the first I had heard about this place was when the Hairy Bikers visited northern ireland and…read morestopped off to sample some locally produced food they highlighted this butcher and on a recent visit I decided to check it out for myself. I am not a fan of butcher shops but this is quite an eye opener. It had a large selection of game including Pheasants and Rabbit locally sourced but it was the black bacon that I came to check out and I came away with some boiling black bacon (an irish dish) and some nitrite free bacon also. This shop is a treasure trove for carnivores and would please the vegetarians if they could bear to venture in as it has a fine array of deli produce and all made with the finest ingredients. Worth the extra for the quality.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." -Julia Child (1912-2004)…read more One of the stops on our Belfast food tour, Sawers was a tremendous hit. Crowded at lunchtime on a weekday, we managed to nab a table when another couple finished their meal. It's super busy and inside, it's full of gourmet delights. Anyone who thinks Northern Ireland doesn't have good good needs to come here. Smoked salmon on toasted bread, hard Irish cheese, crunchy baguette, sliced turkey, even chilli sauce and something called "black butter." Oh, and wine. You can't have a midday snack without wine, right? Much/most of the food here is quite local (the wine is Spanish) and the staff are helpful. Check the "sandwich board" out front for specials. The Spanish Board for £25 would be my choice! [Review 1893 of 2024 - 871 in United Kingdom - 22915 overall]

Found this gem while strolling the streets of downtown Belfast. This place has it all! A great…read moreselection of various packaged food, a deli that makes fresh sandwiches, pastries, fresh cheeses to cut and an olive bar. Browsing the store, I saw that it's separated into sections. An Italian section with lots of varieties of pastas and sauces. Cookies from Italy and limoncello! There is a very small Mexican section, which in my opinion was pretty darn good for being in Ireland! They had tortillas, various dry chilies and hot sauces. Lots of cookies, candies, jams and jelly's and a very large tea selection. The cheese case and deli were loaded with so many choices, it was hard to choose! You can order food and eat at tables that are just outside the front of the store. A definite recommend but if you're a foodie, be prepared to be dazzled!

So at last a partial re opening here on Thursdays thru Saturdays for take - out from this small…read moreindependent and the same super service from folks who care about food. Now you don't have to be a vegan or a vegetarian to love really good fresh food with zing and flavour as well as vitamins. I mean that day fresh. I'm not a vegan nor a vegetarian but I will have vegan and vegetarian days. Or I use vegan and vegetarian food as sides with meat. So here expect none of the crap we are being fed metaphorically and physically, like the nonsense freshly frozen, or high-processed foods stuffed with sugar and cheap fat so capitalism can make even greater profits, or pre-made sandwiches from a factory that's 3/4 days old by the time you buy them with as much nutrition in the packaging. I mean how stupid do advertisers and capitalism think we are. Go here and it's mostly freshly fresh. What's not to like? I got great tasting organic coffee fair trade, shade grown, which is important for habitats and I'd say close to 5 green stars served in a biodegradable cup. Plant based milk is also optional. And if you want more information on Green Stars visit reviews by my wonderful Yelp friend James K. I got a chick pea based salad and a basil pesto one. Just delightful to eat and so darn fresh. This place is worth supporting.

By far my favourite place in Carlingford is McAteers The Food House. A gourmet deli and grocery…read moreshop up front with a beautiful cafe/ restaurant further inside. Given that we were a large party of sixteen people the service we received was exceptional on Saturday 12/08/2017. We pre-booked for an evening meal and opted for a set menu of two courses with a glass of either Prosecco, red or white wine. I had a refreshing glass of Pinot Grigio, a scrumptious bruschetta starter and a delicious spicy veggie burger with chunky chips. Superb quality, tasty food, an excellent menu with something for everyone and great value at €25 per head. The restaurant itself is relaxed, bright and spacious and I can't fault a single element of our evening there - a fantastic experience.

It got the overhaul. I like how they redesigned it…read more ATM is available inside. Staff is great, very helpful. Would go all the from the till to just show you the thing you were looking for and not just show the direction with a finger. This centra is basically the only shop in Hampton Wood. Life saver.

Ah bit of everything and the off licence delivers. New design and deli counter. The staff are…read morefriendly and quick but it can get fairly busy It's not to expensive either. P

This fantastic little place is easy to pass by and not realise what a gem it is. At the front is a…read morefoodies dream with a selection of artisan and main stream confectionary and a beautiful deli. Tucked in a the back is an intimate and stylish eatery. I was there for a book launch featuring local artisan foods and otherwise might not have found it but wow am I glad I did!

Good food menu, lovely wine selections, and a small foodhall with an upmarket range that would put…read moremany a Dublin emporium to shame.

AMAZING. This stuff was like crack, my good reviews are short and my bad reviews are long. Just…read morecome and eat this, location is kinda odd and out of the way (i even work in downtown)

Really excellent little tea/bakery/deli right on Ardee's main street! I had just missed a bus down…read moreto Drogheda so had an hour to kill and wandered into this place as it was the only sit-in place open at noon on the main street. Bright and airy and cute, large windows which allow lots of light in, and surprisingly quiet given the traffic outside. Perfect for quiet conversations or a bite for one. They have wifi if you wish but I got lost in the décor and feel of the place, not to mention the tantalizing menu descriptions! Prices are really reasonable (especially from someone living in Dublin) and I was well filled for lunch after a gourmet sandwich and a delightful Earl Grey + Blue Flower tea they offered. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the place is absolutely spotlessly clean but without an unpleasantly sterile feel - like your exceptionally clean mum's kitchen! Will definitely be back again if I'm able, excellent experience all around.

It's been far too long since we were here last, and we got a taste of what we've been missing…read more We only recognised one staff member, so it's all change, but he remembered us and he treated us extra special which was a class and decent touch. All the staff were charming. It's a fall-out of Wu flu that brought us here on a Christmas Eve - we met a niece and her young children in a way deemed socially distant to exchange Christmas presents. The kids menus (£6.5) are excellent, a kids drink, main and dessert with the food made on the premises. One little one opted for fish & chips and got a proper piece of freshly battered fish (in huge contrast to the rubbish I was served locally at Craft). The other little one had chicken nuggets and again it's clear these were also made on the premises, as they should be. All the adults opted for the all day brunch, which wasn't my first choice, but I went with the flow. It's essentially a breakfast fry up with chips added and a choice of tea/filter coffee £10. Everything was properly cooked and tasty. I wanted English mustard and to my horror they had none. I was offered - and declined - the oil based Dijon and its awful stuff. I had noted that they made their own sriracha hot so I opted for it and it was superb. In fact next time I go I'd choose it. The only other bummer was that the coffees were cold by the time the food was served. This place is a class act. I won't deduct points for mostly my foibles but Colman's English mustard is a necessity. Sure won't wait as long to go back.

A comprehensive menu but forget that and just order the Smokey Joe burger and if eyes are much…read morelarger than belly just double up for a burger topping over six inches in height complete with double patties, brisket, bacon and tobacco onions. Once finished you may need to remain seated fit at least 20 minutes! The kids enjoyed it too with a great choice of mains and deserts for little ones. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food.