The Boat House makes The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurant List
Bangor restaurant The Boat House has become the first ever restaurant in Northern Ireland to feature in The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants supplement (with a new entry at number 50!), which was published on Sunday November 8. The list is compiled by The Sunday Times in association with Harden’s – now in its sixth annual edition, it is based on 63,000 reviews from almost 7,000 diners.
It has the accolade of not only being Northern Ireland’s first ever and single entry on The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants, it is also one of the least expensive (the 2nd cheapest!!), at a cost of c.a. £50 per head for dinner. The a la carte lunch menu is even more reasonably priced! This prestigious honour follows hot on the heels of The Boat House, owned by Dutch brothers Joery and Jasper Castel, winning a highly coveted 3 AA Rosettes- one of only 4 restaurants in the whole of NI to achieve this standard.
The brothers have won numerous industry awards- most recently Joery being voted YesChef Ulster Chef of the Year for 2015-2016 and winning Best Restaurant at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2015. Editor of The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants, Karen Robinson, said: “The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants combines the opinions of thousands of diners to produce a definitive list. Basing it on the ratings of everyday restaurant-goers, who are paying their own money, means it is an honest reflection of the nation’s tastes, so chefs and restaurants should be truly proud to make the list.” Joery, the main man at the stoves, but also found frequently in the dining room hand-delivering his stunning dishes, says ” This is without doubt my proudest day in hospitality.
The small team at The Boat House has a passion for combining the best quality local produce with classic and modern cooking techniques. We are honoured to be included on the UK Top 100 List amongst such distinguished company.” The full top 100, including rankings and an overall score was revealed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants on Sunday November 8. The list exemplifies The Sunday Times’ rich heritage and commitment to investing in its journalism to continue offering readers of its papers world-class, unique and unrivalled content. Pssssst……The Boat House also offers a daily 5 course tasting dinner menu with wine pairing for only £75,- per person!
There is a special night on the 26th of November when Joery is launching his Christmas menu with 5 courses plus wines for only £60,- per person. Limited places still available. For reservations contact Jonathan on 02891 469253 or via e-mail info@theboathouseni.co.uk Open Wed-Sun
