The Irish Stew

The Irish Stew

The 100 Best Restaurants '26 Mixtape.

Out-takes and remixes from the annual search for the best eating rooms in Ireland.

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John and Sally McKenna
Mar 23, 2026
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Rather like a struggling sports team who are getting their ass whipped for most of the game but who then manage to pull several rabbits out of the hat with several minutes to go in order to steal the win, the Irish restaurant world seized triumph from near-tragedy in late ‘25 and early 2026.

Rising costs, high VAT levels, scarce staff, and customers ner…

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