Belfast has been named in the top 10 cities for 'the best UK foodie staycation'.
The Cookaway took 30 of the UK's most populous cities and ranked them according to a variety of factors such as the number of farmers markets, Michelin recognised restaurants and local distilleries.
In the research, Belfast totalled 19 Michelin recognised restaurants, three food tours and seven farmers markets.
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It also totalled two local delicacies/unusual ingredients, six local breweries and three local distilleries - receiving an overall score of 40.
Liverpool received an overall score of 39, Manchester receiving 64, Cardiff receiving 33, and London coming out on top with a score of 495.
The UK's top 10 foodie cities, according to The Cookaway
- London
- Edinburgh
- Bristol
- Manchester
- Glasgow
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Birmingham
- Brighton
- Leeds
- Belfast
The Cookaway said: "Fellow foodies, rejoice! The hospitality and tourism industries are back in full swing following the pandemic, and it’s time to plan your next culinary adventure. But before you start setting your sights on far-flung destinations abroad, make sure you don’t neglect the array of amazing cultural hotspots we have right here on our doorstep.
"Not only can staycations be more convenient and less expensive than trips abroad, but they’re also a great way to discover hidden gems you might never have heard of."
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