Located in the idyllic setting of the Kiltonga Nature reserve Kiltonga Hall has recently been…read moreadvertised as the perfect place to get married or have a baby naming ceremony by Ards Borough Council. The building is a 200 hundred year old stone structure is small and intimate that is a venue registered to host weddings the venue itself seats around 60 people. It can be booked as a traditional church or a registry office. Kiltonga is close to Newtownards and within driving distance form Bangor. With great accommodation in the area including Bed and Breakfasts and Hotels Kiltonga would not only provide a picture perfect day but also a convenient day for all your guests. The facilities in Kiltonga Hall include disabled access, toilet facilities and electrical points. The cost to hire Kiltonga Hall is £380 with a £50 deposit to be paid at least 6 months in advance. In my opinion this is a bargain as the grounds and hall are sure to make your special day a perfect day.

Beautiful grounds…read more The venue was perfect for my brothers wedding, quaint and pretty but with all the mod cons. Loved the outside area and the attentiveness of staff Highly recommend

What can I say about this place? I had my wedding here and…read moreit was the best venue we could have possibly chosen. I know that wedding venues need to be personal to the couple in question, and everyone's needs are different, but Larchfield was fantastic as a venue for us. The quaint walled gardens and the incredibly romantic private lake and forests where you can have your pictures taken, as well as the rustic, charming barn was just perfect for us. The barn is a little plain by daylight, but if you get talented event designers in, the place can really become a fairly land. They have three main rooms in the barn, one large function room, a bar area and a dance floor area, as well as an attached marquee. We were lucky with the weather, and had our cocktails on the lawn - it made things really special. The staff and owners of Larchfield were incredibly accommodating and helpful and made our day totally perfect. I think anyone who is looking somewhere a little different for their wedding should look here. I want to go back there and do it all again! P.S - The venue is really not appropriate for young children or toddlers.

From the owner: Larchfield Estate is set in privately located grounds just outside of Lisburn, Co. Down and offers…read morethe most idyllic setting for your wedding day, corporate away day or special event. With a mix of conference facilities, accommodation and of course our extensive landscaped grounds which includes our luxury barn, orangery and picturesque courtyard we can cater to all your event needs in style.

Portaferry Presbyterian Church, a fine Greek Revival style building, has been refurbished and…read morerebranded as "The Portico of Ards", functioning both as a church and as a major arts venue in the area. I visited it on 13th July and was impressed by the smartness of design and colour, internally and externally. I certainly look forward to attending musical events there in the future, especially organ recitals. I have plenty of photos but don't seem to be able to upload them yet, probably as I've just added this site to Yelp, subject to approval.

Most of the hotel is just a very old building right kn the water front. You do get to go into a…read moreturret up a circular staircase. There is a nice walk along the ocean. Had the foresight to book dinner reservations given there is not much around there. The dinner dishes were a bit bland. Odd that they did not have the Red Malt Vinegar. They provide distilled white vinegar for the fish and chips. Server said it was "distilled malt vinegar." Service was very good in the restaurant and hotel otherwise. There is a Game of Thrones door leading into the restaurant.

We ate in the restaurant twice (walking through the very cool door that apparently appears in Game…read moreof Thrones), and it was actually very good. We had our tour finale dinner there, which was ordered off a pre-set menu, and it was very good. The next morning, we had a traditional Irish Breakfast buffet, and it was one of the better ones we had during our 13 days in Ireland. Service was also very good for both dinner and breakfast. Not sure what restaurants are around in Ballygally, but eating at the hotel turned out to be a convenient and good option.

Moored in the Lagan is The Belfast Barge, quiet and unassuming it doesn't blow its own trumpet but…read moreit really should. There are 3 elements to the Belfast Barge which was news to me when I visited last week. Much more than just a boat The Belfast Barge is a successful restaurant, a museum and an events venue. Next week they are hosting a comedy night in their events venue, which will be very cosy. The museum is full of maritime facts and history depicting Northern Irekand's ship building and boating heritage. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. The restaurant is fully licensed and acts as a café bar during the day and at night live music and cabaret dominate the barge, the boat will literally be rocking!

A unique performance space. I have seen comedy performances and gigs here. It's holds a lot of…read morepeople and worth going to if you get a chance #Comedy #Music

Hidden gem in Dundalk and it's still going strong! My fiancée and I were stopping by Dundalk for…read moresome lineage discovery and found the one Uber driver in town to take us all around that night, but the highlight was certainly this bar. Friendly bartender and locals, we made lovely acquaintance with the regulars, of whom all had unique stories to share. Nice variety of draught beer, many room types to enjoy, and a great spot to stop in for a pint!

Great please to drink on the water front with a nice vibe. Think of this place as a student bar…read morewith live music.

Spectacular 300 year old privately owned property. With all of it's original bricks, buildings and…read moretrees, this beautiful property screams history, and a photographers dream! Whether you're a mountain biker, airsoft fanatic, bird watcher, tree hugger or history seekers, this is the place for you! This park offers cosy private cabins for cheap prices. Bellurgan Park is the ideal venue for weddings, corporate events, parties, location hire, seminars and workshops. As with everything we do, the objective is to make the occasion memorable and special. Set within it's own 390 acres of land, the 18th Century house, with it's completely original features, proves an uncomparable and idealistic location. We guarantee privacy, discretion and class. Bellurgan Park is flexible and versatile, every event is as unique as the venue itself. It creates an impressive setting for that special occasion as well as stunning location for those photographic memories.