9 GREAT FOOD EXPERIENCES TO ENJOY IN IRELAND IN 2022
Ireland is a moveable feast of delicious home-grown produce, dairy products, meats and fish, all native to the island. Here's just a sampling of nine cool food treks you can enjoy while also taking in the beauty of coastal fishing ports, cities and tucked-away towns.
Monea Castle, Eniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
1. Moran's Oyster Cottage, County Galway Located in a 250-year-old cottage at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in County Galway, Moran's is surrounded by glorious seascapes. Order up plates of Galway Bay oysters, wild native clams and steamed Galway Bay mussels, and top it off with a pint of Guinness.
Moran's Oyster Cottage, The Weir, Roymore, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway
2. Harry's Shack, Portstewart, County Derry With a stunning seaside setting on Portstewart Strand in County Derry along the Causeway Coast, Harry's is home to some of Ireland's best seafood, caught daily by local fishing boats and cooked to perfection. Start with some mouth-watering cocktails and the locally brewed Lacada beer from nearby Portrush.
3. Belfast Food Tour, Belfast City Take to the streets with the multi-award-winning Belfast Food Tour. Starting in the historic St. George's Market, the 4-hour tour captures the spirit of Belfast's unique flavors, producers and restaurants, covering everything from whiskey, gin and craft beer to brunches, street vendors, quirky cafes and hidden-gem restaurants.
Bred Walking-Tour, Belfast
4. The Happy Pear, County Wicklow Run by twins David and Stephen Flynn, The Happy Pear is a hotspot for veggies, vegans and health-food lovers, thanks to its tasty and creative approach to plant-based foods. Adventurous visitors can join the twins for a swim at Greystones' Ladies' Cove each morning at dawn.
The Happy Pear, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
5. Murphy's Ice Cream, Dingle, County Kerry In the heart of Dingle right on Strand Street stands Murphy's Ice Cream, a glorious temple to all things dairy. Handmade with the finest, fresh farm milk and local cream, the flavors here are distinctly Irish. Try the Dingle sea salt, caramelised brown bread or Irish coffee flavors.
Pyke 'N' Pommes, Derry-Londonderry City
6. Pyke 'N' Pommes, Derry-Londonderry City A repurposed shipping container is the unique setting for Pyke 'N Pommes in Foyleview, a casual restaurant with a gourmet twist on the riverfront in Derry-Londonderry. Try some of their specialities: Tacos, a legendary Wagyu burger, slow roasted pork and some of the freshest fish around.
The English Market, Cork City
7. The English Market, Cork City With a history stretching back to 1788, the English Market goes way beyond your average food market. Located at the heart of Cork City, the Market is an top class farmers market with the freshest produce around, along with cafes and restaurants, bakeries and speciality shops.
Cupán Tae, Sheep's Head Peninsula, Co. Cork
8. Cupán Tae, County Cork Known as "the tea shop at the end of the world,"the Cupán Tae sits on Sheep's Head Peninsula in Cork, right along the Wild Atlantic Way. Run by Bernie Tobin, the cafe represents the essence of simple food done well, with salmon sandwiches, light fluffy scones and legendary apple pie.
9. Gourmet Fishing Trip, County Kerry Derrynane in County Kerry is home to a very memorable food adventure - a gourmet fishing trip with Atlantic Irish Seaweed. Boatman John Fitzgerald whisks visitors away to catch and picnic on sashimi and ceviche Irish-style around the islands of Derrynane Bay, a perfect outing for the adventurous foodie.
Gourmet Fishing Trip, Derrynane, Co. Kerry
You can learn more about these great restaurants and other delicious eateries by visiting ireland.com. It's the perfect place to start planning your visit to Ireland.