I was coming back from the Sunflower festival after having packed all our stuff and just had to pop…read morein for a bite!! My wife and I passed The Pheasant every day as we travelled home from the festival. Today I got my chance to pop in...was I in for a treat. The interior decor is definitely period and works really well....check it out!!It has a great location and there is ample car parking. Absolutely superbly decked out inside and staff excellent. I went for the calamari and Caesar salad. When it arrived it was huge and delicious-the Caesar must have been the best (tastiest and creamiest) I've ever had. Calamari cooked to perfection and in a lightly spiced batter (I was expecting more).As a starter it was excellent value and big portion well presented. Will be back for more!!!!

If I could give this place six stars - I would do it in a heartbeat. The food in this place is…read moreAMAZING, and never fails to disappoint. I was lucky enough to have them cater my wedding and the food was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a beautiful chicken dish with a sweet potato side, and soup also to start, and a trio of mini-desserts to finish. My husband and I were allowed our own meals, I had sushi followed by duck, and he had steak and chips (he is a straighforward kind of guy!) We had an evening with the two sets of in-laws one night when we got to sample a selection of meals in order to choose our wedding menu. I've never felt so spoiled in all my life. The atmosphere was very special, and we were treated like royalty - the chef came out for a chat with us afterwards which was very thoughtful. Food just kept coming, delicious and beautifully presented, which wasn't a suprise considering the chef had recently left a job in the Ivy to come and work here. For our evening buffet they served us gourmet hot dogs and burgers from an open barbeque outside, with carmelised onions and relish - people went back several times! There was a vegetarian that we forgot was coming to the evening do, and they sent down to the restaurant to get her a selection of cheeses and bread - and they never even billed us for it. Angela who looked after us throughout our wedding was cool, calm and collected and made everything run like clockwork. I would highly recommend The Pheasant if you are looking for caterers for an event, and even for a special night out, the restaurant itself is perfect.

The Old Schoolhouse is situated out in the country, down a windy lane, and you would never find it…read moreby accident, which is why you need to make the effort- it is wonderful! Every meal we have had here is an utter treat. The simple, modern presentation and flavour combinations are fantastic, but at the same time feel of the restaurant is more relaxed than you would usually find with such fine dining. I started with the fois gras and chicken liver, which was like velvet, following with the beef which was melt in your mouth. The highlight was the pudding which was textures of chocolate, worth the drive alone! Places like this don't tend to be cheap, and dinner for two could set you back £100 easily (but well worth it for special occasions). You still get to enjoy the amazing dishes on offer at a much lower price with a 3 course set menu for only £24! Make sure you book though, especially for Sunday lunch, as you don't want to get all the way out there to be told they're full, which has happened to us before. Just go, you won't be disappointed, and I'm already trying to work out when I can go back.

Food here was very good. Nice modern dishes, with greens plucked from their own garden out back…read more The duck dish i got needed a little more work i felt, it was a little unblanced, the richness of the duck left me feeling a little heavy! However my starter and the little piece of everyone elses that i tried was yummy. Was nice to see the chef having fun with some local, fresh ingredients.

We did a cursory search and found this place a few blocks from where we are staying…read more We didn't have a reservation and no tables meant we had to come back at 8 when there would be room for us. We opted for the 3 course Christmas menu; I had the fish cake at the waiter's suggestion over the chowder, sea bass, and sticky toffee bread pudding. My honey had the goat cheese fritters, bang bang chicken dinner portion, and the tiramisu. The fish cake seemed more mash than fish but had lovely flavors melding. I loved the tenderness of the sea bass and mixture of flavors with the veg. The sticky toffee bread pudding was a delight, with a brûlée top and complimentary scoop of ice cream and a dab of berry sauce. The tiramisu was equally delicious, with another surprise of berry in the middle. The sound gets as loud as any place we've been and it's difficult to hear across the table, but we otherwise enjoyed our meal here and are grateful to have some yelp references again.

I would have given 5 stars but the bar is a small selection and the food portions are too small…read moreacross the board for the price. Otherwise, the drinks and food are delicious

Beautiful listed building with a great atmosphere, recently just been renovated with a fabulous…read moreBeer garden added on. Staff polite and food is delicious and seasonal. One of the best in Lurgan with live bands & DJ's to suit all age ranges at the weekend.

From the owner: The Courthouse is part of Thomas McConaghy & Sons Ltd. The McConaghy Group have been operating in…read morethe licenced trade for over 50 years when in1959 Tommy McConaghy purchased the Beehive Bar. With the help of his five sons and later grand children, the company grew to encompass The Ashburn Hotel (1974), the Woodville Arms (1979) and The Courthouse (1996).

Fantastic an unique local restaurant. We went for brunch, and they have many excellent breakfast…read moreand lunch options. My daughter had the Key Lime French Toast, which is an excellent option for kids and very delicious. I had the Black Bean Quesadillas and they tasty. My wife had shortbread hash and kimchi fried rice, and she loved both of them. Highly recommended. And they have a new menu!

Enjoyed the early bird menu The place isn't big but suitable…read morefor small parties. The food came pretty quick and was very tasty. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff where very pleasant. I couldn't find anything wrong with my visit to Murphy Browns, will go again.

This local, privately run restaurant is very popular in North Belfast. You can 'bring your own'…read morewhich is great for a night out on a budget. We recently went with a large group of 12, and had a lovely evening. It is a small place, but cosy and welcoming, and great to go out to if you don't fancy hoofing it or paying for a taxi into the town centre. The staff are really nice, helpful and attentive, and treated us very well indeed. I had the Calzone pizza, which really was great, and the one thing I noticed in general about the orders of our group was that it seemed to be great value for money, both quality and portion wise. Highly recommended for a cheap, local night out when you don't feel like cooking.

