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Embrace a Giant Taste of Northern Ireland!
Welcome to the ultimate food and drink tourism experience guide to Northern Ireland, where tradition meets innovation, and every bite tells a story. From food tours and immersive cooking and baking experiences to world-class distilleries and unique drinks experiences, Northern Ireland has something extraordinary for everyone.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a giant welcome awaits all who appreciate authentic, unforgettable food experiences. Our rich culinary heritage, paired with our forward-thinking food culture, offers a truly one-of-a-kind adventure.
Use this guide to plan your next giant adventure and discover the tastes that make Northern Ireland truly special. Don’t forget to visit www.discovernorthernireland.com to plan your next visit! Please note, this guide is not exhaustive, and all information is correct at the time of publishing.
Walled City Brewery Co. Londonderry
McConnell's Distillery
St George’s Market
Taste and Tour
The Spirit Circle
Titanic Distillers
Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory
Krazi Baker
Cookery School
Cookery
McConnell's Distillery
Visit a state-of-the-art distillery in a historic building. A surprise awaits you in the historic A-wing of North Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol. Here, in this restored and listed building, a legendary Irish whiskey is being brought back to life. Belfast was once the jewel of Irish whiskey-making. McConnell’s aims to restore that reputation. For 150 years it delighted whiskey lovers around the world, with its whiskey dating back to 1776. Now the legend is reborn.
McConnell's Distillery
www.intl.mcconnellsirishwhisky.com
Take one of the guided tours to uncover McConnell’s unique history. You'll hear stories of Belfast's illustrious distilling past. You’ll learn about the production processes that bring this whiskey to life and finish with a tasting, of course.
St George’s Market
One of Belfast’s oldest attractions, this famous market is recognised as one of the best in the UK and Ireland. Numerous local and national awards are testament to its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Markets are held here weekly. The Friday Variety Market has 200 market stalls selling everything from antiques, books and clothes to fruit, vegetables and a wonderful array of fish. The Saturday City Food and Craft Market provides a fusion of tempting specialty foods from around the world as well as handmade crafts, flowers, plants, local photography, pottery, glass and metal work.
St George’s Market
So pick up something delicious from a stall, then relax amongst Victorian splendour while you listen to some of the best local musicians play live.
markets@belfastcity.gov.uk www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Location: 12-20 East Bridge Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT1 3NQ
Taste and Tour
Discover the authentic taste of Belfast on one of Taste and Tour’s unforgettable food and drink experiences. Choose from a selection of specially curated signature tours, including the original and multi-award winning Belfast Food Tour ™.
Taking you off the ‘eaten track’ in Belfast, you’ll be guided on a 4 hour food and fun filled walk to some top food and drink spots in and around and Belfast city centre.
Other tours include The Gin Jaunt and a craft beer and food tour of Belfast. The City Cocktail Circuit, Whiskey Walk, Wine Wander and the 5 Stop Brunch are also popular options.
Taste and Tour
hello@tasteandtour.co.uk www.tasteandtour.co.uk
Location:
Enthusiastic local food guides ensure you’ll get a flavour of the city and wonderful produce of Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Unit 337, Moat House, 54 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT5 5AD
The Spirit Circle
Here in an elegant and historic former bank building in the heart of Belfast, The Spirit Circle hosts two exceptional drinks experiences: Sensorium and Belfast By The Glass. Looking for the most unique cocktail experience in Belfast? Sensorium it is! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of taste, smell, sound and drinks. Explore the fascinating world of your senses through a series of interactive sensory experiments and incredible cocktails. Discover why you like the drinks you like in a unique immersive experience.
The Spirit Circle hello@tasteandtour.co.uk www.tasteandtour.co.uk/the-spirit-circle
Location: 62 High St, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT1 2BE
Or sit back and sip as you’re swept up in the Belfast By The Glass experience. On a captivating journey of the imagination, the city’s past and present are woven together through storytelling and expertly crafted drinks. These aren’t just any drinks, they’re portals into the past!
Titanic Distillers
Visit Belfast’s first new whiskey distillery in almost 90 years, located in the historic Titanic Pump House. Journey back in time and discover how the Titanic Quarter, once famed for its feats of engineering, has now become home to a distillery.
The air is thick with history here. Walk in the footsteps of the dock workers and explore the site where Titanic last rested on dry ground before her maiden voyage.
You’ll clock-in, just as workers did a century ago. Then you’ll explore the distillery and hear the story of Belfast’s whiskey tradition. Learn why it disappeared and how it has returned to the home of Titanic Distillers. Be guided through the distillation process, before a sensory tasting experience of Titanic Distiller’s award-winning Irish spirits. As for the gift-store? It’s a treasure trove of spiritual souvenirs.
Titanic Distillers
bookings@titanicdistillers.com www.titanicdistillers.com
Location: Thompson Dock & Pump House, Queens Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT3 9DT
Coca-Cola Visitor Experience
Explore, learn and have fun getting behind the scenes at Coca-Cola.
Right here in Lisburn you will find one of Coca-Cola’s most modern and technologically advanced production and distribution centres. Recently refurbished, visitors are welcomed to a multisensory learning experience.
On your tour you’ll learn all about the past, present and future of some of the world’s favourite soft drinks, dating back 135 years. Go up onto the gallery to get a bird’s eye view of the manufacturing floor. See how the products are made, bottled, packaged and stored. Step back in time in the heritage theatre and explore the interactive zone.
Coca-Cola Visitor Experience visitor.experience.ioi@cchellenic.com www.coco-colahellenic.com
You’ll discover how Coca-Cola works to minimise its environmental impact and see how it gets involved with the local community.
Location: Coca-Cola HBC, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT28 2SZ
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory
Aunt Sandra has been hand making delicious candies here in the heart of East Belfast since 1953.
The Candy Factory is nationally renowned as one of the finest purveyors of handmade chocolates, fudge and boiled sweets, many of them made from 100-year-old recipes.
Visit the shop and you can look in on the whole production process as chocolates and fudge are made in front of your eyes.
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory
hello@auntsandras.com www.auntsandras.com
There’s also workshops for you to enjoy too. Take part in one of these and you’ll experience all the smells, colours and tastes of the candy factory at work. Choose your preferred type of chocolate to dip and decorate yourself. Great family fun and an experience you’ll never forget and there’s plenty of chocolate to take home and enjoy later.
Location: 20-22 Holywood Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT4 1NT
Krazi Baker
Meet Mark Douglas, aka The Krazi Baker. Mark is on a mission to keep the oldest traditions in breadmaking alive and he’d like you to help him.
Mark has featured in many markets and food shows throughout the country and is a winner of multiple Great Taste Awards. He runs traditional Irish breadmaking classes, passing on over 40 years’ worth of breadmaking trade secrets to his willing students. His fame continues to grow, visitors from all over the world have returned home with a tin of his buttery shortbread in their luggage.
