Little pub in the harbour inn was such fun. Soaked in the northern ireland culture as best I could,…read morethe accents were thick! Everyone was so friendly and the beers were cheap. Don't miss it if you are nearby. They don't have a tip line on their credit card receipts, they said the irish don't tip but I felt really bad not having any cash to leave them because they were so kind, so bring some pounds.

When I am in town, I usually come here at least once on my vacation. I enjoy there Fried…read moreMushrooms, I know it is a starter but I usually ask them to make it a meal and they will put them on top of a salad. They are delicious. Their soup and battered chicken goujons are delicious as well.

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.

1st time in Portrush, hotel recommend Kiwi. Great beer selection and staff was very friendly and…read morewelcoming. Menu was simple with several options in each category. Burgers, wings and pizza. We got a pizza and wings; were not disappointed. Maybe best wings ever. Would recommend

Good time! We were there on a quiet night, with all of the pool tables/dart boards, I can see…read morewhere it could get quite loud with a good crowd. The pizza wasn't the best I've ever had, but far from the worst. As far as 'service' goes, you order at the bar and they bring it to you. Fair enough. Good selection of brews, everyone enjoyed their meals, just good basic pub fare. Everyone was friendly.

Nice place to eat. Good food. Nice service. Great location. I love the town of Carnlough.read more

We were driving along the coastline and the Glens of Antrim on a Sunday evening when we lucked upon…read morethis pub at the Londonderry Arms Hotel. We'd worried nothing would be open & we planned a long drive back to Dublin later that evening. Most of the patrons seemed to be staying in the hotel, but the pub was lively, with several groups and families. The bar staff was efficient for only two. The "Crispy Confit of Duck Leg nestled on Champ and braised Red Cabbage drizzled with a sweet Chilli Sauce" was amazing. I didn't think I was into duck confit or braised red cabbage but this unassuming establishment changed my mind. If I'm ever in northern Northern Ireland again, I will revisit.

Wonderful little place. We were actually going there for the Gorta Museum that they've created on…read morethe second floor, but we found the most charming pub of our trip. The owner Dermot is absolutely delightful. Fifth generation owner. We ended up going back that night for the local music. It is a very special little place. It is a pub, a restaurant and they have accommodations along with a very well done and very interesting museum upstairs. This is a true hidden gem. Thank you, Dermot for your hospitality. It was a pleasure chatting with you.

Great experience! We came to Friel's as part of a cruise ship excursion in Belfast. Our bus was on…read moreits way back from Glenshane Country Farm, where we learned about sheepherding, which was great as well. We thought we were simply coming for lunch, but it was so much more than that!! Dermot, the fifth-generation owner, gave an interesting presentation on the building's history and shared some great stories about the original owners while we sat in the beer garden. Then we were taken to the museum/visitors center where we learned about the town's history with Gorta, Swatragh's Famine Story. We entered an interactive room that told the story of Dr. Mooney and his wife, Sarah, who operated a surgery and dispensary at this location. They had also set up a soup kitchen during the potato famine. In 1992, the Friel family found an original famine soup pot from Dr. Mooney's time. They also discovered a window when renovating during COVID. It was thought that people would come to the window to get their soup. We toured the rest of the museum, which was very interesting. Then we went to the restaurant for lunch. I loved the interior and the whole vibe. The exterior is also beautiful with plants and flowers. Since we were such a large group, we were given two choices for lunch, chicken or beef. Plus, we got one free alcoholic drink. I chose a nice cold beer. I had the grass-fed beef, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. The beef was so tender, you didn't need a knife. The meal came out piping hot! Even the carrots were delicious, and I'm not a big fan of carrots. The service was great, considering they were serving so many people at once. It was honestly the best meal I'd had during our entire cruise vacation.

Encompasses all the charm of Banbridge, had a great time, tried to tip the barman with no luck…read more Chatted with some of the locals who were not Liverpool fans (shame on them) highly recommend stopping in!

