GEORGINA CAMPBELL AWARDS SUCCESS
Two Taste of Ulster members took home coveted Georgina Campbell Ireland awards
from Dublin on Tuesday, 15 th October, 2024.
They were No 14 at the Georgian House in Comber who won the Neighbourhood
Restaurant award and The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn for the Atmospheric Destination
of the Year prize
In her citations, Georgina Campbell said of No 14 at the Georgian House..
“A lovely listed building dating back to 1722, No. 14 Georgian House makes an
atmospheric setting for this thoughtfully structured enterprise by the highly regarded,
classically trained chef Jim Mulholland and his wife Joanne. Very different from the
ambitious culinary destinations established by so many chefs, this is place where the
customer is king and – as proclaimed on a large ‘Farm to Table’ sign perched on the
mantelpiece in the main dining room – Jim’s trusted network of local producers and
suppliers are his greatest allies in achieving his goals.
“Unusually for a chef at this level, No.14 is open all day – and, far from being just a
special occasion destination, it is a welcoming part of the local community and
accessible to all, a restaurant where you can have freshly baked scones and coffee,
a casual lunch or an opulent fine dining experience at dinner.
“Whether just popping in or enjoying a celebration, what every visit here will have in
common is extremely tasty fresh food and the warmly efficient service of a local team
– and Chef Mulholland’s skill and creativity in showcasing seasonal Irish produce
makes this friendly place a must-visit destination.”
Of The Old Inn, she said “simply oozing with genuine old-world ambience, this
famous 16 th century inn- the oldest in continuous use in all-Ireland- is sure to steal
your heart away.
.”The quaint village setting belies its convenient location close to Belfast – and, while
it has been upgraded and refreshed since joining the Galgorm Collection in 2021 –
everything has been undertaken subtly and without loss of character.
“A welcoming fire and friendly staff in the cosy reception area set the tone for the
whole hotel, which is full of charm, very comfortable – and always well presented.
Rooms blend traditional features with modern amenities and even the smaller rooms
are so thoughtfully designed to use every inch of space that they are sure to impress
– and, somehow, they’ve even managed to tuck the delightful Treetop Spa just
behind this atmospheric Blue Book property.
“It’s a popular dining destination too, offering good seasonal cooking in both The
Restaurant and the cosy 1614 Bar – and, with Helen’s Bay (beach and coastal
path), Crawfordsburn Country Park and golfing among nearby attractions, it’s a
lovely short break destination.”
Heartiest congratulations from all at Taste of Ulster.
