Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

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.

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.

Seems this place is only for private parties. I wish we had known that before heading that way.read more

This place is such a gem. This is actually a fine dining restaurant in disguised…read more The restaurant is actually on a boat, docked in the river. Based on the location and decor, one would not expect too much about the food. Our group of 4 ordered 4 different dishes, with mine being the pan fried Hake. Well let me tell you, all 4 dishes were licked clean by the end of the meal! That should tell you something about the taste. We were initially blown away by the presentation of our dishes. Again, we didn't expect such level of presentation that's typically seen at fine dining establishments, not a rusty boat in the middle of a small town. Once we tasted our food we were even more surprised as all 4 dishes were as delicious as they looked. This restaurant is a must try if you're in Belfast!

Recommend by a local. Can't thank him enough. Beef and Guinness pie, fish & chips, Lamb Liver &…read moreBacon. The liver was a little over cooked, same with the beef for the beef in the beef & Guinness pie. Fish was perfect. The only housefly we have run into while in Ireland was here. Kind of a surprise. All that said I do recommend the place. The portions were large, the food (like all of Ireland) was served hot (I mean HOT) to the table, unlike many places in the US. Hot chocolate Sunday with vanilla ice turns out to be a hot chocolate cake with a serving of French vanilla ice cream covered in hot chocolate sauce, devoured immediately upon hitting the table.

I pass the Ramble Inn 6 times a week on my work commute and have always wanted to stop by!! I got…read moremy chance this week. It's a proper country pub and restaurant. There's ample free car parking, a full bar range, great staff, an amazing menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and it's very well decked out!! I shall be back to have a meal!!

My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner in this cosy warm place…read more All the food we had tasted great and unusually we both had the same order: chicken liver pate starter and the steak with pepper sauce for main. The pate was light, almost a soft mousse, served with excellent soda style bread, a chutney and side salad. The main sirloin was a thin cut and delightful piece of meat really darn good. It reminded me of the entrecôte served up throughout cafes in France, also known as steak-frites, thin-sliced hanger steak similarly cooked by the French to order. It was served here with a generous portion of chunky chips, pepper sauce and side salad. I asked for champ instead of chips and it was no problem. I'm delighted to say we return here in a few weeks and reserved a table for six.

Great food and service - had a wonderful conversation with the owner. Very welcoming and definitely…read morerecommend!

This is a lovely pub with very fresh, delicious food at reasonable prices. Our family tried it out…read morea couple of weekends ago and the staff were very friendly to us and our young kids. My husband and I both got fish & chips which were great, and the kids got chicken nuggets and chips and pasta, great big portions and everything came very quickly (though we were having a pretty early dinner, around 5 pm). I was impressed that the pasta had a chunky homemade bolognese sauce on it. The beer menu seemed somewhat limited but that could also be due to Covid and how much they're able to supply at the moment. We sat in their outdoor seating area which is OK - they've definitely done their best to try and stay open and meet the restrictions! I think I will enjoy it better when the indoor dining reopens though as it's hard to make a tent attractive. This is a great little off-the-beaten-track place though and I do hope to be back soon.

The bar at the front is a traditional style Irish pub. We were in the restaurant at the back…read more.. which I have to say was an unexpected surprise! Walking through the bar I was sure we were going to a seat at the back, away from the windows, but large double doors opened into a bright modern restaurant, with a wonderful view of the sea through windows that run the full length of the the dining area. The food was very nice, and the view and surroundings were pretty spectacular. The sun was shining, and two horses were cantering down the beach. We went for a stroll along the sea front after our meal. Very idyllic.

An absolutely marvelous experience overall. Booked a table for 7:30 pm, but my job ended early and…read moreI arrived at 5:30 pm when they were opening, and was seated in no time. Dining room was spacious, chairs were comfortable, and very bright (in a pleasant way) lighting. Staff was friendly and they recommended specials of the day, and I ordered both the starter and the main specials. Starter: venison sausage with red cabbage and poitin jus. Sausage tasted great with vibrant flavor. Strong taste of venison meat was well-balanced by the sweet and sour red cabbage. Poitin jus also helping to offset the saltiness of sausages. Main: wild mallard (breast) with celeriac, wild mushrooms, and berries. A perfect dish to enjoy at night. I requested doneness to be a bit more than their usual medium (pink center), and the kitchen still managed to sear the duck breast to perfection, crispy skin with tender texture. Wild mallard breast packed a vigorous gamey flavor, not unlike the beef liver, but also had a lot of nuttiness. Wild mushrooms added forestry and wild outdoor vibe, while the berries and the jus helped offset the strong and lasting meaty flavor of the duck and cleanse the palate. Dessert: apple and honey crumble with vanilla ice cream. Slightly on the sweet side for me, but overall still a very satisfying way to wrap up the dinner. Strongly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cavan.

This is an excellent restaurant of choice for a good meal. Food is excellent and service…read moreexperienced and quick. Situated in the heart of Cavan it is accessible by walk or taxi from hotels further out. The four if us made reservations and got special "early bird" deals. Excellently priced with 3 course meal for under €27. And 2 course for under €21. It was full when we arrived so people must love to dine here. A parking lot 100m away. We parked literally across the street. Free WIFI. If you are looking for a great restaurant in town look no further!

The towns we passed from Donegal to Castelderg didn't even have a coffee shop open after 4pm (its…read moreoff season right now) We were wondering if we would even get anything to eat in Castelderg - our halt for the night. My stomach is rebelling at the fried, cheesy, potato and bread overload from pub style food. When we reached Castelderg, all we could see were takeaway places that didn't even have a chair to sit on, forget a table. We weren't sure how our B&B would feel about us bringing a takeaway to eat in their dining room (I can't abide the smell of food in the bedroom). Then we suddenly saw this sit down place. We weren't even sure from the lighting if it was open. But we parked and they said they were serving dinner. The menu looked standard, but we were just grateful for a quiet place to sit down and eat. What followed has to be the biggest surprise of this trip foodwise. Red Pepper restaurant served us Michelin quality food, that people would queue up for hours in London! We started with a duck liver pate and a vegetable soup. I ordered a grilled chicken main and we had creme brûlée and vanilla pannacotta for dessert. He asked for a large whisky with hot water, they recommended adding cloves and lemon (free Irish warming cocktail upgrade alert) The bill for all of this was 29£ Yes Twenty Nine Pounds only. The quality, the presentation and the fantastically friendly service! Colin & Marie are doing everything right!