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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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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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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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Fountain Lane

Belfast

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16-20 Fountain Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5ED

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9032 4769

hello@fountainlanebelfast.com

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With a wealth of history as a tavern for the city, call in for good food, great drinks, local music, live sport

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Friels Bar & Restaurant

Maghera

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7940 1206

hello@friels.ie

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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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Pier 36 Restaurant

Donaghadee

Address

36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9188 4466

info@pier36.co.uk

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The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious local beef, pork, lamb and game for lunch and dinner.

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Revolución De Cuba

Belfast

Address

25 - 39 Arthur Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4GQ

Telephone
02895909249

bookings-belfast@revoluciondecuba.com

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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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Crowes Nest

Enniskillen

Address

12 High Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7DQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6632 5252

feargalshannon1@yahoo.co.uk

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One of the oldest pubs in Enniskillen Situated in the heart of the main shopping area and a popular amongst the locals and visitors. The Crowes Nest was recently awarded Fermanagh Regional Winner for Best Bar at the 94th National Pub & Bar Awards…

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The Porthole Bar & Restaurant

Portballintrae

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

Telephone
+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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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

info@tullymill.com

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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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Caterina's Bistro - Da Vinci's

Derry~Londonderry

Address

15 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 8JB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7127 9111

caterinas@davincishotel.com

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Enjoy a foodie experience like no other at Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry. Caterina's Bistro offers award winning food & service in a stunning & modern setting.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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The Four Trees

Moira

Address

61 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0LQ

Telephone
028 9278 0735

hello@fourtreesmoira.com

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The Four Trees of Moira is a Gastro Pub in the beautiful village of Moira Co Down.

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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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The Shipquay Restaurant

Derry~Londonderry

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15-17 Shipquay Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6DJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7126 7266

info@shipquayhotel.com

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Shipquay Restaurant, with views of the surrounding Shipquay streetscape, has a menu that is quietly confident and traditional, but with the same contemporary twist to be found through the rest of the property.

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Bryson’s Bar

Magherafelt

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28 Union Road, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 5DF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7963 2473

pubtc@aol.com

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Bar

Bryson’s Magherafelt is Mid-Ulster’s premier entertainment venue. Choose from four bars on three levels, or hire the private function areas for any occasion. Private car parking is also available.

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Millar's Bar Ballycarry

Ballycarry

Address

46 Main Street, Ballycarry, County Antrim, BT38 9HH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9337 2042

info@millarsbar.com

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Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an historic setting. Patrons can also enjoy live sports and entertainment in this cosy establishment with a rich history. Dog and family friendly.

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Ramore Restaurant

Portush

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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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JJ Farrall's

Newcastle

Address

Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AH

Telephone
02843721066

info@slievedonard.co.uk

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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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Dormans Bar

Magherafelt

Address

Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6EN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7963 1194

info@secrets-dormans.com

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Established in 1905, Dorman's Bar is established as one of the finest traditional pubs in Ireland, serving both food and drink in the ambience of cosy booths and snugs with an open fire or outdoor garden setting.

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The Dog & Duck Inn and Glenwinny Distillery

Lisbellaw

Address

30 Main Street, Mullybritt, Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, BT94 5ER

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 6633 6466

hello@thedogandduckinn.com

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Bar

An award winning country pub and distillery experience in the rural village of Lisbellaw with a cosy atmosphere, fantastic selection of independent drinks and seasonal food. We have 13 beers and ciders on tap at any one time.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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- Dogs Accepted Inside
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- Licensed
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- Parking (free)
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- Wifi
- Wi-fi available
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209 reviews
The Wig & Gown Champagne Bar and Restaurant

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Bishop's Gate Hotel, 24 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6PP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7114 0300

sales@bishopsgatehotelderry.com

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Delivering comfort, style, taste and quality as standard. Expect stunning, locally sourced, seasonal dishes presented in their own contemporary style, delivered with impeccable service.

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Helena's Coffee Shop & Bistro

Maghera

Address

53 Main Street, Maghera, County Derry, BT46 5AA

Telephone
02879549100

info@walshshotel.com

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Helena's Coffee Shop and Bistro, located in Walsh's Hotel, Maghera, Northern Ireland, offers a charming dining experience. Named after Helena Concannon, it provides a warm atmosphere for quick coffee breaks or leisurely chats. The bistro features an…

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- Parking (free)
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- Wi-fi available