Portrush
After living in Spain for 20 years, chef Trudy Brolly opened this authentic tapas restaurant in her hometown of Portrush. Locally sourced and Spanish…
Must-see restaurants in County Antrim
Ballycastle
Artisan bakers Dara and Ciara Ó Hartghaile use only three ingredients in their sourdough loaves: flour, water and salt. You can see the bread being made…
County Antrim
Set in the old 17th-century stables of the Bushmills Inn, this haven has intimate wooden booths and blazing fires, and uses fresh local produce in dishes…
County Antrim
Cafe, gift shop, art school and more, the Bank House is a social hub for the residents of tiny Whitehead. Located in a former bank (clue in the name),…
Ballycastle
Fish and chips don't come fresher: local boats unload their daily catch right alongside this little harbourside hut. The cod, haddock, scallops, scampi…
Glens of Antrim
With its cosy lounge-bar atmosphere and friendly welcome, Harry's is a local institution, serving pub grub staples from noon to 5pm, plus an à la carte…
County Antrim
In a bucolic setting 7km southwest of Larne, this 19th-century country pub with open log and peat fires, low ceilings, and live trad sessions on Saturday…
Ballycastle
Lush salads, shepherd's pie, salmon and egg crumble and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options are among the homemade dishes prepared using local produce…
County Antrim
The restaurant at the Manor House is a good option for a freshly baked scone and coffee (served all day), a light lunch or an evening meal. The menu…
Portrush
Part of a complex of six restaurants at Portrush harbour, the perennially popular, family-friendly Ramore Wine Bar serves an extensive menu of pub grub…
County Antrim
Incorporating a homewares shop and gourmet deli counter, this French-themed emporium with zinc-topped tables is an especially good option for breakfast …
Glenarm Castle Tea Room & Shop
Glens of Antrim
Sample Glenarm's famous shorthorn beef at this excellent tearoom. Produce from the estate farm and kitchen garden are used in its shorthorn beefburger…
County Antrim
Inside a former pub, with bare boards, exposed stone and glowing fire, Tartine's three interconnecting dining rooms are adorned with Irish art. Local…
County Antrim
Fronted by a fire engine–red door, this little cottage sits 200m off the main coast road along the side road to Ballintoy Harbour. Everything is homemade:…
Glens of Antrim
The original bar here (on the left as you go in) is the smallest in Ireland (2.7m by 1.5m), but there's plenty of elbow-bending room in the rest of the…
Glens of Antrim
A renovated Victorian tourist lodge, the Laragh dates from 1890 and serves hearty meals like steak sandwiches, burgers and fish and chips, as well as a…
County Antrim
The restaurant at the Causeway Hotel serves an all-day menu of hearty dishes like chowder with wheaten bread, fish and chips, burgers and pasta. The…
Portrush
A Portrush landmark, this 1920s art deco pavilion houses a breezy beach cafe on the ground floor, serving big breakfasts, bagels, salads and ice cream for…
Ballycastle
Down a flight of steps from the street, this cosy little basement restaurant with intimate wooden booths and a big slate fireplace is a good place to…
Glens of Antrim
The artisan fudge sold here is handmade in the adjoining factory, visible through a window from inside the shop. Flavours include lemon meringue,…
County Antrim
Local favourite Nix is an unpretentious spot with friendly service and a comfort-food menu of homemade savoury scones, sandwiches and salads through to…
Ballycastle
The Central Wine Bar is a safe bet for a great meal. Fresh local produce is used to create dishes like slow-roasted beef, smoked sea trout and seafood…
County Antrim
At the turn-off to the Giant's Causeway, this 18th-century former schoolhouse is now a cosy pub serving open sandwiches, soup, chowder, Irish stew, scampi…
Portrush
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to soak up a spectacular panorama of sand and sea. The bistro-style food (burgers, steaks, fish and chips) doesn't…
County Antrim
On the quayside at Ballintoy Harbour, this cute little chalk-built tearoom serves teas, coffees, ice cream, home-baked apple, cherry and rhubarb tart, and…
Portrush
At Dunluce Castle, this cosy cottage tearoom serves freshly-baked scones with fresh cream and jam, as well as tea, tray bakes and sandwiches. The best…
County Antrim
The restaurant at the Hilden Brewery is worth a stop to sample dishes such as seafood chowder with Hilden Stout wheaten bread, steak and ale pie and…
Portrush
This cafe serves breakfast and a lunch menu of sandwiches, wraps and fries, on its beach-facing terrace.
County Antrim
In a little cottage by the harbour, the Water Shed Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.
County Antrim
The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.
