The best restaurants in United Kingdom serving Irish food

Called in tonight and availed of the steak deal and what an amazing price. The meal was one of the best that I had in a very long time. The presentation and taste was amazing. We will definitely be returning to Soda and Starch.

Really great little place in Newry. I ordered crispy bacon and avocado bagel. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented and super delicious. My friend enjoyed poached eggs and bacon on sourdough. Great team, great food.

We went to the Merchant Hotel for a pre dinner birthday drink as a treat around 4.30pm our dinner was booked for 5.15pm. Our table had the reminants of the previous party, empty glasses and half eaten nibbles. A waiter came and took our order but didn't bother to clear or clean the table. He then took an order for a couple beside us. The couple beside us were swiftly served a pot of tea with nibbles and glasses of water. At 5.05pm I went to the bar area and advised we haven't received our order and we were ready to leave. The drinks arrived at 5.10pm delivered to the drink stained table which we literally had to drink in one go as we were going to be late for our meal and over £30 worse off! Lots of suited staff walking back and forwards looking important but not really doing very much. Maybe when you see customers looking around for assistance you might want to try and help. Service appalling for a Saturday afternoon, dread to think what the evening service is like! Disappointing start to a birthday celebration.

Visited Grant's tonight for dinner. 4 Boston beef consisting of two 4oz fillet steaks,champ pepper sauce and house gravy, and tobacco onions cooked perfectly. A very flavoursome beef stroganoff and I had the goats cheese starter and it was amazing,a sensation of flavours in your mouth. Sides of salt and chips and ordinary chips ordered and veg and another chip were complimentary. We then couldn't resist dessert even though we were quite full up. The crème brulé was to die for, perfect topping breaking to shreds when you knocked it with the spoon and under a smooth,creamy vanilla custard, served with strawberry and blueberry and a portion of fresh cream. A cheese cake and a sundae went down very well too. Our friendly waiter Ryan made sure everyone was happy with their food,had a friendly chat and kept the drinks flowing, what more could you want. Thank you for a lovely evening

The food is tasty and good value but it’s really the staff that puts this place on the next level. Well done to your team, so friendly. (Dessert was tasty too!)

friendly staff and delicious food too, highly recommended

Myself and my wife went for lunch, yesterday the 7th July. We both had the fish supper meal and found it to be the best we ever had. So many restaurants, hotel's,cafe and carry outs tell you it's Cold,so many times we have been disappointed so we vote with our feet and don't go back are order something else This was diffently Cod at it's best. We sat in the front of the cafe beside bakery,the girl who served us was excellent,so nice to see someone who are pleasent and professional,also noted a young guy servicing and he was also excellent. No doubt next time in Newry we will return and will have no hesitation in recommending The Shelbourne. Keep up the good work. Chris & Jackie Bleary Portadown S

Disappointing Experience – “The Chicken Stack” Should’ve Stayed Stacked Only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the onion rings. Chicken goujons? Passable. The main – The Chicken Stack – was underwhelming and arrived late, minus the sauce. When the pepper sauce did turn up, it was more pepper water than anything else. Located on the edge of an industrial estate, you’d expect greasy spoon vibes – low-cost, hearty stick-to-your-ribs grub. Instead, there was an overambitious menu with missing items (no ribs, ironically), slow service, and food that lacked seasoning. My chicken breast was just pan-fried, unseasoned, and still had the tendon (pectoralis minor) left in. Just… no. The place has a thrown-together feel – painted breeze blocks, random decor, and nothing cohesive. The stacked chicken looked lost on the plate with no sides included. For the price? Not worth it. Tip to the owners: Simplify the menu, trim the walls (not just the chicken), and drop the “Restaurant” label. Call it a café and manage expectations better. Wouldn’t return.

I had heard about the Cheeky Fox from some work colleagues and travelled there today for Sunday (Mother's Day) lunch. It did not disappoint. The staff were plenty, friendly and attentive. There was plenty of choice on the menu and most of our group had 3 courses. Everything was cooked to perfection and the presentation was excellent. Really worth travelling an hour for and we all agreed that we'd be back. Compliments to the staff and chef(s).

The best carry out sunday lunch you can imagine and always politely dealt with by Niall, the best spot. This is the best wee spot

Ordered food at 6.10pm nobody else eating and it arrived 50 minute's later. Waitress fired our cutlery down as was a table for 9 and said set your own place. When food arrived late it was shocking,under cooked chicken,wrong sides and disgusting kids fish fingers! We will never eat there again.

La comida es preciosa, especialmente la hamburguesa de pollo y las patatas fritas son geniales el mejor chippy en la carretera lo recomendaría encarecidamente

Excellent cafe, really lovely friendly staff, wonderful butternut and lentil soup, fantastic raspberry and coconut cake and very well priced.

Food was fresh and delicious. Service was fantastic. Even though it was crowded, food came out quickly. Loved the vibe here. Cool atmosphere!

Very accommodating considering we had a vegan for lunch. The roast chicken dinner was the best I've ever tasted no lie! Everyone loved the food and service.