Boyles of Dromore

8-12 Castle Street, Dromore, Co Down

Idyllically situated beside the ruins of the Old Castle in the Historical town of Dromore on the River Lagan Boyles is one of the most welcoming places you’re likely to come across. With award winning Chef Raymond Murray in the kitchen and Martin Darwin at front of house there’s no doubting the food and service is of the highest quality and you are in for a real culinary treat.

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Hayes’ Bar

The Saume, Glandore, Co Cork.

The pretty harbour village of Glandore has had many famous residents in its time – an almost all of them have graced the tables of Hayes’ Bar during their tenure. This little West Cork pub is as famous as those faces – and its success is down to longevity - and the hardworking dedicated efforts of the woman that is Ada Hayes. The pub has been part of the family since 1875, and when Ada ‘s husband Declan inherited it seventeen years ago – she swore blind they would not be the ones to let this long standing business go to ruin! As part of that philosophy, Ada sought to extend the service beyond that of a normal public house, and introduced food as a way of bringing in more business. She started with six cups, six plates, a sliced pan - and the ethos that she would keep it simple and serve the best of everything. That she has done, and continues to do to this day. And that’s why in her main but short summer season of just 90 days, it’s almost impossible to get a seat here inside or out unless you are prepared to wait.

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Larkins Bar & Restaurant

Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

It’s worth making the drive out from Nenagh to Garrykennedy to visit this picturesque little pub on the banks of Lough Derg. The village location is as typical and idyllic an Irish scene as any you’ll see. Larkin’s, owned by Cormac and Maura Boyle, is over 300 years old and just the sort of country pub you want to find when you come to Ireland. Sadly, not many remain, making this place one of those rare gems serving the must delicious and wholesome grub you will find.

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McGrory’s of Culdaff

Culdaff, Inishowen, Co Donegal.

A warm welcome awaits you on arrival in McGrory’s. Donegal hospitality is second nature to the McGrory family and staff here. Renowned for its traditional Irish music sessions, it is one of Ireland’s top live music venues hosting not only the cream of Irish talent but also an eclectic mix of world-renowned artists. The food is excellent with both the restaurant and bar food menu offering great quality, locally sourced produce with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood and good Irish steak.

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Munster Bar (The)

Bailey's New Street, Waterford City.

Peter and Michael Fitzgeralds traditional and historic pub isn’t that easy to spot straight off as it is located down one of the narrow streets of Waterford city centre’s oldest quarter, but it’s certainly worth seeking out if you want some serious pub grub at lunch or dinner.

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O’Neills

2 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

Just a few steps away from the glamorous shopping of Dublin's Grafton Street, sits one of our most traditional pubs, which has been serving beer to weary travellers for over three hundred years and the O'Neill family have been at the helm for almost one hundred of those. The staff, a wonderfully friendly team and the wide ranging menu offers delicious and wholesome soups, sandwiches and salads are served all day, along with their famed carvery dishes.

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Poachers Inn (The)

Clonakilty Road, Bandon, Co Cork.

If you want to bag yourself a delicious fishy lunch or supper – Bandon’s Poacher’s Inn is the place to do it! This lovely Seafood Bar and Restaurant opened in 2006, is owned and run by husband and wife team Barry and Catherine McLaughlin. Barry gets the pick from local waters, delivered to his door, then plans the menu providing the finest fresh fish on your plate day after day.

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QC’s Seafood Bar & Restaurant

3 Main Street, Cahirciveen, Ring of Kerry, Co Kerry.

Kate Cook knows her fish. She was born and reared in this wild and beautiful area of the Kerry coast, and is originally a Quinlan – one of the longstanding fishing families of the area. Kate and her husband Andrew run this terrific Irish pub and Seafood Restaurant and both the restaurant and the family fish shop are stocked daily with fresh fish from the family’s boats.

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Roadside Tavern (The)

Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare.

If ever there was a typical Irish pub, The Roadside Tavern is it! This characterful family-run pub is one of the oldest in the Burren, and has been in the Curtin family for three generations and is now in the hands of Peter and Birgitta Curtin of Burren Smokehouse fame. Peter has a personality larger than life, and his influence is reflected in the atmosphere here, the wonderful traditional Irish music as well as the food on the menu, much of which is made by him at the smokehouse.

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Spinnaker Bar (The)

Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co Waterford.

Niall Edmondson has created another winning dining experience. Here he has created a lively Family Friendly Irish pub atmosphere with great food thrown in. As you would expect in a charming fishing village the décor echoes the coastal location, and bits of sailing paraphernalia hang on the walls and this is also reflected in the delicious seafood menu. Live music is a big feature here during the summer months. We love it, and we think you will too.

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