This is the Food Heartland with major players as producers and restaurants and cafes. The area is home to two PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status foods – Lough Neagh eel and the Armagh Bramley Apple.

Grouchos on The Square

The Square in Richill that Grouchos is located in is the Market Square and dates back to the 17^th century. Local food is king at Grouchos with a local twist given to all meals and products sourced locally as far as possible.

Afternoon tea at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour

The Game of Thrones Studio Tour located at Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge while offering the experience behind the cameras of the worlds most famous TV series also offers a 7 Kingdoms Afternoon Tea, themed and with intriguing items such as dragons’ eggs and red keep scones.

On the Hoof BBQ

A newly opened BBQ restaurant, On the Hoof offers pizzas and BBQ choices, loaded fries, pulled pork and tasting platters. What else could you need for an evening out in the summer or a brunch stop off?

Salt Kitchen

Salt Kitchen, Banbridge opens daily with an extensive menu, brunch and lunch specials and regular themed event evenings like seafood supper clubs. Perfect as a stop off when browsing and buying at The Boulevard, Banbridge.

Navan Centre and Fort

While visit Navan Centre and Fort, re-charge at Ancient Grounds with a jam-packed menu. Legendary scones of many flavours, fresh from the oven, and lunches made with local ingredients like Yellow Door breads, apple butters and cheeses are among just some of the options.

The Gathering Rooms

The Gathering Rooms, a social enterprise is nestled on Vicars Hill close to Armagh Robinson Library. The menu is mouthwatering, and the range of milkshakes is also impressive!

4C Coffee Shop and Kitchen

4C Coffee Shop and Kitchen is located close by The Mall and Armagh Planetarium and offers a tasty menu from morning to evening.

Long Meadow Cider

For food and a learning experience at the same time, why not try at tour at Long Meadow Cider? Two tours take place on various dates across the summer, tastings with apple tart and Granny’s Griddle bread tour offers you a chance to enjoy breads straight from the griddle, piping hot and served with delicious apple juices.

Armagh Cider Company

Discover the craft of cider-making at the Armagh Cider Company’s Blossom to Bottle Tour!  Learn about the history of Ballinteggart and discover the history of the area, farm and family.

Enjoy a welcome drink in the mature grounds, and experience the lifecycle of the orchard.  See how these apples turn into award winning cider, and sample some the range of drinks. Have a dander through the orchards and explore the farm shop!

Why not try some local produce with lovely food produced by Food Heartland members which is comprised of businesses across the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough who specialise in high quality produce? Cheeses, chutneys, jams, apple juice, s ’mores kits and marshmallows for toasting or street food American deli style, Tayto crisps and much more.

Aside from these mentions there are many other venues which serve great food, with creative menus. Share your favourite with us and your best pick from the menu!

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