Food & Drink

Where to eat and drink in County Tyrone

You’ll be busy in County Tyrone with so much to do and see. Chances are you’ll need a place to stop and refuel before everyone gets ‘hangry.’ Or somewhere a bit more relaxed in the evening for a family meal - or just the two of you. Maybe you want to taste the local culture over a beer or catch a game on the telly. Well, rest assured, you’re never far away from a restaurant, bar or pub here in County Tyrone.

Surf and turf in Strabane

Strabane is a gateway town for Tyrone and the neighbouring counties like Fermanagh and Derry-Londonderry. This makes Oysters Restaurant in the town centre your perfect ‘go-to’ eatery or somewhere to drop in en-route. You’ll find it near the courthouse with bright hanging baskets outside to welcome you in the door. A genuinely warm welcome awaits you here, not to mention top notch seasonally-led dishes served by superbly attentive staff. With long opening hours, you can sit yourselves down here a bit later into the evening. Or try the early evening ‘High Tea’ menu if you’re caught for time.

Feeling hungry in Moy?

Affectionately known as ‘The Moy’ you’ll find this village close to Armagh, Portadown, Dungannon, and Cookstown on your travels. And here’s where you’ll find Chapter V Restaurant just off the main square. You’re in for a real treat here in this converted 300-year-old building overlooking Moy Square and the remains of Roxborough Castle. The food and drink here – locally produced and meticulously prepared and presented - will provide a whole chapter of memories to bring back home with you.

A tasty Dungannon restaurant

If you happen to be in Dungannon on a Sunday, the carvery lunch menu in Viscounts Restaurant is rather legendary – or so the locals say! Actually, you’ll find that any day of the week is a good time to sit down here with family or friends. Set in a century-old former church hall building, you will be seriously impressed with its cathedral-style wooden ceiling, gothic stained glass window and medieval ambience. You will also thank the heavens above for the superb locally sourced dishes on offer.

Eat and drink and more in Donaghmore

If you’re looking for a home from home eating experience, then experience real local warmth in The Brewers House in the village of Donaghmore. It dates back well over 150 years, so has a long history of welcoming visitors like yourselves. You will love the gastropub experience here. A taste of the food and drinks menus on offer and you’ll see why plenty of food and chef awards have come its way. They have even established a microbrewery reviving the centuries-old tradition of brewing in the village.

A mountain rest in The Sperrins

You’ll find the Shepherd’s Rest – a peaceful family-run pub - tucked away in the foothills of the Sperrins. After a brisk walk in the hills and mountains, you’ll find no better way to revive aching limbs and spirits than sitting upstairs in front of one of two open fires. Or watching the sun go down over a barbecue in the garden house. Maybe all you want is a reviving cup of tea or coffee and a sandwich to break your journey. Whatever you want, this is the perfect place to rest, revive, hang on or move on.

Lunch or dinner in Omagh

If you’re looking for a laid-back lunch, family get-together or romantic meal for two, look no further than Sally’s in Omagh. It’s got everything you want on its menus to satisfy everyone, so there’s no humming and hawing from the kids. Later on in the evenings, you can test if their cocktail menu is up to scratch (hint: it is). Or try out your best dance moves in the nightclub that’s spread over two floors. If that’s not your thing, maybe the live music in the traditional front bar will get you going.

Fancy a pint in Moy?

You can’t visit Tyrone without soaking up the local banter of a local pub. So, get yourself down to Tomneys in The Moy, one of the oldest and most traditional bars around. Or stick your nose into The Ceili House in Dungannon or Dicey Reilly’s in Strabane. In these small village pubs, you’ll meet people of all ages, all equally up for a night’s craic. Friendly people, great bars, food, a bit of music or sport on the telly and plenty of chat - all in picturesque and welcoming villages.

But that’s just the beginning

These are just a few places to go throughout County Tyrone. There are loads more gems in every nook and cranny in the county. So, search around for the perfect place to get fed and watered on your travels.