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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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Ashburn Hotel Dining

Lurgan

Address

81 William Street, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6JB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 3832 5711

Luke@theashburnhotel.com

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Experience hospitality at its best in our family owned hotel. Like all family run business' food is at the heart of everything we do here at The Ashburn Hotel, serving both lunch and dinner menu options seven days a week.

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Ben Madigan's Bar & Kitchen

Belfast

Address

169 - 175 Cavehill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5BP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9692 2009

info@benmadigansbar.com

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Bar

Join us in Ben Madigans at the foot of Cavehill, belfast home of friendly atmosphere and award winning local food and drink, sure to make you want to stay a while at your new local.

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Ramore Restaurant

Portush

Address

1 The Harbour, Portush, County Antrim, BT56 8DF

Telephone
+44 (0) 7506990345

booking@ramorerestaurant.com

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Renowned for its fantastic tasting fresh food and lively atmosphere, Ramore is situated on the stunning causeway coast in the seaside town of Portrush. Here you'll find a unique range of restaurants & bars serving highly renowned dishes & drinks for…

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Darcy’s Belfast

Belfast

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10 Bradbury Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1RS

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9032 4040

info@darcysbelfast.co.uk

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Darcy’s of Belfast is a family-run restaurant offering quality traditional food made with the most local of ingredients.

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The Inn at Castledawson Restaurant

Castledawson

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7946 9777

info@castledawsoninn.com

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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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Halfway House Country Pub

Broughshane

Address

143 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT43 7JW

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+44 (0) 28 2568 4225

info@eventbarsolutions.co.uk

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Historic country pub and restaurant located halfway between Ballymena and Carnlough at the foot of impressive Slemish Mountain, offering a friendly welcome to the weary traveller and locals alike serving great food and drink!

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- Licensed
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- On site parking
The Belleek Restaurant at Manor House Country Hotel

Enniskillen

Address

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

Telephone
+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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The Adair Bar & Grill

Ballymena

Address

1-7 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5BS

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2565 3674

info@adairarmshotel.co.uk

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An extensive menu of fresh locally sourced, quality ingredients served in our spacious, relaxing Grill Bar.

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- Licensed
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599 reviews
Fratelli at Galgorm

Ballymena

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Galgorm Resort, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

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+44 (0)28 2588 2590

dining@galgorm.com

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Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge, welcoming guests into a family-friendly, informal environment where the focus is on simple yet quality cookery and a warm welcome.
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  Celebrate Christmas the Italian way at our family-friendly ristorante, Fratelli. Enjoy a five-course traditional Christmas lunch filled with live music, rustic charm, and festive spirit.
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  From £62.95 I Child £30
  Relax the day after Christmas with a four-course festive lunch at Fratelli. Enjoy seasonal favourites served from 12 noon, while little ones delight in a visit from Santa and receive a special gift. From 5pm, our À La Carte menu offers the perfect option for evening dining.
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The Garden Restaurant at Ballygally Castle

Ballygally

Address

274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Co Antrim, BT40 2QZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 1066

dm@bgc.hastingshotels.com

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The Garden Restaurant situated within Ballygally Castle Hotel has the character and charm you would expect of a 17th Century Castle.

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- Wifi
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548 reviews
Morelli's Portstewart

Portstewart

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53-56 The Promenade, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7AF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7083 2150

info@morellisices.com

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This bright and cheerful seafront cafe offers a clear view to the sea. As well as hot dishes, Morelli's is a long established ice cream parlour with an amazing array of exotic ices. Now fully licensed.

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2Taps Wine Bar

Belfast

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42 Waring Street, Cotton Court, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2ED

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+44 (0) 28 9031 1414

info@2taps-winebar.com

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A Spanish and European inspired tapas restaurant, our aim has always been to make you feel at home with a relaxed and casual dining experience along with all the excitement of a summer celebrations.

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The Pantry & The Galley Café at Titanic Belfast

Belfast

Address

Titanic Belfast, Olympic Way, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9076 6386

welcome@titanicbelfast.com

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Choose from a wide range of hearty menu options in The Pantry featuring the very best of local Northern Irish produce. For a lighter bite, stop by The Galley Express Food Bar for a range of speciality teas, luxury coffees and local delicacies!

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- Licensed
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- Wifi
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100 reviews
McBrides on the Square

Comber

Address

1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

Telephone
028 91313969

irissmcbride@aol.com

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Bar

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers, especially shellfish and seafood from Portavogie.

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The Pocket

Belfast

Address

68 Upper Church Lane, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4QL

hello@thepocket.coffee

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Café

A firm favourite with locals, The Pocket serves high quality fresh food and great coffee in a chilled atmosphere. They have a no booking policy, so prepare to queue (although it moves quite quickly).

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Catering
- Licensed
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488 reviews
Bert's Jazz Bar

Belfast

Address

The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2ZY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9026 2713

berts@themerchanthotel.com

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Bar

Belfast’s and Northern Ireland's first authentic Jazz Bar offering Live Jazz seven nights a week - located within the elegant Merchant Hotel, Berts offers great live entertainment and mouth watering food.

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216 reviews
Silver Street (The River Inn)

Derry~Londonderry

Address

34-38 Shipquay Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6DW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7137 1965

info@riverinn1684.com

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Bar

The River Inn is Derry's oldest sited bar, established in 1684, with its history stretching back to before the siege.

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104 reviews
Thompson's Restaurant

Derry~Londonderry

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7136 5800

reservations@cityhotelderry.com

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Restaurant

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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72 reviews
The Clockhouse Restaurant @ Leighinmohr House Hotel

Ballymena

Address

Leighinmohr House Hotel, Leighinmohr Avenue, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 2AN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2565 2313

info@leighinmohrhotel.com

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Restaurant

The Clockhouse in the Leighinmohr House Hotel, Ballymena is one of County Antrim’s leading eateries. Fronted by renowned chef William Mills, the Clockhouse brings the very best of locally sourced produce together to make dishes you'll truly love.

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Wildfowler Inn

Greyabbey

Address

1-3 Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4278 8234

info@wildfowlerinn.co.uk

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Restaurant

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey, just three miles from famous Mount Stewart house and gardens. Fine food catering for all tastes. Families especially welcome.

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