Everyone who works there is amazing. The food, delicious. Everything Amazing…read more Would fully recommend to anyone They think a lot about their coffee, it is incredible.

Hi there folks, this coffee shop is beautifully presented and friendly atmosphere also sells…read morehomemade produce and crafts, next door is the village gallery run by Trevor he will give advice on picture framing and sells artists materials.

I've been staying with my sister whom currently lives in Carrickfergus. This afternoon, I walked…read moreinto town to just entertain myself. I had intended to stop into a small art gallery that was closed the first time I went by... just for a few minutes to see what I could see... then I was off for some tea before heading back and starting dinner. Well then I met Thomas. Thomas is the local artist and proprietor of The Courtyard Gallery. His work is stunning. He specializes in watercolors of seascapes in that capture the bold and sometimes stark Northern Ireland coast as well as bright, vibrant and whimsical farm life. I was drawn into the gallery by the art but stayed over an hour making a new friend in Thomas. He's a fascinating gentleman that gives willingly of his time to discuss his art or any other topic that happens to come up between you. He is warm. He loves his dog, whom stays at the shop with him. He loves golf. He paints because he loves it and it shows. I purchased one piece today and will return after I've completed some measurements for my suitcase for some larger works. Carrickfergus is a quaint little town and I was so pleased to find such a treasure in both Thomas and his work. Do not miss this amazing opportunity to take home such creative and stunning impressions of Northern Ireland with you while meeting the creator in the process. The experience has easily been on of my favorite parts of my trip. Thank you, Thomas! I'll see you soon!

This Gallery sells original Irish art from a wide range of professional artists…read more It has an excellent website at:- http://www.gracehillgallery.com Well worth a visit

From the owner: Original traditional and contemporary fine Irish art.read more

The Ards peninsula is the home to a wealth of creative and artistic talent and the Doghouse gallery…read morein Comber houses just a small snippet of it. The Doghouse gallery markets itself as an intimate gallery space but when I visited recently I felt that it should perhaps mention the type of Artwork it displays in the countless blurbs in tourist information booklets. This place is anything but a Doghouse, despite being relatively small in comparison to other galleries, it is classy, sleek space for local art to get the exposure they deserve. The is quaint and unassuming. It welcomes visitors and the staff housed in the Doghouse Gallery are more like puppies that pit bulls. They are approachable, so if you particularly like one of the textiles hanging or the design installations then I would advise you to ask questions because they will gladly answer them. The emphasis in the Doghouse is on quality o design and you are not going to be disappointed with either. The Doghouse is something to be proud of and so are the unique designs inside. Doghouse gallery is currently closed until October 7th, they are restocking and their collection. But do not worry Doghouse will start their winter session soon.

From the owner: Welcome to the Doghouse, a contemporary art/craft gallery situated in Comber, Co.Down. The gallery…read morehosts a wide variety of carefully selected, studio made crafts and fine art by full-time designer makers from home and abroad. Ranges include, jewellery and accessories, textiles, leather, metal, glass, ceramics and paintings.

Brilliant theatre and arts venue located in the centre of Armagh. Lovely modern building and a…read moregreat range of events at the Market Place. I've been to see plays and music events in it and many visual art exhibitions. A wonderful place which also has a cafe/ restaurant and bar.

The small intimate theatre and the staff working there are lovely. For this alone it would be four…read morestar. If the toilets were kept clean it would be five star. We had a really great night of comic entertainment with two comedians, including Al Porter. He was quick fire, really quick witted and camp. However, it was the extortionate prices and poor service at the theatre bar that are very, very far from funny and took the smile off my face. That's the reason for one star. I had a Brewdog IPA beer at £3.90 for 330mls which equates to £6.71 a pint. Yes please read this again: £6.71 for a pint of beer. Also I bought a Jameson whiskey and a 330ml bottle of coke: they had the tiny coke bottles giving a miserable 200ml serving, this is a rip off too. The whiskey & coke was a stonking £7.85. This is late night and daylight robbery. I mean I wouldn't pay these rip off prices in an airport. I noticed too as I queued at the bar that the young barman was serving people who weren't even bothering to queue. While I observed this I didn't speak however a man beside me, who had been standing at the bar for ages, when the young barman served two young guys who were standing behind him, just let rip. Quite right. He was polite but he nailed the staff misconduct. He asked for a manager to be told there wasn't one with some half baked excuse. I must have been waiting a solid 10 minutes to be served when this man spoke up. I guess if the man hadn't complained I likely would have waited even longer. As it was the young barman had moved away to serve two young girls right at the far end of the bar, passing waiting customers, including me, to do so. It's a SABENA moment at the bar here - such a bloody experience never again.

An excellent "old feel" publication on quality paper of quality new writing and art, handy in size…read moreand inspiring in choice by an enterprising young couple of professionals in their respective fields of art and literature.