Alternative Bread Company

Unit 22 The English Market, Grande Parade, Cork.

It’s hard to believe that the Alternative Bread Company stall in the English market has been established for eleven years. Packed as it is with modern day breads to beat the band, it could almost be one of the newest additions to the array of epicurean delights this cult food market now offers Cork city shoppers. But no… this place is part of the culinary furniture of the market, and no wonder as Sheila Fitzpatrick has been in the food business for thirty years.

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Apple Farm (The)

Moorstown, Cahir, Co Tipperary.

Tipperary’s fertile pastures are ideal for apple orchards and at The Apple Farm in Cahir, owner Cornelius Traas knows that and has made the most of what nature provided for over 40 years. His orchards produce juicy, crisp apples that in turn give their bright, fresh flavours to the handmade and pressed apple juice that Cornelius produces here on the farm.

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Ballycross Apple Farm

Bridgetown, Co Wexford.

Ballycross Apple Farm is a family business; the von Engelbrechten’s have a long tradition of growing the finest quality apples. True artisan juices, there is no added sugar, water or preservatives, just great juices. Their juices can be purchased in Farmshops all over Ireland and are available in many of our restaurants and cafés, and are also available to taste and buy in the Farm Shop and Café here, in season.

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Ballymaloe Country House & Restaurant

Shanagarry, Co Cork.

Welcome to the home of real Irish food, this renowned Irish Country House Hotel and Restaurant owned and run by the Allen family for over 40 years, is at the heart of what is great about Irish food. Nestled in a 400-acre estate in rural East Cork, Ballymaloe offers a warm family welcome, luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine, which celebrates the best of local, seasonal produce.

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Ballymaloe Shop and Café

Ballymaloe, Shannagarry, Midleton, Co Cork.

Twenty five years ago, Wendy Whelan started the shop at Ballymaloe House, as an exciting addition to the existing business her mother Myrtle had created. Now the place is an institution, echoing the house’s tradition of great Irish hospitality. You’ll always find a gadget or two here that won’t be seen anywhere else, Wendy searches out the unusual for an army of food lovers that come through the doors here every year. So if you’re serious about cooking get yourself down here now!

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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House

Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Barron’s Bakery is a traditional family owned bakery specialising in handmade breads baked in antique brick ovens, and a range of home made sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and gateaux. The daytime coffee shop serves all Barron’s breads and baked goods.

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Bay Tree Holywood (The)

118 High Street, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 9HW.

For the best part of 20 years, The Bay Tree Coffee House in Holywood has been attracting customers from far and wide. It is a food lover’s paradise, as Sue Farmer uses the best of local ingredients on her inventive menu. Sue prepares all her homemade fresh tasty food with tender care and her famous, secret recipe, Cinnamon Scones are worth the trip alone!

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Breadcrumb (The)

O´Shea´s House, New Road, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

This delightful shop and artisan bakery is easily found by the seductive smell of all kinds of everything wonderful coming from it’s ovens from the early hours of the morning. Seek it out down the tiny side street off the road into Kenmare town, pop inside, purchase a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea and whatever tantalises your taste buds from Manuela Goeb's wonderful selection of pastries, cakes and tarts.

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Bretzel Bakery (The)

1a Lennox Street, Portobello, Dublin 8

Not so far from the madding crowds of Dublin's city centre lies one of the cities most well-known and well-loved gems. The Bretzel has been a landmark in Dublin since the late nineteenth century and has long been synonymous with great breads and pastries. The bakery was strictly Kosher bakery until the mid 1990's, the Hackett family was the custodian until the end of the century, until ill health forced a sale. A new century - a new owner, William Despard stepped in to revitalize this institution, which is the Bretzel Bakery. Why not pop in for a little slice of Dublin history and a fine slice of Dublin bread?!

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Brewery Bar at GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Guinness Storehouse, St James’s Gate, Dublin 8.

Situated on Dublin’s St James’ Street is original home of one of our most iconic brands – Guinness. The brewery in one of the oldest parts of the city is one of our most loved attractions with visitors from all over the world coming to see how the famous stout is made. On the very top floor, perched high above the capital with sweeping views of the city to rival any other is The Storehouse Café and Brewery Bar. This is a charming restaurant is where Executive Chef Justin O’Connor and his team deliver an excellent seasonally changing menu showcasing delicious Irish produce including the national treasure all cooked with fervour passion for all the eager visitors and weary travellers alike who visit this iconic brewery. Enjoy a pint of the Black Stuff and experience for yourself the unique flavour it brings to Traditional Irish cuisine.

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