Belfast
On the 1st floor of the upmarket Avoca department store, this airy cafe serves dishes such as salt-and-pepper calamari, warm confit duck and house…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Ireland
County Down
The atmospheric, wood-panelled restaurant at the Cuan serves giant portions of local seafood, lamb and beef. Its attached fish-and-chip shop does…
Counties Down & Armagh
In the courtyard at the main entrance to Slieve Gullion Forest Park, this cafe – part of a local chain – serves soups, sandwiches, quiches and cakes.
County Fermanagh
This chic little Greek-Mediterranean restaurant serves classic Greek fare plus an array of small plates (meze) and seasonal specials.
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…
Portrush
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to soak up a spectacular panorama of sand and sea. The bistro-style food (burgers, steaks, fish and chips) doesn't…
Belfast
One of the few bar-restaurants in Belfast with a waterside setting, Cutters Wharf has a sprawling terrace overlooking the River Lagan where you can enjoy…
Belfast
Classy yet unpretentious, with dining rooms on two levels, Archana has a good range of vegetarian dishes, including many incorporating panir (fresh cheese…
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…
Counties Fermanagh & Tyrone
Inside the Strule Arts Centre, this cafe is a pleasant spot for breakfast, lunchtime burgers and sandwiches, and afternoon coffee and cake, with comfy…
Portrush
At Dunluce Castle, this cosy cottage tearoom serves freshly-baked scones with fresh cream and jam, as well as tea, tray bakes and sandwiches. The best…
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…
County Londonderry
In a pretty spot overlooking the river by the entrance to Roe Valley Country Park, Ritters Tea Room serves scones, cakes and pastries as well as lunchtime…
County Fermanagh
The restaurant at the Westville Hotel combines an elegant dining room with a deft touch in the kitchen. The homemade desserts are particularly popular.
County Down
This beautiful former coaching inn with a rustic interior is a handy stop for generous portions of classic pub fare such as roast chicken, Irish sea…
Belfast
This no-frills, sit-down cafe deep-fries crispy battered haddock along with mushy peas and chunky chips. If you're in a hurry, there's a takeaway branch…
Belfast
At the Crumlin Road Gaol, the Crum Cafe serves coffee, tea, wine and beer as well as scones, tray bakes, sandwiches and soup.
Portrush
This cafe serves breakfast and a lunch menu of sandwiches, wraps and fries, on its beach-facing terrace.
County Antrim
In a little cottage by the harbour, the Water Shed Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.
County Antrim
The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.
