Three Northern Irish restaurants named in the UK’s Top 100 for 2025

-Credit:Waterman/ Facebook
-Credit:Waterman/ Facebook


Three of Belfast's top restaurants have been named recognised in the UK's top 100 for 2025 by Squaremeal.

SquareMeal is one of the UK's most popular restaurant, bar and venue websites and offers independent and unbiased restaurant reviews and everything you need to eat, meet or celebrate.

Using a combination of thousands of reader votes and SquareMeal’s expert critics, the UK Top 100 Restaurants list is a "true reflection" of the UK's "beautifully varied dining scene".

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The annual list of the top 100 restaurants representing the highest calibre of eateries on offer in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.

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Here is what Squaremeal had to say about the NI spots in the top 100:

30. The Muddlers Club

Monkfish, Prawn Bisque, Carrot at The Muddlers Club Belfast -Credit:The Muddlers Club/ Facebook
Monkfish, Prawn Bisque, Carrot at The Muddlers Club Belfast -Credit:The Muddlers Club/ Facebook

This Michelin-starred spot in Belfast centres around an open kitchen, providing diners with an element of theatre as they watch the chefs prepare their food.

Focused on relaxed fine dining, head chef and owner Gareth McCaughey uses the best local ingredients to create his inspired tasting menus.

49. Waterman

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Waterman Belfast

Taking up residence in a converted warehouse, Waterman is all about no frills, affordable dining, bringing contemporary European fare to the people of Belfast..

Pop by for set menus, Sunday roasts, or an after dark menu of snacks and desserts, with local serves to wash everything down.

99. James Street

James Street South
James Street South

Niall McKenna’s long-established modern bistro and Belfast favourite continues to push boundaries with enthusiasm.

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At James Street dishes are simple but vibrant; ethically sourced produce is grilled over charcoal and prepared with satisfaction in mind.

For the full UK's Top 100 Restaurants for 2025, see here

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