Krazi Baker
In his classes, soda bread and potato bread are baked on a traditional gas griddle hot plate, right in front of you. For the full experience, you will be encouraged to set and lift your loaves on and off the hot plate yourself.
info@krazibaker.co.uk www.krazibaker.co.uk
Belfast Cookery School
Fresh, local, no nonsense and affordable seafood. Love it? Like to get better at cooking it? Then it’s back to school for you.
Brought to you by The Mourne Seafood Bars in Belfast and Dundrum, Belfast Cookery School is dedicated to helping you share their passion for seafood.
It encourages you to enjoy your cooking experience in an atmosphere that makes learning fun. With classes designed for those of all ages and levels of experience, everyone is welcome.'.
Up to sixteen students at a time can be accommodated and the classroom is fully equipped with individual cooking stations.
Under the expert guidance of experienced chefs, you’ll get a stepby-step lesson in creating a delicious meal which you and your fellow students are invited to enjoy together.
Belfast Cookery School
info@belfastcookeryschool.com www.belfastcookeryschool.com
Location:
53-54 Castle Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT1 1GH
Forestside Cookery School
Chef Stephen Jeffers runs a cookery school where the emphasis is on individual, hands-on cooking experience.
You’ll be assigned one of sixteen fully equipped work stations, with everything you need from aprons to pots and pans. Each class is led by highly passionate and experienced tutors with expertise in their styles of cooking. There’s a wide range of classes, including Irish breads, Asian street food, Italian cookery and various masterclasses.
First, you'll watch a demo by one of the tutors, as they cook the dish of the day. Following the demonstration you'll have hands-on cooking experience with guidance from your tutor as needed.
Once you’ve created your masterpiece, you will retire to the school’s beautiful cook shop, where you can enjoy the dish you’ve just created.
Forestside Cookery School
info@forestsidecookeryschool.com www.forestsidecookeryschool.com
Location: Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Newtownbreda, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT8 6FX
Waterman House Cookery School
You only need to bring yourself and a smile to enjoy the experience at Waterman House Cookery School.
That’s what Chef Niall McKenna says. In the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter, his purpose-built, state-of-the-art cookery school celebrates great cooking skills at every level. Offering immersive cookery classes, cookery demonstrations and bespoke food and drink banquets, there is something for everyone to relish.
Classes are informal but well-structured, featuring a blend of demonstration and hands-on cooking. No jargon is used and the equipment required is probably already in your own kitchen. At the end of most classes, you will sit down together with your fellow students to enjoy the food that has been cooked along with a choice of refreshments.
Waterman House Cookery School
hello@waterman.house www.waterman.house
Location: 5-33 Hill Street, Waterman House, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT1 2LA
Walk It Off NI
Unearth some of the unsung treasures of Northern Ireland with Walk It Off NI’s small-group walking tours. Led by local expert Nikki Elliott, your experience will blend nature and history.
Unique adventures include taking a Wonderwalk through Minnowburn’s stunning landscapes or embarking on Threads & Breads, a journey weaving together tales of food and fabric. There is also the option of discovering Hidden Huntley, a private garden, in the company of its owner or indulging in Hillsborough Royal Brew, a wander through Royal Hillsborough Village to the accompaniment of stories about its rich brewing tradition and its regal castle connections.
Walk It Off NI
Each tour will rejuvenate your mind and body, providing a perfect balance of relaxation and discovery. So take the opportunity to connect deeply with Northern Ireland’s beauty and culture and create memories to last a lifetime.
nikki@walkitoffni.com www.walkitoffni.com
Location: 15 Rosevale Avenue, Drumbeg, Dunmurry, Co. Antrim, BT17 9LG
Route Causeway Coastal
Causeway Coast Foodie Tours
Willow and Lore
Mussenden Sea Salt
Old Bushmills Distillery
Dobbins Dander & Dine
Slemish Market Supperclub
Broughgammon Farm
The Creamery Can
The Chocolate Manor Ursa Minor Bakehouse Broighter Gold
Derry~Londonderry
Causeway Coast Foodie Tours
Enjoy a sensational food tour that captures the heritage, energy and character of the world-famous Causeway Coast. The unique and authentic tastes of the special places along the way are yours to discover.
You’ll get exclusive access to venues and locations which only a local team can provide. Years of knowledge and experience mean your gastronomic journey of exploration is in good hands.
Along the way you’ll meet interesting artisans and food heroes who want to share their story. Unique markets, farms and distilleries are all on the agenda. Alternatively, take a whiskey tasting boat trip along the River Bann, it’s slow travel at its very best. Or try the Portrush Tasty tour. It’s all about getting together and sharing food, drink, stories and craic whilst taking in nature.
Causeway Coast Foodie Tours
causewayfoodie@gmail.com www.causewaycoastfoodietours.com
Location: 32 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, BT52 1JE
Willow and Lore
Capture the spirit of the past when you experience fire, feast and folklore on a heritage farm. Embrace an ancient way of life that builds communities, preserves ancient skills, and helps us live sustainably with nature. You’ll feel what it’s like to live in harmony with the cycle of the old celtic calendar.
You will be greeted with a welcome drink and a light bite before taking a heritage walking tour of the Willow and Lore family farm. There will be a hands-on seasonal farm activity to take part in; preparing butter, wheat or potatoes for the table.
Then it’s back to the cottage to assist in cooking at the fire, preparing traditional, local farm produce. Enjoy your food by the open fire listening to local folklore with a parting glass of sloe gin or homemade cordial.
Willow and Lore willowandlore@outlook.com www.tenthglenhf.co.uk
Location: 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, Co. Antrim, BT43 6RQ
Mussenden Sea Salt
The Danny Boy Charms and Clans Experience
Let a local kinswoman, Claire O’Kane, take you on an imaginative journey through the myths and legends of this part of the epic Causeway Coast.
This is a land filled with stories, amongst them the story of the origin of the world-famous Danny Boy melody, its origins and place in musical history. Claire leads you through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), sharing her deep connection to this wild land though stories, myths and local folklore, foraging for food and tasting delicious wild berries.
Mussenden Unwind
Mussenden Sea Salt
Leave the world behind as Claire brings you deep into the ancient woodland of Downhill Forest. Passing through the forest you'll be released from everyday stresses with nothing but trees and birds to distract you. Then it's time for a refreshing ocean dip - just your toes or whole self - followed by a warming wild outdoor meal at the foot of the cliffs.
info@mussendenseasalt.com www.mussendenseasalt.com
Location: Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, BT513LS
Old Bushmills Distillery
Find out what it takes to produce a whiskey that has stood the test of time. Discover how some of the finest whiskey in the world is created at the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.
