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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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Kilmorey Arms Hotel Restaurant

Kilkeel

Address

41-43 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4BH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4176 2220

info@kilmoreyarmshotel.co.uk

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Our modern style restaurant provides a relaxed environment to enjoy the food for which the hotel is justly renowned. The staff offer a friendly and first class service.

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JJ Farrall's

Newcastle

Address

Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AH

Telephone
02843721066

info@slievedonard.co.uk

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Restaurant

Savour the very best seasonal and locally sourced beef, seafood and game, straight from Ireland’s larder, while enjoying the restaurant’s 19th-century architecture and open fire.

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Le Winters Bistro

Newtownards

Address

92 Church Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 4141

info@strangfordhotel.com

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Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established reputation throughout Northern Ireland as a popular eatery with an extensive menu of freshly prepared local, traditional and modern cuisine. 5* FSA rating.

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Wine & Brine

Moira

Address

59 Main Street, Moira, County Armagh, BT67 0LQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9261 0500

info@wineandbrine.co.uk

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Local chef Chris McGowan and his wife Davina have transformed this fine Georgian house into a bright modern restaurant. With an open kitchen in the main restaurant, there are also 2 private dining rooms. Menus change daily and as its name suggests,…

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The Glencloy Inn

Carnlough

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1 Bridge Street, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0ET

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2888 5226

theglencloyinn@gmail.com

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Bar

Historic family owned, traditional Irish bar and restaurant located in the picturesque village of Carnlough, offering great food, drink and hospitality on the Causeway Coastal Route.

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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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Mary's Bar and Restaurant

Magherafelt

Address

Market Street, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6ED

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7930 2616

info@marys-bar.com

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Bar

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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The Conservatory at Galgorm

Ballymena

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0)28 2588 2590

dining@galgorm.com

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A magnificent bespoke glass creation that perfectly frames the stunning setting of the cascading River Maine and lush parkland of the Resort, The Conservatory serves a delicious Lobby Lunch and Afternoon Tea at its finest.
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The Lookout Bar and Restaurant

Ballycastle

Address

39 Dunamallaght Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6PF

Telephone
02820510000

info@thesalthousehotel.com

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Discover The Lookout, the culinary gem on the North Coast in Ballycastle. Opened in summer 2023, this restaurant offers a stunning view and a menu that fuses beloved Italian classics with local ingredients.
Enjoy stone-baked pizzas, tantalising…

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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

hello@harryscushendall.com

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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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The Cultra Inn

Cultra

Address

Cultra Inn, 111 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 1066

Cultrainn@cull.hastingshotels.com

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We pride ourselves on our high standard of food and service. Using only the finest local produce our wholesome menu has been created by our Head Chef, Mark McMahon, to satisfy all your culinary needs.

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Maginns Bar

Castlewellan

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 4377 8235

info@maginnsbar.com

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Bar

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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Mourne Seafood Bar

Belfast

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34-36 Bank Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1HL

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+44 (0) 28 9024 8544

belfast@mourneseafood.com

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Beside Kelly’s Cellars the Mourne Seafood Bar serves fresh local seafood at an affordable price. To ensure freshness they purchase direct from the local ports of Annalong and Kilkeel on a daily basis.

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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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Marconi's Bar & Bistro at the Marine Hotel

Ballycastle

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2076 2222

reception@marinehotelballycastle.com

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Restaurant

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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Sugarcane Cafe Bistro

Comber

Address

The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9187 3388

info@sugarcanecafebistro.com

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Café

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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The Grill Restaurant at the Everglades Hotel

Derry~Londonderry

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Everglades Hotel, Prehen Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 2NH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7132 1066

res@egh.hastingshotels.com

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Restaurant

The Grill Restaurant at the Everglades Hotel provides the ultimate experience in local culinary delights. A favourite with locals in Derry-Londonderry, The Grill Restaurant is bistro dining at its best.

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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

Telephone
+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 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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210 reviews
TAAJ Restaurant

Magherafelt

Address

44 Queen Street, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7930 0661

info@taajrestaurant.com

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Restaurant

TAAJ - Traditional, Authentic, Aromatic Journey.
Opened in 2013, situated on Queens Street Magherafelt opposite Meadowlane Shopping Centre and the town’s main public car park. For those who fancy a night on the town where there are many top bars and…

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