Oh a warm Thursday afternoon my better half and I decided to try a local Bar/Kitchen for some food…read more Online the review looked good but old, so was wondering what it would be like having recently only moved to the area. When you walk in you are in a Bar and an appealing bar too I must say nice wooden old time features and lots of TV's if you want to watch some sports. Even the local bar flies where pleasant. When you walk through to the back you come to the open kitchen and then your waiter who will seat you. I can't remember our waiters name but we had 3 different people throughout the night. We had a choice of seats which is not surprising for a Thursday night I guess. The menu is small but has a lot on it, fish looks to be a speciality. We ordered a pint of Harp and some house wine and it was as you would expect. Now the menu had chicken wings for a starter and I am a sucker for wings esp hot wings! These where butter coated wings I think was the term. I had o try them none the less. I also ordered a fillet steak medium and some garlic chips. My partner ordered the ribs with Sweet potato fries. Our wings as you can see came in those wee buckets that things come in now very nice and with a BBQ dip. As I mentioned being a hot wing fan I do like my celery with my wings and I also like the wing to come separated as usually it's a mess trying to do it yourself. These wings however where lovely and came apart with ease. A lot nicer than the ones we had in the Balmoral! The batter was light and crisp and the BBQ sauce was a nice taste with it. A happy wing customer I would say. The mains came out quickly after and I normally like a bit of a weight if I am honest but none the less. The ribs looks great with 3 parts piled up with "slaw" and the steak was amazing. It came with onion rings and shored on top of two roast potatoes and surrounded by pepper sauce. Now I do love a good steak and this did not disappoint. Cooked exactly how I wanted and was just perfect. The sides where lovely too not too much garlic on the chips. I was unable to finish the whole lot but enjoyed it! I never got a chance to taste the ribs but they did look good. At this point we were both stuffed and really wanted to try the after eight brownie but just couldn't fit it in and retreated to the front bar for more drinks. We noticed you can also get food here and plenty where. All in all a great time and would 100% go back! Service was great and polite. Now I think I had 3 drinks and 2 wines plus the start and two mains came to about £50 which was great value. You will see the size of the steak in the pictures I think it was 10oz. Would definitely recommend to people but book if you're going at the weekend. They also have a stone oven for the pizzas which looked great.

Stellar service!! I mean, I don't know if it was intentional but it felt like a floating service…read more We had plenty of waitstaff the kept our drinks full and made sure our orders came out hot! Garlic bread is incredible though the "aioli" tasted like it was just mayo but the bread didn't need it at all. Goujons were good but the bbq sauce didn't taste bbq at all. The pepper sauce was nice though. Star here was the rotisserie chicken: fall off the bone and cooked perfectly. Again though, sauce was mid. Nothing on this menu needs a sauce (except Goujons) but they all come with them! Dishes def stand alone. All that said, the device made the meal!

A great place for a chill glass of wine or Guinness while watching sports…read more I was told by one of the British Open parking attendants to come here to get a drink. I walked up the hill and there it was. Lot of people standing outside on the patio but no seats. I went in to the small bar on the lower level and a very friendly male bartender waited on me. I wandered upstairs to the second level where it was a huge space and had plenty of big screen TVs for the golf. I found the place to be very comfortable and great views of the water. The young guy at the second level bar was nice but a bit of an airhead (the drink was £11 and I handed him £20, he stood waiting for more money and ummmmmmm didn't I give you a 20? He seemed clueless about the money) We had a laugh but prob a good idea to know what the local money looks like! The top level of this place was an amazing view but it was Sunday afternoon and the bar was not open. Has more of a night feel. It's a fantastic building and I enjoyed my visit.

The large half portrush lobster is to die for!!!!!!!!!! We really wanted to get lobster during our…read morestay for The Golf. I was lucky to snag one last lunch reservation at 2:45pm online. The best dining experience in Portrush. Great service. Seaside views. Amazing food and wine. The Camembert cheese was amazing. My friend ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was very decadent. I only had a taste of it as I am not a sweets person but it was very good. So glad we got to have the lobster. It had some amazing savory lemon and Parmesan crumbing on top. Plenty to share. This was a wonderful dining experience!

Pros: Great location on the beach…read moreWonderful food and drinks - I especially enjoyed the mussels, which was flavorful and delicious The Shack seafood chowder was some of the best I've ever had globally! Not too creamy and with lots of flavor The bread and butter was a perfect pair Pro tip: Be sure to make a reservation, even in the winter as it gets busy!

Situated in the small village of Ballycarry, Millar's is a bar, restaurant & off-sales all in one…read more The bar area is typical of a village pub with limited seating, open fire and the stereotypical older clients sitting about, enjoying their beverage. There is a restaurant out the back that can cater for large groups. The food menu is decent enough. The quality of the food is also great considering the very reasonable price. The staff here are local and friendly and always keen to chat, despite us not being regulars. There are themed nights / live music nights on throughout the week, so heck the screens or the bars website for details. There is also an upstairs games room that has a pool table, so it can help keep the kids entertained. Millar's is a great spot in the heart of the village, even if you're passing through you should check this place out.

Lovely we local country bar. A few entrances to this place, either the front door which will take…read moreyou by the off licence part as well or the side door which is also the entrance to the restaurant out the back. Once inside they have a fire burning in winter and sometimes summer as well( we do live in Northern Ireland) The staff are friendly and it's usually easy to find a seat. It is the style of bar with a few twists and turns and plenty of different place to sit. Beer isn't to dear, banter is plenty and they have a cheap bar snack menu serving burgers and pizzas. All in all we love it.

We have just enjoyed a super meal with our friends, the Irwins, had a beautiful meal and on a cold…read moreJanuary evening the warmth did not only radiate from a great fire but from the staff whose service was Michelin star. Thank you.

What a great little place. We discovered it on a trip to the Giant's causeway in Northern Ireland…read moreon vacation. Solid food, good Guinness, and great prices. I'd definitely recommend it if you happen to stumble upon it.