3 editor picks across Ireland.
3 wine bar restaurants worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.
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.
OrderLet Zsolt guide the wine pairing; the kingfish crudo is a reliable anchor plate
TipGet there early on weekends; the small room fills quickly after 19:00.
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.
OrderA glass on tap from the daily list, the charcuterie board for two, plus whatever daily special is chalked up.
TipWalk-ins only Monday to Thursday from 17:00. Dog friendly; the back banquette holds four for late.
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates, high ceilings, and leather banquettes in central Kilkenny.
OrderSmall plates on Thursday through Saturday evenings; the espresso and morning pastry in the daytime.
TipFirst-come, first-served during the day; no daytime bookings. Evening small plates require advance booking via the inquiry form.
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