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  1. 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.

  2. Ballymena

    Address

    Leighinmohr House Hotel, Leighinmohr Avenue, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 2AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 2313

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Clockhouse in the Leighinmohr House Hotel, Ballymena is one of County Antrim’s leading eateries. Fronted by renowned chef William Mills, the Clockhouse brings the very best of locally sourced produce together to make dishes you'll truly love.

  3. 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
  4. 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…

  5. Image of Dining Area in Adair Arms Hotel

    Ballymena

    Address

    1-7 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5BS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 3674

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    An extensive menu of fresh locally sourced, quality ingredients served in our spacious, relaxing Grill Bar.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  6. 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.

  7. 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
  8. Exterior of Brew Coffee Shop with seating area and herald trumpeters
    Outdoor eating area with wooden seats, tables, artificial grass and flowers
    Herald trumpeters on roof adjacent to Brew Coffee Shop
    Exterior of Brew Coffee Shop with seating area and herald trumpeters
    Outdoor eating area with wooden seats, tables, artificial grass and flowers
    Herald trumpeters on roof adjacent to Brew Coffee Shop

    Broughshane

    Address

    7 Main Street, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JW

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Welcome to BREW in Broughshane, where sustainabiy sourced coffee, premium teas, and homemade delights are served. Guests can enjoy freshly produced foods from local bakers in a warm, welcoming environment. Visit today to experience the best of BREW!

  9. 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
  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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
  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.

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