The Copper Kettle was very busy restaurant. Fortunately we were seated quickly but it did take a…read morelittle bit of time to order and receive our food. It was well worth the wait. The cabbage and bacon was absolutely delicious. Their chicken was a big hit with many of the surrounding tables ordering them so we had to try them. I am glad that we did because they were fried to perfection and served with a wonderful garlic sauce. We also had a grilled cheese and onion sandwich that was very good. The absolute best part of the meal was the bakery items. Their salted caramel cake was to die for. It was three layered and super fresh. The pumpkin roll was also absolute perfection. I will definitely return to this restaurant.

Stopped in after a tour of Giant's Causeway. Cute little spot, right on the main square in town. A…read moregood place to sit and relax after a windy day on the Causeway. They made me a delicious ham and pineapple toastie - so good that I hope to try and replicate it in my own kitchen soon. My latte was good, too! We had quick and friendly service, and the atmosphere is like you are in someone's home dining room, very welcoming.

Cute local village cafe. We stopped in for breakfast. Staff was incredibly friendly. I had the…read morebreakfast burrito and my hubby had the breakfast fray. Burrito was so filling I could only eat half. Hub's breakfast was extremely hearty. We sat downstairs but there is additional seating upstairs. We left with full bellies and we left with full bellies and wanting to go back

Fantastic little place in Bushmills. Stopped in for breakfast and was greeted by the super friendly…read morestaff. We sat up on the second floor and looked out over a part of the town. I had the Lill's Fry which was great. The egg was perfect, the bacon wonderful and the sausages grand. Came with a free coffee. My wife got the Breakfast Waffle. She said it was outstanding, almost like a candied maple waffle. There was nothing left on her plate when she was done. Came with complimentary tea. Great place to stop!

I'm not sure where the lack of love is coming from for this place, but we had the opposite…read moreexperience! We came in, very hungry, after a tour at the distillery, and very cold due to the arctic gale force winds that let smacking us! Once inside, we considered just moving in! The place is literally at the entrance to the Giants Causeway visitors center parking lot. It's a cute, rustic (like every other building in the area) building with equally quaint interior that trends towards a pub with a subtle nautical theme. Darker woods, lighter walls, a nice bar and several rooms that lead into each other, but seem very separate. The vibe is perfect! They've got plenty of Irish pub fare, most of which is hot - a key piece of info as most fingers were fighting for feeling at this point. We ordered Steak and Guinness pie, fish pie, fish and chips, a couple scones and Irish Stew. Ravenously hungry, we tackled this beastly lunch and all left full and warm. The scones were closer to biscuits, but were probably the best we've had in the country - and my better half loves her some scones! The food came out quick - the place was crazy busy and it still took less than 10 minutes. By the time we were done, we wondered if we could just stow away in the basement and live off the scones and cream! Parking was best done in the visitors center parking lot so make sure you're coming out here where you've already paid for the trip out to the coastline. The was exactly what we hoped it would be and exactly what we were looking for on this typical Irish spring day!

If you want to grab a bite before or after visiting the Causeway and you enjoy suffering, The Nook…read moreis the place for you. Our group ordered three meals. A "steak burger" for me, a chicken ciabatta for my wife, and a chicken sandwich for our friend that was nothing more than bread, mayo, and chicken. All three dishes shared one thing in common: a level of disappointment I didn't think food could physically achieve. My burger was somehow crunchy and chewy at the same time. I don't know how that is physically possible. The temperature was off, the taste was weird, and the texture felt like it was actively fighting back. My wife's chicken had fake grill lines and actual gray spots, which is exactly the kind of visual you want right before eating. Our friend's sandwich made him sick, which honestly felt like the most accurate review of the entire meal. Inside, the vibe would be cool if anything had been updated since The Troubles, but it hasn't. You order at the bar, where the staff greets you with the emotional warmth of a DMV waiting room. You also get to pay for tap water, which really ties the whole experience together. The food tasted like it came from the back of a freezer last touched in 2005. It fully lives up to the stereotype of bland, sad, English-adjacent cooking. Even prison food probably clears a higher bar. It's crowded, but only because there are two food options in the whole area. Even with that, stay hungry. Wait until you're back in Belfast or Dublin. A gas-station Burger King will bring you more joy. And yes, it's overpriced. Painfully so. It would have been overpriced even if the food were good, which it wasn't. What absolutely blows my mind is that this place somehow averages four stars on Yelp. I am genuinely shocked. I don't know who is rating this, but I can only assume they all lost bets or taste buds. Final verdict: The Causeway is incredible. The Nook is not. Go if you genuinely enjoy misery in restaurant form.

