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BELFAST: Deane’s ££ BELFAST: Metro Brasserie ££ BUSHMILLS:
French-Irish Road map D2 Brasserie Road map D2 The Bushmills Inn ££
36–40 Howard Street, Belfast, 13 Lower Crescent, Belfast, Co Antrim Irish Road map D1
Co Antrim Tel 028 9032 3349 9 Dunluce Road, Bushmills, Co Antrim
Tel 028 9033 1134 Closed Sun Try the duck breast with celeriac Tel 028 2073 3000
Eat in the seafood bar on the and thyme rosti or the pan-fried A popular hostelry near the
first floor, or in the French hake wrapped in Serrano ham in Giant’s Causeway. On the menu
brasserie at the entrance. The this eatery, with its sophisticated are whole some Irish specialities –
scallops and potted crab are yet relaxed ambience. such as onion and Guinness
great choices. soup and roast venison.
DK Choice
BELFAST: Ginger Bistro ££ CARRICKFERGUS:
Bistro Road map D2 BELFAST: Maud’s Ice Cream Parlour £
7–8 Hope Street, Belfast, Co Antrim Mourne Seafood Bar ££ Ice-cream parlour Road map E2
Tel 028 9024 4421 Closed Sun Irish Road map D2 52 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus
Chic but friendly local favourite. 34–36 Bank Street, Belfast, Tel 028 9336 7428
Signature dishes include crispy- Co Antrim Coffees and snacks are served
skin hake fillet on a creamy Tel 028 9024 8544 Closed 24, 25 here alongside delicious home-
celeriac and crayfish casserole. & 26 Dec made ice cream, including long-
A gem in the city centre, next time favourite, Pooh Bear.
BELFAST: Hakka Noodle ££ to the 16th-century tavern
Asian Road map D2 where Henry Joy McCracken DUNDRUM:
51 Adelaide Street, Belfast, and the United Irishmen The Buck’s Head ££
Co Antrim planned the 1798 Rising. Pass Irish Road map E2
Tel 028 9031 3270 through the old-style fish shop 77 Main Street, Dundrum, Co Down
A stylish, lively eatery serving into a cosy bar-restaurant. The Tel 028 4375 1868 Closed Mon
dumplings, noodles, stir-friess and food is terrific – fish from the (winter)
soups in a converted Victorian morning’s catch and shellfish The main draw here is the
warehouse. Great cocktails. from Mourne’s own beds in top-quality local seafood – for
Carlingford Lough. Reservations example, Dundrum Bay oysters
BELFAST: Holohan’s at are highly recommended. with a garlic and Cheddar crust.
the Barge ££
Irish Road map D2 DUNGANNON:
1 Lanyon Quay, Belfast, Co Antrim BELFAST: Viscount’s Restaurant ££
Tel 028 9023 5973 Closed Mon Neill’s Hill Brasserie ££ Irish Road map D2
Housed on an old Dutch barge Brasserie Road map D2 10 Northland Row, Dungannon,
on the Lagan river, this is one of 229 Upper Newtownards Road, Co Tyrone
Belfast’s more unusual restaurants. Belfast, Co Antrim Tel 028 8775 3800 Closed Mon
It offers great views and a modern Tel 028 9065 0079 A Victorian church refashioned as
take on nostalgic food, such as A local favourite with tasty dishes. a medieval-style banqueting hall.
Beetroot Boxty Dumplings. Try Guinness and honey-glazed There is a good carvery, or try the
chicken, or wood pigeon crostini. Portavogie pan-seared scallops.
BELFAST:
James Street South ££ BELFAST: Ox Belfast £££ ENNISKILLEN: The Sheelin
French Road map D2 Irish Road map D2 Kitchen £
21 James Street South, Belfast, 1 Oxford Sreet, Belfast, Co Antrim Irish Road map C2
Co Antrim Tel 028 903 14121 Closed Sun & Mon 178b Derrylin Road, Bellanaleck,
Tel 028 9043 4310 Closed Sun One of the most talked about Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Classic dining in a refurbished old joints in Belfast, Ox focuses on Tel 028 6634 8232 Closed evenings,
linen mill. Try the wild turbot sustainable, locally sourced Mon
with green tomato, Rathlin Island ingredients with a particular Great traditional home cooking –
kelp linguine and ginger. emphasis on vegetables. T-bone steak and Guinness beef
pie – in a cottage on the shores
of Lough Earne. There’s no license,
but you can bring your own bottle.
ENNISKILLEN: Café Merlot ££
Bistro Road map C2
Blakes of the Hollow, 6 Church Street,
Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Tel 028 6632 0918
Located in the basement of a
pub. From the creative menu, try
the dry-aged Irish beef, pork belly
or halibut. Booking is advised.
ENNISKILLEN: Dollakis ££
Greek Road map C2
2b Cross Street, Enniskillen,
Co Fermanagh
Tel 028 6634 2616 Closed Sun & Mon
Excellent restaurant with a warm
The Bushmill’s Inn, Bushmills welcome. Try the grilled chicken
Key to price guide see page 323

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