The Bridgestone Guides describe and direct you to the finest Irish restaurants, food shops, farmer's markets, places to stay and pubs, those places whose excellence has earned them the right to be featured. The Guides are independently and critically assessed by named reviewers, and feature the best of the best of Ireland. Here are a selection of our recommended places.
100 Best Restaurants 2012
In a world packed full of disinformation, the Bridgestone Guides are authoritative, controversial, reliable and independent.
John and Sally McKenna have won the André Simon, Glenfiddich and Slow Food ireland awards for their work.
100 Best Places to Stay 2012
"Ireland's leading food critics...the wise traveller pays close heed to their recommendations." The New York Times
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The Best Plaque
"Best in Ireland' means exactly was it says on the plaque, and if you see an up-to-date plaque displayed by an establishment, it is your guarantee that the people involved are providing the very best service possible, whether they are a fishmonger selling at a farmers' market, or a pub with interesting food, a real bakery, or a hip, happening restaurant.
Members' Plaques
A biographical dictionary of the people behind Ireland's specialist food culture. This Who's Who is a snapshot of the many people leading their fields and it will be added to and updated regularly.
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