Farmgate Cafe, Cork

One of Cork's best loved eateries, the Farmgate uses fresh, locally produced foods to create meals that emphasize simplicity, eschewing current fashions and trends in favour of a more traditional approach. Specialities include traditional Cork tripe and drisheen, lamb's liver and bacon, and Clonakilty black pudding savoury tart. There are two vegetarian options daily, one of which is always vegan. Located in the English Market, one can choose to sit in the atrium, allowing a view of this busy market in progress, or in the more formal restaurant. There's a substantial amount of modern art on display: including some fine pieces of sculpture by Michael Quane, who has been described as "Ireland's young Rodin".