Chef Lewis “Sweet Lew” Donald Ireland Culinary Tour 2026
Ireland is one of the most soulful destinations in the world. From the lively pubs…
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Atlantic oysters and a warm welcome.
Experience Ireland
Ireland pairs rugged Atlantic coastline and green countryside with a modern food scene built on superb dairy, seafood and the warmth of the pub.
The way inMajor airports
- DUBDublin
- SNNShannon
- ORKCork
What to spendCurrency
€EuroEUR · Cards widely accepted
What we sayLanguage
English and IrishGo raibh maith agatthank you
What we eatPopular dishes
- Galway Bay oysters
- Irish soda bread
- Farmhouse cheese
- Smoked salmon
Ireland’s cooking starts with what grows and grazes on its green land: grass-fed beef and lamb, butter and farmhouse cheese, and potatoes in every form. Along the Atlantic coast, oysters, mussels and smoked salmon are local everyday pleasures.
A new generation of chefs and producers has put Irish ingredients at the center of the plate, from seaweed to small-batch cheeses. Whiskey distilleries, old and new, offer tastings across the country.
And there is always the pub: music in the corner, a pint poured slowly, and a conversation that can last all evening.
Insider tip from Richard
Richard Gruica, your host
Pick the pub with the fire going, order the chowder with brown bread, and stay for one more. The conversation is half the meal.
Before you go
Say it like a local.
A few words of English and Irish go a long way at the table in Ireland.
- Dia duit Say it: DEE-ah gwitch hello, in Irish
- Go raibh maith agat Say it: guh rev mah AH-gut thank you
- Sláinte! Say it: SLAWN-chuh cheers
Upcoming journeys
Taste Ireland with us.
No departures are scheduled here right now. We can design a private journey for your group.
Plan a private journey ↗Travelers in Ireland
In their words.
Richard organized our recent group trip to Ireland—a perfect blend of history, scenery, and exceptional food and drink. We began in Dublin, where Trinity College and the Book of Kells offered a striking window into Ireland’s past. The Guinness Storehouse added a fun contrast, especially the Stoutie…