Join a whiskey educator to see first-hand how the craft of whiskey making is carried out at Old Bushmills Distillery. Walk with them through the living history of Bushmills grain to glass processes. Experience the impressive sights and rich scents of each stage from mash tun and pot still to barrel. Then complete your tour in the Master Distilleries Room or the 1608 bar where you’ll get to taste the finished product. Be guided through the rich aromas and complex flavours of Bushmills whiskeys, each with their own unique colour and character. Then, relax and enjoy.
Old Bushmills Distillery
visitors.bushmills@bushmills.com www.bushmills.com
Location: 2 Distillery Road, Bushmills, Co. Antrim, BT57 8XH
Dobbins Dander & Dine
Work up a medieval-style appetite on a walk in historic Carrickfergus in the company of an expert local guide.
You’ll begin in the shadow of Carrickfergus Castle, taking in the walls walk and many fascinating sites around the town.
Your final stop is Carrick’s Hidden Tower House, now home to Dobbins Inn. Here, stories dating back to the 1300s are retold: a pair of tragic ghosts, wartime chivalry and a glamorous film star all feature.
During recent restorations, a refuge for priests was discovered, this safe haven is visible today near reception. Also, in 1790 a gallant French soldier saved the life of a little boy.
Finish the experience with delicious and simple food and drink inspired by medieval culture. It’s all about seasonality, sustainability and satisfying that appetite.
Dobbins Dander & Dine
Location:
enquiries@dobbinsinn.co.uk www.dobbinsinn.co.uk
6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 7AF
Slemish Market Supperclub
Discover a pop-up dining experience like no other. In different venues that change throughout the year, awardwinning chef Rob Curley brings a six-course extravaganza to the table.
Featuring the best local seasonal produce, every ingredient is chosen to inspire and excite your imagination as well as your palate. Rob is on hand to guide you through the meal, telling you about his suppliers and how he’s prepared their produce.
Locally sourced produce like Antrim potatoes, Lough Neagh Pollan and seaweed from Rathlin Island and Carnlough take starring roles on the menu, which changes each time to make the most of what’s in season.
Dinners last up to three hours, sitting with your fellow diners at a long table. Ample opportunity to make new friends and to get acquainted with some fabulous food.
Slemish Market Supperclub
slemishmarketsupperclub@gmail.com www.slemishmarketsupperclub.com
Broughgammon Farm
Experience immersive farm-to-fork tours and dining occasions.
Broughgammon is an award-winning, forward-thinking family farm, artisan butchery, shop and cafe near Ballycastle.
Take a wander around. There’s donkeys, goats and cows to see, as well as the no-dig gardens and other exciting projects. The focus is on regenerative farming practices. Specialties include cabrito (kid goat meat), free range rose veal and seasonal wild game.
Visit the shop to buy the farm’s own ethical meat, homegrown vegetables and a selection of locally sourced products. Seasonal nature hunt handouts are available here too.
If you choose a group tour, you’ll be served delicious, locally-sourced artisanal food in the atmospheric restored barn. You can join one of a range of artisan classes at the farm. There are many to choose from, including cheesemaking, butchery, natural living and foraging.
Broughgammon Farm
info@broughgammon.com www.broughgammon.com
Location: 50 Straid Road, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, BT54 6NP
The Creamery Can
Come and meet Hugh and Alyson Reid, owners and producers of a renowned ice-cream workshop and hear the story behind the business. The Creamery Can is a working family farm, coffee shop and thriving ice-cream business. Your tour offers a privileged glimpse into the heart and soul of its delicious artisanal creations.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and craftsmanship behind The Creamery Can as you’re guided through the facility on an enlightening journey. Visit the ice-cream production area and learn how their ice-creams and sorbets are made. You will also hear about the background to this family business and its unique route to success.
The Creamery Can creamerycantours@gmail.com www.thecreamerycan.com
You’ll be glad to know that there’s always an opportunity for some hands-on participation, and the enjoyment of some mouth-watering samples.
Location: Dundermot House, 30 Station Road, Glarryford, Co. Antrim, BT44 9RA
The Chocolate Manor
Experience the joy and wonder of creating your own chocolate treats.
Winner of a Best Food & Drink Experience in Northern Ireland award, The Chocolate Manor offers a range of hands-on chocolate workshops at their base in Castlerock.
You’ll be expertly guided in your hands-on chocolate adventure by Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin and her team.
Here you can learn to make chocolate truffles and other classic favourites or master the art of chocolate moulding. Families can get together to make some tasty treats. And for kids, there is the Choccy Rocky Experience.
The Chocolate Manor talktous@thechocolatemanor.com www.thechocolatemanor.com
If you just want some delicious artisan goodies, there’s a chocolate shop and artisan food emporium that is, quite simply, handcrafted heaven. Time to indulge - your unforgettable and personal chocolate experience starts here.
Location: 3 Main Street, Castlerock, Co. Londonderry, BT51 4RA
Ursa Minor Bakehouse
Learn to bake at an innovative new school.
Ciara & Dara O'hArtghaile are the dynamic duo behind Ursa Minor Bakehouse. They blend a deep-rooted passion for baking with a commitment to sharing their knowledge. Dara is celebrated for his innovative techniques and meticulous attention to detail. Ciara practices a holistic ‘Soil to Soul’ approach.
At their new bakery school you will benefit from a teaching style that focuses on the fundamentals while encouraging creativity and experimentation. You will gain insights that are both practical and inspiring, pick up practical tips and tricks that will demystify the baking process.
Ursa Minor Bakehouse ursaminorbakehouse@gmail.com www.ursaminorbakehouse.com
The range of classes and workshops cater to various skill levels. So whether you’re a beginner just starting out on a sourdough adventure or keen to progress in the art of patisserie, here you’ll find just what you need.
Location: 45 Ann Street, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, BT54 6AA
Broighter Gold
Visit a family farm where a golden treasure is grown. In Binevenagh, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, among the yellow fields of oilseed rape, you’ll find Richard and Leona Kane’s Broglasco Farm. A famous hoard of gold was once discovered here and today it’s the home of Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil.
Arrive to a warm welcome at the Broighter Gold workshop. See the oilseed rape being transformed into a clear golden liquid. Learn all about Broighter Gold’s health benefits and its extramild taste that makes it perfect for cooking. There’s also a small exhibition devoted to the story of the Broighter gold hoard.
Don’t forget to take a bottle of Broighter Gold home with you. Soon you may be enjoying some of those health benefits yourself. Please let Richard and Leona know: they’ll be delighted to have made another convert.
