Easily missed behind the petrol station on the donaghadee road from ards is millars, it has a great…read moresit in area and the peppercorn chip is excellent, I'm fast becoming a chip connoisseur "and fat" Its not in the town centre of ards but about 15 minutes walk or two minutes drive away. On my quest to find a great chippy millars is definitely in my top five.

We ate here a while ago while we were going a drive, we decided to sit in. The seating area is cosy…read moreand there was a good few seats , separate booths for seating make it cosy. Good menu , prices are decent, I got a chicken kebab chip, the chips were topped with chicken that was tender and smoky flavoured then topped with kebab sauce and mushrooms which was lovely, kebab sauce was tangy and sweet with a little touch of vinegary flavour , went really nice with the chicken and mushrooms. Was around £3.80 and was really filling. Millars also have meal deals and have a takeaway service not sure if they deliver. There's a seating area in the front entrance with a board with local advertising. Staff were friendly food came quickish. I would go again. This chippy is close to a petrol station and other shops. So lots of free parking.

My mother, niece and I were on a trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland back in the Summer of…read more'19. Had an odd experience with a pizza place the day prior in Newtownards (Apparently pepperoni = chopped hot dog there). So, I wasn't expecting much after a long day of sightseeing in Belfast. We headed down the street to Hickory's, which we'd found online. We're from New Mexico and Texas, so we've had our fair share of bbq. The manager was amazing. Very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. Not just for bbq outside the US, but in general. One of many pleasant surprises on our trip. I would definitely head there again if I'm ever near Belfast.

Nice spot for a reasonably priced family lunch, that is very child friendly…read more The front bar is lovely and very comfortable, but feel that the restaurant area is quite tired looking and a little basic. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we were in a party of 6 adults and 3 kids. Food was brought out all at the same time, and presented well with decent portions. Will hopefully be back soon.

Oh my. I had an excellent night out in Molly Brown's for my friend's 22nd birthday, and now I'm…read moregoing to tell you alllll about it. You lucky people... First up was a bit of dinner, and this was undoubtedly going to be a good one. Molly Brown's run this 2 courses for £10 offer from 12-9pm Monday to Thursday, and from 12-6pm on Friday and Saturday, which is really very good value for money. There's a huge variety too and definitely something for everyone - from garlic bread starters to roast stuffed pepper mains. I chose the bread and oils starter, which down an absolute treat (including down my top, which didn't go down quite so well...), and for the mains I had a burger which wasn't half a bad 'un. So far so good. We happened to be there on a Thursday night (incidentally, as Geraldine mentioned, quiz night), so we weren't going anywhere any time soon. Between the meal and quiz, we got some drinks (Strawberry Daiquiris were all the rage) and had a bit of craic. Speaking of the daiquiris, I got a lesson in making one from the exceptionally friendly barman. Excellent. The quiz man (who's an absolute hoot) did arrive a good bit late, but we were all so pumped for the quiz (ok, I was), that we didn't mind too much. Throughout all the rounds our team were in second place until the very last round. As Mr Quizmaster announced the scores, we listened for our name and realised we'd come top...with another team! Oooh, the drama. One last tiebreak question, and the first prize was ours. Well, you should have heard the cheers, and the singing along to "We are the Champions"...yes, an exceptionally good night indeed.

I heart Molly's and here's why! This contemporary pub has been open now for a few years on the site…read morethat used to be The Whiskey Haw and it has been a crowd pleaser ever since. On a Thursday night you can drop in for quiz night with the very entertaining quiz host and his half time nibbles...free and yummy! if you win you will receive anything from a bottle of wine to a 24 pack of beers (i know this because our team have won now a few times and we are not geniuses nor do we use our phones!!) They have a long list of cocktails as well as your standard man refreshments - beer! I heart Molly's because they run fantastic little offers every now and again. Sex and the City 2 premier night had a free cocktail, tickets and a bus to the cinema and back for a cheap as chips price! Trips to Down Royal racecourse are also run through the bar - the classic a pint and a bet. Kelvin, the manager, will happily whip you out 'a steak on a stone' from the kitchen while you look at the lovely paintings of local areas by local artists. Seriously, I could go on and on about this place...the food is really good with a starter and a main for a tenner. They even hosted my fiances 30th birthday party for no charge and allowed me to decorate the whole place with pictures of him in his nappy! So accommodating, affordable, friendly and I swear i'm not even getting paid to write this but I am going to print off a copy and take it in and try to get a free cocktail out of it!

Today in Roma's at around 5:10 pm on Saturday the 12th July, in newtownards I was asked to leave…read moreby a tall ginger haired guy, who said he was a supervisor. So today, in Romas, I was ordering my second pint of the day, and I asked the supervisor if I could go to the other side of the bar to get it cheaper and bring it round to this side of the bar (the food side, as there was no room on the other side). He replied that he'd rather I didn't, so I said, ok, we'll do it your way this time, but we can do it my way next time, it's a good compromise. Once he'd served me my pint he said to me that it was my last one. I asked him why, and he said that he just didn't want to serve me any more. I then asked him if I was banned for good, and he refused to answer. After several attempts of trying to get an answer, he said that I wasn't barred for good. I tried to get a reason to why he wouldn't serve me any more drink, and he just replied that he didn't want to. I asked to speak to his manager, and he told me that he was allowing me to drink this pint, with the implication that if I caused trouble he wouldn't. I said that I didn't want the pint but did want to speak with his manager. He took my pint and emptied it. The manager, a short plump middle aged lady, with dark hair, came round from the other bar, and queried if I'd been barred (which I hadn't as I am only visiting newtownards from England to visit my mother who is in a nursing home). I then asked how I could make a complaint, to which she replied that I should write a letter. I asked if they had an email address, to which I was told that they did. I then asked 4 times what the email address was and received no reply. I was then told it was on your website. I feel that my treatment today has been very humiliating, for no good reason what so ever, and I am hoping for a satisfactory apology and retraining of your staff and management as this is well below proffessional standards. Made me feel that I was in the playground again trying to justify myself against a lot of unreasonable bullies. Absolutely disgusting customer service and complaints management.

