Derry is fast becoming a foodie hot spot, with local cuisine expanding and recently a 'Legenderry Food Trail' highlighting the best of Derry hospitality.
On Tuesday night, some of the efforts of Derry's finest food and drink establishments were recognised through the Irish Restaurant Awards.
The Ulster Regional Awards took place in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan, and restaurateurs across the county to find out the winners.
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From food to drink, to individual chefs and best 'experiences', the range of awards on offer was huge.
The Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant in Derry was awarded to Ardtara Country House, while the winner of Best Café is Bron Café Bar and Restaurant.
The Best 'Free From' in Derry, celebrating the inclusivity and range of cuisine on offer went to Hidden City Cafe.
Great British Menu's Phelim O'Hagan's new fine dining restaurant, Artis, walked away with Derry's Best Wine Experience, Best Customer Service in Derry and Best Newcomer.
The winner of Best Chef in Derry was Derek Creagh at the incredibly popular Scarpello and Co.
Derry has many restaurants celebrating international cuisine and the winner of the Best World Cuisine was revealed as Mekong Street Food Derry.
Best Gastro Pub in Derry went to the Walled City Brewery, while the Pub of the Year went to Sandinos.
The Best Emerging Irish Cuisine award was given to Sooty Olive, and the Best Restaurant in Derry went to Brown’s Bonds Hill.
Native Seafood was another winner of multiple awards last night, winning Best Casual dining, Best Sustainable Practices, and the Local Food Hero award was presented to Stevie and Rebecca McCarry.
In the award for Derry's Best Restaurant Manager was given to Natalia Polo Mullan at Ocho Tapas Bistro Portstewart.
The Irish Restaurant Awards celebrated all that is great about Derry's hospitality scene, with the food and drink scene in Derry only getting better every year.
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