Northern Ireland’s Finest Honoured at Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025
Business First | 11 November 2025
Food and drink businesses were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance – the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.
Announced at the awards ceremony at The K Club, Co. Kildare, on Monday, November 10th, 2025, this year’s Supreme Award went to Fish City, Belfast, recognising its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.
Situated on Ann Street, Belfast, Fish City was also named as the winner of the Tourism Sustainability Award, acknowledging the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability and the environment. Alastair Bell from Irish Black Butter (Portrush) picked up the award for Sweet & Savoury Producer of the Year and in a public vote, Bangor’s Underground Dining was voted as the Food Lovers’ Choice Award winner in Northern Ireland.
Good Food Ireland Awards 2025
Among other major winners were Ashford Castle (5-Star Hotel of the Year), Ballymaloe House Hotel (Culinary Haven of the Year), and Linnalla Farm Pure Irish Ice Cream (Overall Producer of the Year). A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Veronica Molloy of Crossogue Preserves, Tipperary, honouring her decades-long dedication to Irish food craft.
Ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2026, the Good Food Ireland® Awards received hundreds of entries from across the island of Ireland, with thousands of votes cast by the public for the Food Lovers’ Choice Awards. Winners were selected by an independent panel of Irish and international experts following mystery inspections and detailed assessments, based on strict judging criteria that included local sourcing, provenance, and sustainability.
Minister Noel Grealish was the guest of honour at the event, acknowledging everyone’s contribution to Irish food, drink and hospitality.
Reflecting on the event, Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland® commented: “Good Food Ireland® was born from a desire to celebrate Ireland’s world-class food and drink. Our awards shine a spotlight on the businesses that form the heart of our food ecosystem, from farm to fork, land to sea.
“This year’s theme – ‘Rooted in Taste, Backed by Trust’ is a powerful reflection of the values that unite our members. Each of our winners represents the very best of Ireland’s culinary heritage and the trust our consumers place in locally sourced, quality food.”
John Cahalan, Chief Commercial Officer of FBD Insurance, added: “The theme of this year’s awards perfectly aligns with our philosophy at FBD Insurance. For over 50 years, we’ve supported Ireland’s farming, food and hospitality sectors – industries built on trust and resilience. This year’s winners are proof of the excellence that exists across our island, and they should be immensely proud of their recognition.”
Other key sponsors include AIB, Wine Consultants Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Guinness Storehouse, Waterford, and All Fresh, whose continued support helps celebrate excellence across Ireland’s vibrant food and tourism sectors.