We believe that great summer holidays are made even better by making sure that they involve lots of delicious food and drink – the more locally sourced, the better!
Foodies will find much to enjoy in Ireland, home to wonderful main courses, tasty side dishes, decadent desserts and boozy beverages to enjoy at one’s leisure in the company of cherished friends and family members.
Several Hidden Ireland properties serve amazing, home-cooked meals on site. Others are situated within easy reach of some of Ireland’s best restaurants, pubs, cafes and eateries.
Whatever you like to eat and drink, you can be sure that there will be plenty to keep you satisfied during your visit to the Emerald Isle this summer.
Famous foods
Ireland is well-known around the globe for a number of fabulous food and beverages that must be sampled and enjoyed.
Some favourites include Guinness stew, seafood chowder, treacle soda bread and, for those brave enough, black pudding.
For dessert, there is a slice or three of whiskey-laced cake or a brilliantly boozy sherry trifle.
Summer eating
In the summer, staying cool is the order of the day and this is made possible thanks to treats like brown-bread ice cream, Wexford strawberries & clotted cream or just a Baileys on ice for when the sun shines on the glorious countryside and vibrant towns of Ireland.
If your accommodation does not serve home-cooked meals, look out for cafes and restaurants on your travels, or check out reviews online for ideas of where to go to enjoy Ireland’s best-known dishes. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, find a local food market and whip up some delicious Irish treats of your own.
Local fare
A key reason why so many guests enjoy home-cooked food served at Hidden Ireland accommodation is the fact that so many ingredients are sourced within just a few miles of the property.
Local butchers provide grass-fed lamb and beef and locally reared free-range chicken and pork. Vegetables are grown in local soil and berries plucked out of nearby country lanes.
Local artisans supply essential extras such as cheeses, jams, chutneys, yoghurts and porridge oats.
Coastal properties benefit from proximity to local fishing sites, where, during some seasons, sea food can be prepared and eaten on the same day that it is caught.
August alcohol
Ireland is just as lauded for its alcoholic beverages as it is for its delicious food.
Everyone has heard of the world-famous Guinness, plus the country is famous for its rich, earthy whiskeys, just waiting to be sipped gently with or without a cube of ice.
Irish alcohol is a crucial ingredient for many other well-known drinks.
These include the comforting post-dinner drink, the Irish coffee.
The perfect Irish coffee contains just the right mix of black coffee, cream, whiskey and sugar.
Then, there is the equally smooth Irish cream liquor, which combines whiskey with cream, chocolate and vanilla flavourings. Irish cream can be enjoyed as it comes, or added to a cocktail for an intense, unforgettable base note.
If you need to contact Hidden Ireland to find out more about our country houses, cottage or properties please click HERE
Check out our social media pages: