A number of well-loved bars and restaurants across Northern Ireland have been recognised at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022. On Tuesday, the Ulster Regional Awards ceremony took place in Co Cavan and highlighted the high standard of the people and places operating across our hospitality industry.
The awards have grown year upon year and help showcase the true talent both north and south of the border and hold particular importance this year in the wake of the pandemic. Bars, cafes and restaurants from all six counties were selected across a range of awards from Best Chef to Local Food Heros.
These NI spots will then go on to compete at the Regional and All Ireland finals where top winners are revealed at the All Ireland Awards Gala Dinner on September 19 in the Convention Centre Dublin.
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Here is a list of NI winners at the Ireland Restaurant Ulster Awards 2022:
Local Food Hero:
- Antrim - Michael Thomson at Mike's Fancy Cheeses
- Armagh - Simon Dougan at Yellow Door Deli
- Derry - Stevie and Rebecca McCarry at Native Seafood
- Down - Laura Bradley at Indie Food
- Fermanagh - Mark Edwards at Taste Experience Enniskillen
- Tyrone - Ric Dyer at Symphonia Gin, Woodlab Distillery
Best Sustainable Practices:
- Antrim - Babushka Kitchen Cafe Portrush
- Armagh - Sally McNally's
- Derry - Native Seafood
- Down - No.14 at the Georgian House
- Fermanagh - Tully Mill Restaurant
- Tyrone - Chapter V Restaurant
Best 'Free From':
- Antrim - Jumon
- Armagh - Zio Restauurant
- Derry - Hidden City Cafe
- Down - New Quays Portavogie
- Fermanagh - Tullana on the Green
- Tyrone - The Kitchen
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine:
- Antrim - A Peculiar Tea
- Armagh - Clenaghans Restaurant
- Derry - Sooty Olive
- Down - Frae Holywood
- Fermanagh - Finn Lough Dining
- Tyrone - No.47 Cookstown
Best Restaurant Manager:
- Antrim - Julian Henry, Shu
- Armagh - Matthew Bird, Sally McNally's
- Derry - Natalia Polo Mullan, Ocho Tapas Bistro Portstewart
- Down - Saul McConnell, Noble
- Fermanagh - Zara McHugh, 28 at the Hallow
- Tyrone - Caroline Clarke, Oysters Strabane
Best Wine Experience:
- Antrim - OX Belfast
- Armagh - Wine and Brine
- Derry - Artis Restaurant by Phelim O'Hagan
- Down - Noble
- Fermanagh - Saddlers Bistro
- Tyrone - The Wine Rack
Best Cafe:
- Antrim - Ursa Minor Bakehouse
- Armagh - McCrumbs Coffee and Bistro
- Derry - Bron Cafe Bar
- Down - Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Fermanagh - The Jolly Sandwich Bar
- Tyrone - Piece of Cake Omagh
Best World Cuisine:
- Antrim - Ora Wine and Tapas
- Armagh - Shapla Restaurant
- Derry - Mekong Street Food
- Down - Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro Newtownards
- Fermanagh - Kamal Mahal
- Tyrone - Tusk Restuarant
Best Newcomer:
- Antrim - Banh Boy Antrim
- Armagh - Hungry Goat
- Derry -Artis Restaurant by Phelim O'Hagan
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Down - Frae Holywood
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Fermanagh - Between the Bridges
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Tyrone - No.47 Cookstown
Pub of the Year:
- Antrim - Sunflower Public House
- Armagh - Hole in the Wall
- Derry - Sandinos
- Down - The Hillside
- Fermanagh - Charlie's Bar
- Tyrone - Farmers Home
Best Casual Dining:
- Antrim - Mourne Seafood Bar
- Armagh - Digby's Bar
- Derry - Native Seafood
- Down - Underground Dining
- Fermanagh - Dollakis
- Tyrone - The Copper Tap & 1806
Best Hotel and Guesthouse:
- Antrim - Grand Central Hotel
- Armagh - Newfroge House
- Derry - Ardtara Country House
- Down - The Cuan
- Fermanagh - Lough Erne Resort
- Tyrone - Corick House
Best Customer Service:
Best Gastro Pub:
Best Chef:
Best Restaurant:
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