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Soul Food Café

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.

Corick House Hotel and Spa

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.

Arch House

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.

Balloo House

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!

Ardtara Country House

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.

Armagh City Hotel

The Armagh City Hotel, nestled in the heart of The Orchard County, “Where Past Meets Present”, delivers a culinary experience for all palates and tastes. When passing through this historic city, a visit to The Deli @ Armagh City Hotel is a must, serving delicious home-made soups, sandwiches, tray bakes and pastries, all washed down with one of their speciality coffees prepared by their baristas. The Deli now serves a delightful Afternoon Tea that has proved to be extremely popular with all customers. Why not try the Pamper Package Afternoon Tea, with Beauty Treatments in the FAB Beauty Salon followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea.

For a more substantial lunchtime experience, the ever popular Callan Carvery is something of an institution in Armagh, with a large selection of superbly cooked meats, fishes and vegetarian dishes, served with locally sourced vegetables and a choice of potatoes. The Callan Carvery will certainly set you up for a busy afternoon ahead. Served seven days a week. The Callan Grill Bar serves up a mouth-watering array of classic dishes every evening, with such favourites as Scampi & Chips, Home Made Lasagne and Sea Bass to name a few, and the relaxed dining atmosphere in the Callan Lounge is suited to all customers, and is particularly family friendly.

For a more formal dining experience, The Friary Restaurant @ The Armagh City Hotel delivers a top class a la carte dining experience. With an ever evolving menu, designed and prepared by the Award Winning Head Chef, John Whyte, you will enjoy the very best of local produce in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Why not speak to a member of staff who will be delighted to recommend a quality wine to go with your meal.

No matter where in the Armagh City Hotel you decide to dine, you must leave a bit of room for one of their desserts. All desserts are lovingly made by their two pastry chefs, Jackie & Marie, and they are simply, “to die for”, and the girls make sure the dessert list they prepare has something for everyone, from sweet to savoury, hot to cold. The Apple Pie is a house favourite, and with the Bramley Apples practically rolling down the hill from Mackles Orchard, you would expect nothing less!