Great food and drink outdoors: From ice-creams and fish and chips in the sun to seaside brunches
The best places around Ireland for summer dining al fresco
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Mr Fox review: This beloved Dublin 1 spot has an impressive new chef. Does his menu deliver?
Adam Jordan arrives in Parnell Square with significant Michelin experience and there will be much interest in how he applies it
Sandwiches in the sun: six perfect parks for lunch al fresco in Dublin city centre
We can’t promise it, but hopefully you’ll avoid a seagull swooping in for your sandwich in these city green spaces
12 great restaurants that stay open on a Monday
The stretch between Sunday and Tuesday can sometimes provide lean pickings for diners but these spots can save the day
Abuse of staff in top Irish restaurants: ‘It was like I had been mugged’
Research on conditions in Irish restaurant kitchens has found ‘disconcertingly high’ numbers of staff reporting poor treatment, but how deep does the problem go?
Paul and Máire Flynn on closing The Tannery after 30 years: ‘It was really, really tough’
As they prepare to move on from their restaurant, Paul and Máire Flynn look back on three decades at the peak of the trade
Ten great spots to grab a pizza around Ireland this summer
If you’re lucky, the sun will shine and you’ll be able to enjoy your slice with pints outside
Chongqing Hotpot review: Delicious regional Chinese food in Dublin 6, but make sure you read the signs
You’ll get a great meal here and it won’t break the bank. Just apply caution before digging in
Calling all seafood lovers: 14 restaurants to visit this summer
Lobster, oysters, old-school fish and chips – it’s hard to beat fresh Irish seafood cooked with flair
Chef Mark Moriarty’s new restaurant: ‘It is something pretty new for Ireland’
As he prepares to open new Dublin restaurant Studio, the storied chef talks hard work, multitasking and the importance of family life
Ireland’s best ice-creams from makers that use Irish milk
From Murphy’s Ice Cream to Ryan’s Farm, these domestic ice-cream makers use Irish milk to create their products
51 Cornmarket review: This Cork city spot is not a restaurant you want to chance your arm on booking
Organic produce, precise cooking and a room bursting with atmosphere
Allta restaurant to serve ‘final menu’ as head chef announces closure plans
Niall Davidson’s fine-dining restaurant will remain open until December 30th
Fourteen restaurants with winning wine lists
Combining a great wine list with superb food is never easy, but these places have managed it with skill
Outdoor dining vibes: 13 great spots for food on a sunny day
What could be better than combining an Irish summer day with a superb meal?
Joe & the Juice Dublin opening: ‘Why are there so many people here?’
Fans queue for up to an hour for opening of popular Danish juice bar in Ireland
Tábla review: This new neighbourhood offering is a real taste of France in Mount Merrion
Classic French bistro dishes, a clever wine list and a strong sense of community
Ranelagh restaurant added to Michelin Guide
Jules Mak’s Parrilla is ‘simply wonderful fun’, Michelin inspectors say
14 great new restaurants to try in Ireland this summer: From a Dublin roast to Tramore seafood
From Dingle to Derry, recent openings include exciting ventures from established chefs and restaurateurs
Corinna Hardgrave’s ultimate foodie guide to Marrakesh
From camel burgers and spoonfuls of chermoula to fresh pomegranate juice and Moroccan syrah, our critic has the best advice for foodie travellers
€60,000 claim for alleged sexual harassment of waitress in Dublin gastropub settled
Woman alleged she was victim of touching, improper comments and discrimination by more senior staff member
Note on Fenian Street restaurant review: The food is a joy at this buzzy Dublin 2 bistro with a talented new chef
Original and inventive dishes hit all the right notes at this Dubin bistro
Michelin-star chef Adam Nevin to take over at Glovers Alley in The Fitzwilliam Hotel
Glovers Alley announces it will reopen under its new head chef on September 2nd
First look: Cúán Greene’s hotly anticipated high-end restaurant and guest house in Co Laois
With funding from Stripe co-founder John Collison, among others, Ómós will open in July following careful restoration of a Victorian house outside Abbeyleix
La Vespa review: The gloriously battered prawns are indeed the Dublin Bay variety - not something you see often
City centre spot offers handmade pasta, crowd-pleasing dishes and space for conversation
Spices, slushies, ‘drinkable salad’: the foods foreign chefs in Ireland eat at home to cool down
Five chefs who’ve swapped hotter climates for Ireland share memories of the food and drinks they miss and what they like about Irish summers
Our food reviewers give their picks for great summer restaurants
In the News podcast: How the 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026 were chosen
Joe Macken saw his restaurant empire collapse. Now he’s back with a new business
Tiller is an independent certification programme for all kinds of Irish food ventures
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026
We’ve travelled all around the country to bring you this list of laid-back spots where you’re sure to eat and drink well over the stretchy summer days
Saint Francis Provisions review: Wonderful food and wine in a Kinsale room built for chat
Michelin recognised the service ethos of owner Barbara Nealon and it shows in every aspect
Chef Eve Meehan: I had to remove gluten from my diet. Here’s how it went
Eve Meehan offers five key tips (and a cake recipe) to others seeking to successfully maintain a gluten-free lifestyle
First look: Inside Grano’s new bakery and takeaway in Stoneybatter
Banco in Dublin 7 will serve pastries in the morning, focaccias at lunchtime and pizza in the evenings
Ireland’s chef of the year Ahmet Dede: ‘I was on the path to professional football in Turkey’
Dede was on the path to becoming a professional footballer when an injury derailed his career. He retrained as a chef in Dublin, and has since been transforming a west Cork village into a renowned culinary destination
The Libertine review: Promising start for new Dublin 8 gastropub
Some tweaks are needed, but there is good potential here – and my cocktail was great
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