Broighter Gold
info@broightergold.com www.broightergold.co.uk
Location: Broglasco House, 80 Broighter Road, Limavady, Co. Londonderry, BT49 9DY
Dart Mountain Cheese Experience
Far & Wild Foodie City Cycle
Wild & Fired BBQ School
BakeHouse NI
Walled City Brewery
Wee Buns Cookery School
Wild Atlantic Distillery
Lough Neagh Fisheries Visitor Centre
Woodlab Distillery
Dart Mountain Cheese Experience
Go behind the scenes at Dart Mountain’s state-of-the-art dairy on this informal educational tour.
Meet the producer, learn about their craft and sample the produce. Starting with a scenic drive to the charming village of Park, you will meet cheesemaker, Julie Hickey and explore the inspiration she draws from the dramatic Sperrin landscape. You’ll then pay a visit to the cheese-maturing rooms where there will be a quick lesson in the science of cheesemaking.
The highlight of the tour is of course the full tasting experience featuring six different cheeses, ranging from hard to soft and made from both cow and goat milk. Sample creamy ale washed Banagaher Bold, famous Sperrin Blue, ash-coated Dart Mountain Dusk and more. Accompanied by Dart Mountain artisan chutneys and drizzles, it’s a sensory adventure that delights the taste buds and ignites the senses.
Dart Mountain Cheese Experience
info@tamnaghfoods.com www.dartmountainchesse.com
Location:
26 Tamnagh Road, Park, Claudy, Co. Londonderry, BT47 4DN
Far & Wild Foodie City Cycle
Get a taste for Derry~Londonderry from a whole new perspective.
If you have an appetite for discovering great food and learning about local culture too, you’re going to love this. It’s the perfect blend of foodie indulgence, urban exploration and light exercise.
On your guided cycle tour, you’ll take in two great, mouthwatering culinary experiences. With a focus on quality local produce, Far and Wild’s culinary partners vary with the seasons. The tour itself spans two hours. Plenty of time for cruising along vibrant streets and indulging your curiosity.
So saddle up and get ready to indulge your senses with new local treats and foodie delights. All while enjoying fresh air and a little aerobic activity between stops.
Far & Wild Foodie City Cycle
hello@farandwild.co.uk www.farandwild.org/foodie-city-cycle
Location: St Columb’s Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Co. Londonderry, BT47 6JY
Wild & Fired BBQ School
Join the crew at the Wild & Fired BBQ School and be guided through the art of creating a wood-fired meal.
Taking place in the picturesque setting of the historic walled garden at Brook Hall Estate, this is very much a hands-on experience. Every aspect of your BBQ journey is carefully curated to ensure a memorable and educational experience. So whether you’re a seasoned pit master or a curious beginner, you’re in for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
You’ll build and manage your own fire and gain a deeper appreciation for the quality and flavour of locally sourced ingredients. You’ll learn tried and tested recipes and insider techniques that will elevate your BBQ game to new heights. You’ll certainly be impressing friends and family at your next backyard cookout.
Wild & Fired BBQ School
emily@lo-slo.co.uk www.lo-slo.co.uk
Location: Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, 65-67 Culmore Road, Co. Londonderry, BT48 8JE
Bakehouse NI
Enjoy a warm welcome at the cosy and comforting Bakehouse NI cookery school.
Relax in the homely environment of Bronagh Duffin’s kitchen. Here you’ll learn to cook the sort of food that gives you a metaphorical hug the moment you taste it.
Bronagh offers a range of cooking classes and experiences. Choose the delightful sounding ‘By the turf fire luxury afternoon tea’, or the traybake masterclass. Try your hand at cake decoration or Middle Eastern cuisine. There are seasonal foraging experiences, and ‘The Digging for Bread and Gin Experience’ is understandably popular.
After your class, tuck into whatever you’ve baked. Perhaps a warm loaf spread with local butter and a delicious bowl of homemade soup.
Bakehouse NI
bronagh@bakehouseni.com www.bakehouseni.com
Walled City Brewery
Quench your thirst for local brews, spirits and stories in an historic old barracks.
This gastropub, craft brewery and distillery is all about giving you an authentic taste of Derry~Londonderry. Every tasting experience here is packed with local flavour.
On the Brewery Tour, expert hipster brewers lead you on a trip from grain to glass. You’ll see their unique brewing equipment, be introduced to the locally sourced ingredients and hear about the brewery’s history. Plus, you’ll get to taste their signature brews, from hoppy IPAs and refreshing wheat beers to silky stouts.
The Beer Masterclass is a 90-minute interactive journey through 9000 years of brewing history. Explore the extraordinary story of beer while tasting the house-brewed refreshments.
Alternatively, create your own pioneering spirit at the Earhart Gin School. Design, distil and take home your very own bespoke gin.
Walled City Brewery info@walledcitybrewery.com www.walledcitybrewery.com
Location:
Ebrington Square & Parade Ground, 70 Ebrington Street, Co. Londonderry, BT47 6FA
Wee Buns Cookery School
Be inspired with a mix of contemporary and traditional ideas on homemade baking and cooking.
Absolute beginner or seasoned cook? There’s a class for you here in Mary Anne Mackle’s homely kitchen. Under her expert guidance, you’ll sharpen your culinary skills and techniques in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment.
Classes combine demonstration and hands-on learning, encouraging everyone to get stuck in. Learn traditional Irish baking, get creative with cakes, or get the kids cooking as there are classes for them too. Whatever you make is yours to keep, plus you’ll have a selection of great, tried and tested recipes to take home and try for yourself. You’ll also enjoy a welcome break mid-morning for tea and scones, and the craic is thrown in for good measure.
Wee Buns Cookery School
info@weebuns.com www.weebuns.com
Wild Atlantic Distillery
Discover a unique distillery, just 15 miles from the Wild Atlantic Way.
Your tour begins with a refreshing Wild Atlantic Irish gin and tonic and a short talk from your guide. You’ll hear the distillery’s story and learn about the traditional production methods. Then go behind the scenes to see how the spirits are crafted, before a neat tasting of the full range and a refreshing Wild Atlantic Distillery cocktail in the stylish tasting bar.
For the ultimate gin enthusiast’s experience, enrol at the gin school. After a distillery tour, you’ll get expert tuition from the distillers, then it’s time to create your own gin.
Distil your very own gin using an authentic miniature copper pot still, then fill your bottle, name your gin and apply your personalised label!
Wild Atlantic Distillery
Location:
jim@wildatlanticdistillery.ie www.wildatlanticdistillery.ie
20 Trienamongan Road, Aghyaran, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, BT81 7XF
Lough Neagh Fisheries Visitor Centre
Tour the visitor centre and enjoy some unusual treats.
There’s a very exciting menu at the end of this tour. But first your guide will whet your appetite with some of the many legendary tales that are told about Lough Neagh Fisheries.
There’s the one about how Saint Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland by turning them into eels, for instance.
