The Oriel
Former restaurant in Northern Ireland
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The Oriel (also known as The Oriel of Gilford) was a restaurant in Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in both 2004 and 2005.
Established2002
Closed2006
Head chefBarry Smyth
Food typeFrench, Irish and Modern Irish
| The Oriel | |
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![]() Interactive map of The Oriel | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2002 |
| Closed | 2006 |
| Head chef | Barry Smyth |
| Food type | French, Irish and Modern Irish |
| Rating | |
| Location | 2 Bridge Street, Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland |
In 2005 the restaurant also gained recognition of the Egon Ronay Guide. The Guide listed it as one of the 25 best restaurants in the United Kingdom.[1] The restaurant closed down in 2006. The head chef of The Oriel was Barry Smyth.
