Northern Ireland

Good Food Ride

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Northern Ireland’s reputation as a tourist destination and a gastronomic centre has grown rapidly over recent years with a renewed interest in the region’s distinctive local food. This 80-mile route takes a sample of some innovative culinary experiences on the journey from the south east of the province to the spectacular north coast.

Route profile

Country: United Kingdom
Distance: 245 km
Absolute Driving time : 4 h
Recommended tour duration: 1 Day
Best touring season: Apr. - Oct.

Route course

Comber - Holywood - Belfast - Portrush

Route character

Track
exhilarating 2 relaxing
Landscape
wild 2 picturesque
Destinations
intellectual 2 pleasurable

Comments:
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Destinations

  • Anna’s House B&B

    0 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Anna’s House, a luxurious Country House in Co Down, is widely recognised as one of the best places to stay in Ireland by publications such as the Lonely Planet, Bridgestone and Michelin Guides. They offer delicious organic food, a beautiful and tranquil house, free WiFi access and stunning views from every room. Anna’s House is set in the heart of the Province making it the ideal home base from which to explore the whole of Northern Ireland.

    Address:
    Anna’s House B&B 35 Lisbarnett Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6AW, Northern Ireland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Breakfast served until 10:30 hrs everyday
    Further information:
    www.annashouse.com

  • Millview Farm

    5 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Anne Stone's stall at St. George's Market on a Saturday morning is stocked with mostly 100% organic produce, including potatoes, chard, mangetout, sugar snaps, broad beans, peas, courgettes, peppery white turnips, and delicious juicy tomatoes as well as a year round supply of salad leaves. Many even make the trip to Millview Farm on the Ballydrain Road in Comber to pick–their–own vegetables.

    Address:
    Millview Farm 33 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 5SS, Northern Ireland
    Contact:
    Anne Stone
    Tel.: +44–(0)28–91872337
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. – Sat. Oprn from 08:00 – 20:00 hrs, Sunday open from 14:00 – 18:00 hrs
    Good to know:
    Not wheelchair access. Staff is available to provide required assistance.

  • The Bay Tree Coffee House

    31 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    The Bay Tree is a buzzing, colourful place, well-established, but up-to-date. It comprises craft shop, gallery and coffee house/restaurant. The Bay Tree aims to serve the best quality food that is relevant to the occasion. Freshness of ingredients and flavour is very important. As they are a coffee house, they are keen to server only the best quality of coffee they can find.

    Address:
    The Bay Tree Coffee House 118 High Street, Holywood, Nothern Ireland, BT189HW, Northern Ireland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Monday and Wed. – Fri. open from 08:00 – 21:30 hrs, Tuesday open from 08:00 – 17:00 hrs, Saturday open from 09:30 – 21:30 hrs, Sunday closed
    Further information:
    www.baytreeholywood.com

  • Aunt Sandra’s Handmade Candy Chocolate & Fudge

    48 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Step into the past with a visit to Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory and see candy making as it used to be. All candy is made by hand, some to traditional recipes over 100 years old. Since Aunt Sandra opened her little shop on the Castlereagh Road, customers have been crunching on Aunt Sandra's honeycomb, savouring her traditional fudge and rolling their eyes in delight over her chocolate macaroon cake. The little shop, and small factory at the back, attract visitors from all over Ireland and beyond.

    Address:
    Aunt Sandra’s Handmade Candy Chocolate & Fudge 60 Castlereagh Rd, Belfast, BT5 5FP, Northern Ireland
    Contact:
    David Moore
    Tel.: +44–(0)28–90732868
    E-Mail: david@auntsandras.com
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. – Sat. open from 09:00 – 17:00 hrs, closed on Sunday
    Further information:
    www.irishcandyfactory.com

  • The Harbour Bistro

    245 km

    Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    A well-established bistro on the Harbour Road in Portrush, The Harbour Bistro is a good place for a reasonably priced meal based on modern British cuisine. The food is always fresh and very tasty. If in the mood for a quiet pint, the quaint surroundings of the bar is the perfect atmosphere.

    Address:
    The Harbour Bistro The Harbour, Portrush, Nothern Ireland BT56 8BN, Northern Ireland
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. – Fri. open from 17:00 – 22:00 hrs, Saturday open from 17:00 – 22:30 hrs, Sunday open from 16:00 – 21:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.ramorerestaurant.com/harbour-bistro.htm