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This Southeast Asian bistro is a surprising find in sleepy Greyabbey, but one well worth visiting. Chef Kelvin was born and raised in Malaysia; his menu…
Must-see restaurants in County Down
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Balloo House has long been one of County Down's best restaurants. Casual, modern Irish fare is available in the nook-and-cranny-filled, stone-floored…
McKee's Country Store & Restaurant
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On a working 162-hectare farm 5km northwest of Newtownards, this foodie emporium incorporates a bakery, butcher and deli, plus fruit, vegetable and dairy…
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A fresh, contemporary makeover has transformed this roadside pub into a foodie magnet, with a menu that showcases local ingredients like Portavogie prawns…
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Named for the owner and his young son, this light-filled corner cafe serves some seriously good coffee. There are three single-origin drip coffees…
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Hara gets even the little details right: the wheaten bread is served warm from the oven and the side orders are divine. The menu changes regularly, but…
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Once the village post office, this thatched cottage has been lovingly converted into a tearoom and art gallery, with cream plaster and bare stone walls…
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Opposite the marina, this snug, sky-blue cafe does excellent all-day breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, as well as homemade cakes. There…
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At Brunel's, chef Paul Cunningham uses locally sourced and foraged ingredients in his beautifully presented dishes, such as rhubarb-cured Kilkeel salmon…
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This fine old pub, with its maze of dark, wood-panelled nooks and crannies, has been offering 'beer and banter' since 1758. It serves gourmet bar lunches…
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Set in a wood-panelled Victorian house hung with local art, this friendly and informal spot serves oysters three ways, plus seafood chowder, crab,…
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Tucked into the former harbour master's office, the Boat House is a cosy little nook of stone, brick and designer decor serving fancy plates of deftly…
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Housed in a beautiful Georgian building, this popular gastropub has a cosy ground-floor bar and a bright restaurant at the back, with views of the grounds…
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In Donaghadee's lavishly restored former courthouse, you can get fantastic sandwiches like Coronation Chicken (Christmas-style with turkey, ham, stuffing…
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Easy to spot (it's bright pink), this comfortably old-fashioned pub serves decent pub grub, while the cosy, candlelit restaurant offers a more intimate…
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Tapas are the stars of the show at this sleek town-centre wine bar: Iberian ham and cheeses, crispy polenta chips with truffle mayo and spiced sausage…
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This bright cafe in a converted church makes a lovely breakfast or lunch spot between walks or cycles in Kilbroney Park. From Friday to Sunday, an evening…
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In business since 1979, Oakley's is the place to go for wholesome fare like east coast haddock chowder, baked potatoes, quiches and freshly baked scones…
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Newry's most popular pub has a Victorian brass, brick and timber decor with contemporary lighting and velvet sofas. It serves good bar meals ranging from…
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Vegetarian and vegan options abound at this chilled little cafe: think soups, quiches, pies, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and daily specials such as…
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Yes, there's a cafe and bakery here, but the real reason to stop by is to order a cone of award-winning ice cream, made here since 1930. Classic flavours…
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In a beachy bar and restaurant with good views of the pier, Harbour & Company specialises in meat, fish and seafood dishes cooked over a wood-fired grill,…
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The crowds testify to the success of this large, airy eatery, where the menu focuses on quality versions of classic cafe cuisine. There are high chairs, a…
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Fresh local ingredients are used to create a range of Vietnamese, Thai and Malaysian dishes at this popular bistro. There's a second branch in Greyabbey.
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The Vintage Rooms is a cafe by day (serving breakfast, lunchtime sandwiches, cake, pies and scones), a cocktail bar by night, and a seafood bistro on…
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Tasty pub grub such as home-made burgers and creamy fish chowder with Guinness wheaten bread is served in the rustic restaurant in Downpatrick's historic…
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The atmospheric, wood-panelled restaurant at the Cuan serves giant portions of local seafood, lamb and beef. Its attached fish-and-chip shop does…
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This beautiful former coaching inn with a rustic interior is a handy stop for generous portions of classic pub fare such as roast chicken, Irish sea…
