Iconic hotel in central Belfast. Contemporary style, great food, excellent service and superb location base for visiting all the city sights. A selection of accommodation plus brasserie restaurant, piano cocktail bar, public bar with good pub food, conference and banqueting facilities.

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Everglades Hotel

Prehen Road, Waterside, Co Derry, BT47 2NH.

Conveniently situated Hastings Group Hotel located on the Prehen Road just outside the historic city of Derry. A place to relax in comfortable surroundings, enjoy good home-cooked food, have a pint by the fireside, and make friends. Where everything’s easy and nothing’s too much trouble.

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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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