Been here a good few tines over the last couple of months and iras become a favourite. As the weather has been picking up and especially since the clocks changed the brighter evenings have meant the beer garden at the front is superb to sit by the sea. There are screen about the outside of this area to protect from the wind and electric space heaters that help to take the chill off further. The prices are all in the typical area (a bit too much these days) for a bar/food place, but nothing shocking or out of the ordinary. The staff are always friendly and decently paced if not overly chatty and engaging, to be fair it has always been quite busy when we have been in. There is a good range of beers on tap, normal prices all round, again typical of a contemporary bar in this regard. The food though while again typically priced has been a pleasant surprise on eat visit. While the prices mean the the food would need to be of a decent standard each trip has managed to prove to be over and above expectation, so it is always a pleasure to know we're going here, for a pint or a plate. read more

This was the perfect place for a family reunion! We enjoyed a delicious meal while visiting from the US. 14 in all! It was a good time. Friendly service and lively ambiance. read more

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Definitely recommend making a reservation as we ease into spring and summer months. This is a perfect place for lunch or dinner. Expansive front patio with heaters and plenty of seating, in addition to the inside seating. Very friendly wait staff and a yummy drink menu in addition to a food menu that hits the taste buds just right! read more

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Chicken wings are great, they use Frank's hot sauce, and are very authentic. The anchor bar in Buffalo would be very happy with the wings read more

This is my favourite place to eat in Bangor now. The food never disappoints. Over the Christmas period me and my friends decided to have a few drinks and a bite to eat, but didn't really want to venture out of Bangor. So Jamaica Inn was the easy choice. The beer garden is fantastic (although a bit cold this time of year) it overlooks the sea and a great view of ballyhome beach. Lovely on a summer night. Also dog friendly if your out on a walk and fancy a quick pint. Let's get down to the food. For me it really is the best in Bangor. I always go chicken strips but this time I decided to mix it up and go for a chilli chicken pocket. Pretty similar to be honest (but still a change) once again it was outstanding! My friend had the fish and she couldn't say a bad word about it either!! The staff are brilliant, always asking can they help. Offering to refill our drinks, you name it they would do it. The only thing about here is if you fancy popping in you might need to call and book a table. I've been in a few times and I haven't got a table and been turned away, but saying that it's a great sign for a restaurant. Couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

Jamaica Inn - Pubs Near Me - Bangor, DOW

Probably the best chicken goujons that I have ever had. I would only give them a four not five stars as the meal sizes seems inconsistent. My chicken kebab was amazing. It was huge and it would have fed three people also came with a side. My meal was way bigger than my friends. Also one of my friends got twice as much sweet potato fires than the other. The menu has loads of fish dishes. The view over the sea is amazing. The place also could have been and bit cleaner and tidy. Drink spilt on the bench I was sitting on and on table and not wiped clean. Also toilets had hand towels and toilet roll lying around. There where also lots of flies. read more

Jamaica Inn - Club sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Bangor, DOW

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I last reviewed The Jamaica in 2010 and since then not much has changed, still 5 stars. Today myself and a few friends thought it would be an ideal place to watch the Tall Ships leave Belfast Lough and we weren't wrong. The beer garden offers unbeatable views over the Lough and there's plenty of standing and seating space. Today was a particularly busy day in the Jamaica Inn and I must say the staff dealt with the crowds expertly. We were never waiting at the bar longer than 30 seconds before a server acknowledged us and then proceeded to take our order. If you want to eat at the Jamaica Inn I would recommend booking in advance, as when we entered the interior we were told that all the tables were booked up in to the evening. Although you can order food if you manage to find a perch outside. read more

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Another classic of the Bangor pub scene. On a sunny day you won't find space to move in the Jamaica. The picnic benches out the front, overlooking the sea, are the perfect spot for an ice cold magners (You may not be feeling it right now but wait for those summer afternoons where the sun is shining and young men seem to have misplaced their tshirts). On those not so sunny days the Jamaica is still a popular eatery, with the chilli chicken pitta being order of the day for most people. The staff are helpful, always trying to accommodate. Although, I do think the chef may have been taking the p*** when he put my plain burger in the middle of a giant plate (see picture). What can I say - I'm fussy' read more

Jamaica Inn - Shore side beer garden - Pubs Near Me - Bangor, DOW

Jamaica Inn is one if Bangor's most loved pubs and with good reason! Its proximity to the sea makes it a great place to grab a pint after a long walk on the beach. It's outside beer garden is excellent with plenty of seating and great views of The Irish Sea. My last visit was the same day as the close of the Tall ships festival and Jam Inn, as its affectionately called, proved the perfect place to watch the boats sail to Whitehead. Jam Inn isn't just good for pints, it's also a great sit for food with a really diverse menu with everything from seafood favourites like mussels to nachos for sharing. If you're not a Bangor resident and you're visiting beautiful North Down make this the pub you call in to for a pint. read more

