{"id":479138,"date":"2025-10-06T23:22:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/479138\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T23:22:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:22:26","slug":"good-food-ireland-awards-announce-northern-irish-finalists-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/479138\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Food Ireland Awards announce Northern Irish finalists for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The final takes place in November<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/316101157_569155665215575_4693776882100758487_n.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Fish City Belfast(Image: Fish City\/ Facebook)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">A number of businesses across Northern Ireland have been recognised in the final of the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/food-and-drink\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Food Ireland Awards<\/a> celebrate the best in food, drink and hospitality from across the entire island of Ireland &#8211; honouring the people and places that champion authentic taste, local sourcing, sustainability and exceptional visitor experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">This year\u2019s NI finalists span the full breadth of the industry, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/food-and-drink\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">from five-star and boutique hotels to artisan food and drink producers,<\/a> family-run butchers, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/food-and-drink\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">destination restaurants and unique food tourism<\/a> experiences.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/belfasts-favourite-spot-sunday-roast-32606182\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32606182\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belfast&#8217;s favourite spot for a Sunday Roast as voted for by Belfast Live readers<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/15-belfast-restaurant-week-deals-32582124\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32582124\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15 Belfast Restaurant Week deals not to miss as city&#8217;s &#8220;biggest celebration of food&#8221; returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">Finalists were selected by an independent panel of experts following mystery inspections and detailed assessments with strict judging criteria that include commitment to local sourcing, local provenance and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">Taking place on Monday, November 10 in Co Kildare, the Awards will see finalists from every corner of Ireland gather to celebrate the very best in food, drink and hospitality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"belfastlive\">Here are all the Northern Irish spots that have been recognised at the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025:<\/p>\n<p>Five Star Hotel of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Dunluce-Lodge-Bedroom-3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lough Erne Resort, Co Fermanagh<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Dunluce Lodge, Co Antrim<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Galgorm Resort, Co Antrim<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Grand Central Hotel, Belfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Restaurant of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/80566586_400449914048621_8432969265501437952_n.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>No.14 at the Georgian House(Image: Facebook)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Underground Dining, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Tully Mill Restaurant, Co Fermanagh<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">No 14 Georgian House, Co Antrim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hotel Restaurant of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_TheCulloden_Exterior_2_Jack_Hardy_2018-2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Vespers at Culloden Estate &amp; Spa, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Gullion at Killeavy Castle, Co Down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shop of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_download-4jfif.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Indie Fude Comber(Image: Discover Northern Ireland)Food Tourism Experience Award<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/557486733_18531721498021855_2774649451445128690_njfif.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Long Meadow Cider\/ Facebook)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Long Meadow Cider, Co Armagh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sustainability Award<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_Image-from-iOS-21.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The Terrace at Fish City<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Brook Hall Estate, Co Derry (Agri-food Sector)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Fish City Belfast, Co Antrim (Hospitality Sector)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Scoper\u2019s Dundrum, Co Down (Hospitality Sector)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dairy Producer of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/521286405_18412963246105863_6972636441659468453_n.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Glastry Farm Ice Cream\/ Facebook)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Glastry Farm Ice Cream, Co Down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bakery and Chocolate Producer of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_download-5jfif.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Ditty\u2019s Home Bakery &amp; Coffee Shop(Image: Discover Northern Ireland)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ditty\u2019s Home Bakery &amp; Coffee Shop, Co Derry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Drinks Producer of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Screenshot-2023-05-18-120159.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Hinch Distillery, Co Down(Image: Google)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Long Meadow Cider, Co Armagh<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Hinch Distillery, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wild Atlantic Distillery, Co Tyrone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sweet and Savoury Producer of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/496664389_18163751557342409_7520526788886472460_njfif.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Crawford\u2019s Rock Seaweed Salt(Image: Crawford\u2019s Rock Seaweed Salt\/ Facebook)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Crawford\u2019s Rock Seaweed Salt, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Irish Black Butter, Co Antrim<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Mallow Makers, Co Down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Food Lovers Choice Award<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/240801081_105998858475976_5522298402968851660_n.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Lynchpin\/ Facebook)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"belfastlive\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lynchpin Holywood, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">A Slice of Heaven, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Coq &amp; Bull Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Underground Dining, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Echlinville Distillery, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Habanero Steve\u2019s, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Indie Fude, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lightfoot Kitchen &amp; Deli, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Stonebridge Farm, Co Down<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">No 14 Georgian House, Co Down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wine List of the Year<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Screenshot-2025-07-23-092404.png\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Instagram: Dunluce Lodge Hotel)<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_IMG_9480.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join Belfast Live Social on TikTok<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@belfastlivesocial\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Belfast Live Social on TikTok<\/a> will be jam-packed with food reviews, concert announcements, vox-pops of all the important questions and more &#8211; 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