County Down
This fine old pub, with its maze of dark, wood-panelled nooks and crannies, has been offering 'beer and banter' since 1758. It serves gourmet bar lunches…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Ireland
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…
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…
County Down
Set in a wood-panelled Victorian house hung with local art, this friendly and informal spot serves oysters three ways, plus seafood chowder, crab,…
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…
Ballycastle
Lush salads, shepherd's pie, salmon and egg crumble and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options are among the homemade dishes prepared using local produce…
County Down
Tucked into the former harbour master's office, the Boat House is a cosy little nook of stone, brick and designer decor serving fancy plates of deftly…
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…
County Down
Housed in a beautiful Georgian building, this popular gastropub has a cosy ground-floor bar and a bright restaurant at the back, with views of the grounds…
County Londonderry
Warke's makes everything on the premises – Bircher muesli, pancakes, soups, salads and bruschetta included. If you'd rather take a picnic to the beach,…
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…
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…
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…
Portrush
Part of a complex of six restaurants at Portrush harbour, the perennially popular, family-friendly Ramore Wine Bar serves an extensive menu of pub grub…
Belfast
Popular with politicians and parliamentary staffers from nearby Stormont (when it's not dormant, that is), this sparingly but colourfully decorated place…
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…
Belfast
The arched and pillared basement of the Crumlin Road Gaol has been transformed into a sophisticated dining room, with romantic lighting and decorative…
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…
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 …
County Fermanagh
Located below street level in a beautiful space with vaulted brick ceilings, Cafe Merlot serves seasonal specials in addition to its regular menu of…
Glenarm Castle Tea Room & Shop
Glens of Antrim
Sample Glenarm's famous shorthorn beef at this excellent tearoom. Produce from the estate farm and kitchen garden are used in its shorthorn beefburger…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Belfast
The Titanic Hotel's fine-dining restaurant exudes a sense of history. Expect sophisticated plates featuring unusual combinations, such as duck with pear,…
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…
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:…
County Down
In Donaghadee's lavishly restored former courthouse, you can get fantastic sandwiches like Coronation Chicken (Christmas-style with turkey, ham, stuffing…
Glens of Antrim
The original bar here (on the left as you go in) is the smallest in Ireland (2.7m by 1.5m), but there's plenty of elbow-bending room in the rest of the…
County Down
Easy to spot (it's bright pink), this comfortably old-fashioned pub serves decent pub grub, while the cosy, candlelit restaurant offers a more intimate…
County Down
Tapas are the stars of the show at this sleek town-centre wine bar: Iberian ham and cheeses, crispy polenta chips with truffle mayo and spiced sausage…
Counties Fermanagh & Tyrone
This much-loved old village pub combines welcoming open fires and cosy nooks and crannies with a menu of creative, modern dishes including locally sourced…
Belfast
Set in the glass-roofed former studio of Belfast artist William Conor, this light-filled, laid-back bistro offers a range of pastas, salads and burgers,…
Belfast
Popular for its breakfasts (buttermilk pancakes, brioche French toast, and posh Ulster fries, served until 2pm), this busy cafe also does good burgers,…
Belfast
Chunky hardwood, bare brick, candlelight and modern design create the atmosphere of a stylishly restored farmhouse. The menu completes the feeling of…
Glens of Antrim
A renovated Victorian tourist lodge, the Laragh dates from 1890 and serves hearty meals like steak sandwiches, burgers and fish and chips, as well as a…
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…
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…
