Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 109Downshire Arms HotelFACTBuilt in 1816, thiswas the second stopon the journey fromBelfast to Dublin forcoaches.£££The Heslip family who own this venerable establishment say“there are no strangers here, only friends who haven’t met”.People and horses have been fed and watered at this formercoaching inn for nearly two centuries.The bar food menu is full of crowd-pleasers like the roast of theday and the burgers aren’t too shabby either. The calorie-countedhealthier options are a new addition. We love the steamed seabass and chicken, mango and chilli salad.The restaurant is well-known for its wide range of traditional foodwith a twist. Expect dishes like Beef and Bird sandwich and codand prawn thermidor . They do a slow roast of lamb which comesin its own crock pot for two.Naturally, everything is cooked from scratch with as many localingredients as possible. Top marks for offering salad on the kidsmenu. Make it your business to drop in next time you’re nearby.Then you’ll go back time and again.Get there: 95 Newry Street, Banbridge, Co Down, BT32 3EFGet in touch: t: 028 40 662 638 e: info@downshirearmshotel.comw: www.downshirearmshotel.com