Eating Out

Eating in Churches

• Viscounts, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone (TofU)
• Belmont Road Church - Coffee Shop, Belfast

Craft-Inspired Eating

• Linen Barn Coffee Shop at Ballydougan Pottery, Craigavon
• Avoca Handweavers Foodhall, Belfast (TofU)
• The Craft Village, Derry. Take a step back in time when you visit this charming Craft Village, located in the heart of the city. This village combines craft shops, balconied apartments, a licensed restaurant and a coffee shop.
• Belleek Pottery, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh
• Mourne Grange Craft and Coffee Shop, Co. Down
• Pebbles, Greyabbey, Co. Down
• Eden Pottery, Millisle, Co. Down
• Suitor Gallery & Coffee Shop, Co. Tyrone (TofU)
• Cafe Crommelin, Irish Linen Centre, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Savour & Sound - restaurants with entertainment

• An Creagan Restaurant, Co. Tyrone
• Groucho's Cafe Bar & Music Lounge, Richill, Co. Armagh (TofU)
• The Stage Bar & Bistro, Armagh (TofU)
• Halo Pantry & Grill, Derry, Co. Londonderry
• Collon Bar, Derry, Co. Londonderry

Seafood Splendour

Seafood is bountiful in Northern Ireland and local fish producers focus particularly on shellfish and a min-boggling array of smoked wild salmon and delicate haddock. The harbour villages of Portavogie, Kilkieel and Ardglass in County Down supply fresh juicy langoustines, turbot, plaice and brill. Sample the seafood splendour at these specialist seafood restaurants.

• Mourne Seafood Bar, Dundrum & Belfast
• Tedfords, Belfast (TofU)
• The Cuan, Strangford, Co. Down
• The Lobster Pot, Strangford, Co. Down (TofU)
• The Quays Pub & Seafood Restaurant, Portavogie, Co. Down (TofU)
• The Distiller's Arms, Bushmills, Co. Antrim
• Skipper's Restaurant, Anchor Complex, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry

Gastro Grub

• Morning Star, Belfast (TofU)
• Billy Andy's Bar & Restaurant, Larne, Co. Antrim (TofU)
• Pretty Mary's Pub & Foodhouse, Moira, Co. Armagh (TofU)
• McHugh's Bar & Restaurant, Belfast  (TofU)
• The King's Head, Belfast  (TofU)
• Balloo House, Co. Down  (TofU)
• Badger's Bar & Restaurant, Derry, Co. Londonderry
• The Gallery Bar & Restaurant, Derry, Co. Londonderry

Organic Fayre

An increasing number of restaurants have set themselves apart by not only sourcing the finest local produce but also wholesome organic ingredients and, in doing so, supporting a growing number of artisan and local organic food producers.

• Pot Belly Restaurant, Gilford, Co. Armagh (TofU)
• Copper Restaurant, Warrenpoint, Co. Down (TofU)
• Pier 36, Co. Down (TofU)
• Ardmore Restaurant, Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Co. Londonderry (TofU)
• McKee's Coffee & Farm Shop, Newtownards, Co. Down
• Pheasant's Hill Farm, Downpatrick, Co. Down - organic breakfasts
• Anna's House, Comber, Co. Down - organic garden and organic food
• The Oaks Restaurant, Lisnarick, Co. Fermanagh

City Cuisine

If you travel for food, you will be inspired by Belfast and Derry. A new generation of talented young chefs who have gained experience world-wide have explored traditional Irish recipes and developed a distinctive modern cuisine that has enhanced our vibrant restaurant scene.

• Deane's Restaurant, Belfast
• James Street South, Belfast (TofU)
• Cayenne, Belfast (TofU)
• Nick's Warehouse, Belfast (TofU)
• Hill Street Brasserie, Belfast (TofU)
• Malmaison Brasserie, Belfast (TofU)
• Shu Restaurant, Belfast (TofU)
• Timberquay Restaurant, Derry, Londonderry
• The Exchange Restaurant, Derry, Co. Londonderry
• Quaywest Restaurant, Derry, Co. Londonderry
• Mange 2, Derry, Co. Londonderry

Rural Retreat Restaurants

• Slieve Croob Inn, Castlewellan, Co. Down (TofU)
• Stonebridge Restaurant, Richill, Co. Armagh (TofU)
• Oregano Restaurant, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim (TofU)
• Bronte Steakhouse, Rathfriland, Co. Down (TofU)
• Balloo House, Co. Down (TofU)
• Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Co. Londonderry (TofU)
• Clenaghan's Restaurant, Aghalee, Co. Armagh (TofU)
• Manor House Hotel, Co. Fermanagh (TofU)
• Mellon Country Hotel, Co. Tyrone (TofU)
• Tullylagan Country House, Co. Tyrone (TofU)

Gourmet Gardens

• Cameron's Garden Cafe (TofU)
• Rambling Rose Restaurant  (TofU)
• Bushmills Garden Centre (TofU)
• The Gardener's Rest, Hillmount Nursery Centre (TofU)
• The Bay Restaurant, Mount Stewart House & Gardens, Co. Down  (TofU)

Artistic Talent & Tearooms

• The Old Post Office Gallery, Comber, Co. Down
• Yard Gallery, Hollywood, Co. Down
• The Boston Tea Party, The Craft Village, Derry, Co. Londonderry

Perfect Picnics

• Rowallane Garden, Co. Down
• Tollymore Forest Park, Co. Down
• Tannaghmore Gardens & Farm, Co. Armagh
• Carnfunnock Country Park, Co. Antrim
• Leslie Hill, Co. Antrim
• Cuilcagh Mountain Park, Co. Fermanagh
• Lough Navar Forest, Co. Fermanagh
• Gortmore Viewing Point, Co. Londonderry
• Swann's Bridge, Co. Londonderry
• Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre, Co. Tyrone
• Ballyarnett Country Park, Co. Londonderry
• Prehen Wood, Derry, Co.Londonderry

Historic Dining

• Dungiven Castle, Co. Londonderry (TofU)
• Belfast Castle, Co. Antrim  (TofU)
• Grace Neill's, Donaghadee, Co. Down
• Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
• Bushmill's Inn Hotel, Co. Antrim (TofU)
• Londonderry Arms Hotel, Co. Antrim (TofU)
• The TT Bistro, Comber, Co. Down (TofU)
• Ardtara Country House, Co. Londonderry (TofU)