A popular Co Down bar and restaurant has taken the title of 'Best Gastro Pub' in Ireland for 2023.
On Monday, the final of the Irish Restaurant Awards were held in Kildare where a number of Northern Irish spots were recognised for their impact on the industry.
After winning 'Best Gastro Pub' in Ulster, The Dirty Duck Alehouse in Holywood was the only restaurant in the north to go the full way and come home with an All-Ireland title this year.
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It is a traditional pub serving local food with an upstairs restaurant that boasts panoramic views of Belfast Lough and a downstairs bar with real log fires where you can enjoy a pint of cask-conditioned ale as well as the usual offering and fine food.
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods took to social media to join in the celebrations for The Dirty Duck's big win.
The Holywood Cllr tweeted: "Am a wee bit biased, but proud to work here with the kitchen and front of house team.
"Now the [Dirty Duck] is the best gasto pub not only in Ulster, but in Ireland thanks to the Irish Restaurant Awards".
The awards, now in their 14th year, had a record number of public nominations with over 130,000 responses.
Ahead of the final, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Paul Lenehan said: "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."
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