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  1. Ballymena

    Address

    15 - 17 Hill Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6BH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 8566

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Blackstone Bar is located in Hill Street just off the main shopping area of Ballymena, boasts a large bar area with dog friendly beer garden and upstairs function room.

  2. Family Sunday Lunch at Gillies Restaurant, Galgorm
    Family Sunday Lunch at Gillies Restaurant, Galgorm

    Ballymena

    Address

    136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2588 2590

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Gillies Restaurant offers a casual style of dining with menus catering for a wide range of tastes, including brasserie dishes. Live music in McKendry's 7 nights a week adds a jovial atmosphere.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Ballymena

    Address

    88 Lower Mill Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 3444

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Gatto’s is a family run business in Ballymena town centre, inspired by their Italian family heritage, to create delicious food including the pasta and pizza doughs, all made in-house from traditional family recipes for that authentic taste.

  4. Ballymena

    Address

    74-76 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 5234

    Type

    Type:

    Pub / Nightclub

    This nightclub is the centrepiece of Ballymena’s weekend nightlife.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed
  5. Ballymena

    Address

    56-58 Mill Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 7910

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Fantastic family owned restaurant, in the heart of Ballymena town centre, offering a great selection of food, wine, beers and cocktails.

  6. Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Resort, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2588 2590

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge, welcoming guests into a family-friendly, informal environment where the focus is on simple yet quality cookery and a warm welcome.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  7. Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
    Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.

    Glarryford

    Address

    Dundermot House, 30 Station Road, Glarryford, County Antrim, BT44 9RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 5357

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    The Creamery Can, is located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway and is a quaint stone barn café, celebrating artisan food, local produce and local community with fresh home cooked goodness served daily. Perfect for bakes and…

  8. Ballymena

    Address

    74-76 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 5234

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Grouse Restaurant & Bar has long been a favourite for food, drinks and live entertainment in the heart of Ballymena’s bustling town centre. It is renowned for its great location, luxurious traditional décor, roaring fires and relaxing atmosphere.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Ballymena

    Address

    60-64 Lower Mill Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 8718

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    'A must visit location when on a Northern Ireland Coffee Tour’ - Middletown is more than quality food and service – it's a place for people to meet up, relax and be at home.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  10. Afternoon tea in the Ross Park Hotel served on silver stand with white crockery and tablecloth
    Night time exterior of entrance to Ross Park Hotel in Kells with car parked outside
    Lounge area of Ross Park Hotel with maroon and purple seating and dark wood tables.
    Steak served with onion rings and tomato on white crockery with side of chips and pepper sauce
    Interior of restaurant at Ross Park Hotel with wooden seats and tables
    Ulster Fry servied at Ross Park hotel with bacon, sausages, potato bread, soda bread, mushrooms, fried egg and tomato with sauce sides served on white
    Outdoor seating area with dark wooden tables and seats surrounded by shrubs and garden
    Cheeseburger with chips served on white plate
    Four cocktails sitting on the bar in different shapes of glasses
    Afternoon tea in the Ross Park Hotel served on silver stand with white crockery and tablecloth
    Night time exterior of entrance to Ross Park Hotel in Kells with car parked outside
    Lounge area of Ross Park Hotel with maroon and purple seating and dark wood tables.
    Steak served with onion rings and tomato on white crockery with side of chips and pepper sauce
    Interior of restaurant at Ross Park Hotel with wooden seats and tables
    Ulster Fry servied at Ross Park hotel with bacon, sausages, potato bread, soda bread, mushrooms, fried egg and tomato with sauce sides served on white
    Outdoor seating area with dark wooden tables and seats surrounded by shrubs and garden
    Cheeseburger with chips served on white plate
    Four cocktails sitting on the bar in different shapes of glasses

    Kells

    Address

    20 Doagh Road, Kells, County Antrim, BT42 3LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2589 1663

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Situated in 10 acres of grounds in the beautiful County Antrim countryside within easy reach of the airport and harbour, formal and informal dining is excellently catered for at the Rosspark Hotel, where a world of wonderful cuisine is waiting for…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. Cullybackey

    Address

    93-95 Ballymena Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2588 0200

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    “Toast” stands for Totally Original And Seriously Tasty and is a delightful café in the heart of Cullybackey, not far from historic Arthur Cottage, offering a range of delicious meals throughout the day.

  12. Red exterior of O'Connells Bar in Portglenone.
    Beer garden in O'Connells Bar in Portglenone
    Exterior bar stool seating area in O'Connell's Bar
    Red exterior of O'Connells Bar in Portglenone.
    Beer garden in O'Connells Bar in Portglenone
    Exterior bar stool seating area in O'Connell's Bar

    Portglenone

    Address

    10 Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2582 2406

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    O'Connell's Bar on Main Street, Portglenone, offers a warm Irish pub vibe with live sports, pool, a jukebox, and a beer garden.

  13. Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 2639

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    At Tullyglass Hotel we offer our guests both informal and formal dining options throughout the day. From early morning coffee with freshly baked scones, to a gourmet dining experience, all of our food is prepared, using locally sourced produce.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Ballymena

    Address

    70-72 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    SHOT is a licensed Ballymena café serving quality brunch, coffee, and cocktails with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed
  15. Gracehill

    Address

    19A Church Road, Gracehill, County Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 0958

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Millside Restaurant is an award winning family run business in the historic village of Gracehill, providing an excellent range of menus including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also available are separate function and party menus for larger parties.

  16. Broughshane

    Address

    128 Raceview Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4HY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1487

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    M&M's Restaurant at Ballymena Golf Club in Broughshane offers a diverse menu, function room for 150 guests, and catering for events. Open to all, with delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Shop front of Morelli's @ Mandy's with black frames and purple signage.
    Purple and silver Morelli's Ice cream counter with range of flavoured ice cream displayed
    Dark wood tables with red trimmed chairs, wooden floors and cow pictures on wall in Morelli's @ Mandy's Cafe
    Outdoor wooden picnic tables at rear of Morelli's @ Mandys
    Shop front of Morelli's @ Mandy's with black frames and purple signage.
    Purple and silver Morelli's Ice cream counter with range of flavoured ice cream displayed
    Dark wood tables with red trimmed chairs, wooden floors and cow pictures on wall in Morelli's @ Mandy's Cafe
    Outdoor wooden picnic tables at rear of Morelli's @ Mandys

    Broughshane

    Address

    124 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7901 641337

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    At Morelli's @ Mandy's in Broughshane, enjoy all-day frys, hearty meals, light bites, savoury treats, and award-winning Morelli's Italian Ice Cream. Dine in, outdoors, or take away

  18. Ballymena

    Address

    136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2588 1001

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Located in the heart of Galgorm, McKendry’s Lounge & Bar offers the warm ambience and atmosphere of an eclectic Irish pub.

  19. Daily Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Daily Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience
    Galgorm Gin Tasting Experience

    Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Resort, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2588 1001

    Type

    Type:

    Food Experiences

    An exclusive Gin Tasting Experience at Galgorm Resort, near Ballymena, as they showcase hand-selected gins every Monday to Sunday in the surroundings of The Gin Library, winner of Best Bar in Connacht/Ulster at the Sky Bar of the Year awards.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  20. Broughshane

    Address

    2 Mill Square, Raceview Mill, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JD

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    FLAX Coffee Co in Raceview Mill, Broughshane offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade treats, dog-friendly vibes, and a welcoming local atmosphere.

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