Jamaica Inn - Great Nachos! - Pubs Near Me - Bangor, DOW

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Went here today with my family for lunch. They were up in Newtownards for a visit and I promised we would eat somewhere by the sea. The views are amazing; crashing waves a stones throw away, sea-life and a vision of Carrickfergus and beyond. We had a small baby with us and this proved to be both good and bad. The highchair was disgustingly dirty - so bad there was an emergency run to the car for wet wipes to attempt to clean the thing - totally gross! On the good side we went on a Tuesday and they offer free lunches for children. There is a buy one adult meal get a free kids meal with a maximum of two free meals allowed. My nephew ordered chicken and mash potato and for free. Happy days! My dinner was so beautiful - chicken in pitta bread with salad and chips! Really tasty and the Thai sauce drizzled on it gave it an extra kick. Lunch for three - two mains and one child, two teas, one alcoholic drink and a soft drink for under thirty bucks - bargain - fine eats and fine views! read more

Jamaica Inn - Pubs Near Me - Bangor, DOW

One of, if not the best bar in Bangor in my opinion. For drinks, food and the spectacular view during the summer months this place is an absolute must for locals, tourists and anyone who wants to have a good night out. The food is brilliant in this place, particularly for lunch. The staff are well known for being the best in town, always remembering people's names and orders and making the dining experience that little bit better. As regards a night out this place couldn't really be much better. There is usually some brilliant local music on which can easily turn into a bit of a sing-a-long and a bit of a dance. You can get a good selection of wines, rums, vodkas and whiskeys as well as the usual selection of pints and a cracking Guiness. All in all, probably the best bar in Bangor read more

I wish this was my local! I've been to the Jamaica Inn numerous times for meals, and once in the evening for a drink, and I absolutely love it. When I was first told this is where I would be going, I was dubious verging on scared, because the only Jamaica Inn I knew of was a rather shady little bar in Belfast, I didn't know this place in Bangor existed! They have an amazing menu - there is not one singe thing in the menu I would not like, two favourites are the Mackerel with new potatoes and the Chargrill steak sandwich. The food is absolutely excellent, and the price is a steal for what you get, perfectly sized portions and beautifully cooked and presented every time. The service is always so quick even though this is such a busy place, and it's also a great place to go in the evenings for a drink, as they often have live bands playing, and the atmosphere is excellent. read more

Had lunch here yesterday, the approach to the bar is pretty shabby as the outdoor tables definitely need painting and might be off putting to some. However , my friends are Australian and are more tolerant to the decor. Lunch consisted of battered scampie, seabass n scallops and prawn open. All dished were appreciated if not raved about and I do wish eateries would use local produce as prawns as it is only down the road. I will stand corrected but the prawn open did not contain prawns bought there. The cheeseboard cheese was straight from the fridge and lacked flavour also the crackers were lacking in numbers for the cheeses offered. All in all it was enjoyable but nothing to rave about! read more

Wow wow wow, amazing location, good service , the seafood chowder is the best my husband has ever had. I had the pan seared salmon with tiger prawns over bed of warm potatoes with an amazing sauce, interior really warm and charming highly recommend eating here for dinner read more

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Me and my dad are huge seafood fans and decided to try the seafood platter and weren't disappointed. Friendly staff, good food and lovely sea views. Definitely recommend this place on a summers day. read more

I adore the Jamaica Inn on a sunny day. The location is stunning - right on the shore of Belfast Lough, with views over to Antrim. Unfortunately, it's not a very well-kept secret, so on the rare occasion that the sun shows its face in this country, half of North Down will flock to the beer garden and you'll be very lucky to get a spot to sit. But, it's still a great pub and worth the effort to get to - it is a bit out of the way. The food is very good and the staff are friendly, but primarily, it's the location that brings me here. read more

One of my favourite bars in Bangor, perfect spot on a nice sunny day is the beer garden plenty of tables and overlooking the sea.. the food in this bar is also beautiful i would recommend the burgers they are delicious. Good portions, tasty food and reasonable prices shows just why this bar is always busy. The staff are very helpful and friendly which is a bonus for any business. read more

Down for a meal with my hubby on Friday evening. The place was busy :-)) Had to wait a short time for our table but the we had a drink at the bar. Staff great, Menu Great, Service Great and our food was fab !! Good prices. Will be back with the kids. Had heard mixed reviews before but I would say 'give it ago' very, very good !! read more

love the day time menu great selection not fussed on the evening menu but thats just me... great friendly service,you won't get a better view anywhere in bangor you can see right across belfast lough to Carrickfergus. . this pub is a bit like cutters wharf come the sunshine the place is packed as you have all the tables outside overlooking the sea... read more