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Where to Eat in Northern Ireland: Top Spots for Every Taste

Northern Ireland is proud of its food and drink heritage because there’s so much that’s good here. The incredible local produce, the skill of its rising food stars and a commitment to holding on to the best of its traditional cuisine. In fact, all the ingredients for one of the most exciting food scenes around.

Top Belfast Restaurants for Local Flavour and Global Style

One of visiting, and local, foodies’ favourites is the excellent OX restaurant. The brainchild of two long-standing friends, it overlooks the River Lagan and is known for its unique creative take on seasonal foods.

If you like some comfort with your chic, Café Parisien combines the best of both worlds. French-inspired brasserie classics come with a modern twist here. There’s industrial chic at Coppi who bring contemporary Italian and Venetian-inspired cicchetti to the city’s Cathedral Quarter. Or if you fancy some ‘home’ cooking, try Home. Holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2014, it’s reasonably-priced and seasonal feel-good food with service that’s second to none.

You can go bistro with a New York vibe at James St. Or go truly local at the Mourne Seafood Bar - a great city centre spot for freshly-caught affordable seafood.

Top Places to Eat Near Belfast: Local Gems & Hidden Delights

Just outside Belfast, Sleepy Hollow loves artisan, sourcing venison and lamb from their neighbour’s farm. The Rare Breed Pork and game come from their own gamekeeper. The result is intriguing modern Irish food that’s fresh, seasonal and great value. You’ll find contemporary fine food - with a traditional Irish Pub experience - at Sixty Six in Larne. Or try The Dairy for cosy breakfasts and lunch.

The Lighthouse Bistro off Whitehead’s colourful promenade is a small, award-winning family-run restaurant that makes everything from scratch – and from local produce. Castello Italia brings a passion for innovative Italian cooking to Carrickfergus. And for authentic BBQ smokehouse flavours, try The Castle Kitchen & Bar at Galgorm Castle Golf Club.

Or, if you’re in Ballymena, the Clockhouse Restaurant, at the Leighmohr House Hotel, serves up skilfully-prepared dishes using fresh local produce. It’s also a favourite for afternoon teas on Fridays and Saturdays.

Where to Eat in Armagh and Beyond: Local Taste with Global Flair

Mulberry Bistro sits opposite Armagh city’s Roman Catholic St. Patrick’s Cathedral – a spectacular backdrop for any meal. Here, locally sourced produce finds its way to the menu every day. Uluru Bar & Grill, inspired by bustling Melbourne pop up restaurants, brings an Australian flavour to the city centre. And Embers is as well-known for its friendly staff as it is for its tasty family-friendly food.

At The Scullery restaurant and bistro, traditional homemade food is the star attraction. Though the warm and welcoming atmosphere comes a close second. Sinton’s at the Bridge gives you tradition with a modern edge. Digby’s Bar and Restaurant is an award-winning gastro pub on the tree-lined main street of Killylea or try Camlough’s Yellow Heifer. A hit with meat eaters, it does imaginative vegetarian too.

Top Places to Eat Along the Causeway Coastal Route

It’s upstairs and downstairs at two local and reasonably-priced Ballycastle favourites. Anzac restaurant, above the pub of the same name, offers an interesting menu of responsibly sourced seasonal fare. The subterranean Cellar, with its church pew seating and stone-washed walls, also serves up the best from local fishermen and food producers.

In Portrush, have some fun in the unique mix of restaurants, bistros and bars in the Ramore Complex.

Portstewart Golf Club is home to the sensational restaurant, Eighteen Ninety-Four. Or if you’re down by the water’s edge, pop into Harry’s Shack. It’s got fantastic seafood. And a fantastic reputation. The Point Bar and Restaurant is all about location too - right on the shore at Magilligan Point. And at family-owned Harry's in Cushendall, there’s always wholesome goodness and a friendly welcome.

At Bushmills Townhouse on the stunning Causeway Coast, enjoy the ambience of modern dining with exceptional local produce and an Italian twist. Modern brasserie food with a nod to Irish classics is yours to enjoy at the wonderful Tartine at The Distillers Arms - perhaps after a tour of the legendary distillery or before a trip to the Giant’s Causeway, just three kilometres away.

Best Places to Eat in Derry-Londonderry: From Fine Dining to Local Favourites

The elegant Bishop’s Gate Hotel within the city walls is a stylish setting for a special dinner, with both the Gown Restaurant and the Wig Champagne Bar - which also hosts local music performers in its Gigs at the Wig.

Award-winning Browns in Town is loved by local and visiting foodies alike - and known for its excellent food, trendy venue and warm hospitality. It’s also a top spot for speciality cocktails.

