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Best Restaurants in Antrim: 2019 Edition

Ox comes out as top of the pile once more.

Ken McGuire by Ken McGuire
13th March 2019
in Restaurants
2 min read
Food on the table at Ox, Belfast
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Looking for the best places to eat and best restaurants in Antrim?

Earlier this week, the Ulster regional round of the Irish Restaurant Awards were held and here’s who came out on top in Antrim.

Ox, Belfast, enjoyed double success on the night taking the overall best restaurant title and best wine experience.

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Creative cooking @oxbelfast – yoghurt, olive oil, cassis and liquorice was the star of the show #MIchelinStar pic.twitter.com/S7EKh170RS

— The MICHELIN Guide (@MichelinGuideUK) March 9, 2019

If you think somewhere has been overlooked for the best restaurant in Antrim, leave a suggestion in the comments below.

This year’s grand final (announcing Ulster and All Ireland winners) will be held in Dublin in May.

Irish Restaurant Awards Winners 2019: Antrim

  • Best Restaurant: Ox, Belfast
  • Best Chef: Alex Greene, Deanes Eipic
  • Best Newcomer: Bia Rebel Ramen
  • Best Restaurant Manager: Gareth McCaughey, The Muddlers Club
  • Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant: The Taylor & Clay Restaurant at Bullitt Hotel
  • Best Customer Service: The Muddlers Club
  • Best Gastro Pub: The Morning Star
  • Best Café: Curated Kitchen & Coffee
  • Pub of the Year: Sunflower Public House
  • Best Wine Experience: Ox, Belfast
  • Best World Cuisine: Jumon
  • Best ‘Free From’: Home Restaurant
  • Best Kids Size Me: Ramore Wine Bar
  • Local Food Hero: Dara and Ciara O hArtghaile, Ursa Minor Bakehouse
  • Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: The Slemish Market Supper Club
  • Best Casual Dining: Slemish Market Supper Club

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