26/07/2010
This year’s inspections are coming to an end and we are delighted to be able to announce the top ten highest scores so far.
Taste of Ulster is a widely accredited award scheme dedicated to finding the best local restaurants, who serve the best local food, using the best local produce.
This year Taste of Ulster is celebrating its 20th anniversary and over the past two decades has strived to source out the best places to eat good local food within Northern Ireland.
The pass mark is a high 70% and everyone who meets the high standards is awarded a Charter, a Stoneware Plaque and their own page in the renowned Taste of Ulster Guide, as well as on our fantastic new website. Competition was fierce this year with around 120 restaurants passing their inspection; with nearly 20 members scoring into the 90’s.
Below is a list of the high scorers and the score they achieved.
| Establishment | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 . | Boyle's of Dromore | 98.2% |
| 1 . | The Cuan Licensed Guest Inn | 98.2% |
| 2 . | The Quay's Bar & Restaurant | 95.6% |
| 3 . | Stonebridge @ The Park | 94.7% |
| 4 . | Billy Andy's | 93.9% |
| 4 . | Malmaison | 93.9% |
| 5 . | Ryan's Bar & Restaurant | 93.0% |
| 6 . | Balloo House | 92.1% |
| 6 . | Beatrice Kennedy | 92.1% |
| 7 . | JD's Restaurant | 92.0% |
| 8 . | Bureau | 91.2% |
| 8 . | Oyster's Restaurant | 91.2% |
| 9 . | Bushmills Inn Hotel | 90.4% |
| 9 . | Downshire Arms Hotel | 90.4% |
| 9 . | Hugh McCann's | 90.4% |
| 9 . | Malone Lodge Hotel | 90.4% |
| 9 . | Prima Gusto | 90.4% |
| 9 . | Purple Sage | 90.4% |
| 9 . | The Morning Star | 90.4% |
| 10. | Apartment | 89.5% |
| 10. | Killyhevlin Hotel | 89.5% |
| 10. | Shu Restaurant | 89.5% |
| 10. | The Botanic Inn | 89.5% |
| 10. | Wildfowler Inn | 89.5% |
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our members for the amount of time and effort they spend dedicating themselves to sourcing, using and promoting the best local produce.
A speical thanks and congratulations to The Cuan and Boyle’s of Dromore for getting such a fantastic score – Keep checking the gallery for photos of these establishments receiving their award!
Over the next few years we hope that our member base continues to grow and more and more new applicants strive to reach the high standard set by the above establishments.