My Ireland
Oops... no internet connection
While offline, you can still add items to My board. New travel reccomendations will only show up once you’re back online.
Food and drink
Come to where the flavours are delicious and the traditions have been handed down through generations. Ireland invites you to indulge your senses
Embark on an amazing food adventure
Seafood chowder by the fire in a wind-whipped coastal pub. Traditional Irish stew in the surrounds of an 18th century market. Afternoon tea in a castle overlooking a misty lough. Food in Ireland isn't just about the taste; it's about the place, the experience, the land and sea, and the people who created it.
Food is an integral part of contemporary culture on the island of Ireland – from buzzing farmers' markets, to incredible local ingredients, craft brewing and distilling, and innovative chefs who celebrate the rich connection between place and plate – and it shows.
The island is buzzing with incredible food experiences. Uncover the gourmet secrets of cities such as Dublin, Belfast and Cork in the company of expert food guides, cook up a supper you have just caught on the soft white sands of a Wild Atlantic Way beach, or delve into the deep traditions of Ireland's whiskey.
What we have in Ireland is wonderful raw material. Our landscape is at the heart of what we create.
Frank Hederman, Belvelly Smokehouse
Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery, County Laois
6 sustainable food experiences in Ireland
Try Ireland’s eco-friendly, yet delicious local produce for yourself!
Listoke Gin School, County Louth
Gin-making at the Listoke Gin School
Dazzle your family and friends with these impressive gin-making skills.
Great natural produce
With abundant oceans and fertile green fields, Ireland's landscape translates into great local ingredients and artisan produce.
Farmers' markets are a great way to experience Irish food close-up. Here, busy stalls laden with artisan cheese, local charcuterie, beech-smoked Irish salmon, soda breads, grass-fed beef and mountain lamb reflect the richness and variety of our culinary traditions. It's a great place to sample the flavours, find out about the producers and meet local food heroes. Try the English Market in Cork, St George's Market in Belfast and the Temple Bar Food Market in Dublin for starters.
To take your journey further, opt for a food trail or tour, led by knowledgeable guides who will give you the inside track on the diverse flavours around the island of Ireland.
What to look out for
Island of Ireland
Experience the passion of our local food heroes
Ireland food adventures
Don't miss there things to see and do
Delicious Dublin Tours
Delicious Dublin Tours runs walking food tours of Dublin City Centre led by local food experts. Sample delicious Irish fare and learn about the history of Irish food as well as Dublin's modern food scene.
Dublin
View detailsAttraction
Dunbrody Country House Cookery School
Dunbrody Cookery School is located just opposite Dunbrody Country House in Arthurstown, County Wexford. It has been designed to cater for all levels of cooks, from budding enthusiasts to the experienced gourmet.
Wexford
View detailsAttraction
Loam
Loam is a Michelin-starred restaurant and wine bar located just off Eyre Square in Galway city, where their philosophy is only to use ingredients that are native to the west of Ireland.
Galway
View detailsAttraction
Enniskillen Taste Experience
Taste the best of Fermanagh’s local produce. Indulge your inner foodie and discover a unique perspective of the only island town in Ireland on the Enniskillen Taste Experience. On this this 3-hour gourmet tasting tour, you’ll experience the tastes, sounds and sights of Enniskillen.
Enniskillen
View detailsAttraction
Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
Visit the world's oldest licensed distillery dating back to 1757 in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath. Discover real artisan Irish whiskey being made today and learn how Kilbeggan preserves its heritage. All tours enjoy a masterclass in tasting 3 different whiskeys.
Westmeath
View detailsAttraction
Long Meadow Cider Farm Tour and Tasting Experience
Pay a visit to the family run Long Meadow Cider orchard and learn how they make their award-winning apple cider, from plant to pour.
Portadown
View detailsAttraction
The Sea Gardener
The Sea Gardener offers seaweed foraging, cooking and education experiences along the southern and eastern coasts, primarily County Waterford’s Copper Coast.
Waterford
View detailsAttraction