Great beer garden on the rooftop. The floor of the main saloon was quite sticky from spilled drinks…read moreand the acoustics were just OK for the live band that was playing. I'd like to go back and check it out on another night where there is no live music, just to get a better feel for the vibe without the noise.

Great bands on weekend nights .. We saw a cover band called…read moreOff The Record .. Electric energy performance from a group of 50 odd year olds .. Slamming out Pistols , Thin Lizzy , Killers U2 , Stereophonics , T Rex etc .. with great accuracy and a few twists .. Food simple , yet delicious , well priced and served .. Great funky decor .. Love the JamJars cocktails .. Great night out .. Would recommend

I go here almost all the time I love this place, it's so nice and clean and also tidy not to…read moremention there's live music and sports on so you can place a bet; also the service there is amazing their fast nice and good with serving food, everyone is so kind here, I will say one thing, sometimes the prices go a high a little bit but doesn't all bars prices go high? Anyways I just what to say come here it's amazing and wonderful place not to mention there's also sometimes karaoke upstairs! Take this review granted and come here with your family or friends.

If you fancy a quiet drink with a few friends for a catch up this is the place for you there is no…read moreloud music to contend with just one TV in the front bar and one in the back which is usually tuned to a sports channel or music channel for background noise. There is also pub grub served throughout the day and the chilli is absolutely outstanding. A quiet spot in Bangor that is an absolute must

Really helpful staff, fairly small interior but really large beer garden at the back. We enjoyed a…read morelarge table close to heaters in the beer garden on a clear night. It felt very safe and a sense of community overall. This is my type of bar!

Formerly Coyles, the Hop House had a lot to live up to. Coyles had a laid back atmosphere that was…read morealmost unrivalled in Bangor and I'm happy to report that this laid back languid style has been replicated in the Hop House. Decorated in a modern yet vintage way it adds something very different to Bangor nightlife. The new beer garden has elevated it from a casual stop off bar to somewhere you could spend your whole night. I had an excellent evening last Friday with friends. There's plenty of seating and loads of heat lamps which are good for all year round smokers. There's a great choice of drinks in The Hop House an even greater atmosphere. Regulars are welcoming and the staff are knowledgable and friendly, what more could you ask for in a town centre pub?

I think this place could definitely do with some sprucing up... Friendly enough barkeep, friendly…read moreenough customers inside just keeping to themselves and listening to music on the day we stopped in.

Previously I would have thought the 'Rose' (as all the Bangor folk call it) was a bit of a dive but…read moreon Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending an awards ceremony in the upstairs lounge. I had no idea this lounge even existed until Saturday or that you could hire it out for private functions. The space itself is good with ample seating although over 30 people and it could become a little cramped. Unfortunately it does not have a bar so you have to go downstairs to get your pints and spirits. There's a dartboard and for any Phil Taylor 'want to be's'. This review is for the upstairs bar but from passing through the downstairs bar a few times it looked pretty lively with punters singing along with the brave soul doing karaoke. I think the 'Rose' is a solid 3 stars - if the function room was renovated slightly I think they could book it out every week. It is a great central location and has good views over the Marina.

I completely agree with Maeve M - although Grumpy's is a lovely bar in terms if set up it is…read morecompletely devoid of any real atmosphere and character. You sometimes get this sort of feeling with new bars and it takes time for these things to build up. Fingers crossed this happens soon because it would be a shame for such a well kitted out bar to have this sort of feeling. The whole set up is great - they've brought the outdoors in doors and the attention to detail is great - they have little tree stumps with velcro cushions that resemble toadstools. The tables are all very rustic! Last night the staff were great - the lad behind the bar was full of banter and really efficient with the drinks! I'm going to give Grumpy's four stars - but I feel like I'm rounding up from 3.5!

Lovely bar in Bangor which brings the outdoors in, the whole vibe is like a secret garden. I…read morevisited in a very quiet night but it gave me the chance to really appreciate the decor as you got to see everything clearly. Beautiful cocktails from an extensive list and not too expensive either around £7 which is normal and what I would expect to pay. Nice friendly staff as well. Another place on the list to revisit next time I'm in Bangor

Wolsey's staff were delightful. From the moment we walked in, sat down and right throughout our…read moremeal they were friendly, helpful and attentive. I ordered a mushroom risotto main and a lemon tart dessert which were delicious. It's heavenly to find a vegetarian main so flavoursome, perfectly made and filled with generous amounts of mushroom, spring onion and garlic. It's just annoying the vegetarian options are so extremely limited, especially when Wolsey's Chefs are talented enough to create vegetarian dishes as great as the risotto I had! There was only the mushroom risotto or a honey chilli stir fry on the menu suitable for vegetarians. Wolsey's are seriously missing a trick by not having more veggie options as so many people are becoming vegetarian nowadays or just want to reduce their meat consumption. Nonetheless I cannot fault the food I had in any way as it was beautiful, fresh and outstandingly delicious. Wolsey's itself is a bit dated with an old fashioned feel, but it's still pleasant. A small but important point is that it's also lovely to have a meal sitting in such comfortable chairs, so many other restaurants have rickety, uncomfortable seating. However I was so comfortable and cosy at Wolsey's I could have sat there all night. The £11 bottles of prosecco are fabulous value for money too and I will definitely be returning to Wolsey's. The only reason I'm not giving them a full 5 star rating is because of the limited choice for vegetarians.

