The best Irish restaurants United Kingdom

Here is a real and beautiful traditional address as we like them! As well to come for a beer as for a good meal, O'Connor's is the meeting point of the locals in Ballycastle. So don't hesitate to push the door if you're just passing by. The dishes are traditional and typical, largely inspired by the national soil, but also from the rest of Europe. And you can enjoy it while listening to live Irish music and local bands very regularly (usually at least every Thursday)

Rather classy, with wood panelling, comfortable banquettes and velvet upholstery, l'Embers is a good place to eat, serving brasserie-style dishes. Rump steaks, burgers, lasagne, fish, fish and chips, salads, tapas, antipasti and much more: there's plenty to choose from, and something to suit every taste (vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available). And the children's menus are a real bargain! Note that you can be served continuously all day long. A good place to try out with the whole family.

This is one of the best places to eat in Derry. It has the advantage of combining excellent beers produced on the spot, which will seduce the amateurs passing through Derry, and a quality cuisine worthy of a great restaurant. The dishes are quite fine, with a bit of Asian inspiration, and made from quality local products, detailed in the menu, like this knockout beef from McAtamneys butchers, one of the best meats in Northern Ireland. The beers brewed on site are excellent. The waiters are smiling and will give you good advice.

This is Rathlin's pub, which is the social lung and the main place of exit. You can enjoy a beer as well as a traditional dish. There is music frequently.

In the heart of Enniskillen, this hybrid establishment offers a traditional pub part and a more quiet restaurant and wine bar part. On the excellent side of the pub, one is immediately seduced by the traditional and attractive decoration, made of posters and bric-a-brac, in the middle of a mainly wooden furniture. Burgers are one of the specialties of the house, but there are also fish and meat dishes. In the award-winning restaurant, you can enjoy a more modern atmosphere and more elaborate dishes.

This food truck on the banks of the Foyle is the perfect address for a quick but tasty break. In fact, it's the locals' favorite spot for lunch. The food is simple but excellent, with good burgers, tacos, fish & chips and more. Quality street food. You can take away, or sit at the tables outside, around an old bus that doubles as a hall in case of rain. The location is pleasant, right by the river. A real restaurant has opened just behind on the Strand Road.

In Portrush, this is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. 55° North has a bay window façade and overlooks the East Strand beach, with its usually rough seas. You can watch the waves and surfers frolicking in the water while you eat. The outside has a large terrace, which is a really nice spot in good weather. On the plate, simple food and well prepared dishes, from burgers to Thai chicken, shrimp tempura or a rare rump steak.

Bright's is a good central address for enjoying Irish specialties without breaking the bank. The front may not look like much, but it's worth stepping inside to discover a large, long room and a menu featuring all the essential dishes of the region. For breakfast, try the award-winning Fry, and for lunch, the burgers and sandwiches are excellent. Generous portions, fast service. Bright's serves varied, comforting dishes that warm the heart and stomach on a rainy day.

Sweet Afton is the typical English pub, revisited and modernized, with a high-quality menu worthy of a real restaurant. The atmosphere and decor are reminiscent of traditional pubs, but with a slightly trendier touch: muted lighting, big soft leather armchairs, small intimate spaces, stylish bar... Located in the heart of the historic center, you'll discover a wide cocktail menu, which has made its reputation in Belfast. For the stomach, a short but effective list of great classics. The dishes are highly refined.

Just a stone's throw from Queen's University, Holohan's is a family-run restaurant housed in an old listed building. Owner Sabina offers an authentic culinary experience based on fresh local produce and genuine Irish hospitality, with seasonal menus and updated classics. With its roots in North-West country cooking, try Cráibechán, a delicious savory porridge made with pearl barley, and of course the signature dish, Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake.

Located between the Grand Opera House and City Hall, Flame is a unique venue combining a delicious, theatrical dining experience with a stunning interior décor, filled with chandeliers and elegant antiques. Serving some of Ireland's finest meats, this delicious restaurant also has a strong sense of effective drama with its fully visible kitchen where chefs deliver every dish from the "Asador Grill", the name given to the amazing wood-fired grill. Nevertheless, this institution also offers excellent vegetarian options.