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.

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

Good place to have some authentic Irish food. They have a welcoming inside with a fireplace! My…read morefavorite dish is their homemade burger. Staff is friendly and plenty of space for larger groups.

This is my local pub and resturant and to be honest the food is amazing. We have tried other places…read morebut would not come close to it. I would normally have the chicken stirfry with noodles which is lovely. There chicken curry and chicken fajita are also amazing. My all time favorite here is the sweet chili beef wrap with chips and side salad. On Sunday there roast beef is top class. Portions are always huge and if you have room after mains they have a wide selection of deserts. All staff are really very nice and i would rate this place 10 out of 10. Keep up the good work guys

This was my favorite restaurant when I was in Newcastle, N. Ireland. I wondered why this place has…read moreonly one review, but I guess it doesn't matter because it's been there a hundred years, and it will be there a hundred years more. Excellent food, huge TVs in all direction playing football, wide choice in local and other well known brew, what else do you need? Will definitely be back.

I came here with my family after a day's outing and working up an appetite from hiking a huge…read moremountain. I was ready for a feast and a feast is what I got. I ordered the Roast Turkey Breast & Baked Ham, parsley & onion stuffing, creamy mash potato, seasonal vegetables, & roast gravy. It was absolutely delicious and the best meal I had in Northern Ireland. The Turkey Breast and Baked Ham were cooked perfectly. Living in America and coming home to Ireland I notice how different the meat will taste, since the cows are grass fed and they cook their meat well done. You're not able to order meat rare or medium like in America. I was a happy camper with my meal and I finished my whole plate, which never happens. Everyone else had Maginns Speciality Beef Burger: toasted brioche bun, bacon & cheddar melt, tomato relish, crisp onion ring with fresh cut chips. Chicken Stack-crispy breaded chicken fillet, scallion mash, bacon & cheddar melt, crisp onion ring, black peppercorn sauce. Roast Silverside of Beef-Yorkshire pudding, roast gravy, creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables, roast gravy. A custom vegan salad especially made for my friend. Last but not least dessert. Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. Fresh Fruit Pavlova with fresh cream, fruit coulis. Deep Dish Apple & Rhubarb Crumble and custard. I would recommend coming here for a good wholesome meal.

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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.

Extremely disappointing service…read more We visited The Dirty Duck and spent nearly $60 USD on our meal. I ordered the fish and chips and, when I was finished eating, I specifically asked for the remainder of my food to be taken away and boxed up so I could bring it home. After we received and paid our bill, I sat waiting for my leftovers to be returned. They never came. We eventually asked our server, Matthew, where my food was, and he told me it had been thrown away because I had supposedly told him to throw it away. I absolutely did not. I had specifically asked for it to be boxed up. Mistakes happen, and although I was understandably frustrated that food I had paid for was thrown away, what happened next is what completely changed my opinion of the experience. When I expressed my frustration, Matthew told me to "get over myself." I was genuinely stunned. There is a huge difference between making an honest mistake and speaking disrespectfully to a paying customer after that mistake is brought to your attention. An apology or even a simple attempt to make the situation right would have gone a long way. Instead, I was spoken to dismissively and made to feel as though I was the problem for questioning why my food had been thrown away. We are visiting from the United States, and I was excited to experience local places while here. Unfortunately, this interaction left an awful impression. I hope the owner or management sees this review because regardless of the misunderstanding over the food, telling a customer to "get over yourself" is completely inappropriate and unacceptable customer service. The Dirty Duck may be a beautiful and popular place, but our experience with the service was incredibly disappointing.

The Dirty Duck has become my regular go to, its that is has my favourite beer and its location…read morebeside the sea. I love to be able to go here for a walk and then a pint and a little bit of food. The staff are always great, warm friendly and helpful and the food in terms of the offerings and range and the quality are all excellent. Great food, great people, great ambiance and great views.