- Best Restaurant: Wine and Brine, Moira, A stylish neighbourhood fine-dining restaurant in Moira village, celebrated for its modern seasonal cooking, creative techniques like pickling and fermenting, and a decade of consistent excellence.
- Café: The Bawn Pantry, location in County Armagh, A charming café known for its high-quality coffee, fresh bakes, and welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.
- Casual Dining: Keegan’s Bar & Restaurant, location in County Armagh, A relaxed spot specialising in approachable, high-quality casual meals with a lively pub-style setting and great local flavours.
- Chef: Stephen McGloughlin of Sally McNallys, location in County Armagh, An acclaimed chef recognised for his innovative, flavourful cooking and dedication to fresh seasonal ingredients in this popular venue.
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Wine and Brine, Moira, Awarded for its bold, modern interpretations of Irish classics with seasonal produce in a charming village location.
- Customer Service: Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, Honoured for exceptional friendly, attentive, and professional hospitality in this central hotel setting.
- Employee Excellence Award: Liam McKenna of Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, A dedicated team member recognised for outstanding performance and contribution to service excellence.
- Gastro Pub: Digby’s Bar & Restaurant, location in County Armagh, A vibrant gastro pub celebrated for its innovative pub food, warm atmosphere, and quality local offerings.
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Gullion at Killeavy Castle, Killeavy, An elegant restaurant within the historic Killeavy Castle Estate, known for refined dining, stunning castle surroundings, and strong sustainable practices.
- Innovator: The Head O The Road, location in County Armagh, Awarded for creative approaches to dining and standout innovation in the local scene.
- Local Food Hero: Simon Dougan of Yellow Door Deli, Portadown, A passionate individual celebrated for championing local produce through his acclaimed deli and community impact.
- Newcomer: Dantes Deli, location in County Armagh, A fresh addition recognised for its strong early impact and quality offerings in the county.
Georgina Campbell Awards
- Neighbourhood Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Wine and Brine, Moira, A stylish and welcoming restaurant in Moira village, nationally honoured for its modern seasonal cooking, pickling, fermenting, and decade-long community success.
Good Food Ireland Awards
- No major restaurant-specific national winners were highlighted for County Armagh in the awards (ceremony November at The K Club), though the county’s scene benefits from strong local producer support (e.g., Armagh Cider, Yellow Door Deli influences) and hospitality recognitions in regional contexts.
- County Armagh’s awards scene centres on Wine and Brine as the standout county winner (with national neighbourhood fine-dining acclaim), blending modern fine dining in Moira, welcoming neighbourhood spots, gastro pubs, and historic estate dining at Killeavy Castle, emphasising seasonal local produce and warm hospitality in this scenic border county.
Restaurants Association
The Ulster awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 1st April, Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, County Monaghan
- Overall: Wine and Brine, Moira
- Café: The Bawn Pantry
- Casual Dining: Keegan’s Bar & Restaurant
- Chef: Stephen McGloughlin of Sally McNallys
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Wine and Brine
- Customer Service: Armagh City Hotel
- Employee Excellence Award: Liam McKenna of Armagh City Hotel
- Gastro Pub: Digby’s Bar & Restaurant
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Gullion at Killeavy Castle
- Innovator: The Head O The Road
- Local Food Hero: Simon Dougan, Yellow Door Deli
- Newcomer: Dantes Deli
- Pub: McConville’s Bar
- Restaurant Manager: Giuseppe Lonigro of Zio
- Sustainable Practices: Gullion at Killeavy Castle
- Use of Social Media: Seagoe Hotel
- Wine Experience: Uluru Bar & Grill
- World Cuisine: Viet By Vee
Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow – Overall – County winners – Good Food Ireland – Michelin Star
2025 Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
2024 Restaurants Association of Ireland Awards by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Armagh:
Introduction – Adventure – Anthem – Archaeology – Attractions – Awards – Birdwatching – Camping – Castles – Churches – Contact list – Cycling – Dining – Equestrian – Festivals – Fishing – Folklore – Gardens – Golf – Graveyards – Happening – Haunted – Highest – Hiking – History – Holy Wells – Hotels – Hotels8 – Instagrammable – Itineraries – Largest town – Luxury – MICE – Movies – Musicians – New – Name – Novelists – Off the beaten track – Poets – Pubs – Quotes – Random Facts – Restaurant Awards – Sacred Places – Saints – Spas – Sports – Sunsets– Sustainable – Things to do – Towns – Video – Villages – Walking – Wanderlist – Weddings – Wild swimming – Writers – 1837– 1846 – 1852 – 1909 – 1955 – 1980 –
Armagh is steeped in history and natural beauty, with the Navan Fort, an ancient ceremonial site, offering archaeological intrigue. The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium provide stargazing opportunities, while the city’s two cathedrals reflect its ecclesiastical heritage. Other attractions include the nearby Slieve Gullion Forest Park with its hiking trails and panoramic views. Armagh is Ireland’s fifth smallest county by size (1,253 square km) and tenth largest by population (194,394). Population peaked at 232,393 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 108,815, in 1937. In terms of hospitality, Armagh is Ireland’s 26th most visited tourist county with around 57,000 international visitors per year.
