We think it’s safe to say that after two years of living through a pandemic with its various hurdles, lockdowns and restrictions, Ireland’s hospitality scene came back fighting in 2022. We reviewed more new restaurants than ever before over the course of the last year, each of which so neatly summarised the core values of our cherished industry: creativity, resilience, and care. We’ll never fail to be amazed by the way the teams – made up of owners, chefs, sommeliers, front of house and more – manage to create completely unique and inviting spaces that offer distinctive experiences for guests against a wave of thousands of other restaurants in the Country, At Licence Trade we are pleased to offer you the most recommended restaurant, Pubs, Licensed trade business in Ireland.
After what can only be described as a hellish two years for the hospitality industry, as it battled the various hurdles of living with Covid, 2022 saw a renewed sense of purpose and passion. Getting back to doing what they do best, our homegrown hospitality professionals have put on quite a show over the last year, wining and dining customers with flair, ingenuity, and true individuality. With a whole host of new openings included in the ranks below, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore Ireland’s in pursuit of a once-in-a-lifetime meal. That being said, it’s some of the old-timers, the classics, that stood out to us most. While you might have already heard of them, we’re here to tell you they’re still at the top of their game and are worth adding to your eating itinerary over the next 12 months.
Each of the top 100 results are a unique combination of our own in-house critic-led opinions and thousands of diner votes. It’s this dual approach that makes our list incomparable, representing not only our professional opinion but thousands of real-life experiences that help to reinforce and bolster our final decisions.