Terrible Service awful the manager is a horrible person to…read morethe waiters The food was alright but it just took to long the.

Wetherspoons aka the spirit merchant, good food and drink deals, spacious interior, outdoor beer…read moregarden, breakfast and coffee deals . Great for a catch up with friend and family.

Love the drunken noodles!! Soo good. Great service. Wish we were local here and wish we would have…read morefound it sooner.

I've recently noticed this interesting new addition to William Street, Newtownards, and decided to…read morecheck it out. Well, absolutely "je ne regrette rien"! It's reputation has already deservedly led to its being booked out on midweek evenings so that when I walked in at 6.30pm as a prospective solitary diner, I was lucky to get the one table which still had an hour to spare. I'm glad it was available because what I had was totally top notch to the extent that this would now be my first recommendation for an evening restaurant in Newtownards. I really really like satay so ordered the chicken satay skewers. These were not swimming or drowning in sauce as with so many popular joints. They were neat and all the more photogenic for it, while still tasting delicious. I could also have ordered a satay main course as there was one on the specials menu but I decided not to look like an obsessive and so I ordered the masaman in veggy form, with jasmine rice. This was served with a knife and fork but with the flavour being in the liquid, I asked for a spoon and got it. I'm loath to waste the tastiest part of the dish and therefore think that a spoon should be standard without asking! I look forward to a return visit.

Called in here yesterday for a sneaky lunch after a workshop in Scrabo children's centre…read more This place is beautiful albeit small place..but that adds to the charm It's a renovated gatelodge (hence the name) and it is awesome! Has an old world charm about it mixed with modern touches with vintage fireplaces, bare stone walls as well as trendy lighting and beautiful canvasses on the walls The food was lush! The menu is quite small as it caters for the breakfast/lunch crowd...but had a good selection of sandwiches, salads, lite bites and homemade pastries like sausage rolls & buns The best thing though, has to be that this place is in collaboration with Stepping Stones NI, which allows training for adults with a learning disability or difficulty, helping them gain employment and life skills. Profits from this place go to help Stepping Stones NI regenerate their funds and provide ongoing support for adults who need it. What a fab place, with a brilliant ethos and a fantastic atmosphere, food & staff! We'll be back down in Newtonards in the near future, and will defo be making another visit!

While killing time between hospital appointments I thought I would treat myself to a coffee in this…read moreplace. Now I know this building well as it is the actual Gatelodge for Ards hospital and years ago it used to be the accommodation for the junior doctors who worked there. It has been beautifully renevated maintaining the charm and character of the old gatelodge while blending in a new building. It is run by a charitable organisation who helps support people in the work place with learning disabilities , so all the profits go back into supporting this project . Inside the building there has been a great deal of thought put into making use of every area and it is so well laid out even incorporating an outdoor seating area. There is a variety of seating , ranging from tables for two to sofa seating for bigger groups. The service is excellent ordering at your table or at the counter and it being brought to you.The menu ranges from breakfast to tea with quite a wide choice of good quality food. I sampled a cappuccino and cherry scone both of which were moreish! All in all my experience of The Gatelodge was not only a trip down memory lane but also a pleasant relaxing cuppa in tasteful surroundings and I definitely will be back again and I won't need a hospital appointment as an excuse to do so!

Little wings pizza has a lot to offer you won't be disappointed with the size of the pizzas to the…read moredrinks on tap it a really cozy place as well

Service good but they over priced the food and it was just to grease and the drinks are over priced…read moreaswell

Never get order right. Food got cold twice now waiting for a portion of rice to arrive. Avoid!read more

The Regency Restaurant is located just behind Conway Square in Newtownards. Although it is called a…read morerestaurant it is more of a café/ tea room and most definitely attracts an older crowd. When I walked in today at the door there was a stack of push trolleys and Zimmer frames piled in high. This is no myth (See pictorial evidence). Although the food is certainly not old fashioned. The Regency Restaurant has an expansive menu of Panini's, baked Potatoes, Salads and Club Sandwiches. But it also serves the sweet as old people tend to have a sweet tooth, think Worthers Origianls. The interior of Regency restaurant is simple and classic and they seem to maximise the space they have with booths that give the place a 19th Century feel. Regency is one of these places that can be jammed packed but still quiet and you can sill hear your own conversations. The service is excellent, the staff greet you on entrance and cater to your needs perfectly. On a recent visit I had a Panini with Mozzarella cheese and bacon along with a fresh side salad and home made coleslaw. It was a perfect lunch cooked to perfection and delieverd within 15 minutes of ordering. Despite being the youngest person by miles I can not speak more highly of the Regency restaurant and found the staff, decor and food excellent, no wonder it has become the pit stop of the older generation. After all they know best.

The location is fairly central in Newtownards and is a short walk from decent parking area's. This…read moreis probably it's best feature. This restaurant used to be a wonderful place to eat and catch up with friends but the staff lack manners at times. Did this restaurant get new owners maybe? I have been a regular customer for many years and even though the food is fairly good the atmosphere has changed alot and customer service is atrocious. It does look clean and inviting but again the tables are not always cleaned properly and that is very disconcerting. I can not recommend this restaurant to anyone.