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  1. Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 5234

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Ballymena's newest cocktail and sports bar, The Smoking Monkey, is a space like no other in the heart of this bustling market shopping town.

  2. Ballymena

    Address

    21-23 Greenvale Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Telephone

    07745017007

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Freshly roasted locally produced speciality coffee and food in comfortable surroundings within the heart of Ballymena.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  3. Portglenone

    Address

    54 Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7738 029459

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Rosegift Studios Coffee Shop in Main Street, Portglenone offers a unique blend of coffee, relaxation, and creativity. Enjoy snacks, paint pottery or canvases, and join regular workshops. Ideal for all ages, with seasonal events available.

  4. 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
  5. 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.

  6. Ballymena

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Eden Rooftop Bar in Ballymena, part of the Grouse Complex, offers stylish all-weather fun with live music, big screens, pool, cocktails, and group packages.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed
  7. 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.

  8. Ballymena

    Address

    102-104 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 4302

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Nobel is an award winning contemporary café located on Church Street in the heart of Ballymena. selling fantastic fries, tasty breakfasts and luxury lunches with friendly, fast service.

  9. Ballymena

    Address

    17-21 Bryan Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DN

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Flax Coffee Co on Church Street, Ballymena serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a dog-friendly, welcoming spot with fresh, homemade dishes.

  10. Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
    Front bar of The Thatch Inn with wooden seats and tables plus old pictures on the wall
    Back lounge bar of the Thatch Inn with wooden tables and fabric covered seats plus ceiling lit up with lights and TV on wall at far end of room
    Upstairs restaurant in the Thatch inn, with wooden tables, chairs and bar
    Wall sign reading 'You Can't Buy Happiness - But you can buy a great pint at The Thatch Inn - that's close enough!'
    Old whiskey barrels displayed on a shelf
    Old musical instruments displayed on wall
    Shanes Lounge in the Thatch Inn featuring old fashioned fireplace with traditional cooking equipment
    Night time exterior of the Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant - white building with thatched roof and lights on in the upper windows
    Front bar of The Thatch Inn with wooden seats and tables plus old pictures on the wall
    Back lounge bar of the Thatch Inn with wooden tables and fabric covered seats plus ceiling lit up with lights and TV on wall at far end of room
    Upstairs restaurant in the Thatch inn, with wooden tables, chairs and bar
    Wall sign reading 'You Can't Buy Happiness - But you can buy a great pint at The Thatch Inn - that's close enough!'
    Old whiskey barrels displayed on a shelf
    Old musical instruments displayed on wall
    Shanes Lounge in the Thatch Inn featuring old fashioned fireplace with traditional cooking equipment

    Broughshane

    Address

    57 Main Street, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1366

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    18th century thatched, family friendly bar and restaurant set in the award winning village of Broughshane with a great choice of menu and unique historic features.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    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. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. 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
  14. Grey exterior of Winnies 1975 with large window displays
    Glass display of buns, pastries, cakes and scones in Winnies 1975
    Seating area in Winnies 1975 with wooden floors and lounge seating
    Wooden tables in Winnies 1975 with leather effect seats
    Shelf displays of crockery and giftware in Winnies 1975
    Shelf displays of wildlife themed giftware in Winnies 1975
    Grey exterior of Winnies 1975 with large window displays
    Glass display of buns, pastries, cakes and scones in Winnies 1975
    Seating area in Winnies 1975 with wooden floors and lounge seating
    Wooden tables in Winnies 1975 with leather effect seats
    Shelf displays of crockery and giftware in Winnies 1975
    Shelf displays of wildlife themed giftware in Winnies 1975

    Broughshane

    Address

    69 Main Street, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 2226

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Winnies 1975 is a quaint café and gift shop set in the heart of Broughshane, which was crowned UK Village of the Year 2018.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Ballymena

    Address

    9 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 1953

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    A “traditional-meets-modern” award winning and innovative pub in the centre of Ballymena, which offers a friendly welcome and has established itself as a popular drinks and entertainment venue with celebrities, locals and visitors of all ages.

  18. 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
  19. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  20. 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.

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