đź“Ť Where to try:
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The Old Storehouse (Temple Bar, Dublin) is a great option to try this simple but hearty dish.
Seafood Chowder
Creamy soup with salmon, cod, mussels and other seafood. Very popular on the coast.
đź“Ť Where to try:
O’Grady’s on the Pier (Cloverley, County Galway) — the freshest seafood and a gorgeous view of the ocean.
The Fish Shack Café (Dublin) — a democratic cafe with excellent soup.
Irish Soda Bread
It is prepared without yeast, using baking soda. Honey, oatmeal or raisins are often added. Served almost everywhere.
đź“Ť Where to try:
Avoca Café (Dublin and other cities) — known for its homemade breads and pastries.
Any breakfast at a B&B — the Irish are proud of their bread and often bake it themselves.
Sweets and pastries
Barmbrack
A fruit bread traditionally eaten at Halloween. Small fortune-telling objects are often baked inside.
Apple Tart
Homemade apple pie is a simple but incredibly tasty treat, often served with custard or ice cream.
Pubs: gastronomy + atmosphere
Many Irish dishes are best revealed in a real traditional pub, where they cook according to recipes passed down for generations. There you can also try the famous Irish beer – Guinness, Smithwick’s or local craft beer.
đź“Ť Recommended pubs:
John Kavanagh (Gravediggers), Dublin – historical, without the tourist pathos, but with excellent food.
The Crane Bar, Galway – music, food, beer – everything as it should be.
Conclusion
Irish cuisine is more than just food. It is part of a culture where not only taste and ingredients are important, but also atmosphere, history, simplicity. From a generous breakfast to a hearty stew and home-baked pastries, every meal here becomes a warm memory.
If you are traveling around Ireland, don’t look for trendy restaurants, but visit pubs, village cafes, markets and B&Bs. Where they cook not for tourists, but “as if for themselves”, that is where the real Ireland is born.
