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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. Tully Mill Restaurant is a charming eatery tucked away on the edge of Florence Court Estate in Fermanagh, run by local chef John Roche. It features a menu of traditional dishes with modern twists, made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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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Burrendale Hotel, Lounge and Bar

Newcastle

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

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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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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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Crown Liquor Saloon

Belfast

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46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT2 7BA

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+44 (0) 28 9024 3187

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You will find The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast within a short stroll of Europa Hotel, Grosvenor Road and Glengall Street - however, you won't find another like it.

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Browns Bonds Hill

Derry~Londonderry

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1 Bonds Hill, Waterside, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6DW

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Browns Bonds Hill stands as a culinary beacon in the North West, celebrated for its innovative menus and numerous accolades. Renowned for its contemporary cuisine and impeccable service, the restaurant exudes an atmosphere of sophistication without…

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The Cuan Restaurant

Strangford

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The Square, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7ND

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+44 (0) 28 4488 1222

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The success of The Cuan has been built on consistently serving excellent food and drink coupled with exceptional customer service. A strong emphasis is placed on using fresh ingredients and sourcing our produce locally. Stay over in our bedrooms.

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Dunsilly Bar & Grill

Antrim

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

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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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Malmaison Bar and Grill

Belfast

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34-38 Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3GH

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+44 (0) 28 9600 1405

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The heart and soul of every Malmaison. Iconic dishes are prepared with a modern twist and served with passion and personality, including sublime steaks, the awesome MalBurger, locally inspired blackboard specials and a mouthwatering wine list.

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Maginns Bar

Castlewellan

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9-11 Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DF

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+44 (0) 28 4377 8235

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Situated at the lower end of the town, 'Maginn’s of Castlewellan' is definitely the hot spot in Castlewellan with local and new customers, coming far and wide to enjoy everything this refreshing bar complex has to offer.

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Burrendale Hotel Dining

Newcastle

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

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The Vine at the Burrendale has a reputation for serving delicious food with the best of local produce in an intimate environment. Cottage Kitchen is a restaurant for all the family, offering a menu suitable for all in a relaxed environment.

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Lo & Slo

Derry-Londonderry

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Food Ovation Centre, North West Regional College, Derry-Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7AL

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+44 (0) 7543 215 810

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Lo & Slo aims to nourish and nurture: our clean ingredients are good for the body, but we also do our best to ensure every person who comes in contact with us and our products leaves better than when they came: less stressed, more nourished.

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The Morning Star

Belfast

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17-19 Pottingers Entry, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4DT

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+44 (0) 28 9023 5986

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Welcome to our beautifully restored Victorian 120-seater historic restaurant venue in the heart of Belfast city centre, where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication. Perfect for weddings and special celebrations, our unique space offers a…

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Harry's Restaurant

Cushendall

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10-12 Mill Street, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0RR

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+44 (0) 28 2177 2022

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Situated in the heart of the Nine Glens of Antrim serving the finest sustainable local seafood and beef that Northern Ireland has to offer and a range of exceptional wines in a relaxing setting.

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PaPa Browns Grill

Carrickfergus

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Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7FG

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Relaxed colonial-style diner and bar serving an all-day menu, within easy walking distance of Carrickfergus Castle and located on the main Causeway Coastal Route.

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Common Market

Belfast

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16-20 Dunbar Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LH

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Common Market is a street food market and bar in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, which combines a buzzing atmosphere, a great place to eat, drink and socialise, all in the heart of the city.

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Blend & Batch

Banbridge

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104 Newry Street, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3HE

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+44 (0) 28 4023 8050

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We are an independent coffee shop - kitchen situated in Banbridge who blend locally roasted coffee, batch bake a range of sweet and healthy treats in-house and craft delicious food served everyday by our talented chefs.

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Tully Mill Restaurant

Enniskillen

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Mill Road, Florencecourt, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1FN

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+44 (0) 28 6634 9879

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Located in a secluded corner on the edge of Florence Court Estate in the foothills of Benaughlin Mountain, Tully Mill is a hidden gem when it comes to dining in County Fermanagh.

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Browns in Town

Derry~Londonderry

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21 Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7BJ

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+44 (0) 28 7136 2889

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Welcome to Browns in Town, where vibrant flavors and exceptional service converge in the heart of Derry. Our award-winning restaurant prides itself on serving up a culinary experience like no other, with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced produce…

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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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Mary's Bar and Restaurant

Magherafelt

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Market Street, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6ED

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7930 2616

info@marys-bar.com

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Mary’s Bar and Restaurant in Magherafelt offers a cosmopolitan social scene with the best of entertainment and decadent food, with a wealth of character and charm. This ambience combined with the acclaimed food it serves, provides guests with a…

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Rococo

Ballymena

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56-58 Mill Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5AE

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+44 (0) 28 2565 7910

d.adams9@icloud.com

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Fantastic family owned restaurant, in the heart of Ballymena town centre, offering a great selection of food, wine, beers and cocktails.

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