Quite honestly we have never been disappointed at this beautiful Malone Road venue. Chef proprietor Michael O’Connor knows how to bring the absolute best out of ingredients –one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, the Beef Shin Burger, being a prime example. That’s the mark of a true chef. Try it and you’ll wonder why there’s such a fuss about fillet steak.
Our new tapas menu lends itself perfectly to an afternoon relaxing in our garden with a glass of wine or a cocktail or two, watching the world go by.
Barking dog favourites such as salt and pepper scampi and fish pie sit alongside a varied menu and daily specials from our butcher and fishmonger. We also have a great selection for vegetarians and are able to cater for any dietary requirements.
Our friendly staff will be sure to give you a warm welcome and plenty of the legendary Belfast craic in a rustic candlelit setting filled with vintage furniture.
This funky cafe on the Ormeau Road has been going for 11 years now. It’s truly part of the fabric of the neighbourhood from first thing in the morning it is filled with office workers, school run mums and friends meeting up for a chat over a breakfast of home-made pancakes, granola or the tastiest free range scrambled eggs.
Soul Food Cafe appeals to everyone from babes in arms to silver surfers. They are drawn in by the wonderful food cooked from scratch by chef proprietor, Jason Harris. He’s a big fan of chefs like Yotam Ottolenghi and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, so expect soups singing with flavour, perfect fishcakes and super sandwiches along with tasty take away salads. Customers also come in for the warm welcome from Mary who has a friendly word for everyone.
A must try is the house range of home-made cakes and pastries, such as raspberry frangipane tart, pecan squares, chocolate brownies and the gluten free options of lemon polenta cake or berry friands. Just the thing with a perfectly crafted barista Bailies Coffee.
It’s not often you have the pleasure of dinning in a wonderfully preserved and refurbished 17th century listed William and Mary house
Such an experience awaits you at the award winning Carlton Restaurant where old world meets new.
Nestling in the beautiful countryside of, the Clogher Valley elegance and commitment to service are a given, delivered under the watchful eye of our world renowned restaurant manager Mimi Chaban
An eclectic menu harnessing the best of Irish seasonal produce and classical French cooking techniques, is executed by our world travelled Executive chef David Porter His award winning team. Seek to challenge and invigorate each and every guest.
You will sleep and eat very well at this four star bed and breakfast. Rosemary Armstrong has been in the business for 30 years now. She’s in a great location near the world famous Marble Arch Caves, historic Florencecourt and the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre. It’s a working beef and sheep farm and there is an organic vegetable kitchen garden. All of that means that the food is top notch.
Her breakfasts are fits for Celtic kings. Rosemary uses local produce wherever possible and that includes the famous Fermanagh bacon in her Ulster fry. You could also try her buttered kippers or homemade pancakes with maple syrup.
Dinner is by advance booking only. You will love the homemade pate to start. It will be difficult to choose between the Irish stew and the Lough Erne trout, but make sure to leave room for one of Rosemary’s desserts. We love her hot ginger pudding with orange sauce and ice-cream. This is proper home cooking at its best, served with a hefty dose of Ulster hospitality.
Check the website for the full menu. There are special offers when you book direct.
Young Buck blue cheese and red onion tart and Abernethy butter poached Strangford lobster are just two of the delicious dishes on offer at this coaching house which dates from the 1600s. Award-winning chef Danny Millar’s menu changes every six weeks to reflect the seasons, but you can always be assured of eating the best local produce cooked to the highest standard.
Downstairs in the bistro, the food is gastro-pub style. You might choose something like a creamy smoked haddock and bacon chowder or Gloucester Old Spot pork belly with champ.
Upstairs is a fine dining restaurant which offers a little bit of luxury. We love the exposed stone walls, muted lighting and the discreet service there. It feels like a real treat. The tasting menu is great value at £50 (£75 with wine). Have you ever had toasted hay panna cotta? You should!
The Restaurant at Ardtara is headed up by a chef with serious pedigree. Eddie Attwell worked at the famous L’Enclume in Cumbria before coming to Ardtara in November 2014. He was recruited by Ian Orr’s Browns Group when they took over this stunning country house which has won a clutch of awards for its food and accommodation.
Simon Rogan at L’Enclume taught Eddie lots about foraging and he’s brought that knowledge to this kitchen. You’ll find things like three-cornered leeks and wild garlic on his menus plus an array of produce grown in their polytunnel and vegetable garden.
Eddie’s quest is to use ingredients, textures and flavours that sing from the plate and push the boundaries so the menus are never predictable. Seasonality and sustainability are his watchwords.
The dining room is traditional with an air of formality in keeping with the style of the house however the service is warm, friendly and attentive. Why not stay overnight and enjoy another wonderful meal at breakfast the next morning? If you do, you’ll enjoy one of 9 large bedrooms each with cosy working fireplaces, the modern king size beds, en-suite bathrooms with high pressure showers plus mood-enhancing owner-collected antiques.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday serving from 5pm – 9pm and Sunday all day from 12pm to 8pm.
