Top Wild Atlantic Way Dining Experiences

Taste your way through the Irish seaside village of Kinsale with this half-day, small-group culinary tour. Meet your guide for a scenic stroll through Kinsale's colourful streets and harbour, learning about the history of Irish food. Sample traditional fare including local cheese, seafood, craft beer, and brunch. Complete the experience with a lesson in how to make a classic Irish coffee.

While visiting Galway County, opt to spend some time away from sightseeing on the city’s popular coast with this Irish homemade baking scones and bread class. You’ll meet in a local’s home to learn how to bake Irish favorites from scratch. Your guide takes the time to teach you how to bake from a provided recipe, as you learn about Ireland’s baking practices of the past and present.

Explore the world of whiskey at the distillery where it’s produced with a hands-on experience at the Cork Midleton Distillery. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery interiors, a premium whiskey tasting, or even a cocktail masterclass for a deep dive into the history and production of Irish whiskey. Learn about what makes this whiskey so special, taste and mix, and even shop in the distillery store.

No more awkward group tours—this one-of-a-kind comedy theatre experience in Cork is like city immersion over dinner. Delivered by professional Irish actors, it’s a hilarious journey through Cork’s quirky history, characters, and humor, all set in a historic venue. Enjoy local food and live music, and even learn to “speak Cork.” It's perfect for travelers seeking laughter, culture, and authentic Irish charm, all at the dinner table.

This is an easy going and steady paced tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city. Our first stop is a short walk from Eyre Sq. It is a modern contemporary bar, there you will have a Gin & Tonic made from their own exclusively made Gin with food and check out their selection of over 530 gins. Our next venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses, meats, breads with a glass of wine, hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade. Our last venue is one of Galway`s oldest and most favourite pubs, located just on Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer or an Irish whiskey flight. The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. max of 12 people on tour.

Combine Cork’s sweetest treats with its richest stories on this family-friendly historical walking tour with stops to sample a variety of donuts. Separating the foodie gems from the tourist traps can be tricky for first-time visitors, but this guided adventure takes you straight to the best spots. Sample mini donuts, crispy churros, and more, while wandering Cork’s historical heart.

While exploring the Emerald Isle, you’ll see many pubs and restaurants serving Irish stew, but this Irish stew cooking class allows you to actually learn from a County Galway local just what goes into making this delicacy. All stew ingredients and use of cooking utensils are included in your class price, and you’ll even get to eat some of the stew you help make afterward.

Discover the food traditions of Galway in the west of Ireland with this half-day tasting tour. Meet your local guide for a small-group stroll in Galway and taste your way through the city, including alcoholic beverages. Bring your appetite and learn about local history and heritage while sampling a variety of food from savory to sweet. Complete the experience with a visit to a traditional pub.

Located in Salthill in Galway City, the 1,400 sq ft premises can seat 22 people at a time for gin classes and features an apothecary-style botanical pick 'n' mix area for pupils to choose their own flavour combinations. Over two-and-a-half hours, guests will learn how gin is made and distilled and distil their own unique 70cl bottles of gin with personalised labels and enjoy complimentary gin cocktails throughout the class.

" A Winter's Tale - Christmas Show & Dinner" is an enchanting blend of classic Christmas tunes and contemporary classics performed by the world renowned Bunratty Castle Entertainers. Taking place in Teach na Nollaig located in the magical surrounds of Bunratty Folk Park, the evening commences at 7.30pm with a mulled wine reception and an enchanting musical performance by our resident harpist and violinist. Guests are then invited to take a seat and indulge in a candlelight four-course festive feast, complete with house wines as the world famous Bunratty Castle Entertainers perform an enchanting rendition of much loved Christmas carols, contemporary Christmas classics in addition to some seasonally themed theatrical performances and moving poetic pieces.