Okay this place was hands down one of my favorite places to go during our tour. This was a quick…read morestop on our coastal tour but probably one of the most memorable parts. The hospitality of these sisters was amazing! Also, the sandwiches were really good! Tuna and Onion as well as Egg and Cucumber were the sandwiches we got. And they were so delicious. If you come here you need to absolutely need to eat their homemade scones. Probably the best scones you will ever eat. Also fun fact all of the cups they use for tea are actual Chinaware. This place is a homey cottage up at the top of the mountain overlooking the ocean - picture perfect! Please tell your tour guide to stop here as you will NOT regret it!

Our family was traveling through Ireland and our driver took us to this Perfect spot overlooking…read morethe seas and castle, the hot chocolate was amazing as well as there fresh homemade sandwiches, the lady's who are the owners are a laugh a minute people just come to have tea and bite to eat, such a refreshing place to stop at.. A must stop

I found out about Lost & Found on Instagram, though I couldn't tell you how anymore. When I was…read moreplanning my trip to Northern Ireland, I knew it was a must visit just because of their Insta aesthetic, which sounds so millennial, but I wasn't wrong! Lost & Found was my final stop on a day trip from Belfast to Bushmills to Carrick-a-Rede and then to Coleraine for a Friday night pizza here. Fridays are the only days they do Pizza and if you're around Coleraine or can get yourself there, just go. You won't regret it. Reservations are required and easy to make on their website, and upon arrival we were seated right away. My friend and I both ordered a pizza and neither of us were disappointed. In fact, the only disappointing thing about the experience was knowing that we had to leave Coleraine and come home to New York. The staff were warm, friendly, and so, so welcoming and the pizza was outstanding. If you're in Ireland (North or South) or traveling through this wonderful country, do yourself a favor and make this a spot that you get to, even if it's out of your way. Months later I still dream of going back here.

Awesome place. Like…read moreEstablished coffee in Belfast. Though with more space and seating. Hipster hub of the North. Lol Lovely food. I had carrot and honey soup for £4 with bread. Friend had a fancy sausage bap that was also lush. Lots of desert choices. Staff are also nice.

We came for the tour and left with a new appreciation for how whiskey is made! Bushmills has been…read morearound since before the Pilgrims and their slogan "We're not the best because we're the oldest, we're the oldest because we're the best" definitely shows. Tours are the main attraction here and take a little over an hour. You're treated to a walk around the grounds, through the production buildings, storehouses and then get a taste of something that's been around as long as my car! (the 12 and 14 year whiskeys were great!) It's super informal and the tour guide was very nice. The tasting room was lovely and the gift shop had some great options including some whiskeys that were born in the 1900s! The only bummer is that there's no restaurant here, so plan accordingly. Luckily there are plenty of options in the area. Come out here for the Giants Causeway and drive in for the Bushmill! You'll be happy you did.

We only stopped here for a bathroom break so no time for a tour of the actual distillery. The only…read morereason why I have a lot of pictures is because I walked around and took pictures of the gift shop, restaurant and outside areas. I was only there for 20 minutes lol. I didn't eat any food there.

A basic menu, boring in the best way possible…read more Everything here has such pure flavors, even the plain Scone is delicious, and I've never seen my kids eat anything so far. The Breakfast Wrap is a delightful burrito, wrapping eggs and the meats of the Ulster fry inside a large tortilla. Is it me or does the beef taste more like beef? Loved their Cheeseburger - good patty and a fluffy roll. We didn't realize how much they were gouging us up at Giant's Causeway. The portions here are bigger, the quality better, for literally less than half the cost! Really sweet little cafe. Would absolutely eat here again.

