Belfast
Hugely popular, this informal, pub-like place is all red brick and dark wood with old oil lamps dangling from the ceiling. On the menu are oysters,…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Ireland
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Derry (Londonderry)
For years Pyke 'n' Pommes POD – a quayside shipping container – has been serving up the best food in Derry; in 2019 chef Kevin Pyke opened this licensed…
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Belfast
The finest, seasonal local ingredients are given a creative twist at the flagship restaurant in Michael Deane's portfolio, the Michelin-starred Eipic…
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Derry (Londonderry)
In its chic new Strand Rd premises, Primrose has expanded beyond home baking and brunches. Owners Ciaran (a butcher) and Melanie (a baker) Breslin have…
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Belfast
Industrial-style decor, friendly service and rustic dishes that allow fresh local ingredients to shine are a winning combination at one of Belfast's best…
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Belfast
Aboard the Belfast Barge, Holohan's is a sensational find for inspired twists on seafood and superb cooking of traditional Irish recipes such as…
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County Antrim
Set in the old 17th-century stables of the Bushmills Inn, this haven has intimate wooden booths and blazing fires, and uses fresh local produce in dishes…
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Belfast
Spectacularly set inside the 1924 Ulsterville Presbyterian Church (behind an interior-design showroom), Saphyre serves some of the most sophisticated…
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Belfast
You'll need to book ahead to secure a table at this tiny restaurant that serves exceptional food. The menu of modern Irish dishes is nothing revolutionary…
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Belfast
It's worth searching out this understated noodle bar that fuses Japanese ramen with locally sourced Irish ingredients. It takes 36 hours to create a bowl…
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County Antrim
Cafe, gift shop, art school and more, the Bank House is a social hub for the residents of tiny Whitehead. Located in a former bank (clue in the name),…
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Derry (Londonderry)
Housed in the former army barracks on Ebrington Sq, Walled City Brewery is a craft brewery and restaurant run by master brewer and Derry local James Huey…
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Belfast
The contemporary styling at this compact restaurant – exposed brick walls, sleek industrial furniture and bamboo lanterns – sets the scene for fusion…
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French Village Patisserie & Brasserie
Belfast
There's an air of sophistication at this excellent brasserie, serving plates like salmon nicoise and pea and shallot ravioli; the home-baked breads are…
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Belfast
This rustic Italian restaurant is a firm favourite among Belfast's foodies for its flavoursome dishes like duck ragu with gnocchi and Portavogie prawn…
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Counties Down & Armagh
Aussie-run Uluru brings a bit of antipodean flair to Armagh, with Indigenous art on the walls and a menu that includes Bondi burgers (melted Brie and…
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County Antrim
In a bucolic setting 7km southwest of Larne, this 19th-century country pub with open log and peat fires, low ceilings, and live trad sessions on Saturday…
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Derry (Londonderry)
Stop by this quayside shipping container to sample Kevin Pyke's delectable street food: his signature Notorious PIG (pulled pork, crispy slaw, beetroot…
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Belfast
A high-ceilinged space with cream-painted brick and warm golden wood creates a theatre-like ambience for the open, Michelin-starred kitchen at the back,…
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Belfast
There's a youthful vibe to this burger joint, with industrial-style decor and spray-painted walls. As well as 6 oz burgers, made fresh daily using local…
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Belfast
A wonderfully down-to-earth Belfast institution, this 1914-opened chippie is hidden in an inconspicuous red-brick building adjoining a car park, and is…
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Belfast
A chilled-out bar and grill from Belfast's top chef, Michael Deane, in what was once Queen's University's staff club. The menu focuses on what can be…
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Derry (Londonderry)
From the outside, Brown's may not have the most promising appearance, but step inside and you're in an elegant little enclave of brandy-coloured…
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Belfast
St James' informal but elegant dining room is the perfect stage for a sophisticated but low-key menu of local meat and seafood dishes. The highlights are…
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Belfast
Everything on the menu at Jumon is vegan or vegetarian (vegetarian dishes can be adapted for vegans). The flavour-packed dishes like jackfruit curry and…
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Belfast
After beginning life as a pop-up restaurant that took the city's food scene by storm, Home moved into permanent premises where it continues to win fans…
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Belfast
As well as serving excellent coffee and brunches, this cafe takes a different cookbook as inspiration for its changing weekly lunch menu; check the…
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County Antrim
The restaurant at the Manor House is a good option for a freshly baked scone and coffee (served all day), a light lunch or an evening meal. The menu…
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Belfast
Popular with politicians and parliamentary staffers from nearby Stormont (when it's not dormant, that is), this sparingly but colourfully decorated place…
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Belfast
In the heart of Belfast's city-centre nightlife is this wickedly good burger bar serving quality, salt-aged Glenarm Shorthorn beef patties, five types of…
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Belfast
The arched and pillared basement of the Crumlin Road Gaol has been transformed into a sophisticated dining room, with romantic lighting and decorative…
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Belfast
This is a classic little cafe with cosy wooden booths, murals of old Belfast and a host of hungover students wolfing down huge Ulster fry-ups. The all-day…
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County Antrim
Incorporating a homewares shop and gourmet deli counter, this French-themed emporium with zinc-topped tables is an especially good option for breakfast …
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Belfast
During term time, catering students put their skills into practice at the Scullery & Linen Lounge restaurant. Its location on the ground floor of Belfast…
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Belfast
A restored Victorian stables courtyard is the setting for this charming restaurant, with a cosy bar-bistro on the ground floor, outdoor tables in the yard…
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Belfast
Quality 6oz burgers, made fresh daily using local beef, are the star of the show at this informal place. Chose from a range or toppings and wash it down…
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County Antrim
Inside a former pub, with bare boards, exposed stone and glowing fire, Tartine's three interconnecting dining rooms are adorned with Irish art. Local…
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Belfast
Set in the former banking hall of the Ulster Bank head office within the Merchant Hotel, the Great Room is a jaw-dropping extravaganza of gilded stucco,…
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Belfast
The Titanic Hotel's fine-dining restaurant exudes a sense of history. Expect sophisticated plates featuring unusual combinations, such as duck with pear,…
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Belfast
The elegant cafe inside Belfast's City Hall is run by the social enterprise and catering company Loaf, which provides training and work experience for…
