Experiences - Ireland's Ancient East
A taste of local culture….
5000 years of history and a food culture spanning centuries, this rich land is carpeted by lush landscapes and idyllic towns, framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Discover and Book food and drink experiences with locals, hear stories of how generations of families have handed down their farms and how traditional food production techniques and culinary skills have been retained to bring this ancient land to life.
Browse & Book Experiences in Ireland's Ancient East
Where To Eat & Drink in Ireland's Ancient East
A Restaurant with wholesome local produce at its heart.
Ashtons Gastropub boasts a menu laden with Irish produce from carefully sourced steaks, to a wealth of Irish craft beers.
Well priced and extensive choice at The Yard in Wexford town.
Castlemartyr Village in Co Cork has a gem of a shop in the form of this local greengrocer's.
Buried deep in the quiet Waterford countryside, but very close to the sights and shopping in Waterford City with its own golf course, Faithlegg is a perfect retreat hotel.
This destination Cafe Restaurant, upstairs overlooking the market is not to be missed.
Back in the day, Italian restaurants in Ireland offered a basic menu of pizza and pasta. Most of them were little better than the so-called 'red sauce joints' so abhorred in the U.S., but then, something changed.
The Ashdown Park Hotel is the ideal location to base yourself when discovering the beauty of Ireland’s sunny south east.
Top Foodie Places To Stay in Ireland's Ancient East
Located near The English Market, this luxury family owned hotel is ideally located.
The Ashdown Park Hotel is the ideal location to base yourself when discovering the beauty of Ireland’s sunny south east.
Ballyvolane House is a magical wedding destination and a haven for those seeking to escape to the Cork countryside.
Unwind in the 4-star Luxury family run Kelly's Resort Hotel, one of Wexford's most popular holiday destinations.
Luxury, relaxation and fantastic food in the Cork suburbs, at Maryborough Hotel & Spa located near the English Market.
Buried deep in the quiet Waterford countryside, but very close to the sights and shopping in Waterford City with its own golf course, Faithlegg is a perfect retreat hotel.
A beautiful Georgian country house full of personality, cosy corners and astounding views of the nearby mountains.
Expect elegant surroundings, splendid Irish food and impeccable service at the Granville Hotel, located at the heart of Waterford.
Waterford City, Waterford
Best-in-Class Producers in Ireland's Ancient East
Ballyvolane House is home to Ballyvolane Spirits where Bertha's Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin is created.
Cork couple Joe and Sandra Burns have created a refreshing take on the ever-popular Irish crisp.
Castlewood Organic Farm is an IOFGA Certified Organic farm that now supports beef cattle, pigs and sheep, has its own kitchen garden for seasonal vegetables and hens for free range organic eggs.
Down in deepest Wexford in 1988, Ellen O’Leary first made jams under the Wexford Home Preserves label. This lady created quite a stir, excuse our pun, gaining a great reputation for her beautiful jams, handmade from local home grown fruit.
Mr Jeffares Blackcurrants, 100% natural cold pressed pure juice with no added sugar, made from home grown Irish blackcurrants at Ballykelly Farm, Co Wexford.
Ballycross Apple Farm Juice is a range of natural juices produced to the highest standards in Bridgetown Wexford.
A traditional family bakery and cafe in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. A light airy space with cottage style furniture has a selection of tables and chair arrangements for small and larger groups and some counter seating at the rear.
Oriel Sea Salt is a natural salt produced by the adventurous John Delaney in County Louth.
Speciality Shops, Delis & Cookery Schools
A Casual Food offering located outside Wexford Town.
Ballycross Apple Farm Juice is a range of natural juices produced to the highest standards in Bridgetown Wexford.
An award-winning destination garden centre and restaurant serving the local community and visitors for almost 25 years.
Ballycotton Seafood Shop Midleton is stocked full of every possible fish you can imagine, all caught fresh off the coast.
This store in Greystones provides fresh and ready to go produce for the locality.
Award-winning Barron's Bakery produces bread of the highest quality and is one of four makers of the Waterford Blaa.
The Malone Family produce soft fruit from their Co. Carlow based farm.
Orchards full of delicious apples can be found at Con Trass' Apple Farm in Co. Tipperary.
