Sadly no more but then it was serving lunch and dinner it was my favourite restaurant. The atmosphere was delightful, in the drinks area there was a cosy fire lighting and the eating rooms were full of memorabilia and historical accounts of the house and people who lived in it.
What a shame it is now closed for meals. read more
Clenaghans is a restaurant and self-catering accommodation provider located just 20 minutes outside Belfast city centre.
High-quality, fresh & locally prepared food is served from our menu where we begin serving at 6pm.
History
Established in 1990.
Few restaurants in Ulster can compare with the history and charm of Clenaghans. Records show that this business has been in operation for over 250 years.
Until recent times this establishment was known as 'Winnies' after Winnie Clenaghan. Her mother was Kate Clenaghan (nee Lavery). She was a first cousin of Sir John Lavery, one of our most distinguished Irish artists and he was reared on this farm as a young boy.
From these humble beginnings he rose to become one of the greatest artists of his age.
He was honoured by nearly every city in Europe & received the Freedom of Belfast in 1930.
In his day he painted the Royal Family, including Queen Victoria, for the National Portrait Gallery. He was also elected President of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts.
In 1918 with his great friend Winston Churchill, Lavery witnessed and painted the surrender of the German fleet, disguised as a naval officer.