This huge and slightly mysterious lough has a fascinating history. It’s home to some very special residents too. Hear about the Lough Neagh Pollan, the only European vertebrate found uniquely in Ireland, not to mention those famous Lough Neagh eels and their epic annual migration.
Both of these are on that menu, by the way. Along with perch fillet. Tea, coffee and shortbread are also available.
Lough Neagh Fisheries Visitor Centre
info@loughneagheels.com www.loughneagheels.com
Woodlab Distillery
Get schooled in the art of making a totally unique gin. At Woodlab Distillery’s gin school, you will discover how science and nature come together to make a truly exceptional spirit. You’ll hear plenty of stories and lots of gin lore to set the scene.
Then it’s time to make your own gin using some of the unusual botanicals the distillery blends into its own gin making process. Many of these are sourced locally, including the Armagh Bramley apple, unique to Northern Ireland. The result is your own, totally bespoke, one-off bottle.
So come and experience the interplay of science, art and nature at a one-of-a-kind gin school. You’ll leave a little wiser, and with a unique bottle of gin to take back to friends and family to enjoy.
Woodlab Distillery ulrich@woodlabdistillery.com www.woodlabdistillery.com
Location: Woodlab Distillery, 237 Trewmount Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7ED
Brook Hall Estate and Gardens
Co. Londonderry
Maeve’s Kitchen
Fermanagh, Tyrone & Armagh
Glenwhinny Distillery
Rural Sip
Tayto Tours
Noreen’s Nettlefest
Estate Dining
Armagh Cider Company
Boatyard Distillery
Enniskillen Taste Experience
Long Meadow Cider
Maeve’s Kitchen
Learn how to bake the traditional way at a family farm. If you want to remind yourself of the real joy of the kitchen, making bread is the most life enhancing way to do it. Fortunately, Maeve McCullagh is here to guide you every step of the way.
Maeve is a wonderfully warm and welcoming person. Her home is beautifully situated in the countryside with spectacular views of the Sperrin Mountains. You’ll find yourself relaxing and stress falling away as you arrive.
Now you’re in the right place to bake some traditional Irish breads. With Maeve’s guidance you’ll soon be mixing, kneading and rolling with the best of them.
Maeve shares stories of local heritage and her own personal journey as the aroma of freshly baked bread fills the kitchen. So pull up a chair - it’s time to tuck in.
Location:
1 Mullydoo Road, Greencastle, Co. Tyrone, BT79 8HB
Maeve’s Kitchen mccullaghmaeve@ymail.com www.discovernorthernireland.com/things-todo/maeves-kitchen-p914951
Glenwhinny Distillery
Get a personalised tour of an artisan distillery guided by the co-founder and owner.
This family-owned micro distillery is the brainchild of Margaret and John, two spirit enthusiasts on a mission to create something that little bit different.
John himself will be your guide. He’ll explain how he uses locally sourced ingredients to produce a range of distinctive and flavourful small-batch Irish spirits.
John is very proud of Glenwhinny’s meticulous production process. The copper spirit still is gently heated to ensure that only the best flavoured ‘cuts’ of the spirit are captured for further maturation. The process contributes to the creation of flavours that are complex and deep.
Then it’s time for the best bit: the tasting experience featuring Glenwhinny’s rum and brandy (the whiskey is still maturing). You’re about to find out what all the fuss is about.
Glenwhinny Distillery
hello@glenwinny.com www.glenwinny.com
Location:
30 Main Street, Mullybritt, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh, BT94 5ER
Rural Sip
Embark on a 4 hour, 5 venue tour of the hidden gems of Fermanagh’s flavoursome sips .
You’ll be travelling by minibus with two guides between the venues. All the venues have been selected for their special character and their dedication to excellence. Some of them are quaint and hidden gems. Others are iconic establishments of the area. At each one you will be served a drink made locally by one of the area’s talented and creative producers.
Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply seeking a fun day out, this drinks tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Fermanagh’s flavourful delights.
Rural Sip
info@ruralsip.com www.ruralsip.com
Location: Various Locations, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7EJ
You will also be treated to a carefully selected premium Irish Whiskey. Relish it as you travel through the picturesque Fermanagh countryside between the island town of Enniskillen and the magical, mystical village of Boho.
Tayto Tours
Come and see how Tayto’s famous crisps and snacks are made.
Tandragee, deep in the heart of the countryside, is where you’ll find the 500 year-old Tayto Castle. They’ve been making the world’s best crisps here since 1956.
Your Tayto tour guides will bring you through the modern factory and you’ll see how locally-grown potatoes turn into famous crisps.
Walk with your guide as you follow the potato’s journey along the production line. You’re right here, where the magic happens, and you’ll see it all first hand. Visit the all-important flavouring station.
Witness the packing of those delicious crisps straight into one of the iconic Tayto crisp packets.
There will be an opportunity to meet Mr Tayto, and plenty of sampling along the way, of course.
Tayto Tours info@tayto.com www.taytotours.com
Location: Tandragee Castle, Tandragee, Co. Armagh, BT62 2AB
Noreen’s Nettlefest
Make friends with the delicious and nutritious stinging nettle. Not a nettle eater? You will be when you visit Noreen at her countryside home. "Get into the sting" she says, as she serves a whole range of nettle-based food and drink.
Noreen’s passion for nettles was inspired by her great-grandmother, who lived to be 103. So yes, you’ll be learning about the health benefits of this remarkable plant too.
You’ll enjoy nettle tea and shortbread upon arrival with sampling of nettle-based sweet and savoury dishes, plus nettle cordial to follow.
Then there’s hands-on (and gloves-on) nettle picking in the garden with guided nettle soda bread making. Lunch is nettle soup with delicious bread, washed down with a glass of nettle beer, if you fancy it. There will also be the opportunity to purchase award-winning tea/ cordial and other nettle-based products.
Noreen’s Nettlefest
noreensnettles@btinternet.com www.thevandees.co.uk
Location: 2c Lime Kiln Lane, Aghalee, Co. Armagh, BT67 0EZ
Estate Dining
Enjoy an exclusive dining experience at Florence Court House. Spend the evening at the former home of the Earls of Enniskillen and step back in time. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Georgian era and enjoy an experience blending history, heritage and delicious food.
A warm welcome awaits. With a glass of something sparkling in your hand, you will take in the grandeur of the dining room.
A space steeped in history, where the Earl of Enniskillen once hosted grand banquets.
Estate Dining
info@tullymill.com www.tullymill.com
As you enjoy some exceptional cuisine, a harpist plays for your pleasure, the music adding to the charm of the night. More than just a meal, this is an experience: a moment in time that captures the essence of a bygone era, brought to life in the most exquisite of settings.