At Caterina’s at the Da Vinci Hotel you get a modern-day bistro with a good-time feel.

And for true Derry-Londonderry flavour, the multi-award winning Walled City Brewery is a must for flavoursome food and local craft beer.

Great Places to Eat Across County Down & Beyond

For farm fresh flavour, try Ashvale Farm Shop and Tearooms, just 10 minutes from Belfast. Passionate about the remarkable local food and drink produced on their doorstep, the Herron family can’t wait to share it with you. Or check out Mill Farm and Deli where sustainability also comes first.

In Royal Hillsborough, Hara (from the Old English word for hare) serves up fresh and seasonal delights in their stylish neighbourhood restaurant. And, in Bangor, The Coq & Bull offers good honest soulful food - with no tricks, just treats.

In Newcastle, Villa Vinci looks to its Mediterranean origins to bring you delicious, locally sourced dishes, just minutes from the beach. Great Jones Craft and Kitchen do casual dining with a twist – and an amazing selection of craft beers from around Ireland, Britain and across the Atlantic.

Amazing things happen at Noble in Holywood too, a highly-regarded and exciting restaurant with a menu that changes with the seasons. Brunel’s has dishes to inspire, so get ready for bold and creative gourmet here. Or if the taste of the sea is what you fancy, make tracks for Mourne Seafood in Dundrum.

There’s plenty of atmosphere at No. 14 at The Georgian House in Comber, with centuries of history and a modern take on Irish cuisine. While, at the Tap Room at Hilden Brewery, you’ll find magic brewing and award-winning cuisine. (closed until 2026).

Three-time Great British Menu contender, chef Chris McGowan, is the force behind Wine & Brine in Moira. Show-casing the best of local produce served in a contemporary way, it gives full rein to Chris’s natural culinary flair and features some signature pickling, brining and fermenting.

Fine Dining and Local Flavours in Fermanagh and Enniskillen

Vaulted ceilings and ornate stonework provide all the atmosphere you need to enjoy exceptionally fine dining at 28 at The Hollow. Rated one of the world’s top restaurants, it gives classics a global twist in its modern cuisine. This is a culinary adventure where textures and flavours bring out the best in already stunning local ingredients.

Catalina restaurant, at the Lough Erne Resort (5*) transforms seasonal produce into show-stopping classic and contemporary dishes. And the award-winning and picturesque Watermill Lodge serves up Irish cuisine with a French twist – alongside mature water gardens where you can sit with an after-dinner Digestif.

Franco's Restaurant in Enniskillen is a vibrant, buzzing place, with a reputation for excellent mussels, crab and seafood. Make a breakfast date at The Jolly Sandwich Bar or pop in for a quick and tasty lunch.

Best Places to Eat Across County Tyrone

Oysters Restaurant, in Strabane town centre, is fine dining at its, well, finest. Multi-award winning, it delights every time with the best in 100% locally sourced produce, re-imagined in new ways.

For gastropub goodness, look no further than the Brewer’s House. Or try Viscounts in Dungannon. It’s one of the area’s best-loved restaurants – due to the fresh, seasonal food. And the Cathedral-style, gothic stained glass that gives it an intriguingly medieval feel. Firm favourite Salleys Restaurant is all about the detail and keeping up with changing food trends, so that everyone will find something to enjoy here.

With some of the best restaurants around, and everything from treat-yourself afternoon teas to cutting-edge culinary experiences, Northern Ireland has it all. Perhaps that’s why visitors find there’s as much adventure in the food as there is in the place itself.

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Dining at Rosspark Hotel

Kells

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20 Doagh Road, Kells, County Antrim, BT42 3LZ

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Situated in 10 acres of grounds in the beautiful County Antrim countryside within easy reach of the airport and harbour, formal and informal dining is excellently catered for at the Rosspark Hotel, where a world of wonderful cuisine is waiting for…

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Burrendale Hotel, Lounge and Bar

Newcastle

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51 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0JY

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+44 (0) 28 4372 2599

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The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is a leading four-star Hotel in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne. Located just 45 minutes from Belfast or Newry, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is…

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Fratelli Restaurant Roe Valley Resort

Limavady

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10 Lisnakilly Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9FB

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+ 44 (0)28 777 22222

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Bring the whole family to Fratelli, the ultimate Italian dining experience for all ages!

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Little Wing Pizzeria, Bangor

Bangor

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37-39 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

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+44 (0) 28 9147 2777

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At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh ingredients which we cook using time honoured methods in our traditional Wood Stone oven, all served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Little Wing Pizzeria, Lisburn Road

Belfast

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322 Lisburn Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 6GH

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+44 (0) 28 9066 6000

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At Little Wing we tirelessly search for the finest fresh ingredients which we cook using time honoured methods in our traditional Wood Stone oven, all served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Coq & Bull

Bangor

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10 Estate Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1UR

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+44 (0) 28 9185 2500

brasserie@clandeboyelodge.co.uk

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Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented, matched with a superb wine list. The Coq & Bull is the place to be.

