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  1. 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.

  2. Portglenone

    Address

    76-82 Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2582 1310

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Fullan’s Department Store & Coffee Lounge in Portglenone offers luxury gifts, homeware, and renowned brands, plus a modernised coffee lounge serving lunch, treats, and Afternoon Tea, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  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

    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.

  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

    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
  9. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 23:30
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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.

  11. Ahoghill

    Address

    4 Main Street, Ahoghill, County Antrim, BT42 1JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2587 1932

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Mary and Martha’s Vintage Tea Room in Ahoghill have a choice of great quality food, whether that’s breakfast, lunch or just a snack. All cakes, tray bakes, sausage rolls and savoury treats are home baked and their afternoon tea is very special!

  12. 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
  13. Exterior stone walls and glass doors / windows to Blend & Brew in Portglenone
    Wooden tables and seating benches in Blend and Brew with pastel cushions
    Wooden tables, seating benches and sofa with serving counter in rear of Blend and Brew
    Sofa with chairs and tables with seats and benches in Blend and Brew Portglenone
    Exterior stone walls and glass doors / windows to Blend & Brew in Portglenone
    Wooden tables and seating benches in Blend and Brew with pastel cushions
    Wooden tables, seating benches and sofa with serving counter in rear of Blend and Brew
    Sofa with chairs and tables with seats and benches in Blend and Brew Portglenone

    Portglenone

    Address

    38A Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7488 245897

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    A modern and quirky coffee shop situated in Portglenone serving breakfast, brunch, brews & bakes focused on providing a world class service to our customers through our local, high end and fresh produce.

  14. Ballymena

    Address

    147 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1DE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 2239

    Type

    Type:

    Fine Dining

    Situated on Ballymena’s Galgorm Road, Oranmore House is a Victorian gem known for standout seasonal dining, indulgent teas, brunch, Sunday favourites, private dining, and its food shop, all delivered with warm family‑run hospitality.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  15. 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.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Ballymena

    Address

    Castle Kitchen + Bar, 200 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2588 1001

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The distinct warmth, and ambience of Castle Kitchen + Bar make it a space for all occasions and tastes. Serving up menus that fuse an eclectic mix with modern dining twists, daily chef specials and house-made desserts, Castle Kitchen + Bar offers a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  20. Beer garden and outside eating area of Flax restaurant in Broughshane

    Broughshane

    Address

    3 Raceview Road, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2542 0989

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Indulge in FLAX Steakhouse at Raceview Mill, Broughshane, where culinary excellence meets relaxed charm. Discover tantalising starters, mouthwatering burgers, grilled specialties, sharing platters, and more, all in a cosy indoor setting or…

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