We found Darcy's on Yelp on our first night in Belfast, and it was a wonderful start to our visit…read more A small, charming two story restaurant, they were accommodating and able to seat us without a reservation upstairs. The server was somehow managing all of the tables while still maintaining a sweet attitude. We had a couple well made cocktails to start and their mussels (special). As the first I've had in the area, I'm not sure if this is typical of the area, but they were fantastic. Floating in a creamy sauce that can be sopped up with brown bread. (And Irish butter, which is just so much better. If only there was a way to take home to the States!). We also had the goat cheese croquettes in truffle honey. Delicious and a bit sweet, this would also have been substituted for dessert. My friend and I shared the rack of lamb. The meat was fall off the bone, on mash, gravy, and pea purée, topped with crispy onions. Lovely meal, great introduction to Belfast!

I had tomato soup,my brother in law had the Irish stew and my husband had the chicken and ham…read morepie.It was so good!

A lovely old pub in a sweet beach town just down the street from Carrickfergus Castle. The staff is…read morewonderful and if you get a chance, stay the night at Walter's Place next door. The inside of Ownies is beautiful dark wood, tapestries and local artwork. There is also an upstairs and a back patio for dining. The food is amazingly big and very well priced. I can't say enough about the seafood chowder! Thick, creamy and loaded with seafood and bits of potatoes. Best I've ever had. Highly recommend Ownies but it can get busy in the weekends when the tourists roll in.

Always ask the locals... I stayed in Carrickfergus about a month recently with my sister helping…read moreout with her new baby. Throughout my stay, many locals asked me if I'd been to Ownies yet. Just working on a schedule with a wee one, we hadn't made it there. So for my last dinner in town, my sister asked where did I want to go. Ownies, of course! I needed to see what the fuss was about! We went on a Wednesday night and they were able to seat us without a booking. The service was very friendly and helpful, especially with the baby who seemed particularly charmed by our server. We started with the assorted breads and spreads. They arrived still warm and soft and everything you want from bread. The olive tapanade was also delicious. Then I ordered what I'd been craving the entire trip... seafood chowder. It was a crock steaming full of salmon, cod, mussels, shrimp and potatoes. FULL of it. The base was a warm, creamy, indulgent soup that blended everything together perfectly. It's the kind of food that you almost want to eat in silence to fully let your senses enjoy the experience. My sister also raved about her cajun salmon and my brother-in-law devoured his half rack of ribs. I did not share my chowder. Sadly, I had not a bit of room left to order dessert. I can understand how this place is a local favorite. It will be on my must visit list on every return. I can't wait!

I visited this restaurant as a recommendation from a local while visiting Newry for meetings. I…read morereally wanted to try traditional Irish fare so I was a little disappointed when I saw nachos on the menu but I decided to give it a try anyways. They have a lot of different menu items so I decided to ask the server for local food items. She advised that the mussels, calamari, haddock and ribs were local so we opted for a large bowl of mussels and regular size plates of haddock and ribs. They had a lot of interesting choices from all around the world but I like to taste the local ingredients when in traveling. We got the mussels in the white wine cream sauce and I was very happy with that choice because they were so fresh and almost sweet. My dinner companion was not happy that this mussel was tiny. It didn't bother me. The Haddock boujons were perfectly cooked and crispy. They came on top of a little mashed potatoes with mushy peas. For the final plate we got the ribs. They were heavenly, I almost want to say the best I've ever had. The reason. Why is because the meat was tender like butter. The flavor was delicious but it wasn't heavy or heavily smoked like the libs in the USA. They were like air. Not sure if that makes sense but it's the best way I can describe it. For dessert we got the Bailey's cheesecake. It was so smooth that it was like a mousse. Soooo good. The house wine was an insanely good Sauvignon Blanc. The service was great. They were very attendant. The ambience is casual which I liked. The only negative mark o can give is that the beer on draught is German. I was dying for a pint if Irish beer and had to settle for a bottle. I would recommend this restaurant. Everything we had was good

On a cold and rainy night a green Thai curry is adds just the right amount of heat. Add a glass of…read moreRioja and you will be warm in no time. This is my second time here and I can say that while visiting this area I would come back again. Their menu is interesting and varied enough to keep you coming back for more and their full bar and friendly service seals the deal.

Booked a table for a birthday meal on Saturday 13/01/2018, both because of good reviews and also…read morethe dedicated vegetarian & vegan menu on Moody Boar website, which appeared extensive, creative and interesting. A very important element as two of our party are vegan. We had a lovely evening and were blown away by the fantastic food, beautiful restaurant and warm ambience. Service was slow-moving which suited us perfectly as we wanted a leisurely, relaxed, family evening. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food, with the pièce de résistance being the exceptional vegan dishes. My starter was a flavourful platter of stuffed peppers, olives, mushrooms, bread and chutney. For main course I had roast winter veg, semolina & salsa verde with vegan chips and Garlic Rough Cuts. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. When booking I had mentioned that two of us are vegan and the Chef surprised us by created a couple of luxurious, off-menu desserts, a vegan Merengue and chocolate, praline, cherry mousse. This really was something special - we were so impressed! Thank you Moody Boar for such a fantastic evening, phenomenal vegan food and completely excelling all our expectations. We will be back, again and again..

This is a very special place indeed, within great surroundings;which in the spring and summer time…read morebecomes an oasis,away from the maddening crowds.The courtyard beside the restaurant provides another pleasant surprise in which to relax and sample the culinary delights of a very creative cook and his terrifically talented team. If you want something a little bit different and with a lot of flair and creativity... you have come to the right place. Soak it up and enjoy the ambience. Armagh is lucky to have such a well appointed place, in such palatial settings.