Gastro Gays

Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford are freelance food and travel writers who write at gastrogays.com and can be found on social media as @gastrogays

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Sensational artisan chocolate from around the country

Sensational artisan seacláidi across Ireland.

Food • 16 Nov

Low & No: alcohol-free and low ABV cocktails across Ireland

Whether trying your hand at Sober October, Dry January, already happily teetotal or just wanting to reduce your alcohol intake, cocktails need never be a …

Food • 03 Nov

Early Bird, Set, Go: tasting & set menus across Ireland under €50

Destination dining means delicious plates, vibrant flavours, a finer style of service and a stellar setting.

Food • 20 Oct

Pizza by province: 12 top pizza picks across Ireland

From nomadic wood-fired horse boxes in Kildare to unlikely pies found in East Cork industrial estates...

Food • 06 Oct

9 epic spots for shellfish around Ireland

As an island nation, Ireland offers abundance in its shellfish.

Food • 15 Sep

The Causeway Coast: Dining, deep dives and drives

This is not just a beautiful (and delicious) route to discover, it's truly an epic one.

Travel • 21 Sep 22

48 Hours in... Waterford City and Tramore

Patrick and Russell of the GastroGays spend 48 hours in Ireland's oldest city...

Travel • 01 Jun 22

Feast in the East: A break in the bountiful Boyne Valley

Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, the Boyne Valley primes itself perfectly as a spot for seamless day trips from the capital.

living • 28 Nov 21

48 hours on the Waterford Greenway

Patrick and Russell of The GastroGays share their top tips for a memorable trip on the Waterford Greenway.

Travel • 10 Sep 21

13 of the best brunch spots in Dublin right now

We've scoured the city, from Phibsborough to Fade Street, Clontarf to Islandbridge, for the perfect places for that epic mix of eggs benny, mimosas, fluffy …

Travel • 27 Sep 19