Armagh Cider Company
Visit this family business in the heart of the Orchard County of Armagh and share in the highs and lows of growing the Armagh Bramley Apple.
For over 100 years and five generations, the Troughton family have grown this unique and internationally recognised apple.
The 80 acres of beautiful orchards here change season by season, from soft pink blossom in spring, to bountiful harvest in autumn, when the apples are carefully picked by hand.
Once you have visited the orchard, you will move into the cidery where the apples are pressed and fermented. See vats of cider maturing before it is filtered and blended.
Next, step into the bottling plant before your final stop, the pulping loft. Newly expert in the cider maker’s art, you can sample the full range of ciders and juices.
Armagh Cider Company
esther@armaghcider.com www.armaghcider.com
Location: Ballinteggart House, 73 Drumnasoo Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh. BT62 4EX
Boatyard Distillery
Discover the true spirit of Fermanagh by the shores of Lough Erne. The lough owes its name to the goddess Érainn, a powerful spirit once worshipped by the local tribe. Now, its shores harbour spirits of a different kind. Four varieties of gin and one vodka, in fact. They’re made here on the premises. So naturally your tour will start with a gin and tonic.
On your visit you’ll discover how founder Joe McGirr uses traditional techniques in contemporary ways to make his gin. You’ll also hear how he uses a native botanical grown by his brother Brian on the family farm. How’s that for local provenance?
Your expert guide will recount the history of the boatyard distillery. You’ll hear about Joe’s dream of starting a distillery in his beloved Fermanagh. And you’ll see how he made it happen.
Boatyard Distillery tours@boatyarddistillery.com www.boatyarddistillery.com
Location:
346 Lough Shore Road, Drumcrow East, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 7DX
Enniskillen Taste Experience
On this gourmet tasting tour you’ll sample over 20 food and drink specialities unique to County Fermanagh.
Your local guide will introduce you to family-run businesses and award-winning producers who are passionate about what they do. Beginning at Enniskillen Castle, you’ll explore hidden alleyways. You’ll seek out the local baker, discover the heritage of the 19th century butter market and taste artisanal gin and craft beers.
Perhaps Joe the Baker’s sourdough will be on the menu. Or Pat O’Doherty’s famous black bacon. Then there’s Tickety Moo Ice cream, Boatyard Gin, Sharon’s mouth-watering scones or Innishmacsaint beer…all delicious, all unique.
You’ll also hear stories of Enniskillen from local legends. So be inspired with amazing food, fun and exploration.
Enniskillen Taste Experience
info@enniskillentasteexperience.com www.enniskillentasteexperience.com
Location: Castle Barracks, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7HL
Long Meadow Cider
Sample hand-crafted ciders, apple juices and cider vinegars created by three generations of the McKeever family.
Your tour begins among the trees of the orchard of the McKeever’s 28-acre farm near Loughgall village. Here the family have been growing apples for over 50 years. Since 2014 they’ve been making the cider from these apples, cider which has won many prestigious awards.
From the orchard you’ll follow the apples’ journey all the way from branch to bottle. See how the famous Bramley apple is grown and harvested. Then make your way to the cider premises.
Long Meadow Cider
Here you’ll see how the apples are hand-pressed to make artisan ciders, apple juice and apple cider vinegar. You’ll discover how the fermentation process works too. Plus, you’ll get a bottle of one of the McKeever’s lovely ciders to take home.
info@longmeadowcider.com www.longmeadowcider.com
Location:
87 Loughgall Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT62 4EG
Whitewater Brewery Tours & Tap Room
Wee Taste Food Tours by Indie Füde
Mourne & Down, Strangford
Mourne Seafood Cookery School
Rademon Estate Distillery
Mourne Trails & Ales Tour by Bike Mourne
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Bonders & Blenders
Mrs C’s Home Kitchen
The Copeland Distillery
Echlinville Distillery
Finnebrougue Woods
Hinch Distillery
Killowen Distillery
Secret Dining Experience with Paul Cunningham
NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
Mountain Ways Ireland
Whitewater Brewery Tours & Tap Room
Get to the heart of a working brewery making some very exciting beers.
Your visit starts with a quick history of Whitewater Brewery. It all began on the banks of the Whitewater River amidst the spectacular Mourne Mountains. In a shed on a fifth generation family farm, the first brew was born.
That was 1996. Since then there has been a lot of hard work, perseverance and flavourful beers. Like Ewe Rebel, an IPA heavyweight with a great balance of bittering and hops. Also Belfast Ale, a russet ale brewed with wheat and roasted barley.
You will be shown round the working brewery and taken right to the heart of the brewhouse. Here, you'll learn all about how they make those award-winning brews. Then its off to the tap house to try some flavourful ales and hear some tales.
info@whitewaterbrewery.com www.whitewaterbrewery.com
Location: Lakeside Brae, Clarkhill Road, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT31 9RH
Whitewater Brewery Tours & Tap Room
Wee Taste Food Tours by Indie Füde
Explore the best of Northern Ireland’s independent food culture.
Indie Füde’s exclusive food tours take you on a journey through some of Northern Ireland’s most happening foodie places and neighbourhoods. You’ll discover many of the small businesses that make these areas so special.
You’ll learn about some of the most exciting produce coming out of this part of the world, meet the folks making it and of course sample some of what they have to shout about. Through it all you’ll be guided by an Indie Füde food and drink obsessive.
From mouth-watering bites to refreshing sips, every stop on these tours will tantalise your taste buds and celebrate the spirit of great Northern Irish food and drink.
So come hungry. You‘ll leave with a new appreciation for Northern Ireland’s indie food scene!
Wee Taste Food Tours by Indie Füde
johnny@indiefude.com www.indiefude.com Location:
Mourne Seafood Cookery School
Take your seafood skills to the next level. Welcome to the ultimate ‘catch to cook’ experience at Kilkeel. You will be learning to cook the freshest fish and seafood right on the harbour of Northern Ireland’s largest fishing port.
There’s a fun, relaxed ethos at the cookery school, based in the Nautilus Centre here. It aims to deliver an enjoyable experience for enthusiastic home cooks. You will be trained up in a broad range of cookery skills, all of them designed to highlight the wonderful benefits of eating seafood.
Expect to be amazed at how quickly your skills improve on one of these inspiring courses. Lasting from a half to a full day, each one incorporates a number of different dishes, chef demonstrations and tasters, as well as a glass of wine or a soft drink.
Mourne Seafood Cookery School
Location:
Nautilus Centre, Rooney Road, Kilkeel, Co. Down, BT34 4AG
mscskilkeel@gmail.com www.mourneseafoodcookeryschool.com
Rademon Estate Distillery
The Shortcross Gin Discovery and Tasting experience.
