Blue Book: Keeping it casual

While we all love fine dining, silver service and occasionally going all out with a Michelin-starred tasting menu, sometimes we just want good food with no fuss. That could be somewhere to sip a pint of Guinness or a craft beer alongside a pizza, or somewhere to share a charcuterie board with friends

Here are ten casual dining spots offering delicious dishes and laidback luxury.

East Café Bar at the King Sitric, Howth, Co Dublin

While the King Sitric Restaurant has been at the forefront of Irish fine dining for over 40 years, the MacManus family also run East Café Bar, which is designed for casual dining, relaxing and socialising.

You’ll find delicious seafood favourites such as Howth seafood chowder, Dublin Bay prawns and Irish oysters. ...