Blog (Food & Drink) - Discover Northern Ireland

If you’re searching for delicious food and stunning scenery, these cycle trails are the perfect way to make your way around Northern Ireland. Ready for a culinary adventure? 

If we are to believe the experts, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here in Northern Ireland we try to be a little more diplomatic when it comes to our food - we believe that every meal is important but there’s no doubt, there’s nothing like a good brekkie to get you off to a flyer. Of course as the home of the Ulster Fry we have a bit of a love for our bacon, sausages and fried eggs sunny side up but we also know a thing or two about lighter morning indulgences. And there is always time for a brunch trip as well. So let’s get stuck in. 

You could spend the rest of your life on a culinary tour around Northern Ireland and you still wouldn’t get to see all the food and drink that’s produced and sold here. From farmers markets to Michelin-starred restaurants, country kitchens to family tables, Northern Ireland’s food revolution is going from strength to strength – seemingly as fresh and seasonal as the produce that inspires it. These are just some of the highlights.

We’ve hand-picked some of the most unique and delicious delicacies that Northern Ireland has to offer. From sweet and savoury snacks to hearty main meals, there’s certainly something special to enjoy around every corner in Northern Ireland.

We’ve listed just a few of our favourite pubs in Northern Ireland that are known for their delicious food, enough to rival any restaurant! Nothing beats the warm welcome and craic you’ll experience in these pubs, whether you choose city, town or countryside.

While we can’t always depend on the weather in Northern Ireland, we can depend on top-notch beer gardens serving up refreshing drinks and mouth-watering food in delightful surroundings.

What is it about those dainty sandwiches, warm scones, fluffy cakes and pastry deliciousness that we just can’t get enough of? Northern Ireland has embraced Afternoon Tea in a big way, and these are some of our favourite places to enjoy it.

A Dark & Stormy (or a ‘Coastal Storm’ as they like to call it in Copeland) is the ultimate, classic rum cocktail and is one of the easiest cocktails to make. If you’re a fan of a Moscow Mule, you’ve got to give this a try! It's the perfect cocktail for any time of the year.

Tullymill Restaurant is known for it's welcoming atmosphere and delicious dishes. They have provided this recipe for you to recreate. Pigs in blanket sausage rolls with creamy Sperrins blue cheese and cranberry! This recipe serves 12. 

This Christmas Bannock is a lovely modern twist on the traditional Soda bread. Supplied by Tracey's Kitchen Farmhouse from their 17th Century thatched cottage to your doorstep. It’s absolutely delicious and of the festive season. Enjoy it toasted with lashings of butter and a wee cup of tea!

Our friends at Wee Buns Cookery School provide some of the best hands-on baking and cooking classes in Northern Ireland. Mary Anne is a chef with many years experience in the industry including working in renowned Michelin star restaurants. She has supplied this delicious Christmas cookies recipe so that you can bake with ease and confidence.

Wee Buns Cookery School provide some of the best hands-on baking and cooking classes in Northern Ireland. Mary Anne has many years experience including working in renowned Michelin star restaurants and she has supplied this scrumptious Christmas cake recipe so that you can bake with ease and confidence in your own home!