Official tourism website for Northern Ireland
En
  1. Armagh Food and Cider Festival
    Food and Drink events in Northern Ireland
    Whatever you're hungry or thirsty for, Northern Ireland has an abundance of tasty food and drink events to satisfy every kind of craving. Get out and explore the best of our local produce through these upcoming events...Here's what's coming up over the summer months.
  2. Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market, Royal Hillsborough, 27 July
    The popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to the historic village on Saturday 27th July and Saturday 28th September this year.  The market celebrates the rich and diverse food and drink offering in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area and beyond. Complementing the food offering will be a considered selection of locally grown plants, flowers, art and designer craft, natural and organic skincare. Seating on the lawn of the Fort means that you can enjoy a coffee and catch up with family and friends while enjoying live music and market vibes. There will also be delicious street food offerings to tempt you to a bite to eat. A visit to the market makes for a lovely day out in the historic village of Royal Hillsborough.
    1. 27 Jul 2024
    2. 28 Sep 2024
  3. a chef talks to a tour group whilst holding a jar of locally made produce
    Coast and Country Food Tour, Coleraine, 27 July & 24 August
    Experience the exceptional foodie culture of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy this time together to eat, discover and take home an authentic taste of this beautiful place. In a tour that lasts 6 hours, you become familiar with the heritage and culinary culture, taste the delicious local produce and meet the people behind this.
    1. 27 Jul 2024
    2. 24 Aug 2024
    3. 14 Dec 2024
    4. 4 Oct 2024
  4. Electric Picnic
    Electric Picnic, Killinchy, 4 August
    Take a guided electric bike around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with a stop for an artisan picnic en route.
    1. 4 Aug 2024
  5. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Paddle and Pizza, Killinchy, 4, 7 & 11 August
    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza oven!
    1. 27 Jul 2024
    2. 4 Aug 2024
    3. 7 Aug 2024
    4. 11 Aug 2024
    5. 24 Aug 2024
  6. Bramley Barn
    Orchard/Cider Tour Experience, 8 August
    Enjoy a fully immersive orchard/cider experience set in the stunning orchards of Long Meadow. Enjoy an orchard walk to the Bramley Barn and relax with a cuppa, apple tart and fresh cream followed by tastings of award winning ciders.
    1. 18 Apr 202424 Oct 2024
  7. Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
    The Truffle Shuffle, Castlerock, 10 August
    Make your own chocolate truffles at The Chocolate Manor
    1. 10 Aug 2024
    2. 21 Sep 2024
  8. Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
    Whitehead Food & Folk Fest, Whitehead, 10 August
    Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along the Causeway Coastal Route! Save the date for a perfect summer outing.
    1. 10 Aug 2024
  9. An image of two pints and a burger
    Burgers, Beer & Spirits, Kircubbin, 10 August
    Enjoy a guided tour of Echlinville Distillery and an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer by Modest Beer and our premium whiskeys and gins
    1. 10 Aug 2024
  10. Lo & Slo Wild & Fired BBQ School
    Wild & Fired BBQ School, Derry~Londonderry, 17 August
    We invite you to join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure at LO & SLO's Wild & Fired BBQ School. This hands-on experience includes a bonus bespoke tour of the enchanting private estate & gardens of Brook Hall.
    1. 17 Aug 2024
    2. 21 Sep 2024
    3. 12 Oct 2024
  11. Stall Holders and Customers at Moira Food Fayre
    Moira Speciality Food Fair, Moira, 17 August
    Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne this August to showcase the rich food heritage and innovative producers of the village and wider region. With an artisan food hall, chef demos and expert talks and much much more there is something to discover for everyone in the family.
    1. 17 Aug 2024
  12. Belfast Mela, Belfast, 19-25 August
    Experience the wonder of Belfast's diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city.
    1. 19 Aug 202425 Aug 2024
  13. MV Kingfisher
    The Spirit of the Bann, Coleraine, 31 August
    A unique, river boat whiskey-tasting experience. You will retrace the voyages of our ancestors with a voyage on the River Bann, on vintage vessel, 'MV Kingfisher'. An onboard whiskey guide will introduce you to a selection of whiskies produced by Bushmills Distillery – the oldest, licensed, whiskey distillery in the world.
    1. 31 Aug 2024
    2. 28 Sep 2024
    3. 26 Oct 2024
  14. Armagh Food and Cider Weekend, Armagh, 5-8 September
    The Armagh Food and Cider Weekend takes place from 5th - 8th September 2024, right in the heart of the Orchard County. Brimming with fine foods, foraged lunches, cider tasting, tours, talks and fiction amongst the apple-laden orchards. Combine all this with award winning ciders and the most stunning surroundings and you are in for a harvest season treat.
    1. 5 Sep 20248 Sep 2024
  15. Irish Spirits & Irish Cheese - Meet the Makers, 7 September
    Experience Excellence with a tour and tasting at The Echlinville Distillery alongside some of Ireland's finest Cheese from our friends at Indie Fude
    1. 7 Sep 2024
  16. orchard tour
    Bramley Apple Baking & Orchard Visit, Moy, 7 September
    Join us for this unique Bramley Apple Baking Class and Orchard Visit and experience the Beautiful Apple Blossom in Spring or the Apple harvest in September.
    1. 7 Sep 2024
  17. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival, Newcastle, 7-8 September
    The Eats and Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer throughout the weekend’s festivities.
    1. 7 Sep 20248 Sep 2024
  18. Four people jumping off a paddleboard into water
    Sup and Soda, Killinchy, 14 September
    Enjoy nature while paddleboarding on Strangford Lough and feast on delicious homemade soda bread in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen!
    1. 14 Sep 2024
  19. A lady holding a bottle at the local food tastings
    Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival, Bushmills, 4-6 October
    The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local produce, cookery demonstrations, whiskey tastings at the Distillery and Naturally North Coast and Glens Market Artisan Market, as well as plenty of activities, workshops, live music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.
    1. 4 Oct 20246 Oct 2024

Great Food & Drink events

View Maps and Visitor Guides
View what Northern Ireland has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
MORE INFO
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Discover Northern Ireland newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
MORE INFO
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

© 2024 Northern Ireland. All Rights Reserved

Don't Miss