Must-see restaurants in Counties Londonderry & Antrim

  • Harry's Shack

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Ocho Tapas

    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…

  • Ursa Minor

    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…

  • 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),…

  • Angler's Rest

    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…

  • 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…

  • Morton's Fish & Chips

    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…

  • Harry's Restaurant

    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…

  • 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…

  • Thyme & Co

    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…

  • Warke's Deli

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Ramore Wine Bar

    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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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:…

  • Mary McBride's

    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…

  • Laragh Lodge

    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…

  • 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…

  • Lime Tree

    County Londonderry

    Streamlined decor in shades of burgundy and beige softened by flickering tea lights creates a relaxing atmosphere in Limavady's best restaurant. The menu…

  • Arcadia

    Portrush

    A Portrush landmark, this 1920s art deco pavilion houses a breezy beach cafe on the ground floor, serving big breakfasts, bagels, salads and ice cream for…

  • Cellar Restaurant

    Ballycastle

    Down a flight of steps from the street, this cosy little basement restaurant with intimate wooden booths and a big slate fireplace is a good place to…

  • 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…

  • Point Bar

    County Londonderry

    A popular place on the waterfront with views across to Greencastle in Donegal, Point Bar has roaring open fires and serves a great pint of Guinness. There…

  • Waves Coffee Shop & Bistro

    County Londonderry

    This beachy cafe serves breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches, soup, paninis and burgers, as well as ice cream, coffee and cake. There's a children's play…

  • Granny Shaw's Fudge Factory

    Glens of Antrim

    The artisan fudge sold here is handmade in the adjoining factory, visible through a window from inside the shop. Flavours include lemon meringue,…

  • 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…

  • Central Wine Bar

    Ballycastle

    The Central Wine Bar is a safe bet for a great meal. Fresh local produce is used to create dishes like slow-roasted beef, smoked sea trout and seafood…

  • Morelli's

    County Londonderry

    Morelli's is a local institution, founded by Italian immigrants and serving up its own ice cream (since 1911), along with cafe classics. Its ice-cream…

  • 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…

  • 55 Degrees North

    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…

  • 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…

  • Wee Cottage

    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…