Originally a coaching stop for the Belfast to Dublin post, The Morning Star is a Belfast hospitality institution. Run by the McAlister family since the eighties, The Morning Star is more than just a pub and restaurant. With its farm to fork ethos, and strong commitment to championing local farmers, growers, and producers, it prides […]
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AUTISM, ART AND THE LOVE STORY BEHIND ‘BEST OF BELFAST’ Belfast artist Keith Drury unveiled new work at Belfast International Airport Belfast artist Keith Drury, known for his richly detailed 3D cityscapes, has created a major new artwork for Belfast International Airport – but behind the commission is a deeply personal story about creativity, late-life
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With a wealth of talent creating, celebrating, and sharing fantastic soulful Caribbean cuisine, the fabulous Wendy McGuire, the force of nature behind Windrush Cuisine, has worked in product development, hospitality, catering, home delivery, cookery classes, and the media, and is passionate about bringing people together through her delicious food. We had the absolute pleasure of
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This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features 🍽 WB’s Coffee House 🍽 Gnostic Our accommodation of the week: 🔵 Barberstown Castle WB’s Coffee House Since 2014, Aisling Kelly Hunter’s WB’s Coffee House on Stephen Street, Sligo, has been an award winning café in the heart of the town, and is also the home of the Sligo
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Crossing Derry’s Peace Bridge, with its stunning views of the city, we could see Stitch & Weave on the banks of the river, and couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal and a few drinks in this great venue, where the opportunity to take in the city’s iconic sights are not to be missed. Stitch and
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Bishop’s Gate Hotel – We enjoyed a fantastic stay in the elegantly spacious, and tastefully appointed ‘Alfred Arthur Forman’ Penthouse Suite in the Bishops Gate Hotel in Derry. Penthouse Tour We enjoyed a fantastic stay in the elegantly spacious, and tastefully appointed ‘Alfred Arthur Forman’ Penthouse Suite in the Bishop’s Gate Hotel in Derry. Featured
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A Taste of Great British Menu at The Croft, Templepatrick. What a pleasure to be amongst the first people to attend an evening of fine dining hosted by two tremendously talented chefs, the amazing Marion Lancial and Callum Irwin, following their time on Great British Menu. This exclusive dining experience has been built around dishes
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The Arthur Street Café at Avoca Belfast is the ideal location for a spot of refreshment and relaxation after indulging in some city centre retail therapy. And with a cool new rebrand, whilst still retaining that familiar, spacious vintage-inspired vibe, Avoca 1723, named after a little weaving mill and inspired by Avoca’s Wicklow heritage, uses
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Belfast is preparing to once again become the centre of the whiskey world as Belfast Whiskey Week returns for its eighth and most ambitious year yet – transforming the city into a nine-day celebration of whiskey, food, cocktails and culture. Running from Friday 24 July to Saturday 1 August 2026, the festival has evolved from
Lidl NI has confirmed that its new public house –named The Middle Ale – will open at its existing Dundonald store in County Down next month, bringing the retailer’s award-winning range of quality wines, beers and spirits to local shoppers and residents for the first time. Representing a fresh investment of more than £500,000 into
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