The winners of the inaugural Northern Ireland Hummingbird Awards have been revealed in a landmark celebration honouring those leading the way in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across Northern Ireland.

At the heart of our award-winning seafood restaurant lies a set of core values that drive our every decision and action. These pillars—Health, Sustainability, Quality, and Education—define who we are and guide our approach to food, guest service, and community engagement. As the UK’s Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year, we take immense pride in living these values, ensuring that every dish we cook and serve reflects our enduring commitment to excellence.

Belfast has quietly become one of the most sustainable cities in the world, leading the way in eco-conscious urban planning, tourism, and gastronomy. Ranked 9th in the prestigious Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) in 2024 — higher than any other UK or Irish city — Belfast is proving that sustainability and growth can go hand-in-hand. From pioneering net-zero hotels to a thriving food scene that champions locally sourced ingredients and zero-waste practices, the city is setting new standards for responsible tourism and ethical dining.

We at Fish City are proud to have been recently featured in an article by journalist Nina Azoulay detailing her summer guide to Europe's most sustainable restaurants, published in FRI– the travel and leisure section of Denmark’s national newspaper Berlingske. In the guide, Nina explores how innovative restaurants across Europe are cooking up a delicious and sustainable future for all.

Fish City in Belfast, County Antrim has once again gained its place amongst the UK’s top fish and chip shops by achieving the prestigious NFFF Quality Accreditation sponsored by Sarsons Vinegar. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the trade body that represents the nation’s fish and chip shops, runs the scheme as a way of raising standards within and enhancing the profile of the fish and chip industry.

A message from President of the National Federation of Fish Friers Andrew Crook regarding fish supply issues affecting the fish and chip industry.

The UK and Ireland’s foodservice sector represents a vast and largely untapped opportunity for certified sustainable seafood, with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labelled products currently making up just 3.55% of all fish and seafood sold in the sector, according to a new report published today. As consumers increasingly demand responsibly sourced options, restaurants, pubs, and catering outlets are uniquely positioned to close the gap between foodservice and retail in meeting these expectations.

Today we reveal the UK’s top fish and chip operators as the winners of our much-anticipated Fry Awards are announced. The results follow months of judging in which takeaways, restaurants and mobile units were secretly assessed by mystery diners on a range of aspects such as food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise, value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence. 

Industry reputation campaign Seafood for Life kicks off 2025 with a call for businesses to shout about the health benefits of fish and shellfish. As the New Year sparks a focus on healthier living, Towngate Fisheries in Yorkshire, Fish City in Belfast and Something Else Fishy in Dorset are leading the way in highlighting seafood as a nutritious choice. They hope to inspire others in hospitality to weave health-focused messaging into their customer engagement.

Award-winning restaurateurs share their winning strategies for engaging customers with the health benefits of seafood. Seafood restaurants and takeaways have an exciting opportunity to attract and engage customers by highlighting the numerous health benefits of the products they serve. That’s the message from three multi-award-winning businesses recognised for their innovative approaches to promoting the health aspects of their fish and shellfish dishes.

Three fish and chip shops are supporting a new industry campaign to encourage businesses to shout about the health benefits of eating fish and shellfish.

Belfast Business Promise is a new accreditation for employers working to improve Belfast. Working together to make Belfast a better city involves providing good jobs, whilst also supporting a sustainable local economy and building a healthier city for everyone. This report will highlight the work that Fish City has been carrying out to meet Pledge 3: Protect our Environment. As part of Pledge 3, Fish City has committed to work on various actions.

Good Food Ireland® is delighted to announce the shortlisted finalists for its highly-regarded and unique cross-sector Awards. The winners are due to be revealed at a high-profile, five-star dinner showcasing a wealth of Ireland’s fantastic produce taking place on Monday, 11th November at The K Club Hotel, County Kildare.

Ahead of Belfast Restaurant Week 2024, Fish City was interviewed by the News Letter about sustainability and how the Belfast seafood restaurant is embracing eco-friendly practices.

John Lavery, the owner of the award-winning Fish City restaurant in Belfast, is justifiably proud of becoming the first Northern Irish business to take the Sustainable Fish Cities pledge, writes Sam Butler.

National Fish and Chip Award winners experience a trip of a lifetime. Some of this year’s National Fish and Chip Award winners and runners up were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Iceland to experience first-hand the country’s fishing culture and heritage courtesy of the awards’ Restaurant of the Year category sponsor, Seafood from Iceland.