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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.

Little wonder then that Northern Ireland was named the world's Best Food Destination at the prestigious International Travel and Tourism Awards in 2018.

Belfast’s foodie hotspots

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.

Tasty places in County Antrim

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 Billy Andy’s in Gleno. 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.

County Armagh on a plate

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. Stinton’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.

Working up an appetite on 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 The French Rooms in Bushmills, you’ll find French-inspired, elegant dishes. Plus cosy hideaway snugs, perfect for afternoon teas. 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.

Dining out in Derry-Londonderry

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.

The buzzy Sooty Olive, in the Waterside area, is another favourite – and an award-winner in its first year of opening. 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.

Up, down and across County Down

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.

County Fermanagh for food lovers

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.

Mealtime magic in 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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Lavery's Belfast

Belfast

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Laverys Gin Palace, Bradbury Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1RS

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+44 (0) 28 9087 1106

info@laverysbelfast.com

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Laverys Bar has long been a favoured drinks emporium for more seasoned individuals, a place to meet, eat, drink, converse and have almighty craic with the punters and staff.

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Me & Mrs Jones Restaurant

Portstewart

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1-7 The Diamond, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7EA

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+44 (0)28 7083 4950

info@meandmrsjonesportstewart.com

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Enjoy a range of dishes inspired by fresh, locally sourced ingredients in one of the only boutique hotels in Northern Ireland. Whether it is a light lunch, a romantic meal for two, a celebratory dinner, or an evening with the family, here at Me &…

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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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Deli on the Green

Dungannon

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19 Beechvalley, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT71 7BN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8775 1775

delionthegreen@btconnect.com

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Café

Deli on the Green serves its clientele the freshest foods, sourced from a selection of local artisan producers. Our dishes are prepared simply to showcase the quality of ingredients used and let the taste of our region’s best produce shine through.

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Dining at Ballygally Halfway House Hotel

Larne

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352 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2RA

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+44 (0) 7808 193 842

halfwayhousehotel@btconnect.com

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The family run Ballygally Halfway House Hotel, nestled on the Causeway Coastal Route, offers historic charm, panoramic views, and warm hospitality. Enjoy delicious food, including gluten-free and kids options, in the Maidens Lounge Bar.

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The Vintage Rooms

Royal Hillsborough

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3 The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9268 2985

info@theploughhillsborough.co.uk

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The combination of café, grill and bar makes it the perfect experience, with its cool surroundings, great food and drinks that will blow your mind. Retro café offers a wide selection of fabulous food and caters for families and large parties.

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68 Clooney Restaurant - White Horse Hotel

Derry~Londonderry

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White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 3PA

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+44 (0) 28 7186 0606

reservations@whitehorsehotel.biz

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68 Clooney Restaurant is the perfect location for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure. The philosophy behind the food on offer is simplicity; it is fresh local produce prepared with a modern twist.

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Hugh McCann's

Newcastle

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119 Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EU

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+44 (0) 28 4372 2487

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Hugh McCann's has a spectacular location opposite Newcastle's new promenade with panoramic sea views. The two hundred year old building is fully restored with antique fixtures and fittings.

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Elliot's Bistro

Coleraine

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Lodge Hotel, Lodge Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1NF

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+44 (0) 28 7034 4848

info@thelodgehotel.com

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The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine offers an excellent choice of dining options including lunchtime buffet and light bite menu and an evening menu in the stylish Elliot's Bistro.

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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

bookings-belfast@revoluciondecuba.com

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Bar

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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Blend & Batch

Banbridge

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

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+44 (0) 28 4023 8050

info@blendxbatch.com

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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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The Brewer's House

Donaghmore

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73 Castlecaulfield Road, Donaghmore, County Tyrone, BT70 3HB

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+44 (0) 28 8776 1932

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Winner of Best Gastro Pub and Best Wine Experience at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2018, The Brewer's House aims to serve excellent food and drink with quality ingredients sourced from the best local suppliers where possible.

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The Rocking Chair Bar

Derry~Londonderry

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15-17 Waterloo Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6HA

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+44 (0) 28 7128 1200

manager@rockingchairbar.com

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The Rocking Chair Bar, or ‘Rocker’ to the locals, is one of Derry’s most famous pubs in Derry. Located in the shadow of the famous Derry Walls and overlooking the Bogside, we have the atmosphere of a local with the energy of a pub in the heart of…

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Home

Belfast

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22 Wellington Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6GE

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+44 (0) 28 9023 4946

info@homebelfast.co.uk

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The food at Home is vibrant and bold yet familiar and comforting making customers happy. Made fresh every day, free from preservatives and colourings, they always try to source their foods locally from Northern Ireland serving feel-good food using…

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The Porthole Bar & Restaurant

Portballintrae

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2 Bayhead Road, Portballintrae, County Antrim, BT57 8RZ

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+44 (0) 28 2073 4100

info@bayviewhotelni.com

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If you are looking for a place to enjoy a delicious meal with a stunning sea view, look no further than Porthole Restaurant. We offer a variety of dishes, from fresh seafood to succulent steaks, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and cooked…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:45

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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

emily@lo-slo.co.uk

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Street Food

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 Inn at Castledawson Restaurant

Castledawson

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47 Main Street, Castledawson, County Londonderry, BT45 8AA

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+44 (0) 28 7946 9777

info@castledawsoninn.com

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Restaurant

80 Seater Restaurant views over looking the garden to the Moyola River. Serving A La Carte Lunch and Dinner to our guests, using the finest local produce, creatively presented by our chefs.

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The Lodge Bar & Restaurant at Lusty Beg

Kesh

Address

Boa Island, Kesh, County Fermanagh, BT93 8AD

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6863 3300

info@lustybegisland.com

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Restaurant

Our Lodge Lunch Menu is served from 12pm – 4:30pm and our Lodge Dinner Menu is served from 5pm – 9pm seven days a week. The Lodge Bar provides a cosy atmosphere to enjoy our twist on pub classics and a welcome that is as warm and homely as our meals.

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The Moorings Restaurant

Bellanaleck

Address

154 Derrylin Road, Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh, BT92 2BA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6634 8679

mooringsrestaurant33@gmail.com

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Restaurant

The award-winning Moorings Restaurant is a family run business situated on the shore of Lough Erne at Bellanaleck.

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The Plough Inn

Royal Hillsborough

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3 The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9268 2985

info@theploughhillsborough.co.uk

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Restaurant

The Plough Inn is the perfect place to enjoy a friendly pint in the bar, a hearty pub lunch or a gastronomic delight in the evening. The traditional surroundings provide the perfect backdrop to relax and dine in a welcoming environment.

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