Three Northern Irish pubs have been recognised on the list of 'Best Places to Drink in the UK' by a leading food magazine.
The Guardian's Observer Food Monthly (OFM) Awards 2022 celebrate the UK's leading chefs, restauranteurs, pubs and food producers.
With a cocktail bar in Dorest taking the ultimate top spot, Dundrum Inn, Sunflower and The American Bar were ranked as runners-up - making them the top three in Northern Ireland.
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Here is what the OFM Awards had to say about each pub:
Dundrum Inn, Dundrum
They said: "This pub has two mottos for its approach – 'great drinks, great people' and 'cold beer, warm welcome' – making it as popular with tourists visiting the Mourne Mountains, as locals looking for a casual pint."
Sunflower, Belfast
"Even on a winter’s day, you’ll find punters in the popular beer garden at Sunflower, perhaps enjoying a woodfired pizza with their pint, or browsing at the monthly flea market. Inside, there’s live music every night, from jazz to folk and open mic," they said.
The American Bar, Belfast
The OFM Awards said: "The pub dates back to 1860, but now instead of dockers you’re more likely to find people listening to the varied programme of live music, seeing a theatre show, or enjoying a locally made brew."
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