Taste 21st Century craft gin on a 6th Century estate. Cross the stone bridge over the Ballynahinch River, follow the winding forest path and enter the distillery grounds, where you’ll be welcomed by your Shortcross host.
From there, you'll be whisked off on an informative tour of the copper stills room. Learn how Shortcross gin and whiskey is made while soaking in the sights and aromas of a working distillery.
You'll hear stories from founders Fiona and David about their journey and the long history of the estate. Your visit includes neat tastings and a lesson on how to pour the perfect gin and tonic. You’ll also create a bespoke label and wax-dip your own personalised bottle of gin to take home.
A modern experience in ancient settings, perfect for any gin lover. Rademon Estate Distillery hello@shortcrossgin.com www.shortcrossgin.com
Mourne Trails & Ales Tour by Bike Mourne
Nourish mind, body and soul as you explore the Mourne Mountains on an electric bike.
You’ll go further, see more and feel awesome on this tour. It’s an adventure through one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful regions, with the added buzz of electric bikes.
A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its scenery has provided inspiration for Narnia author CS Lewis and a backdrop for HBO’s Game of Thrones. Now dragon-free, it’s a great place to explore by bike.
You’ll have worked up a thirst (and an appetite) so the tour finishes at the Whitewater Brewery. Here with the help of the friendly artisan brewers and food producers you can sample a selection of local craft beers and food specialities.
Want to take your exploring up a gear? Then saddle up for the Mourne Trails & Ales Tour.
hello@bikemourne.com www.bikemourne.com
Mourne Trails & Ales Tour by Bike Mourne
Location: Forest Park View, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT31 9BU
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Bonders & Blenders
Take a whiskey tour with a difference when you join the bonding revival.
Once there was a thriving tradition of whiskey blending and bonding in Ireland. Family-run businesses and individuals would buy casks of whiskey from distillers, wait for it to mature and then blend it themselves.
The friendly people at Two Stacks are on a mission to revive this practice. So join them on this unique whiskey journey. Learn about the art of blending whiskey and enjoy exclusive access to Two Stacks ultra-rare casks. You’ll be extracting and tasting the whiskey yourself.
Best of all, the hands-on whiskey blending experience lets you blend your very own Irish whiskey to take home. The story of this most celebrated of Irish spirits is gaining a new and adventurous chapter, and you can help to write it.
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Bonders & Blenders
whiskey@twostackswhiskey.com www.twostackswhiskey.com Location:
Mrs C’s Home Kitchen
Learn to bake traditional Irish staples and treats in a food-lover’s paradise.
Step into the delightful world of Mrs C’s Home Kitchen. Surrounded by bountiful farmland and views of the Mourne Mountains, a warm and friendly welcome awaits you.
The traditional baking experience is a favourite here. Under Mrs C’s careful guidance, you’ll learn how to make traditional wheaten bread, also known as brown soda bread. Prefer something sweet? Then don’t miss an immersive experience in the art of traditional tray bakes.
With your creation safely in the oven, you’ll tuck into homemade treats showcasing seasonality, homegrown produce and local ingredients. Eventually it will be time to leave that very welcoming kitchen. Along with your memories and a newfound skill, you’ll be taking home a warm wheaten loaf or tray bake to enjoy later.
Mrs C’s Home Kitchen
hello@mrscshomekitchen.com www.mrscshomekitchen.com
Location: 56 Dromara Road, Dundrum, Co. Down, BT33 0NS
The Copeland Distillery
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary heritage and unique coastal spirit of The Copeland Distillery. Hear tales of secretive smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all washed down with the distillery’s very special whiskey, gin and rum.
You’ll find the distillery in the old picture house, next to the harbour (don’t miss the iconic lighthouse). Once one of the busiest ports in Northern Ireland, Donaghadee welcomed seafarers from across the globe with their cargoes of spirits and spices. Your guide will recount its rich history, as well as that of the town and the distillery itself.
The Copeland Distillery info@copelanddistillery.com www.copelanddistillery.com
Location:
The Copeland Distillery’s heritage is a rich one with deep ties to the community. You’ll sample its range of spirits and connect with people from all over the world who share a passion for the craft of distilling and this special place.
The Copeland Distillery, Manor Street, Donaghadee, Co. Down, BT21 0HF
Echlinville Distillery
Explore a very rare thing indeed: a field to-glass distillery. Discover how a temperate climate, along with rich soil and salty air, makes this one of the finest grain-growing regions in Northern Ireland. Where better to grow the barley for Echlinville Distillery’s new make spirits?
Arriving at the historic Echlinville Estate, you’ll be greeted by a friendly tour guide. They will guide you along the spirits’ journey, all the way from ground to glass.
Harvested from the estate, the barley is floor-malted on the distillery farm - exactly the way it would have been hundreds of years ago.
Hear all about Echlinville’s commitment to local provenance. Discover how they sow, harvest and floor-malt all their own barley. View the beautiful copper stills and breathe in the earthy aromas of the whiskey maturation warehouse.
Echlinville Distillery
info@echlinville.com www.echlinville.com
Location: 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, Co. Down, BT22 1AJ
Finnebrougue Woods
Join a resident expert for a foraging walk through the woods. You will be safely guided through identifying and collecting seasonal wild edibles. With expert advice on hand at all times, you’ll discover which herbs, vegetables, fungi and berries are ripe for the picking. A talented chef will then show you how to prepare your freshly foraged and locally sourced produce. Marinade it. Pickle it. Even hot and cold smoke it.
Choosing cuts from a herd of Dexter beef, game or fish, you’ll be guided in the art of cooking over an open fire using various grills and spits on an enormous tipi fire pit.
Finally, you will get to sit down at rustic tables and benches to enjoy a fresh, delicious feast prepared and cooked in front of your eyes.
Finnebrougue Woods
hello@finnebroguewoods.com www.finnebroguewoods.com
Location: 46 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 9UP
Hinch Distillery
Hinch Distillery invites you to explore the history and production of its bold range of triple-distilled whiskeys and award-winning gin.
Using water drawn from the beautiful Silent Valley and grain sourced locally, these spirits are pure expressions of the local natural environment. The distillery tour tells their story in a fun, informative and immersive way.
Starting in the beautiful Ingredients Room, you’ll move to the impressive Mash House, the Still House and the Spectrum Room before finishing in one of the bespoke tasting areas. Here you’ll get a chance to sample some of Hinch’s vast collection of wonderful whiskeys.
Alternatively, enrol in the Gin School Experience and discover how gin is produced. You’ll learn about recipe development, botanical ingredients and the distilling process before creating your very own unique gin.
Hinch Distillery tours@hinchdistillery.com www.hinchdistillery.com
Location: 19 Carryduff Road, The Temple, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, BT27 6TZ
Killowen Distillery
Discover a contemporary take on a timeless tradition in the heart of the beautiful Mourne Mountains.
