Tarmonbarry Village, Tarmonbarry

Tel: (043) 335 9919

purpleonion.ie

A traditional Irish pub that likes to throw the odd curveball – the Roast Hake comes with a very un-Irish Plaintain Stew – the Purple Onion also doubles up as a gallery for 24 contemporary Irish artists including the internationally renowned Graham Knuttel. The Ham Hock with Blue Cheese Potato Cake is bursting with big local flavours.

Best Dish: Black Pig Pork Fillet with Turnip & Nutmeg Mash and Calvados Gravy – €19