East & Dublin

Set in an idyllic spot in Mullingar, the Belfry is housed within a spectacular Georgian Gothic church. Using only fresh local and organic suppliers, the food is a delightful combination of modern Irish and traditional French.

A Dublin institution, Bewleys may have undergone a transformation of late but it’s still an excellent place to grab a cup of coffee in the heart of Dublin’s shopping precinct.

A delightful and authentic castle that dates back to 1760, Cabra Castle is nestled into 88 acres of gardens and parkland, and enjoys its own nine-hole golf course. Rooms are elegant and luxurious, especially the Lord’s Chamber and the delightful courtyard bedrooms.

This beautiful Italian mansion located in magnificent parklands is justly famous for cuisine that uses the best homegrown produce. The house can be rented out exclusively for the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, but bed & breakfast is also available for the less extravagant.

This superb hotel has been recently refurbished and is widely regarded for its ambience, luxury and unique home-cooked breakfasts.

Nestled into the Dublin Mountains, Johnnie Fox’s is a delightful ramshackle pub with plenty of nooks and crannies and a history that stretches back to 1798.

This award-winning spot has built a steady reputation for innovative Irish/French food, and is definitely worth visiting for its Michelin star cuisine.

For those after a more intimate experience, you’ve just got to chow down in the intricate environs of La Stampa.

Leave your stress behind at this stylish new contemporary hotel with luxurious state-of-the-art bedrooms, fusion cuisine, spa treatments and a unique Time Bar in a three-story atrium.

This award-winning restaurant serves up delectable modern Irish cuisine using fresh local produce with the emphasis on seafood, oysters, lobster, veal and game.

Rathsallagh is a large country house, converted from Queen Anne Stables in 1798, with its own championship golf course. It’s set in a peaceful oasis of 530 acres of rolling parkland with thousands of mature trees, lakes and streams.

Just two hours from Dublin city centre, the relaxing four-star Slieve Russell Hotel is set in 300 acres, including 50 acres of lakes, and offers both an 18-hole PGA championship golf course and a nine-hole par three course.

Delightfully romantic and secluded, Tinakilly House is a secret hideaway only 29 miles south of Dublin. A four-star country house hotel and restaurant, it’s internationally renowned for excellent fresh food in elegant Victorian surroundings.