Irish Restaurant Awards: Full list of NI spots shortlisted at Ulster Regional ceremony
These Northern Irish restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars have been named the best in Ulster at prestigious food awards ceremony.
The winners of the Ulster Regional Awards for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2024 were announced at the Armagh City Hotel earlier this week.
In its 15th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the existing, and up and coming talent, in the sector.
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Hospitality businesses from across the country have been selected to represent their county at the All Ireland final taking place later this summer.
Last year, Dirty Duck Alehouse in Co Down was not only crowned Ulster's Best Gastro Pub, it went on to be crowned the All-Ireland winner.
Here is a full list of the Northern Irish spots shortlisted at the Ulster Regional awards:
Local Food Hero
Antrim – Ciara OHartghaile, Ursa Minor
Derry – Emily McCorkell, Lo & Slo
Down – Johnny Mcdowell, Indie Fude
Fermanagh – Mark Edwards, Enniskillen Taste Experience
Tyrone – Clodagh Harney, Castle Coffee Castlederg
Armagh – Simon Dougan, Yellow Door Deli
Innovator of the Year
Antrim – A Peculiar Tea
Derry – Walled City Brewery
Down – Underground Dining
Fermanagh – Franco’s
Tyrone – The Auction Rooms
Armagh – Yellow Door Deli
Best Sustainable Practices
Antrim – Fish City
Derry – The Ebrington Hotel
Down – No 14 at The Georgian House
Fermanagh – Tully Mill Restaurant
Tyrone – The Coach Inn
Armagh – Kitchen Lurgan
Best World Cuisine
Antrim – Yügo
Derry – Umi
Down – La Taqueria Ormeau
Fermanagh – Kamal Mahal Enniskillen
Tyrone – Bengal Spice Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
Armagh – Viet by Vee
Best Café
Antrim – Ursa Minor
Derry – Vittle Bakeshop
Down – Cafe Marmalade
Fermanagh – The Bees Knees Cafe
Tyrone – The Kitchen
Armagh – Arose Coffee Shop
Best Customer Service
Antrim – Elephant Rock Hotel
Derry – Amici Ristorante
Down – Noble
Fermanagh – Franco’s
Tyrone – Moy Larder
Armagh – Keegan’s Bar and Restaurant
Best Wine Experience
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Antrim – Ora Wine and Tapas
Derry – Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
Down – Fontana Restaurant
Fermanagh – Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
Tyrone – The Tasting Room at the Wine Rack
Armagh – Wine and Brine
Best Newcomer
Antrim – Waterman Restaurant
Derry – Salumeria Mariuccia
Down – Cleaver
Fermanagh – Bigfoot Spuds
Tyrone – Cafe Blas
Armagh – Viet by Vee
Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine
Antrim – James St
Derry – Browns Bonds Hill
Down – Fontana Restaurant
Fermanagh – 28 At the Hollow
Tyrone – Grants of Omagh
Armagh – Sally McNallys
Best Gastropub
Antrim – The Fullerton Arms
Derry – Walled City Brewery
Down – Jamaica Inn
Fermanagh – The Taphouse Gastro Pub
Tyrone – The Brewer’s House
Armagh – Digby’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Casual Dining
Antrim – The Square Bistro
Derry – Scarpello & Co Bakehouse & Pizzeria
Down – The Poachers Pocket
Fermanagh – Dollakis
Tyrone – The Tailors House
Armagh – Zio
Pub of the Year
Antrim – The Garrick
Derry – Bennigans Bar and Jazz Club
Down – The Maypole
Fermanagh – Linnet Inn
Tyrone – The Square Bar
Armagh – The Hole in the Wall
Employee Excellence Award
Antrim – Conor McGill, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Derry – Ellie Bucklee, Awaken
Down – Susan Hughes, Graphite
Fermanagh – Celeste Piers, The Toastery
Tyrone – Geraldine Henderson, Sperrin Restaurant
Armagh – Liam McKenna, Armagh City Hotel
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant
Antrim – Bayview Hotel
Derry – Shipquay Restaurant at Shipquay Hotel
Down – The Cuan
Fermanagh – Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
Tyrone – Carleton Restaurant at Corick House Hotel & Spa
Armagh – Killeavy Castle Estate
Best Restaurant Manager
Antrim – Conor McHugh, Waterman Restaurant
Derry – Ian Jarvis, Browns Bonds Hill
Down – Paula McCann, Courtneys Steakhouse
Fermanagh – Norman Coalter, Horseshoe & Saddlers
Tyrone – Caroline Clarke, Oysters Restaurant
Armagh – Claire Macklin, Digby’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Chef
Antrim – Gemma Austin, A Peculiar Tea
Derry – Sean Harrigan, The Sooty Olive
Down – Shaun Tinman, Frae
Fermanagh – Stephen Holland, Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
Tyrone – Tommy Mangan, The Brewer’s House
Armagh – Darragh Dooley, Killeavy Castle Estate
Best Restaurant
Antrim – The Muddlers Club Restaurant
Derry – Lir
Down – Noble
Fermanagh – 28 At the Hollow
Tyrone – The Banks Restaurant
Armagh – Wine and Brine
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