Hook & Ladder

A haven of understated style and a champion of local produce, this cafe set in a converted bank building epitomises Limerick's foodie scene. Exquisite sandwiches include Doonbeg crab with lemon mayo on honey and pumpkin-seed bread, while hot lunch dishes range from sausage and mash to falafel and hummus wrap. There are associated cookery schools in Limerick and Waterford.