Northern Irish Spots Shine at Irish Restaurant Awards: 'Best in Ulster'

TheIrish Restaurant Awardshas named these Northern Irish restaurants, cafes, and bars the 'Best in Ulster' for 2025. The Ulster Regional Awards for theIrish Restaurant Awardswere held on Tuesday night in Monaghan and recognized exceptional talent across Ulster’s hospitality sector, with county winners announced across 18 categories.

Hospitality Businesses' Representation
Hospitality businesses from across Northern Ireland have been selected to represent their county at the All Ireland final taking place in May.

Words from the President
Speaking at the event, Seán Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, applauded the passion and resilience of those driving Ulster’s hospitality sector forward.

Impressive Achievements
Square Bistro in Lisburn, last year's winner, not only secured 'Best Casual Dining of the Year 2024' for Ulster but also claimed the All Ireland prize for the category. The article then proceeds to enumerate the shortlisted spots in various award categories.