Ireland

Flash-grilled: Vincent Crepel

11-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

The French chef, who recently launched Terre in County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort, Ireland, on what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his dream dinner party guests.

JP McMahon to close Galway restaurant Tartare

22-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

Irish chef JP McMahon is to close his Galway restaurant Tartare next month after five years.

French chef Vincent Crepel to open Terre restaurant in County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort

16-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Vincent Crepel will open his first solo venture outside of his native France next month in County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort, Ireland.

Hawksmoor lines up Dublin restaurant

06-Jun-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Will Beckett and Huw Gott look set to bring Hawksmoor to Dublin early next year after filing a planning application for the former National Irish Bank site in College Green.

Pret plots Irish expansion

11-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for the first time after securing a new agreement with existing franchise partner Carebrook Partnership.

Ireland’s Wowburger and Elephant & Castle to make UK debut in Doncaster

17-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Irish restaurant brands Wowburger and Elephant & Castle are to make their UK debut at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster later this year.

Irish pub guidelines features relaxed social distancing and restricted booking slots

18-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Ireland's tourism agency, Fáilte Ireland, has published its guidelines for reopening pubs in the country, which includes some relaxation to social distancing measures and booking slots restricted to 105 minutes.

Ireland plans to reopen restaurants in June

04-May-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurants in Ireland could be allowed to reopen as early as June if the spread of the Coronavirus is controlled.

Dublin's Michelin-starred l'Ecrivain to close after 31 years

28-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Famed Dublin restaurant l’Ecrivain is to close in July after 31 years in business.

Supermac's eyes UK expansion following partial victory against McDonald's

07-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Irish fast food chain Supermac’s is hoping to set up shop in London within the next year, following the end of a branding dispute with McDonald’s.

What does it mean to be an Irish chef in London?

28-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

There’s no shortage of Irish chefs making waves in the London restaurant scene, with a number of recent and upcoming openings to watch out for.

Jamie Oliver opens first in-company restaurant with Aramark

19-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has opened its first in-company restaurant, in Ireland, as part of a deal with contract caterer Aramark.

JP McMahon: “Sometimes we’re stuck in our kitchens and don’t listen to each other”

19-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Chef restaurateur JP McMahon is the founder of Food on the Edge (FOTE), a yearly congress which sees international chefs gather in Ireland.

Average room rates fall by up to 20% in UK's major cities

01-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham

Average hotel room rates in the UK's cities fell by up to 20 per cent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period of 2015, leading to concerns that the industry is starting to suffer from the impact of the Brexit vote.

The Restaurant Show 2014 preview

29-Sep-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Restaurant Show 2014 will take place at Earls Court in London from 6-8 October.

World Chocolate Masters 2013: UK finalists revealed

30-Jul-2012 By Emma Eversham

The five candidates who will battle it out for the chance to represent the UK in the 2013 World Chocolate Masters competition were revealed at a special launch event at London's Gherkin last week.

VAT cut like Ireland would create hospitality jobs, says BBPA

04-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is calling on the Government to follow a move in Ireland to drop VAT rates in the hospitality sector which it says would create jobs and aid recovery.