Food and Drink

11 Father’s Day gift ideas every food and drink lovers including wine, luxury hampers and special spirits

11 premium food and drink gifts for Father’s Day 2025

There’s plenty of dining options this summer at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast

From a champagne dinner to afternoon tea with a twist at The Merchant Hotel

Jura's Bourbon cask is a remarkably smooth and fairly sweet whisky

Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

Keplin's nine-litre air fryer is perfect for hungry families

This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

The Glenlivet's Caribbean influence makes it a great base for cocktails

Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a fruity Glenlivet whisky

Leon and Deirdre with some of the store team

Growing portfolio: NI Mace store converts to new Centra after £500k investment

Laura Murphy, founder and managing director of Omagh’s Oatco Superfuel with Tesco NI buyer Michael Logan.

Super Bites will now be available in Tesco stores

Raymond Gleug salutes beauty and the very best wine

Raymond Gleug salutes beauty and the very best wine

Musgrave NI and SSE Airtricity announce CPPA. Pictured Caroline Rowan, head of retail operations for Musgrave Northern Ireland and David O'Byrne, head of industrial and commercial contracts for SSE Airtricity

NI electric utility firm signs landmark deal for 100 SuperValu and Centra stores

ANON is launching its premium alcohol-free ‘Summer Cocktail’ on Ocado.com, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket.

As mindful drinking rises in Belfast, premium no and low brand launches ‘Summer ...

Lagavulin is powerfully peaty - which won't suit everyone, but it is one of the best Islay single malts

Save £13 on Lagavulin 8 Year Old Islay whisky for Father’s Day

Founded by Lee-Anne Schmitz, MyPromoPal is a drinks promotion app designed to bring people together, support local venues, and give back to causes close to her heart

NI widow turns heartbreak into hope with launch of innovative drinks app

Long Meadow Cider in Loughgall, Co Armagh has an extensive range of ciders, apples juices and apple cider vinegar

New alcohol-free cider from Long Meadow

Clare Johnston behind the bar of Coleraine's Railway Arms which celebrates 50 years in the Johnston family this June.

Happy 50th birthday, Railway Arms

The Singleton Malt Master Selection

Best whisky deals on Amazon right now

McDonald’s has today officially opened its latest Northern Irish restaurant in Coleraine, bringing an additional 120 new jobs to the area

Crowds welcome the new £4m McDonald’s at NI supermarket - take a look inside

Located in the Asda car park, the new 80-seater Drive Thru restaurant in Coleraine is the second McDonald’s in the town and both premises are owned and operated by franchisee Bruce Baillie

Claire Cartmill

Belfast city centre barbecue restaurant Meat Wagon that launched with fanfare and a distinctive marketing campaign has announced its closure just over a year after opening

NI restaurant that rolled out in Old RUC Land Rover closes doors after a year

Portrush’s boutique Elephant Rock Hotel is gearing up for its busiest summer ever, as the 153rd Open Championship prepares to welcome nearly 280,000 golf fans, making it the second-best attended Open in history

North coast hotel experiences 300% increase in enquiries due to the Open

Boojum is giving away over 17,000 free meals for Northern Ireland students this Wednesday

Boojum’s giving away over 17,000 free student meals – get to your NI store!

At £18 for a litre bottle we didn't expect miracles from Amazon's new Scotch - but we were more than a little surprised

Amazon’s £18 whisky tastes better than you’d expect

Michael Morris of Echlinville – five major awards at San Francisco

Why San Francisco is close to the hearts of NI whiskey producers

RL Produce Limited, one of Northern Ireland’s leading fresh produce growers, is delighted to announce the launch of its new baby leaf brand, Lyttle Leaves, now available exclusively in Tesco Northern Ireland stores. Pictured is Shannon McFarland, local marketing manager Tesco NI, Nigel Alwyn Doherty, produce buying manager Tesco NI, Sheila Lyttle, Roy Lyttle, Alexander Lyttle, Nick Shivers, Tesco store manager, Geoff Taylor, fresh team manager, Lindsay Lyttle Curran and Jennifer Shaw, assistant buying manager, Produce

Fresh local salads take root as NI family farm scoops Tesco deal

The SodaStream machine is still selling well, and prices have just plummeted

SodaStream machines are nearly half price on Amazon at the moment

National Vegetarian Week: The best vegetarian restaurants in the UK - according to DesignMyNight

The best restaurants in the UK to visit on National Vegetarian Week

Ramore Restaurants Ltd, based in Portrush, is a well-known dining destination popular with tourists, visitors, and some of Northern Ireland’s top golfers

Top north coast restaurant complex under scrutiny after poor inspection

Raymond Gleug's wines for watching Eurovision

Raymond Gleug's wines to watch Eurovision

Jarlath Watson, a founding director of Kircubbin’s Echlinville Distillery which has launched the Aird Cask Collective

Liquid gold: Invest in a NI whiskey cask

​Ever considered an alternative investment in whiskey casks?

