Here are the best places to eat and drink province-wide according to Ulster Regional Awards

The winners of the Ulster Regional Awards – a list of the best eateries, bars, cafes and hotels across the province - who will then represent their various counties at the forthcoming Irish Restaurant Awards 2023, have been announced.

President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan, said: "Now in their 14th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards returns with a record-breaking number of public nominations (over 130,000).

"The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the existing, and up and coming talent, in the sector, and are a reminder that hospitality is nothing without their dedicated and passionate staff."

Here are the NI winners at the Ulster Regional awards by county:

Co Antrim

Local Food Hero - Phil Ervine, Taste and Tour

Best Sustainable Practices - Academy Restaurant, Ulster University

Innovator of the Year - Flout Belfast

Free From - Home

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - Blank

Best Restaurant Manager - Alain Kerloc’h, OX

Best Wine Experience - La Bottega

Best Café -Neighbourhood

Best World Cuisine - Bo Tree

Best Newcomer - Roam

Pub of the Year - John Hewitt

Best Casual Dining - Edo

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - River Room Restaurant at Galgorm

Best Customer Service - Blank

Best Gastro Pub - Deer’s Head

Best Chef - Gareth McCaughey, The Muddlers Club

Best Restaurant - OX

Co Armagh

Local Food Hero - John & Sarah Murray, Embers

Best Sustainable Practices - Killeavy Castle Estate

Innovator of the Year- The Corner House Bar

Free From - The Portmor

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - Clenaghans Restaurant

Best Restaurant Manager - James Scott, The Bawn Pantry

Best Wine Experience - Wine and Brine

Best Café -Caife Mhacha

Best World Cuisine - Shapla

Best Newcomer - Sojourn Coffee

Pub of the Year - Hole in the Wall

Best Casual Dining - Sally McNally’s

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - Newforge House

Best Customer Service - Newforge House

Best Gastro Pub - Digby’s Bar & Restaurant

Best Chef - Chris McGowan, Wine and Brine

Best Restaurant - Wine and Brine

Co Londonderry

Local Food Hero - Kevin Pyke, Pykes “N” Pommes

Best Sustainable Practices - The City Hotel Derry

Innovator of the Year - Brøn Cafe Bar and Restaurant

Free From - Cedar Restaurant

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - The Sooty Olive

Best Restaurant Manager - James McKee, District 45

Best Wine Experience - Artis Restaurant by Phelim O’Hagan

Best Café - The Pickled Duck

Best World Cuisine - Mekong

Best Newcomer - Coupe

Pub of the Year - Sandinos

Best Casual Dining - El Tapas Grá

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - The Gown, Bishops Gate Hotel

Best Customer Service - Shipquay Restaurant

Best Gastro Pub - Walled City Brewery

Best Chef -Ian Orr, Browns Bonds Hill

Best Restaurant - Browns Bonds Hill

Co Down

Local Food Hero - Peter Hannan, Hannan Meats

Best Sustainable Practices - Slieve Donard Hotel

Innovator of the Year - Frae

Free From - The Smugglers Table

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine -The Cuan

Best Restaurant Manager - Saul McConnell, Noble

Best Wine Experience - Noble

Best Café - The Bearded Goat

Best World Cuisine - Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro

Best Newcomer - Joxer Holywood

Pub of the Year - Maghera Inn

Best Casual Dining - Frae

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro

Best Customer Service - Brunel’s

Best Gastro Pub - The Dirty Duck

Best Chef - Pearson Morris, Noble

Best Restaurant - Noble

Co Fermanagh

Local Food Hero - Marty McAdam, The Street Kitchen Enniskillen

Best Sustainable Practices - Manor House Country Hotel

Innovator of the Year - The Giddy Box

Free From - Milly’s Restaurant

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - Finn Lough

Best Restaurant Manager -Mario Breban-McDonald, Tully Mill Restaurant

Best Wine Experience - 28 At The Hollow

Best Café - The Toastery

Best World Cuisine - Taco Loco

Best Newcomer - The Dog and Duck Inn

Pub of the Year - Devenish Bar

Best Casual Dining - Dollakis

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - Catalina Restaurant at Lough Erne

Best Customer Service - Francos

Best Gastro Pub - Granny Annies

Best Chef - Glen Wheeler, 28 At The Hollow

Best Restaurant - 28 At The Hollow

Co Tyrone

Local Food Hero Sponsored by The Irish Times - Colin McMenamin, The Red Pepper

Best Sustainable Practices - Corick House Hotel & Spa

Innovator of the Year - The Millstonebar and Restaurant

Free From - The Tailor’s House

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine - The Banks Restaurant

Best Restaurant Manager - Ellen McCabrey, Chapter V

Best Wine Experience - The Wine Rack

Best Café - Moy Larder

Best World Cuisine - Tusk

Best Newcomer - The Banks Restaurant

Pub of the Year - Tomneys Bar

Best Casual Dining - Salleys Restaurant

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - The Sika 1888 @ The Cedar Country Hotel

Best Customer Service - Oysters Restaurant

Best Gastro Pub - The Brewer’s House

Best Chef - Conor McCabrey, Chapter V

Best Restaurant - Chapter V