One of the highlights of the festival is ‘THE TASTE TRAIL’ that takes place throughout the town in pubs, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and shops!

It takes place between 1pm & 5pm Saturday & Sunday. Look out this year for places with extended hours.

Festival goers purchase a book of ‘taste trail tickets’, containing tickets you exchange for a taste of food or drink at the many outlets. A book costs €20. Each book contains 6 tickets worth €3 each with €2 going to the successful running of the festival. For 1 token you receive a tasting at any of the venues. Buy as many books as you like. Over 60 venues take place. There really is something for everyone. 

Scroll down to see a full list of participating food trail outlets for 2023!

 Tickets are also available to purchase online for if you wish – CLICK HERE to CLICK & COLLECT (Note; Click & Collect Tickets can only be collected at our office  @ the Former Global Village Restaurant) 

1          Festival Office @ The Former Global Village Restaurant (Main Street)
2         MyIreland Box – Holyground (Opposite front of Super Valu)
3          Bia Dingle – Green Street

4          Truck – Bottom of Main Street

5          Hut – Outside Strand House

6          CLICK & COLLECT via Eventbrite – Collect at Global Village Restaurant 
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1The Boatyard RestaurantCrayfish risotto aranciniSat only
2Marina InnGlenbeigh mussels in a rich Spanish style tomato and chorizo sauce
3James LongBaby Potato, Smoked Bacon, Onion, White Wine & Cream Sauce topped with Reblochon French Cheese
4Harrington’sDeep fried mars barSat only
5The Green Room @ John Benny’sBreaded tomato & basil risotto ball stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
6Murphy’s Ice CreamMurphy’s chocolate Macaron, and Murphy’s Ice cream cake slice
7Dingle Bay HotelHomemade Pesto, Potato & Parmesan Bites, Balsamic Reduction & House Relish
8Murphy’s PubOrganic grass fed Dexter beef burgers from local O’Reidy family farm as seen on ‘Ear to the ground’
9Sheehy’s Anchor Down RestaurantSheehy’s homemade seafood chowder served with homemade brown bread
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
10The Hatch @ Strand House DingleDeirdre’s handmade pasties filled with Dingle beef or roast vegetables & goats cheese
11Juice for thoughtQuick fix ginger shot
12Dingle Chocolates@The Dolphin ShopHomemade Hot Chocolate
13Kool ScoopsHot waffle topped with ice cream of choice and drizzled with a sauce
14SolasChorizo and manchego croquetta with Dingle sea salt
15Prosecco Party @ Paddy Bawn’sDelicious prosecco cocktails made fresh!
16MexWest @ Paddy Bawn’s, outbackCorn nachos spicy cheese sauce, jalapeño relishSat only
17Murphy’s Ice CreamMurphy’s chocolate Macaron, and Murphy’s Ice cream cake slice
18Dingle Fudge @ Dingle GoldsmithStout and Irish cream fudge, Dingle Gin and Lime fudge, Dingle Whiskey fudgeSat only
19Seed & SoulWheat noodles and mixed vegetables dressed with satay sauce, topped with black sesame
and peanuts
20Garvey’s Super ValuSignature Taste Hot Dogs
21Dingle Sushi in Uisce Leather shopTwo pieces of Sushi 7 spices nigiri and Crabmeat Futomaki
22My Boy BlueOur chocolate brownie with ‘West of Dingle’ sea salted caramel sauce
23Reel Dingle FishA selection of fresh fish and chips with tartar sauce
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
24Dingle Food Company @ O’Flaherty’s BarBack by popular demand our delicious fish cakes
25Rugbaí Chorca Dhubhine@Fenton’sFresh local oyster
26Crinkle StoresHot pure CACAO drink with cinnamon and maple syrup.
27Wild Wines @ La BohemeTasting of wines made from indigenous grapes from sustainable farms.
28The Little Cheese ShopMelted Irish cheese on Bácús Bread and homemade pickles, yum
29Kerry Food Market @ BeathaBraised Featherblade, smoked potato with local organic herbs
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
30NourishArtisan Handmade Sourdough Focaccia Squares with a variety of toppings.
31Bean in DingleCortado using new Ethiopian bean from the Mr. Alemayehu Denbela farm.
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33Cáis @ Dick Mack’sHomemade basil lemomade
34Dick Mack’s BrewhouseHalf pint Dingle session IPA, Dingle amber ale, Dingle pale.
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
35Éalú by Kallam Moriarty @An DiseartA choice of one chocolate bonbon OR macaron from our new range
36The Fish Box DingleMini Prawn Cocktail
37Hope Guatamala beside the Dingle BookshopA selection of sweet treats, all proceeds to Hope Guatamala, we can take your unused taste
tickets and turn them into Happiness for children in Guatamala
38OutwestValentia Island Vermouth and tonic
39Bia Dingle, Corca Dhuibhne Food NetworkHourly changing Delicous tastes from Bia Dingle members
40Ballyhar Farm Produce @Kennedy’s BarSlow roasted brisket of Kerry Organic Rosé Veal on a Bácús Pita
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
41Wines Direct @ Curran’sGlass of organic wine
42Blenders @ Curran’s PubLocal seafood served in a coconut fish curry with rice.
43Réalt na Mara @ Curran’sOysters and Creamy Mussels
44Micilín Muc @ CentraSausages, Bacon Steaks, Black & White Pudding and Fried PotatoSat only
45Reiltín Retreat Centre Dingle, at Grá HealthfoodsRed lentil curry, warming, grounding, Vegan and GF DahlSat only
4613bandonAustralian wineSat only
*RINSE STATION HERE* be a taster not a waster, rinse and reuse!
47Little Italy Restaurant & PizzeriaItalian Sausage Panini
48Kennedy’s ButcherMeeres Flavoured Sausage Rolls
49Cistí Chorca DhuibhneSelection of dessert /Homemade Cookie’s.
50Dingle Benner’s HotelChicken Tacos, Caramel Profiteroles
51Paul Geaney’s Bar & RestaurantSeafood Chowder
52The Dingle PubMascarpone and sausage crostini
53Ashe’s Seafood RestaurantJack McCarthy slow cooked pulled beef in mini bun
54Thyme Out Café & DelicatessenHomemade herb & garlic creme cheese crisp with olive tapenade vegan
55NovecentoFreshly made selection of pizza slices
56An Droichead BeagJim Reidy Slider, succulent home made slider with a choice of toppings
57The Half Door RestaurantRéalt na Mara Oyster, spiced cucumber and shallot dressingSat only
58Doyle’s Seafood RestaurantPatatas Bravas/ Grilled Oyster & moreSat only
59Land to SeaAndarl farm & Dingle Bay prawn fried won tons, pickled ginger, kewpie mayo
60Ionad Pobail & Spóirt Lios PóilLightly spiced West Kerry lamb in a soft taco with tzatziki and pickled red onion. All proceeds
will go towards the redevelopment of Ionad Pobail & Spóirt Lios Póil