Update we came back all three mornings in Portrush due to the reason below!…read more Fresh..Hot...Tasty...Inexpensive...Quaint. our party of 10 loved this little local place. Staff was very friendly and we will be back here tomorrow.

Overall Value: FANTASTIC lunch spot when visiting Giant's Causeway. Local and fresh ingredients…read morefor some of the best grilled cheeses we ever had, plus amazing desserts, plus unique coffees/drinks, all at a very reasonable price. When factoring price, this was easily one of our favorite food spots during our entire trip. Do yourself a favor and skip the overpriced restaurants, and walk/drive the 30 seconds from Giant's Causeway to Maegden for lunch when visiting. The Food: We got the Maegden Mix grilled cheese with corndale salami (£7) and the Smoky Special grilled cheese (smoked cheddar with Corndale chorizo and red pepper/chilli chutney, £7.50). The grilled cheeses were phenomenal. The ingredients were all so fresh and high quality, it really was one of the best grilled cheeses I have ever had, with perfect mixture of crunch brown crust and overflowing gooey cheese. The Smoky Special also had a delightful kick to it, and really stood out. The grilled cheeses also came with a side of homemade pickles - we picked jalapenos and pickled watermelon. I have never had pickled watermelon before, but my mind was blown - such a unique, awesome flavor. The grilled cheese were so good, we also opted for dessert and got the ice cream "slider", which is ice cream in between two chocolate chip cookies topped with fudge and toasted marshmellow. (£4.50). Wow. There was a whole lot going on there. The ice cream is so rich and flavorful, and the combination of flavors really impressed us. A big slider, definitely enough for two to share (although it gets a bit messy). We also got Pineapple chilli soda (£2.50) and Golden Latte (blend of tumeric, cacao, coconut, and vanilla, £3.20) to drink. The Golden Latte was interesting and delicious - the tumeric really came through in a nice way that I had not experienced before in a drink. The chilli in the pineapple chilli soda was a little bit more subtle than I expected. It was a refreshing drink, just a little underwhelming based on the description. Space and Pace: This is a foodtruck located in a field, less than a minute drive from Giant's Causeway. There are plenty of benches for seating. All the food/drinks are made to order, so it takes a few minutes to actually be served. Absolutely worth it! Service: Really friendly and patient with our questions, with great recommendations.

Decorated like a beach cottage but filled with delicious fresh baked goods this cafe/bakery will…read morenot disappoint. It is surrounded by the close confines of Ashlea Cottages in a coastal village that seems like a throwback to a bygone era in a very good way. We sampled the scones and the shortbread along with various coffees on couple of visits and found everything delightful. It is a family run business that sometimes finds all hands on deck running freshly baked items from the family kitchen next door straight to the display case. The cottages make for a perfect vacation hub for families visiting the Antrim coast and this little cafe allows for the perfect start to each day of exploration.

My wife and I eat here most Sundays and can't fault one thing about the place. Always great food…read moreand great service. If you haven't tried here I'd put it on your list of things to do.

The experience here is truly reflective of Irish hospitality. Greeted on entrance to this old and…read moreauthentic Irish building by good drinks and the smell of beautiful food. I had the smoked salmon to start followed by amazing seabass thermidor. Both were beautifully prepared and presented. This is a hidden gem on the north coast, buried in historic Bushmills, The distillers arms is somewhere to hunt out.

This is a great place to stop for a bite before or after a tour of the neighbouring Bushmills…read moredistillery. The meals are generous and really tasty. The atmosphere was comfortable and warm. The service is warm and friendly. My only complaint was that it was a bit slow. BF and I made it in just at the edge of the Sunday brunch price break. We didn't have anything to drink besides water, but even that was classy, served with triple citrus wedges. The soup was warming and lovely, and my lamb shank was falling-off-the-bone tender. Served on a bed of champ, with extra potatoes on the side. We finished with a Baileys creme brulee which was spot on. BF's coffee was served with a minty chocolate. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food we got. It was a chilly Sunday and they had every reason to take their time; as soon as we told them we were in a bit of a rush at the end, the servers got us the bill quickly and we were able to be out of there fast. If you like potatoes with your potatoes, lovely food, a warm atmosphere with art and jazz, and a crackling wood fire while you wait for a table, choose the Distiller's Arms.