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,…
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,…
County Londonderry
Bang on Portstewart Strand beach, this wooden shack has one of the north coast's best restaurants (book ahead for lunch and dinner). Harry's uses fruit,…
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…
Belfast
The finest, seasonal local ingredients are given a creative twist at the flagship restaurant in Michael Deane's portfolio, the Michelin-starred Eipic…
County Down
This Southeast Asian bistro is a surprising find in sleepy Greyabbey, but one well worth visiting. Chef Kelvin was born and raised in Malaysia; his menu…
Portrush
After living in Spain for 20 years, chef Trudy Brolly opened this authentic tapas restaurant in her hometown of Portrush. Locally sourced and Spanish…
County Down
Balloo House has long been one of County Down's best restaurants. Casual, modern Irish fare is available in the nook-and-cranny-filled, stone-floored…
County Fermanagh
Seasonal Irish fare is given a French twist at this award-winning restaurant in a peaceful lakeside setting. Chef Pascal Brissaud uses produce from the…
County Fermanagh
After working in European and American Michelin-starred restaurants, chef Glen Wheeler has returned to his native Fermanagh to open 28 Darling St. The…
McKee's Country Store & Restaurant
County Down
On a working 162-hectare farm 5km northwest of Newtownards, this foodie emporium incorporates a bakery, butcher and deli, plus fruit, vegetable and dairy…
Ballycastle
Artisan bakers Dara and Ciara Ó Hartghaile use only three ingredients in their sourdough loaves: flour, water and salt. You can see the bread being made…
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…
County Fermanagh
This cosy little thatched cottage is Belleek's oldest building (late 18th century); the original rafters are visible above an old church bench on the back…
County Down
A fresh, contemporary makeover has transformed this roadside pub into a foodie magnet, with a menu that showcases local ingredients like Portavogie prawns…
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…
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…
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…
Belfast
Spectacularly set inside the 1924 Ulsterville Presbyterian Church (behind an interior-design showroom), Saphyre serves some of the most sophisticated…
County Down
Named for the owner and his young son, this light-filled corner cafe serves some seriously good coffee. There are three single-origin drip coffees…
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…
County Down
Hara gets even the little details right: the wheaten bread is served warm from the oven and the side orders are divine. The menu changes regularly, but…
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…
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),…
County Londonderry
The best meal for miles can be had in this cosy pub with bench seats, wooden beams and roaring log fires. Local ingredients are treated with great care to…
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…
Belfast
The contemporary styling at this compact restaurant – exposed brick walls, sleek industrial furniture and bamboo lanterns – sets the scene for fusion…
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…
County Down
Once the village post office, this thatched cottage has been lovingly converted into a tearoom and art gallery, with cream plaster and bare stone walls…
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…
Ballycastle
Fish and chips don't come fresher: local boats unload their daily catch right alongside this little harbourside hut. The cod, haddock, scallops, scampi…
County Fermanagh
This cheery place sells divine baked goods and a wide range of sandwiches to eat in or takeaway. Ingredients include seasonal and local produce. The…
County Down
Opposite the marina, this snug, sky-blue cafe does excellent all-day breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, as well as homemade cakes. There…
Glens of Antrim
With its cosy lounge-bar atmosphere and friendly welcome, Harry's is a local institution, serving pub grub staples from noon to 5pm, plus an à la carte…
County Down
At Brunel's, chef Paul Cunningham uses locally sourced and foraged ingredients in his beautifully presented dishes, such as rhubarb-cured Kilkeel salmon…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…