Nestled in the charming village of Crawfordsburn, The Old Inn is the perfect escape for a romantic rural retreat. The hotel is bursting with character, from cosy corners and elegant interiors to stunning views over the beautiful country park. From petite guestrooms, Junior Suites with a stand-alone copper bathtub and a rustic cottage, there is […]
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This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features 🍽 Shanty, Portrush 🍽 Yomiko, Coleraine Our brewery of the week: 🔵 Lacada Shanty, Portrush Established in 2021, the brilliant Shanty is one of our North Coast favourites, with its terrific menu, delicious cocktails, and superb sea views. Situated in the old lifeboat shelter it’s an absolute must for
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In July’s Ulster Tatler issue, we highlighted four terrific city centre food spots with menus which champion summertime flavours and seasonal ingredients. So, as a follow-up, we’d love to mention a few more excellent eateries we’ve recently visited, in Belfast and beyond, over the summer months. More Summertime Sensations : Belfast and Beyond. In July’s
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This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features 🍽 La Taqueria 🍽 Neill’s Hill Our product of the week: 🔵 Spudos La Taqueria La Taqueria, on Castle Street in Belfast’s City Centre, offers dishes rooted in traditional Mexican flavours and recipes, combining quality local produce with superb Mexican ingredients. The quality of the food is mirrored by
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Neill’s Hill is a Ballyhackamore foodie favourite, and it’s not difficult to see why. With its stylish yet informal vibe, serving breakfast, lunch, evening meals, and Sunday specials, this brasserie-style East Belfast institution remains as popular as ever. We called in for lunch with the family, and to begin we chose some small plates to
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This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features 🍽 Ragin’ Ramen 🍽 44 Hill Street Our event of the week: 🔵 A Spot of Colour : Liquid Minds Ragin’ Ramen This brilliant restaurant serving ramen, snacks, sake and cocktails, has recently moved round the corner to its new City Centre home on Belfast’s Ann Street. Read more
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From Apprentice to Michelin Star: Spencer Metzger to Headline Hospitality Exchange 2026 and Host Exclusive Dining Experience at The Merchant Hotel The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has announced that one of Britain’s most acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs, Spencer Metzger, will make a landmark appearance at Hospitality Exchange 2026, where he will both headline the Leadership Lunch and host
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Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has an abundance of terrific eateries, and 44 Hill Street is up there with the best. The brasserie’s latest menu celebrates local products and independent producers through delicious dishes influenced by the flavours of France and the Mediterranean. On our recent visit, we were warmly welcomed by owner Guillaume, and seated in
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Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August as Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council prepares to welcome visitors to a free two-day celebration of Northern Ireland’s food, drink, artisan producers and family entertainment. This year’s event will feature exciting new experiences including a new discussion stage exploring the
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This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features 🍽 Pepito 🍽 East Bengal Our event of the week: 🔵 Rachel McBride Gallery Pepito Pepito has to be one of our favourite Eastside spots since opening its doors earlier last year, bringing an Iberian vibe to the Upper Newtownards Rd. With its delicious Spanish tapas-style small plates, paired
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