Ireland’s must visit fine dining restaurants

Dede’s spice based Turkish fusion cuisine is created with raw and fresh ingredients from West Cork, working closely with producers, farmers and fishermen who share the same ethos for a sustainable, organic and minimal waste approach. The emphasis here is on beautiful local produce married with Chef Ahmet Dede’s Turkish heritage. Inspired by his memories and appreciation of the traditional flavours from his country, dinner is an unmissable fine dining tasting menu and Saturday lunch is a short menu with mouthwatering choices.

Chef Nathan Hindmarsh and his brigade cook extraordinary experience menus nightly at West Restaurant. Everything is prepared in season to best showcase this fabulous local produce – true to the region, true to the season. West also boasts a funky chef’s table located right in the heart of the kitchen. A personalised menu is prepared with specially selected wines for each course, perfect for a unique dining experience for two or a private party of up to 10 people. Beautifully lit, flattering and gleaming, with a sweet champagne bar, cosy booths and smooth dark wood, West is a proper restaurant, a grown-up room and a reminder of why some things in life are too good to change.

Named after one of the prominent families who were once proprietors of Dunboyne Castle estate, the Sadlier Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether you spent it in the office or in the spa. This fine traditional bar has a great reputation for providing some of the best hospitality around. With attentive bar tenders, you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome on every visit. The menu is full of traditional favourites but with a contemporary twist, all created using locally sourced ingredients. And in tandem with the superior food Sadlier also serves a fine selection of draught beers including Irish craft options, wines, liqueurs and the finest Irish whiskeys.

Cush restaurant, with its textured fabrics and warm colours, creates a comfortable space that encourages visitors to relax and enjoy themselves. While the informal dining ambience makes dinner at Cush relaxed and easy, the team here takes its food and ingredients very seriously. At Cush, there’s a belief that great ingredients are crucial, which is why these guys take a simple approach to food, allowing the ingredients to be true to themselves. Open Wednesday – Sunday for lunch and dinner bookings.

The food at Scholars has been awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence, making it one of the most well-known food destinations in Drogheda. The restaurant also stocks a selection of fine wines, craft beers, spirits, liquors and barista-style coffees; and, of course, there are some unmissable signature cocktails as well. Originally a Christian Brothers monastery, the family-run hotel is now renowned for its award-winning food, friendly atmosphere and beautiful setting. Steeped in over 150 years of history, Scholars Townhouse Hotel is a destination that is truly at the heart of the Drogheda community.

Aileens restaurant is where modern Irish food gets richly celebrated, showcasing the finest and freshest, sustainably produced foods. Expect ingredients from the area, like the Armada farm that’s situated 3.5km from the kitchen and the excellent food producers and growers all here on Aileens doorstep. It’s not just all about the food here either! There is also a great selection of wines to accompany the excellent dishes, selected by consultant sommelier, John Mc Donnell.