The Oriel (also known as The Oriel of Gilford) was a

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in Gilford,

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. It was a

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that was awarded one Michelin star in both 2004 and 2005. 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. The restaurant closed down in 2006. The head chef of The Oriel was Barry Smyth.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oriel 2002 establishments in Northern Ireland 2006 disestablishments in Northern Ireland Defunct restaurants in Ireland Defunct restaurants in the United Kingdom Michelin Guide starred restaurants in Ireland Restaurants in Northern Ireland Restaurants established in 2002 Restaurants disestablished in 2006

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