At the TableNotebook No 36January 2025
Cliff House to Celbridge, the Power family room outside Dublin.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
An hour west of Dublin, Celbridge hosts Aimsir, our two Michelin-starred selection. Dinner here is an eighteen-course procession, an event that transports you from the moment you leave the city. An hour each way in the car is a small price for this experience.
Dublin (Chapter One
When we recommend Aimsir, we always advise staying overnight. The Cliff at Lyons provides a comfortable and convenient option, ensuring your evening unfolds without the rush of a late-night return journey. It allows the full meal to settle.
Aimsir sets the standard for fine dining in Ireland.
The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.