The Michelin Man has come a-calling once more with news emerging that the internationally renowned restaurant guide is to add a further three Irish restaurants to its listings. The Old Spot gastropub and Kaldero, both in Dublin, join Blackthorn at The Twelve hotel, in Barna, Co Galway as the latest Irish hospitality establishments to make the grade. The Old Spot, in Sandymount, last year celebrated ten years. The Michelin Guide listing cited The Old Spot’s “traditional, immensely satisfying food; a buzzing atmosphere; and some of the friendliest, most genuine service around”. The Michelin Guide listing for Kaldero said that to “miss its warm atmosphere and flavour-packed cooking would be a crying shame” and recommended diners try as many dishes of possible, touting their “big, punchy flavours”.

Source: Irish Examiner January 15, 2026 20:21 UTC