The west is very much awake when it comes to quality dining

CROSSING Blennerville Bridge heading west along the Dingle peninsula is a journey unlike any other. The sloping shadow of the Slieve Mish Mountains guide you to the south, while the open stretches of Tralee Bay captivate you to the north. Of course there are reasons aplenty as to why you should undertake a journey and chief among them is the plentiful supply of top choice places to eat from restaurants, bars and bistros.

The selection of dining areas are well dispersed across West Kerry which means you’ll always find a place to pull in and grab a bite to eat. This is a major plus for any rural area and it speaks volumes for the way dining in West Kerry has been carefully cultivated over many decades to cater for the needs of customers. So whether it’s starting out in Blennerville, or finishing up at the western tip of Ballydavid, there’s always a place to satisfy your taste buds.

Locations like Camp and Annascaul village offer a friendly, family welcome that will enhance your dining experience no end. Castlegregory is also a thriving dining destination with its restaurants and bars offering the best in food sourced from the botanically rich countryside surrounding Lough Gill. The same can be said for the southern slopes of the peninsula where at Inch the same unique blend of scenery and quality will satisfy those in search of that perfect dining experience.

Of course the main hub of culinary activity is Dingle with over 52 top choice dining destinations to choose from earning it the accolade of ‘Ireland’s Foodie Town 2014’ and the hugely successful Dingle Food Festival continues to enhance its reputation year after year. Key to success when it comes to dining in West Kerry is its approach to locally sourced produce. This is a region that can boast of its autonomy when it comes to food where the finest in fresh seafood travels a short distance from pier to plate. Likewise, when you dine in West Kerry you’re assured quality beef, vegetables, black puddings, cheeses, dairy, breads, craft beers and ice cream all sourced locally and let’s face it, this matters. The West is very much awake when it comes to fine dining. Have you woken up to it yet?