Sam Butler

Paul Mercer, SERC Principal Lecturer – leading the poverty initiative

NI culinary students helping foodbank clients

Co Armagh based White’s Oats signs new contract with Qatar’s leading retailer Lulu Hypermarket. Pictured are Deborah Templeton, sales and marketing coordinator and Colin Kiddell, business development for White's Oats at Lulu Headquarters in Qatar

NI firm signs contract with Qatar’s leading retailer, taking contracts to £500k

Discount supermarket chain Lidl Northern Ireland has unveiled plans for a major redevelopment in south Belfast, involving more than just groceries

Lidl NI plans major redevelopment in Belfast, involving more than just groceries

Dedicated retailers mark 40 years of service at their Londonderry community store. Pictured is Martin Agnew from Henderson Group presenting the Lynch family with their anniversary plaque. Included are Paul Lynch, Conor Lynch, Martin Agnew, Denis Lynch, Anne Lynch and Gary Lynch

Dedicated retailers mark 40 years at one of their nine NI community stores

Pictured is Adina Mulkerns, Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group, Terry Mulkerns and Norman Graham, regional manager, The Maxol Group

Gallery: Maxol honours 'best in the business' at NI Excellence Awards in Belfast

Talsker Skye is a former Gold winner at the International Wine and Spirits Competition

Talisker Skye whisky now £27.98 with 42% Amazon discount

Secretary of State Hilary Benn tours PRM in Lisburn with CEO and Founder Philip Morrow and Operations Manager Colin Davis

Secretary of State praises NI firm's £15m expansion as dual market drives growth

Celebrating the new Centra Scotch Street are siblings Christine McNally, Amanda Woolsey, Gordon Woolsey, father Don Woolsey, James Woolsey, Pauline Woolsey and Julie-Ann Liggett. They are joined by Musgrave NI managing director Trevor Magill and retail sales director David Higgins

64-year-old NI family-run store reopens under Centra brand following £1.3m boost

Primark is going all out for Stitch fans this summer with the launch of its biggest ever collection inspired by the iconic character, featuring adorable nightwear, vibrant stationery and must-have travel essentials

Stitch mania is coming as Primark NI launches biggest collection and themed café

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has strengthened its commitment to local sourcing and exceptional quality by expanding its partnership with County Armagh-based Gilfresh Produce to supply Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Pictured is William Gilpin, managing director at Gilfresh Produce and Shaun Doherty, senior agronomist at M&S

M&S partners with NI firm to supply locally grown parsnips across 38 stores

Brian and Jackie Reid from Deli Lites took top prize in the highly competitive Hot Category for its premium Roast Mushroom, Truffle and Mascarpone Tosta. Deli Lites food innovation and development manager, Donna McGuire, was also a nominee in the final of the Sandwich Designer of the Year’s Kings Fine Cooked Meats Gammon category

NI food-to-go innovator secures its 6th Sammies’ Award with 'Gourmet Tosta' win

This is a great opportunity to buy a Ninja air fryer

Best Ninja air fryer deals now live – save 26% on the Double Stack XL

Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, the award-winning brand founded by Richard and Leona Kane, has secured a major retail listing across Northern Ireland, with its products now available in 34 Tesco stores and online

NI family-run farm strikes gold with major retail listing of rapeseed oil

Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair is a rare unpeated Islay single malt, offering rich sherry character in a coastal setting

Bunnahabhain Islay whisky now £27 – 30% off at Amazon

McDonald’s is putting the finishing touches on its newest drive-thru restaurant in Coleraine, with the grand opening confirmed for next week

Opening date set for £4m McDonald's drive-thru in NI supermarket

With the 153rd Open set to bring thousands to Portrush, Bob & Berts has rebranded as ‘Rory and Berts’ — a move that's already turning heads and inspiring selfies, with other local tributes likely to follow. Credit Facebook

'It’s just a bit of fun': NI coffee chain renames café in honour of golf star

Eurospar Greencastle Street, Kilkeel is a community supermarket that delivers a fresh market, housing products from over 190 local suppliers

NI supermarket doubles after £4.7m refit to be owner's largest fresh food store

Ninja's knife blocks always sell in huge numbers when there's a big discount offered

Ninja StaySharp knife block now 34% off in rare Amazon deal

Four Northern Ireland companies have been recognised among the UK’s most dynamic businesses in the newly released ORESA Growth Index Top 100, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing firms based on sales growth

Four Northern Ireland firms join the UK's top 100 fastest-growing business list

World Cocktail Day: The best UK cocktail spots - according to DesignMyNight

The best UK cocktail spots - according to DesignMyNight

Co-owners Darryl McNally and Adrian McLaughlin toast the official opening of the Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough with general manager, Paul Truscott. Picture: Bradley Quinn

Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough to officially open after £1.6m redevelopment

Luca Montorio, originally from Turin, has been creating award-winning authentic Italian sauces in Newtownards for 10 years

​Luca’s flavours from Turin enjoy decade of tasty success in Ards

Bronagh Duffin of Bellaghy’s Bakehouse NI is featuring in the popular culinary sessions at Balmoral

​​Smaller food producers hoping for business boost at Balmoral Show

Wetherspoons: Four brand-new gourmet burgers added to menu

Wetherspoons unveils four new 'gourmet' burgers on its menu

Hot weather: What should you eat and drink during a heatwave? The best foods for keeping cool

The food and drink you must avoid during a heatwave

Home cook Suzie Lee. Picture: Waddell Media.

New series of Suzie Lee’s Great Food Made Simple

Greggs has opened its latest shop at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim, creating 14 new jobs as the food-on-the-go retailer continues its growth plans across Northern Ireland

Greggs continues to expand across Northern Ireland with new shop

Belfast’s first Vietnamese restaurant, Madame PHO, has announced the closure of its Dundonald store, marking the end of an era for local fans. Credit Facebook

Belfast Vietnamese chain to close a NI restaurant, staff to join new venture

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