River Room voted ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’

Under new Head Chef, Chris Rees, the restaurant received the accolate at the recent Ulster Regional Final of the recent Irish Restaurant Awards 2014.

Chris commented: “We are thrilled to win this award – it’s a fantastic accolade and we’re extremely proud to have won.

“We’ve got a wonderful team under Chloe Robb, Restaurant Manager, and this award win wouldn’t have been possible without their hard work and dedication in providing a five star experience for all of our guests.”

The finest produce and selection of wines await you at the double AA Rosettes River Room Restaurant, with its floor to ceiling windows, offering panoramic views across the River Maine.

Serving both A La Carte and five and seven course ‘Taste of Antrim’ tasting menus that reflect the very best in local, seasonal ingredients.

Speaking at the awards, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins said: “The Irish Restaurant Awards celebrate their sixth year this year and have become the island’s biggest food awards. “The credibility that these awards have is reflected in the amount of nominations they received this year- over 19,000 votes were cast across nine categories, showing that these are the awards that everyone wants to win.

“The Irish restaurant scene is internationally recognised for its high calibre of restaurateurs and chefs. These awards celebrate the people that make the restaurant sector the dynamic and exciting industry it is.

“We’re recognising the talent, hard work and commitment that everyone here gives to the food industry.”

The River Room will now compete with the other nine County award winners for the Regional and All Ireland Title which will be announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards in Dublin on Monday, June 9.