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  1. Rococo

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2565 7910

    d.adams9@icloud.com

    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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  2. 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
    Dining at Rosspark Hotel

    Kells

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2589 1663

    info@rosspark.com

    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…

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Flax Coffee Co (Ballymena)

    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.

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  4. The Smoking Monkey Cocktail & Sports Bar

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 5234

    info@grouseballymena.com

    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.

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  5. Cafe @ Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle

    Ballymena

    Address

    200 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9290

    web@creativegardens.com

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Creative Gardens Galgorm Café serves fresh, home‑cooked meals, alongside daily baked scones, cakes and desserts made with quality ingredients. Set within Galgorm Castle Estate, it offers a relaxing dining experience alongside a vibrant award winning…

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  6. Exterior of Bob & Berts Coffee Shop with seats at front windows
    Bob & Berts Ballymena

    Ballymena

    Address

    39-41 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2585 7357

    ballymena@bobandberts.com

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Bob & Berts Ballymena offers early‑morning convenience, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. Its menu ranges from hearty breakfasts and sweet stacks to burgers, loaded fries, sandwiches, and inclusive options, paired with great coffees and…

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  7. Cafe Crémé

    Ballymena

    Address

    Unit 7 Galgorm Court, Raphael Way, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1GQ

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Cafe based in the heart of Galgorm providing the finest coffees and top quality fresh food.

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  8. Castle Kitchen and Bar at Galgorm

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2588 1001

    dining@galgorm.com

    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

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  9. Rosegift Studios - Pottery Painting Coffee Shop

    Portglenone

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7738 029459

    lauramarieok@gmail.com

    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.

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  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
    The Thatch Inn Bar & Restaurant

    Broughshane

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1366

    thatchinnfo@outlook.com

    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.

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. Crave Kitchen

    Ballymena

    Address

    14-16 Greenvale Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 8889

    gordon@kgmcatamney.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Restaurant

    Crave Kitchen, located above K&G McAtamney’s on Greenvale Street, offers hearty mains, all‑day breakfasts, salads and sandwiches in a bright, relaxed setting. With family‑friendly options and a central location near the Tower Centre, it provides an…

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  12. A birds-eye view of the table setting at an al fresco Slemish Supper Club dining experience
    Award-Winning chef, Rob Curley, host of the Slemish Supper Club
    A group taking part in the Slemish Supper Club experience tour the market garden and learn about the local produce
    Award-winning chef, Rob Curley seen in his makeshift kitchen preparing the evenings ingredients
    Chef Rob Curley serves the dishes and talks to guests about the delicious meal they're about to enjoy
    Guests are seen tucking into the freshly prepared meal at the Slemish Supper Club dining experience
    A guest lifts the lid off part of her freshly prepared meal at the Slemish Supper Club event
    A guest takes a photo of the beautiful meal she is enjoying at the Slemish Supper Club
    A birds-eye view of the table setting at an al fresco Slemish Supper Club dining experience
    Award-Winning chef, Rob Curley, host of the Slemish Supper Club
    A group taking part in the Slemish Supper Club experience tour the market garden and learn about the local produce
    Award-winning chef, Rob Curley seen in his makeshift kitchen preparing the evenings ingredients
    Chef Rob Curley serves the dishes and talks to guests about the delicious meal they're about to enjoy
    Guests are seen tucking into the freshly prepared meal at the Slemish Supper Club dining experience
    A guest lifts the lid off part of her freshly prepared meal at the Slemish Supper Club event
    A guest takes a photo of the beautiful meal she is enjoying at the Slemish Supper Club
    Slemish Market Supper Club

    Ballymena

    Address

    Various Locations, Ballymena, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0 7547 804 975

    slemishmarketsupperclub@gmail.com

    Price

    Price £70.00 Fixed price menu

    Type

    Type:

    Food Experiences

    Join award-winning chef Rob Curley for a once-per-month fine-dining extravaganza as he guides you through a meal made with only the best ingredients, all sourced from the Slemish Market Garden and surrounding areas. This is a pop-up culinary…

    Price

    Price £70.00 Fixed price menu

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