Ulster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 #raiawards

The Restaurant Association of Ireland #raiawards11
The Irish Restaurants Awards for the Province of Ulster were held on Monday 4th April 2011, in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast.
Over 250 people from the hotel & restaurant trade attended the ceremony and came from all corners of the region.

Sponsored by Santa Rita / Sunday Independent LIFE Magazine the awards are organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI). The event recognizes achievement and excellence in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry throughout the Island of Ireland and celebrates all aspects of the Industry.

Full List of Regional Winners for Ulster are:

2011 Best Customer Service Award Donegal            Harveys Point Hotel
2011 Best Customer Service Award Armagh             Pretty Marys
2011 Best Customer Service Award Antrim               Shu Restaurant
2011 Best Customer Service Award Cavan               The Olde Post Inn
2011 Best Customer Service Award Derry                Beech Hill Country House
2011 Best Customer Service Award Down               Jeffers By The Marina
2011 Best Customer Service Award Tyrone             Oysters Restaurant
2011 Best Customer Service Award Monaghan       Snaffles Restaurant

2011 Best Wine Experience - Ulster Winner              Alden's

2011 Best Casual Dining Award Armagh                  Yellow Door Deli
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Donegal                 Kealys Seafood Restaurant
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Antrim                    Boca Restaurant
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Tyrone                    Rue Bar & Grill
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Cavan                     Murph’s Bistro
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Derry                      Halo Pantry & Grill
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Down                     Coyle’s Bistro
2011 Best Casual Dining Award Monaghan             Conor’s Bar Castle Leslie

2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Armagh             Newforge Country House
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Donegal            Castlegrove House Hotel
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Monaghan         Snaffles Restaurant
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Antrim               The Dunandry
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Cavan               Slieve Russell Hotel
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Derry                 Beech Hill Restaurant
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Tyrone              Tullylagan Country House
2011 Best Hotel Restaurant Award Down                The Olde Inn

2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Donegal                    Harrys Bar & Restaurant
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Armagh                     Digbys
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Antrim                       The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Cavan                       The Blackhorse Inn
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Derry                         Metro Bar
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Monaghan                Andy’s Bar
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Tyrone                      The Coach Inn
2011 Best Gastro Pub Award Down                        Boyles of Drumore


2011 Best Chef Award Monaghan                          Raymond mcArdle
2011 Best Chef Award Tyrone                                James Divine, Deli on the Green
2011 Best Chef Award Derry                                  Ian Oar, Brown’s Restaurant
2011 Best Chef Award Cavan                                Nevin McGUire, McNean House
2011 Best Chef Award Down                                 Joery Castle, The Boat House Restaurant
2011 Best Chef Award Antrim                                Brian Mc Cann, Shu Restaurant
2011 Best Chef Award Armagh                             James Neilly, Manor Park
2011 Best Chef Award Donegal                            Darren Iddon, Solis Lough Eske
2011 Best Chef Award Fermanagh                       Noel McMeel, Lough Erne Resort


2011 Best Restaurant Award Tyrone                     Oysters Restaurant
2011 Best Restaurant Award Fermanagh             No.6
2011 Best Restaurant Award Cavan                      McNean House
2011 Best Restaurant Award Down                      The Boathouse
2011 Best Restaurant Award Derry                       Browns Restuarant
2011 Best Restaurant Award Donegal                 The Mill Restaurant
2011 Best Restaurant Award Antrim                     Telfords Restaurant
2011 Best Restaurant Award Monaghan              Restaurant at Nuremore
2011 Best Restaurant Award Armagh                  Uluru Bistro

The County winners will now compete for the Regional and All Ireland Titles in the Burlington Hotel Dublin on Wednesday 25th May 2011.

Congratulations to all those took part from Zack at the http://www.irishfoodguide.ie/