Wolseys have stepped up their game in the last few years. It used to have a reputation for being…read morepretty bad, and they have worked very hard to change that! At a recent Yelp Secret Supper, we had food from the bistro menu upstairs which was pretty damn good. I had the a sirloin steak with chicken, yes, that was one plate and a few pints of Guinness. Nice relaxed night, albeit, a little slow (took an hour to get food which wasn't great). The decor is alright. They have spent a bit of effort modernising the place (upstairs only, didn't check out the bar downstairs), although, there is some tat on the walls - There are some glass boxes with some old victorian clothes displayed in it. Really not sure why, but hey.

Long Before my National Insurance card came off the press I was thrust into employment at Jenny…read moreWatts. My Mum convinced me that working at one of Bangor's busiest bars would help round my character. To this day I am not sure if it did, but one thing is for sure the labour I undertook will help me give you the inside track on Bangor's oldest licensed premises. Jenny Watts is the Grandfather of pubs, it is quirky, full of character and can be quite entertaining if you ignore the tobacco stains. But much like an elderly relative it has one or two very interesting stories to tell. Legend has it Jenny herself was a famous 18th Century smuggler, regulars in the bar will tell of long winding caves that run from under the pubs deep cellar all the way to Bangor Bay. Having worked in Jenny Watts I can unfortunately confirm that this story is just a myth. But it is stories like this that help to mould an establishment. Tourists and Locals intermingle in Jenny Watts creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking for a traditional Irish pub atmosphere then look no further. In the winter locals huddle round the open fire sipping Guinness and swirling sixteen year old whiskey. In the summer the enclosed Beer Garden is full to the brim with holiday makers drinking cider and sparkling rose. All this accompanied by live music all year round makes Jenny's perfect for any occasion. Jenny Watts also offers a full Bistro menu making it a very difficult place to leave. One tip from me, if you are going to Jenny Watts make sure you ask the friendly staff or locals if they have experienced any spooky happenings, I am sure they will not disappoint.

It took me to be a little bit older and to have a summer of drinking quite often to really get into…read morethis place and now I really, really like it. Its an old style pub with a lovely homely feeling and really is a cracking place to go and have a few pints or some red wine. It has a lovely wee beer garden/smoking area out the back that is brilliant craic on a summers evening and really adds to the ambience and atmosphere of Bangor's oldest pub. The decor is oldy worldy and the pictures on the wall must've started a million conversations. There is a club upstairs on a Saturday night but its for the older divorceé crowd so I've never been. There is usually some nice acoustic pub singers downstairs so thats enough for me.

The Winning Post Calls itself Bangor's sporting pub but to be honest I would not go here to watch…read moresports. It is attached to a bookmakers and is used for watching horse racing for the punters who bet next door. The Winning post do show live football and they are usually happy to put in anything you ask as long as it doesn't clash with horse racing. This is not really a bar young people usually frequent and wouldn't be my choice for a drink before a night out. They serve all the usual lagers you would expect and obviously have Guinness on draught. They also sell spirits and all the drinks are priced at the usual rate. Like I said before the Winning Post is not a place I would usually go to but it serves its purpose.

The winning post had old man drinking here splashed all over it. And you'd be right in thinking so…read more It's less a modern day sports bar, and more a bar for gamblers and drinkers to sit in and,,,yup, gamble on the horses and bet! I'm sure that for the regulars in here it's the best place on earth, but if you're the right side of say, 50, this isn't the place for you! We popped in just for the sake of it really and not to be rude and immediately leave we ordered two small drinks and left when they were done! Nothing wrong with this place, just not my scene!

We only stepped in for a glass of wine and dessert, so I can't speak to the full menu. But I think…read morethis place seems like it has a good vibe overall. There are daily specials, including a daily cheesecake... That's a win! I saw smiles on two out of the five employees, so maybe it's an OK place to work, also. I think it's probably a great summer spot with the outdoor patio space available.

Exceptional!! You won't be disappointed if you come here. Incredible food, excellent service and…read morefriendly staff. Loved the ambience. Mushroom risotto delicious Prawns incredibly scrumptious. The sauce you could drink with a straw. Loved this place!!