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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...Read More

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

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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Dining at Rosspark Hotel

Ballymena

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20 Doagh Road, Kells, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 3LZ

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+44 (0) 28 2589 1663

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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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The Muddlers Club

Belfast

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Unit 1, Warehouse Lane, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2DX

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+44 (0) 28 9031 3199

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Tucked away between Waring Street & Exchange Place in the historic back streets of Cathedral Quarter, The Muddlers Club has been named after the secret society that met there over 200 years ago. With carefully considered menus, wine list and an…

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The Belleek Restaurant at Manor House Country Hotel

Enniskillen

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Manor House Country Hotel, Killadeas, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT94 1NY

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+44 (0) 28 6862 2200

restaurant@manorhousecountryhotel.com

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Head Chef John Cook gets his seafood from Strangford Lough and Donegal Bay. The beef comes from a local farm and Pat Doherty supplies the famous Fermanagh Black Bacon.

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Sugarcane Cafe Bistro

Comber

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The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

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+44 (0) 28 9187 3388

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Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you fresh, tasty ingredients and then we work our Sugarcane magic of cooking with LOVE to bring our range of dishes to the plate.

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Friels Bar & Restaurant

Maghera

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2 - 4 Kilrea Road, Swatragh, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5QF

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+44 (0) 28 7940 1206

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Friels Bar and Restaurant is currently run by the fourth generation of the Friel family. The bar has been in the family name for over 150 years. In the bar, you will get a real feel of the old world, with pictures and memorabilia of bygone times
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Harry's Shack

Portstewart

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Portstewart Strand, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

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+44 (0) 28 7083 1783

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A shack, located on arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Ireland - Portstewart Strand - which serves fresh local fish, meats, vegetables and more. What's not to love!

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Denvir's of Downpatrick

Downpatrick

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Denvir's Coaching Inn, 14-16 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

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+44 (0) 28 4461 2012

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A charming Coaching Inn dating from 1642 providing bed and breakfast with restaurant service daily and entertainment four nights per week. Meals can be served in the restaurant, the bar, and in either of two function rooms, suitable for larger…

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Mary McBride's

Cushendun

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Main Street, Cushendun, County Antrim, BT44 0PH

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Mary's is a traditional Irish pub with lots of history and stories to be told. Come along and enjoy a homemade meal and a pint of Guinness. Our menu offers something for everyone whether it's our steak and Guinness pie or our delicious Cock and Bull.
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O'Brien's Restaurant at The Mellon Country Inn

Omagh

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134 Beltany Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5RA

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+44 (0) 28 8166 1224

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If you're searching for somewhere to eat in Omagh, look no further than O’Brien's Restaurant with its breath-taking panoramic view of the stunning countryside from every seat in the restaurant.

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The Percy French

Newcastle

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Slieve Donard, 1 Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AH

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+44 (0) 284 372 1066

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At the foot of the Mourne Mountains, local favourite The Percy French serves pub classics, regional fare, bar snacks and a traditional Sunday roast — all with a focus on in-season and local produce. A wide-ranging wine list sits alongside draught…

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Little Wing Pizzeria, Ballyhackamore

Belfast

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201 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3JD

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028 9065 1555

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Why Little Wing pizza?…
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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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The Port Kitchen and Bar

Portrush

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73 Main Street, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8BN

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+44 (0) 28 7082 6100

frontoffice@interstatehotels.com

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Located on Main Street Portrush with fabulous views overlooking the Atlantic Hotel, the Port Kitchen & Bar is the ideal location for your next family meal, catch up with friends or a celebratory dinner.

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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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Belleek Restaurant at Manor House Country Hotel

Enniskillen

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Killadeas, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT94 1NY

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+44 (0) 28 6862 2200

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Belleek Restaurant is a relaxed fine dining experience, the ornate interior with its high ceilings, fabulous wall cornicing detail and stunning views of Lough Erne exude a tranquil and inviting ambience.

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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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Marconi's Bar & Bistro at the Marine Hotel

Ballycastle

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1 - 3 North Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BN

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+44 (0) 28 2076 2222

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The Marine Hotel occupies an unrivalled seafront position in the heart of the Causeway Coast & Glens. It offers an ideal place to relax and unwind; enjoying some of the best Irish hospitality the north coast has to offer.
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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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The Barn Restaurant at Finn Lough

Aghnablaney

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33 Letter Road, Aghnablaney, County Fermanagh, BT93 2BB

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+44 (0) 28 6838 0360

team@finnlough.com

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An evening at The Barn brings our diners small plates that feature bold flavours, with playful interpretations of dishes we all know and love. Our kitchen team takes locally sourced, seasonal produce and creates a dining experience that highlights…
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Grain and Grill Restaurant at the Maldron

Derry~Londonderry

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Maldron Hotel, Butcher Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6HL

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+44 (0) 28 7137 1000

reception.derry@maldronhotels.com

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The award winning Grain & Grill Restaurant at the Maldron Hotel Derry offers magnificent food and surroundings to match with stunning views over the historic City Walls. Our chef uses the finest locally sourced produce to create mouthwatering dishes

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