Congratulations
The Ulster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards, in association with The Irish Times, took place in The Titanic Belfast last night and named the top restaurants in the nine counties 2015.
Over 500 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Ulster, turn out to see if they had won one of the prestigious awards.
Speaking at the awards last night, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins said; “The Irish Restaurant Awards celebrate their seventh year this year and have become the Island’s biggest food awards. The credibility that these awards have is reflected in the amount of nominations they received this year- over 30,000 votes were cast across nine categories, showing that these are the awards that everyone wants to win.
“The Irish restaurant scene is internationally recognised for its high calibre of restaurateurs and chefs. These awards celebrate the people that make the restaurant sector the dynamic and exciting industry it is. They are the people who provide 72,000 jobs to our economy and generate revenue in excess of €2 billion. We’re recognising the talent, hard work and commitment that everyone here gives to the food industry. Tonight, everyone is a winner.”
All County winners now compete for the Regional and All Ireland Title which will be announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards in the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Dublin on Monday 25th May, 2015.
Best Restaurant – Sponsored by Dalcassian & Wakefield Wines
Antrim- OX
Armagh- The Moody Bar
Cavan- MacNean House and Restaurant
Derry- Browns Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
Down- The Boat House Restaurant
Fermanagh- Watermill Lodge Restaurant
Tyrone- Black Cat Restaurant
Best Chef – Sponsored by La Rousse Foods
Antrim- Danni Barry of Deanes EIPIC
Armagh- Sean Farnan of The Moody Boar
Derry- Eddie Attwell of Ardtara Country House
Down- Mark Doran of Restaurant 23 at Balmoral Hotel
Fermanagh- Noel McMeel of The Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
Tyrone- James Devine of Black Cat Restaurant
Best Gastro Pub – Sponsored by Bunzl McLaughlin
Antrim- The Morning Star
Armagh- Digby’s Bar & Restaurant
Derry- Mary’s Bar
Donegal- The Village Tavern
Down- The Poacher’s Pocket
Fermanagh- Café Merlot
Tyrone- The Brewer’s House
Best Casual Dining – Sponsored by Total Produce
Antrim- Graze
Armagh- Uluru
Cavan- Ashcourt at Crover House Hotel
Down- Art Bar Funkel
Fermanagh- Franco’s Restaurant
Tyrone- Deli On The Green
Best Hotel Restaurant
Antrim- The Bushmills Inn Restaurant
Armagh- Newforge House
Derry- Ardtara Country House
Down- Restaurant 23 at Balmoral Hotel
Fermanagh- The Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne Resort
Tyrone- The Kitchen Restaurant at Tullylagan Country House Hotel
Best Customer Service- Sponsored by TheTaste.ie
Antrim- Upstairs at Joe’s
Armagh- The Portmor Bar & Restaurant
Derry- Church Street Restaurant
Down- Rayanne House Restaurant
Fermanagh- Dollakis
Tyrone- The Brewers House
Best Wine Experience – Sponsored by Classic Drinks & Massottina
Antrim- OX
Armagh- Uluru
Derry- Browns Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
Down- The Oak Restaurant at Slieve Donard
Fermanagh- Café Merlot
Tyrone- Black Cat Restaurant
Best Kids Size Me in Ulster – Sponsored by Heinz & Kids Size Me
The Governor Rocks, Ulster
Best Restaurant Manager in Ulster– Supported by Tindal Wine and Emiliana Vineyards
Saul McConnell of Deanes Deli & Bistro, Ulster
Best Newcomer – Sponsored by Elavon
Antrim – Deanes EIPIC
Armagh – 4 Vicars
Derry – Harry’s Shack
Down – The Poacher’s Pocket
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine in Ulster – Sponsored by Odaios Foods
Ardtara Country House, Ulster