To find this traditional small-batch distillery, follow the path across heather-clad slopes, the same path smugglers once used to bring French brandy into Ireland.
Here you’ll overlook Carlingford Lough and the Irish Sea. This townland of Kilfeaghan in Killowen is renowned for its nature, history and lore. Your Killowen Distillery Tour is infused with all three.
You’ll receive an introduction to Irish whiskey making, and to the culture and heritage of this beautiful part of the Mournes. Learn a little about local native botanical crops and their unique influence on Irish whiskey. Enjoy samples of new make whiskeys and gins.
There’s poitín too, made according to a generations-old recipe from a local Mourne family.
Killowen Distillery
brendan@killowendistillery.com www.killowendistillery.com
Location:
29 Kilfeaghan Road, Killowen, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 3AW
Secret Dining Experience with Paul Cunningham
Join a renowned chef for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
Your host, chef Paul Cunningham, appeared on BBC television series the Great British Menu as one of four chefs representing Northern Ireland. He is the founder of Mourne Larder, a food venture that celebrates the natural bounty of the region.
Paul’s secret dining experience will whisk you away to an exclusive destination within the Mournes area. You’ll enjoy drinks on arrival, followed by an 11-course tasting menu featuring local and seasonal produce.
Paul will also share his knowledge and passion for foraging and cooking with you. You’ll discover the wild and wonderful flavours of the region, such as sea vegetables, wild herbs and seaweed caramel.
Secret Dining Experience with Paul Cunningham
It’s a journey of discovery, adventure, and community. It’s also a chance to connect with nature, culture and yourself through food.
MourneLarder@outlook.com www.paulcunningham.com Location
NearyNogs Stoneground Chocolate
Discover the secrets of Northern Ireland’s first bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker.
NearyNógs chocolate is small-batch crafted in their family-friendly chocolate factory. There are breathtaking views of the Irish Sea, Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains - a wonderful place for making some wonderful chocolate.
On your tour you’ll discover how every process is meticulously controlled so that the flavour of the cacao bean shines through. Then you’ll enjoy a taste journey, experiencing the rich and unique flavours of chocolate from across the globe.
You’ll also learn about the ethical sourcing of sustainable cacao beans, supporting the Rainforest Alliance and practicing direct trade.
NearyNógs always aims to honour the farmers, the cacao and the maker.
NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate
general@nearynogs.com www.nearynogs.com
Location:
Safeguarding the environment is important too: you’ll be visiting the world’s first solar-powered chocolate factory.
19 Ballymaderfy Road, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 4SW
Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen
Experience the warmth, the comfort and the kind of welcome you only get in a real Irish kitchen.
Whether you’re coming to taste tradition, explore the shore or both, an experience that starts at Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen begins the best way. With true Northern Irish hospitality at a 17th Century thatched cottage.
It’s the perfect base for doing something you’ve never done before. Like wild swimming in Ballymorran Bay, paddle boarding to an island on Strangford Lough, or baking soda or potato bread the way your great-grandmother did.
The day is full of chat, banter and local stories, mostly about the farming community of this beautiful landscape on the western shores of Strangford Lough. In Tracey’s Kitchen, friends are made as well as bread.
Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen
info@traceysfarmhousekitchen.com www.traceysfarmhousekitchen.com
Location: 52a Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, Co. Down, BT23 6UD
Mountain Ways Ireland
Forage and picnic amongst the rugged territory of Slieve Gullion.
Your guide, Brian, is a wild food enthusiast and folklorist. His family have lived in Slieve Gullion for at least seven generations. On the Foraging in the Foothills tour, he will reveal the hidden potential in the most familiar of wild plants. Depending on the season, fresh spring shoots, flowers, seeds, fungi, berries or fruit might provide a tasty morsel. Or a powerful remedy.
A more substantial meal is provided when you join Brian for the ‘Booley and Butter’ tour. On this guided walking tour of his upland farm you’ll learn the craft of 'booleying' (butter-making). Then you’ll enjoy an artisan picnic lunch at the booley site, along with Brian’s delicious foraged treats.
Enjoy stories, craic, food and company in the shadow of mystical Slieve Gullion.
Mountain Ways Ireland
info@mountainwaysireland.com www.mountainwaysireland.com
Location:
11A Cloughinney Road, Forkhill, Co. Armagh, BT35 9RY
Strangford Harbour Co. Down
Artisan Markets
You’ll find a market for every taste in Northern Ireland. They range from farmers’ markets with the very best locally-grown produce to flea markets with vintage clothes and bric-a-brac stalls.
Most celebrated of them all is St. Georges Market in Belfast. Armagh has its twice-weekly Shambles Variety Market. Carrickfergus, Newtownards, Coleraine and Ballycastle all host enticing artisans’ markets.
Markets selling fresh produce and plants are held regularly in Ballymena, Bangor and Newtownbreda in south Belfast, with more popping-up all the time.
www.discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/shopping/bestmarkets
Artisan Markets
www.discovernorthernireland.com/ things-to-do/shopping/best-markets
Location:
Various locations across Northern Ireland
Artisan Markets
Northern Ireland Seafood Trails
Enjoy a series of harbour-hopping adventures around Northern Ireland’s coast. Each one tells stories of our country’s rich fishing heritage and abundant seafood. With fifteen trails to choose from, everyone in the family is covered with one of these days out. The colourful, interactive maps help you to discover new places, explore harbours and ports around the coast and meet fishermen passionate about their work.
Tasting local seafood is part of the fun too, of course. You’ll also take home new-found knowledge of local and native species, and simple new seafood recipes to try out at home. The maps include fun activities to try as well.
To start your own seafood adventure, head to any of the stops on the trails to pick up a paper copy of the trail map, or visit niseafoodtrails.co.uk
Northern Ireland Seafood Trails
www.niseafoodtrails.co.uk
Northern Ireland Spirits Trail
There’s a world of spirits to discover in Northern Ireland, with a special welcome for everyone who explores it. To guide you on your journey, we’ve prepared a trail linking 13 distilleries across the country.
With its help, you will encounter many characterful spirits. There’s some pretty special characters amongst their makers too. So spend a wee while with them and experience the unique taste of their creations.
Don’t forget to pick up a Northern Ireland Spirits Trail Distillery Passport. They’re available at any of the distilleries on the trail, make sure to get it stamped when you visit each location. When you’ve visited all stops on the Spirit Trail, show your completed passport to a member of staff at your last distillery experience to receive a special souvenir. See the interactive map here to view the trail.
Northern Ireland Spirits Trail
www.discovernorthernireland.com/food-anddrink/northern-ireland-spirits-trail
Location: Various locations across Northern Ireland
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Island Discovery Electric Boat Tour
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