Our kingdom for a feast as good as this

I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a smoother parfait than the one on offer in Brunel's in Co Down and the elegant presentation more than matched the taste

Brunel’s in Newcastle, Co Down: faultless food delivered by flawless service

Brunel’s

32 Downs Road,

Newcastle, Co Down

0044-284372-3951

brunelsrestaurant.co.uk

Chef: Paul Cunningham

There are several advantages to this job, not least among them the fact that you get to meet some lovely people who tend to know a lot about restaurants. One of them is my go-to person for advice on where to eat in the North. He never lets me down, whether I’m after a lively spot for a group, or somewhere ...