A comprehensive guide to 100 must-visit places in Ireland for eating, sleeping, sipping, and exploring has been unveiled in the Go Ireland 2026 guide.
Highlights include budget-friendly attractions dubbed ‘the best-value hour,’ catering to domestic and international tourists. The list promotes hidden gems and sustainable tourism, aiding hospitality recovery across the island.
Eating & Sipping
- Tomásíns, Co Kerry: A “Korean with a touch of Irish” pub in Castlegregory, recommended for its, “absolute gem” status and excellent alcohol-free drink options.
- Gloria Osteria, Dublin: A “glam” Italian spot on Westmoreland Street featuring 1970s-style decor.
- Sister 7, Dublin: Located in Fidelity Studio, known for high-quality, good-value set sharing menus.
- The Blackbird Bar, Co Cork: A popular spot in Ballycotton for live music and “Trawler Boyz” fish and chips.
- Helen’s Bar, Co Kerry: A rustic spot on the Beara Peninsula, perfect for fresh mussels and, “arriving by boat”.
- Jim of the Mills, Co Tipperary: A cash-only pub in a 19th-century mill, open only on Thursdays for traditional Irish music.
Sleeping (Stays)
- Birch Cabins, Co Down: Hobbiton-like cabins in the forest at Florida Manor, featuring wood-fired hot tubs.
- Dunluce Lodge, Co Antrim: A new five-star, luxurious golf lodge near Royal Portrush.
- Native, Co Cork: A sustainable, “regenerative hospitality” experience in Ballydehob.
- Balance Treehouse, Co Armagh: A, “hand-built”, voice-controlled luxury treehouse with a glass roof.
- Within the Village, Co Galway: Restored townhouses in Connemara that, “feel like settling into your very own village home”.
- Room2 Belfast: A, “hometel” in Belfast that champions sustainability.
Exploring & Experiencing
- Inish Keel Sauna, Co Donegal: A, “brilliant” new addition to the Irish sauna scene on Narin Strand.
- Aran Island Ferries, Co Galway: Recommended for the, “40 to 55-minute boat trip” from Rossaveel, considered one of the best value cruises.
- Carrowkeel Tombs, Co Sligo: Ancient, free-to-visit passage tombs offering dramatic views.
- 14 Henrietta Street, Dublin: A, “tenement museum” focusing on Dublin’s social history.
- Belfast to Derry Train: Highlighted for its, “beautiful coastal views”, perfect for a, “train-hopping holiday”.
- Joyce Country Sheepdogs, Co Mayo: An authentic, family-friendly farm experience overlooking Lough Nafooey.
