I'm conscious that my review is based on a single visit mid afternoon for light bites post a…read morefuneral. The setting is t exactly pretty and the car park parking spaces are tight. On arrival at 2:15 a lady told us the room wouldn't open until 2:30pm. No worries. She did return shortly after to tell us to go on up. The food choices were chicken curry rice and lasagne. The curry sauce was five star as was the perfectly cooked rice. I didn't try the lasagne. I wanted more curry than chicken and the lady serving did her best. There were the usual 1 star cheap meat sausage rolls and cocktail sausages - no thanks not for me. The sandwiches I had (only egg and onion) were good but the addition of ham and tomato didn't work so the ham and tomato were removed. Service was good, the room was comfortable. Can't imagine ever returning.

This place looks a lot better than it used to. The bar is at the centre with 360 degrees access…read moreall around. It can be quite cold if you're sitting near the door as there is always a steady stream of people meaning the doors are constantly opening. The pints are usually good but have had a few word tasting ones, as well as the hop house 13 being 'called off' everytime I've been in. Saying that, the music is always good, and now they have Harley's restaurant which is good too

My hubby ordered a Guinness of course. Great atmosphere. Very crowded. It's in an alley way off the…read morebeaten pass.

This is one of my favorite pubs in Belfast. The decor is a feast of Guinness memorabilia-I love…read morechecking out the various Guinness signs throughout the bar. The bartenders were extremely nice and poured some creamy pints of Guinness. The pub has wonderful seating, a very comfortable spot to sit back and chat with friends. Btw, they have a nice selection of whiskeys, and some special blends from A Friend in Hand down the street.

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.

My local! Back after reopening after being closed for a good few months and on the face of it looks…read morelike business as usual, I made my first visit in my birthday with a few friends and we would normally stay for a while but the place has changed non of the staff are the same, the door staff at all new, the customers have all found new venues to frequent, thus new customers which I feel has ruined the place, the off sales is closed which used to offer a wide range of local craft beers and ciders:( and stupid details like the jukebox have changed and they have removed 90% of the music we would play when visiting mc glones, we went on a Friday at about 8pm and the bar wasn't busy at all and they had fiddly Dee music playing over the jukebox, wasn't impressed with my first visit back since reopening, we had 3 pints and made our exit:(

Brilliant family pub with top quality food and entertainment!! Make sure to try one of their…read moreburgers.

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.

A great wee placeif you ever happen to be passing this area, this is a must for something tasty to…read moreeat. The staff.all locals are friendly and chatty. The food is fresh and very tasty with good size portions.

From the owner: We have taken on The Ship Inn which has been closed for several years.read more

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.

Small, historic, brimming with the best craic! These bartenders don't get enough credit for all…read morethey endure day in, day out....plenty of larger pubs don't see this much foot traffic. The modern covered outdoor patio with electric heaters is a great extension of the space (although nothing beats being inside and cozy close to live music on a cold rainy day!) Stop in for a pint and a bowl of their famous stew - hearty and only available until it runs out each afternoon!

So this one is a classic and favorite of just about every Guinness loving Hero out there. I…read morepersonally thought the atmosphere was charming and the pints delicious and creamy. My only regret was that I visited this pub during the day, for I feel my experience might have been better when live music was playing some of the Irish favorites. That being said, this pub is renowned favorite, and always manages to claim a top spot on just about everyone's top ten list.

Otherwise known as the PD, has had a revamp in recent years and is beautifully refurbished now…read more This place never seems to be quiet lol! There's always something going on, from pool/snooker competitions, pub quizzes and banter in the bar, to weddings/charity nights and other events in the big hall The big hall itself has been altered brilliantly, adding a balcony now for private parties As it now hosts weddings, the room can look absolutely beautiful!! These are catered for by outside caterers (local restaurant TK One) and the food hasn't disappointed..delicious!! The drink itself is pretty cheap, and the pints of coors go down well (a little too well!) The PD has always been a local fav, and has gone from strength to strength...not a place to miss!

I am here quite a lot. It's clean, modern, super cheap & the staff are amazing. Would always…read morerecommend here. What more do you want other than cheap drink, match of the day on & good craic

The Whitefort is a grand looking pub and restaurant. The impressive establishment is enclosed…read morebetween two pillars at either corner of the front of the building, surely as a reference to its name. Built in 2003, it was recently bought over (after its previous owners encountered tough times and the bank got involved) by a family who own a few other establishments in the locality. When you first walk into the pub, its like walking into the lobby of a luxurious hotel - well laid-out, spacious, high ceiling reminiscent of old Victorian buildings, and a wooden staircase with cast iron (i think) hand railings leading you up to the restaurant. There's also a small bar, more frequented by locals, into the left as you walk in. It's a busy pub at the weekend, often with a local DJ playing tunes from the 80's on Saturday nights, and live music/two-pieces on a Friday and Sunday that create a good atmosphere. As you can tell from the entertainment, they're very much focused on getting the over-25's crowd in. Unfortunately, you can't get Harp or Carlsberg on draught, due to the owners' contractual ties with Bass. That means they sell Tennents, which wouldn't be as popular. Personally, I wouldn't drink the stuff if it was free - in my opinion it tastes like what I imagine licking a rain-soaked Golden Retriever would. It's not a beer I would drink, and I know a lot of other drinkers who would avoid a pub where Tennents is the main beer on draught. They should do a survey in open-houses (bars which sell whatever beers they want and aren't tied to one particular brewery), and I would bet that Harp outsells Tennents by about 15 to 1, with Carlsberg not too far behind. Tennents is also famed (though I don't believe any empirical evidence exists for this, just anecdotal evidence from a lot of groggy people with thumping headaches) for its hangovers. That being said, you can get Stella Artois and Beck's as alternatives, both of which are pretty good beers, the development and introduction of which I imagine saved many a Tennents seller from going under. These are beers I also avoid, as I believe they could be more appropriately used as a propellant in NASA's vehicles - still, two very good beers. All-in-all, not a bad place to go for a night out if you're in the area, and hopefully the new owners continue to promote it with the energy they have been, but if I was staying in the city-centre I couldn't find any reason to travel up there.

We called in last month for something to eat while on the road for a family lunch. It was a day…read moreduring the week and fairly quiet. The thing that got me first was the was no ramp leading into the building so we had to pick up the pram to bring our daughter in but there was strangely a lift to the restaurant area :/ I ordered the stir fry and it was honestly the nicest I've ever tasted! My partner ordered the burger and chips and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was so nice we were contemplating dessert but had to remind ourselves we still had shopping to do, otherwise I think we would have. The waitress was so friendly and the food arrived quick enough. I would have gave 5 if it wasn't for the ramp leading in, I was thinking about people in wheel chairs and those who struggled with steps but if I find that there is an alternative access for this I'll retract that part and give 5.