Must-see restaurants in Counties Londonderry & Antrim

  • Pyke 'n' Pommes

    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…

  • Primrose Restaurant

    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…

  • Bushmills Inn

    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…

  • Bank House

    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),…

  • Walled City Brewery

    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…

  • Billy Andy's

    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…

  • Pyke 'n' Pommes POD

    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…

  • Brown's Restaurant

    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…

  • Manor House

    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…

  • French Rooms

    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 …

  • Tartine

    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…

  • Red Door Cottage

    County Antrim

    Fronted by a fire engine–red door, this little cottage sits 200m off the main coast road along the side road to Ballintoy Harbour. Everything is homemade:…

  • Causeway Hotel

    County Antrim

    The restaurant at the Causeway Hotel serves an all-day menu of hearty dishes like chowder with wheaten bread, fish and chips, burgers and pasta. The…

  • Saffron

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Indian restaurants in Ireland tend to be more miss than hit, but Saffron stands out, not only for its fiery curries, rich tikkas and aromatic biryani…

  • Ollies

    Derry (Londonderry)

    All the food at this bright cafe/bistro is homemade using local ingredients, from the fluffy pancakes and waffles at breakfast to the creamy Greencastle…

  • Nix

    County Antrim

    Local favourite Nix is an unpretentious spot with friendly service and a comfort-food menu of homemade savoury scones, sandwiches and salads through to…

  • Nook

    County Antrim

    At the turn-off to the Giant's Causeway, this 18th-century former schoolhouse is now a cosy pub serving open sandwiches, soup, chowder, Irish stew, scampi…

  • Roark's Kitchen

    County Antrim

    On the quayside at Ballintoy Harbour, this cute little chalk-built tearoom serves teas, coffees, ice cream, home-baked apple, cherry and rhubarb tart, and…

  • Tap Room

    County Antrim

    The restaurant at the Hilden Brewery is worth a stop to sample dishes such as seafood chowder with Hilden Stout wheaten bread, steak and ale pie and…

  • Water Shed Cafe

    County Antrim

    In a little cottage by the harbour, the Water Shed Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.

  • Weighbridge Tearoom

    County Antrim

    The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.

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