3 wine bar restaurants worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.
Darog Wine Bar ★ 4.6 · Galway
westend · 56 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 K225
Darog in Galway holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand; owner Zsolt Lukacs won the 2025 UK and Ireland Sommelier Award for this natural wine bar on Dominick Street.
Tip: Get there early on weekends; the small room fills quickly after 19:00.
Amy Austin ★ 4.4 · Dublin
south-city-centre · Unit 1, Dublin 2
Amy Austin on Drury Street in Dublin, a thirty-seat Bib Gourmand wine bar inside the car-park entrance, sixteen wines on tap and small plates.
Tip: Walk-ins only Monday to Thursday from 17:00. Dog friendly; the back banquette holds four for late.
Louie's Cafe and Wine Bar ★ 4.2 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · 3 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates, high ceilings, and leather banquettes in the heart of Kilkenny.
Tip: First-come, first-served during the day; no daytime bookings. Evening small plates require advance booking via the inquiry form.