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Cabaret Supper Club

Belfast

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38-42 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4GH

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02890249009

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Step into the lavish embrace of Cabaret Supper Club, where every guest is a star amid the glitz reminiscent of 1920s Hollywood. Immerse yourself in an environment brimming with live melodies, tantalising burlesque, captivating drag performances,…

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The Street Kitchen

Enniskillen

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30 Paget Lane, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7HT

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+44 (0) 7711 871156

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Exciting, fresh & tasty food. Set in a relaxed & fun environment. A small menu with no limitations.

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Caterina's Bistro - Da Vinci's

Derry~Londonderry

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15 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 8JB

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+44 (0) 28 7127 9111

caterinas@davincishotel.com

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Enjoy a foodie experience like no other at Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry. Caterina's Bistro offers award winning food & service in a stunning & modern setting.

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Molly's Yard

Belfast

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1 College Green Mews, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1LW

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+44 (0) 28 9032 2600

Mollysyard@icloud.com

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The restored stables of College Green House off Botanic Avenue are now home to Molly’s Yard restaurant. The site of Belfast’s first (and Ireland’s smallest) micro-brewery.

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McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant

Belfast

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29-31 Queen’s Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3FG

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+44 (0) 28 9050 9999

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McHughs is within a grade A listed building, built between 1710 and 1720, making it officially the oldest building in the city of Belfast, enjoying a long history and a sometimes colourful reputation.

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Cromore Halt Restaurant

Portstewart

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158 Station Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PU

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+44 (0) 28 7083 6888

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Our restaurant and Bistro are renowned locally for good food and an extensive wine list. We are open seven days a week.

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The Jamaica Inn

Bangor

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188 Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5HA

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+44 (0) 28 9147 1610

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Jamaica Inn is a Bangor institution, run by Dave and Michelle Harding since 2004. A warm welcome, great food and drinks and a superb setting with a fabulous beer garden awaits you on the coast road. Be sure to book a table!

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Brown Trout Golf And Country Inn Restaurant

Aghadowey

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209 - 213 Agivey Road, Aghadowey, County Londonderry, BT51 4AD

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+44 (0) 28 7086 8209

bill@browntroutinn.com

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Just 10 minutes from Coleraine and 20 minutes from the North Coast, the Brown Trout Country Inn is a perfect eating place for a secluded meal by the fire, family gatherings or small weddings.

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Mandarin Palace

Derry~Londonderry

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22 Queen's Quay, Lower Clarendon Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7AW

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+44 (0) 28 7137 3656

info@themandarinpalace.com

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Visit our popular restaurant on the waterfront. Step into a new world of visually stunning Euro Asian decor.

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Thompson's Restaurant

Derry~Londonderry

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Queens Quay, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7AS

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+44 (0) 28 7136 5800

reservations@cityhotelderry.com

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Thompson’s on the river has quickly established itself as one of Derry’s finest restaurants. Overlooking the river, it takes its name from Thompson’s Mill which formerly occupied the site on which the hotel is now built.

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Revolución De Cuba

Belfast

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25 - 39 Arthur Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4GQ

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02895909249

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Belfast’s authentic Cuban bar and restaurant within a breathtaking Art Nouveau building in the heart of the city. Freshly prepared Latin menus, inspired and innovative cocktails and – yep, you guessed it – plenty of rum.

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Babushka Kitchen Cafe

Portrush

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South Pier, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8FN

Telephone
+447787502012

babushkafoods@gmail.com

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Café

Babushka is a Speciality Coffee shop and Brunch Restaurant by day and Thursday - Saturday a Natural Wine Bar. In this small, quirky venue; homemade is key and allows for unique experiences, day and night

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Dunsilly Bar & Grill

Antrim

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20 Dunsillly Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 2JH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9446 2929

info@dunsillyhotel.com

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The Dunsilly Hotel serves food all day everyday, from the coffee bar with pastries and light snacks to an extensive grill menu served in the grill. Using the best local produce and trained in allergy awareness there is something for everyone.

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Blackwater Bar

Clogher

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Corick House Hotel & Spa, Corick Road, Clogher, County Tyrone, BT76 0BZ

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+44 (0) 28 8554 8216

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The Blackwater Bar – Relax and Unwind
Open daily, the Blackwater Bar is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite drink in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Choose from an extensive range of popular brands and expertly crafted cocktails, ideal for…

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