| The days of the perception of Irish cuisine consisting | | | | complement your desserts, which you would not find in |
| purely of potatoes can now be finally put to rest. Any | | | | many restaurants of the region. |
| visitor to Ireland's main cities will of course be aware of | | | | A fine dining experience is available at Ballinalacken |
| the numerous bars, cafes and slew of dining options | | | | Castle Country House Hotel and Restaurant. Indeed |
| covering every conceivable type of cuisine on the | | | | there is a wonderful blend of the plush dining room |
| planet. | | | | decor, the exquisite food, the panoramic views of |
| What might surprise the average visitor though is the | | | | Galway Bay and all set with the backdrop the 15th |
| wonderful dining options that can be found outside the | | | | century castle which forms the backdrop to the hotel |
| main cities, in seaside towns and small country villages. | | | | and restaurant. |
| Many small villages and towns are now following suit | | | | If you are unsure of what type of dining option you |
| on towns such as Kinsale in Cork, the gourmet capital | | | | and the family wish to take then a visit to the Aran |
| of Ireland. | | | | View House Hotel just north of Doolin village has |
| The latest town to tempt our taste buds is Doolin, | | | | plenty of options. The completely informal option is to |
| located in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. | | | | take the bar menu and enjoy the views out to the |
| This harbor town is a jump off point for the ferry to | | | | Aran Islands. Note this is a hotel bar so is definitely |
| the Aran Islands and its principal draw for decades has | | | | family friendly. The adjoining restaurant also caters for |
| been the authentic Traditional Irish music that can be | | | | standard and a-la-carte dining options for a proper sit |
| heard nightly in the bars in this picture perfect town. | | | | down dinner. |
| More recently though, visitors are being drawn to the | | | | And finally, for those seeking pub fare in an authentic |
| culinary options in Doolin from its restaurants, bars and | | | | Irish pub, then stop by McGanns Pub and Restaurant |
| hotel restaurants. | | | | or O'Connors Pub in Doolin village to enjoy wholesome |
| For seafood lovers, Cullinan's Guesthouse and | | | | fare with menus full of delicious seafood chowder and |
| Restaurant in the village provides a memorable dining | | | | Irish stews, amongst other Irish favorites. Just make |
| experience with a great selection of dishes making the | | | | sure to get along before the music starts as both |
| most of the locally caught seafood. The service is | | | | these pubs are meccas of traditional Irish music so the |
| professional and the owners have added some | | | | bar fills up quickly most evenings. |
| special touches, such as choosing dessert wines to | | | | |