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  1. 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
  2. Serving counter and tables and chairs in main eating area of the The Secret Garden Cafe

    Ballymena

    Address

    Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Telephone

    07974257627

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    The Secret Garden Cafe located in the grounds of Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena operates 7 days a week, providing refreshments alongside hot and cold food.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  3. The Carrie Restaurant

    Kells

    Address

    20b Old Green Road, Kells, County Antrim, BT42 3LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2589 0066

    Type

    Type:

    Family Restaurant

    Discover The Carrie Restaurant in Kells, offering breakfast, lunch, evening meals and Sunday roasts made with Northern Irish produce. Explore varied menus, try the weekly Steak Night, or enquire about hosting small events, weddings or family…

  4. The Khayber Indian Restaurant

    Ballymena

    Address

    4 Raphael Way, Galgorm, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1GQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 1352

    Type

    Type:

    Indian

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Exterior of Bob & Berts Coffee Shop with seats at front windows

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2585 7357

    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…

  8. Interior image
    The Sadd;e Room image
    drinks in the garden
    the bar area with stools
    Exterior image
    Leather booths and interior
    Image of the front of the bar with florals
    Interior image
    The Sadd;e Room image
    drinks in the garden
    the bar area with stools
    Exterior image
    Leather booths and interior
    Image of the front of the bar with florals

    Portglenone

    Address

    71 Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8HR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2548 3780

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Fiddler's Rest in Portglenone offers authentic Irish hospitality with tasty meals, local brews, cosy fireplaces, lively beer gardens, and live music—creating a welcoming, unforgettable pub experience.

    Special Offers

    • £10 Express Lunch

      Just the mid-week treat you deserve. Served 12:00 - 16:00 every Wednesday to Friday, the Express Lunch is perfect for your lunch break or a catch up! Tasty pasta bowls, curry, wraps & our popular sticky chicken flatbread are Express Lunch favourites.  Walk in or bookings available.

      (Offer available until 19 November 2025.)

      More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers

    • Every Friday is Steak Night!

      Sink your teeth into all your steakhouse favourites – including our incredible Steak Night for 2 offer for only £35.  Enjoy 2 x 8oz sirloin steaks cooked to your liking with two sides, two sauces, crispy beer battered onion rings & garnish | Full steak night menu also available.  

      Available every Friday from 16:00 - 20:00. (Offer active until 21 November 2025)

      More offers like this - Food & Drink Offers

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

    Awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, Gillies Restaurant offers an elevated 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
  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

    Ballymena

    Address

    Various Locations, Ballymena, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0 7547 804 975

    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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