A few years back we got to to here as the Belfast telegraph had a promotion on and even though its…read morea fair distance from Belfast we thought we'd take a gamble on it, definitely worth the drive as the food and atmosphere were above expectations with being in the winter and the open fire lit, really nice and cosy. The tables by the entrance are the best but don't be fooled by the small appearance its like Dr who's tardis as the space through the next set of doors there's a massive room for dining or dancing. You have to park in a car park on the opposite side of the road which is a bit inconvenient but its just added character and the food was nice too. We'd love to go back sometime soon .

Found Saltwater Brig by pure chance on a filthy dark winter night while on holiday from Scotland…read more But what a welcome inside! The staff were so friendly and helpful with my disabled Wife. As for the food, we have eaten in a lot of places in a number of countries but this was as good as anything we have come acrooss. And the finishing touch was dining beside the huge log fire on a freezing winter night. It was so good that we went back another couple of times during our week's stay. We are going ti Ireland again shortly on holiday and Saltwater Brig will be our number one priority for another visit. We were back in Ireland for another holiday in November. The Saltwater Brig was top of our agenda for a return visit.......and we weren't disappointed. Once again everything about it was superb - the beautiful location beside Strangford Lough, the cosy surroundings and the welcoming staff (especially Olive who is the friendliest waitress you could meet). Then there is the food. The extensive menu is fantastic and we cannot speak highly enough of its quality, and all very reasonably priced. If you enjoy "a taste of Ulster" put The Saltwater Brig on your MUST VISIT list. We guarantee you will love it.

Quaint Irish country pub with outside seating and strong, delicious cocktails. Has a lovely mellow…read morevibe and is heavenly on a summers day. But just beware the few wasps which hover about outside and seem to be attracted by nearby apple trees and the scent of fruity cocktails! I visited in August 2017, as part of a Carlingford Mystery Cocktail Tour, and amongst our party of sixteen ladies, for most, this pub was a firm favourite. It was an extremely enjoyable stop during the tour. Will definitely be returning.

Great beer garden on the rooftop. The floor of the main saloon was quite sticky from spilled drinks…read moreand the acoustics were just OK for the live band that was playing. I'd like to go back and check it out on another night where there is no live music, just to get a better feel for the vibe without the noise.

Great bands on weekend nights .. We saw a cover band called…read moreOff The Record .. Electric energy performance from a group of 50 odd year olds .. Slamming out Pistols , Thin Lizzy , Killers U2 , Stereophonics , T Rex etc .. with great accuracy and a few twists .. Food simple , yet delicious , well priced and served .. Great funky decor .. Love the JamJars cocktails .. Great night out .. Would recommend

A great wee placeif you ever happen to be passing this area, this is a must for something tasty to…read moreeat. The staff.all locals are friendly and chatty. The food is fresh and very tasty with good size portions.

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We had a wonderful experience at The Crosskeys Inn. It's Ireland's oldest thatched roof pub and we…read moregot a brief talk about thatching, so look up as you're entering! Watch your head, unless you're as short as I am. We were on the CIE Scots Irish tour. We somehow got a table directly next to the band and had a wonderful time, let folks come and sit with us, got Guinness with Blackcurrant (which depending on who you ask is WRONG ... I thought it was fun). We had a BBQ buffet dinner that was good with plenty of food. They let us take home our placemats which are maps of Ireland. Also, there was a gift shop with some lovely items that came home with us, as well.

To the naked eye, it looks like a quaint country cottage with a thatched roof, but don't let the…read moreunassuming exterior fool you. This pub has been standing since the 17th Century, they know a thing or two about hospitality. Our party of five made ourselves cozy in the sessions corner as the pub keeper offered to light a peat moss fire for our comfort. They sell tee-shirts and tourist patronize this place, on account of it being a very old, beautiful Irish pub, but there were a few locals enjoying a pint when we stopped in. One of the owners is American, and I was surprised to see JFK Memorabilia in the smaller room. They have antique oil lamps, old firearms and assorted things on display for patrons to muse. They proudly serve Bushmills and even their own brand of Crosskeys Whisky, but I got a gin and tonic and enjoyed the Northern Irish craic that was on full supply on this June day.

We only stayed for one night, but we made so many lovely memories! The owners could NOT be any…read morekinder, they were so wonderful. My husband said it was the best Irish breakfast we had in the whole 2 weeks we stayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My personal favorite was the rhubarb from their garden! Amazing. Would highly reccomend.

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One thing I had not mentioned in my previous review is that the 'Smugglers Cove' is now open for…read morebusy sporting days. On Sunday afternoon they had the 'cove' open to allow more sports fans to watch the live football. The Cove comes equipped with a fully stocked bar and traditional, cosy (old man bar type) seating. Mind your head if you're over 5ft 9 though as the ceilings aren't very high!

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed The Groomsport Inn before as I have been a regular here since I…read morewas 18! The pub itself has great facilities, including a decked smoking area looking over the harbour and Irish Sea and large screens that have the ability to show the football and rugby simultaneously. Myself and a group of friends visited the G'port Inn on Saturday for a bite to eat and I was surprised about how quiet it was. We were able to get a prime corner booth, as ever we were served promptly by the excellent waiting staff. Strangely we all decided to have the same meal, chicken goujons with peppered sauce although I opted for a side of Chunky chips. The food was cooked to absolute perfection. The thick chunks of chicken were battered beautifully! I can't fault The Groomsport in one bit - the food is to die for!

Excellent service Seafood chowder was wonderful…read more Friendly staff Highly recommended Have been going here for years! A true Gem

I can't quite believe I haven't reviewed Crace Neills before! Touted as Irelands Oldest bars Grace…read moreNeills is a bit of a legend in it's own right in Donaghadee. Their Sunday Roasts are thing are talked about all the way up and down the Ards Peninsula. The pub closed briefly last year but it's re-opened and now is live and kicking. The 'complex' is split in to three distinct sections. There's the traditional front bar with low ceilings, exposed authentic beams and a few friendly locals suppin' on Guinness. Then there's the newer 'entertainment area' - this is a larger space with high ceilings, a good amount of seating and a small 'dance floor. The third part is the often packed restaurant. I've heard great reports about the food but unfortunately I haven't eaten here in years. There's also an enclosed beers garden with plenty of seating for smokers. I was in on Saturday night after a meal and the service was great. They have recently installed a one man cocktail bar serving up French Martinis etc. There's always good acoustic music playing and the atmosphere is great. It's the type of place you'd go for a meal and end up making your way in to the bar for a dance and a drink. There's nothing negative you can say about Grace Neills - it's a really nice spot!

I go here almost all the time I love this place, it's so nice and clean and also tidy not to…read moremention there's live music and sports on so you can place a bet; also the service there is amazing their fast nice and good with serving food, everyone is so kind here, I will say one thing, sometimes the prices go a high a little bit but doesn't all bars prices go high? Anyways I just what to say come here it's amazing and wonderful place not to mention there's also sometimes karaoke upstairs! Take this review granted and come here with your family or friends.

If you fancy a quiet drink with a few friends for a catch up this is the place for you there is no…read moreloud music to contend with just one TV in the front bar and one in the back which is usually tuned to a sports channel or music channel for background noise. There is also pub grub served throughout the day and the chilli is absolutely outstanding. A quiet spot in Bangor that is an absolute must