Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week Serves Up Unique Flavours and Hospitality Talent
Get ready to embark on a foodie journey at the first Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant
Week 10 th – 16 th March. This week-long celebration, from Mid Ulster District Council
will shine a spotlight on the people and places behind the vibrant food and hospitality
scene of Mid Ulster, featuring a range of restaurants, each showcasing dishes made
with the finest locally sourced ingredients.
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week offers an
exceptional opportunity to discover the diverse and delicious dishes and places that
make Mid Ulster a must-visit place to dine out. From exciting, curated tasting menu
evenings, hearty comfort food, unique food pairings, cooking demonstrations and
masterclasses – the week will provide unique culinary experiences to satisfy every
palate and budget.
Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week participating restaurants include: Ardtara
Country House (Chef Ian Orr), Dawsons Restaurant (Chef Stephen Hope), The
Castledawson Inn (Chef/Joint Owner Ciaran Devlin from Channel Four’s Four in a
bed), Friels Bar & Restaurant (Chef Mark Wilson) , Dorman’s Bar & Restaurant (Chef
Martin Buick), Mary’s Bar and Restaurant (Chef Gerard Donnelly) , Glenavon House
Hotel – Cellar Restaurant (Chef Patrick Mallon), The Tailor’s House (Chef Lauren
Shimmin – Master Chef: The Professionals 2024 contestant), Corick House Hotel &
Spa (Chef Thomas Kiss), The Royal Hotel (Chef/Joint Owner Stephen Thom), The
Old Thatch Inn (Chef Bridie McConomy), The Tap House (Chef William Johnston)
and The Food Doc(Chef Gary Nicholl) – with more to be revealed ahead of the
event.
Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell said:
“Mid Ulster is full of exceptional talent in chefs and cooks, such as Lauren Shimmin
(contender on MasterChef) and Ciaran Devlin (Channel Four’s Four in a Bed) to
name but a few, and lots of innovative food and drink manufacturers who are hidden
gems. Mid Ulster Restaurant Week is a celebration that is all about exploring and
discovering our district’s rich culinary scene. Our hospitality industry has shown
incredible resilience over the past few years and the local food scene in Mid Ulster is
going from strength to strength. We look forward to collaborating with hospitality
businesses to ensure this event is a success.”
For more information on the Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week visit
www.visitmidulster.com and Visit Mid Ulster on Facebook and Instagram
