A Belfast bar has been recognised for its culinary excellence with top hospitality award.
Berts Jazz Bar in the Cathedral Quarter has been awarded its first AA Rosette in recognition of the bar's dining and bar service.
Belfast's only dedicated jazz bar achieved an overall score of 94 per cent across both dining and bar service, alfresco surroundings and public toilets during its inspection earlier this year.
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General Manager, Mark O’Neill said: “We are thrilled and honoured to have won such a prestigious award from the AA.
"It’s an extremely proud achievement for Berts and the entire team who work tirelessly to ensure such a high standard is maintained for our guests.
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"With live jazz music seven nights a week, an extensive drinks selection and now an AA rated French bistro style menu, we are proud to be playing our part in Belfast’s thriving social scene and continuing to offer excellence to our guests."
Berts Jazz Bar is located at the five-star Merchant Hotel and owned by the Beannchor Group.
Commenting on the experience at Berts, the AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspector said: "This is a wonderful venue with a good deal of charm and character.
"I would certainly return to the venue for numerous reasons including the style and presentation of the location, the quality of the food and the live jazz music."
The Inspector commended the Berts’ team for their warm welcome, for being extremely knowledgeable and for providing all guests with high quality, professional service.
AA Rosettes are awarded by the AA’s team of inspectors who have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK.
In achieving its first Rosette award, Berts Jazz Bar is recognised for having standards that stand out in the local area, serving food prepared with care, understanding and skill as well as using good quality ingredients. In the recent inspection, all dishes served met the one Rosette expectations.
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