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  1. A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs
    A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7979 867 437

    Type

    Type:

    Food Education & Experiences

    NearyNogs is a small family-run business that produces some of Northern Ireland’s finest, most irresistible chocolate, and they’re ready to welcome you in and show you how it’s made.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. View of The Cottage Bar in Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
    The Cottage Bar seating area
    Food on table with wine and Guinness
    Lounge area seating and tables
    Cottage Bar
    Seating area in lounge
    External seating at the Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
    Lounge Fire with two chairs
    Dining and Bar area
    Exterior
    View of The Cottage Bar in Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
    The Cottage Bar seating area
    Food on table with wine and Guinness
    Lounge area seating and tables
    Cottage Bar
    Seating area in lounge
    External seating at the Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
    Lounge Fire with two chairs
    Dining and Bar area
    Exterior

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    Newcastle

    Address

    51 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2599

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is a leading four-star Hotel in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne. Located just 45 minutes from Belfast or Newry, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. Maginns Bar interior
    Dessert at Maginns Bar Restaurant
    Maginns Bar interior
    Dessert at Maginns Bar Restaurant

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    9-11 Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8235

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Situated at the lower end of the town, 'Maginn’s of Castlewellan' is definitely the hot spot in Castlewellan with local and new customers, coming far and wide to enjoy everything this refreshing bar complex has to offer.

  4. Bar with people drinking at tables
    Bowl of local shell fish and bread
    Burger with cheese in hands
    Roast Dinner on plate
    Chicken wings on plate and being served
    Chicken stack on plate
    Chocolate dessert with ice cream on plate
    Bar with people drinking at tables
    Bowl of local shell fish and bread
    Burger with cheese in hands
    Roast Dinner on plate
    Chicken wings on plate and being served
    Chicken stack on plate
    Chocolate dessert with ice cream on plate

    Dundrum

    Address

    143-145 Main Street, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0LX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 84375 1211

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Dundrum Inn is situated in the beautiful village of Dundrum on the shores of Dundrum Bay. UK Pub of the Year 2022, best in County Down. Northern Ireland’s Pub & Bar of the Year 2025.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
    Restaurant seating area
    Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
    Restaurant seating area

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    Killinchy

    Address

    Balloo House, 1 Comber Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 1210

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history, tradition and comfort with a forward thinking attitude and passion for excellence in food.

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    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    21 Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 2AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9268 9233

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Hillside is a charming, rustic pub situated in the historic village of Royal Hillsborough, County Down, only 15 minutes drive from Belfast city centre. The Hillside first opened its doors in 1752 and has been enjoying a busy trade since, thanks…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
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    Killyleagh

    Address

    35 High Street, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4482 1182

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Proper Irish pub est 1802. Famous for its traditional music sessions and singer songwriter evenings featuring many well-known artists. Our infamous and very popular seafood chowder is also not to be missed.

  8. Banbridge

    Address

    4 & 5 Scarva Street Shopping Centre, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3DA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 406 23003

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Mynt coffee shop offers its customers a range of services from delicious lite bites to specialty coffees. Relax in this cozy atmosphere with a book, browse through the variety of movies to rent, or use the internet access to catch up on e-mails.

  9. Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Inside dining area
    Inside dining area
    Front exterior photo of restaurant
    Inside dining area
    Inside dining area

    Lisbane

    Address

    181 Killinchy Road, Lisbane, County Down, BT23 5NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 1589

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Originally established in the 1800’s as an old coaching inn, The Poacher’s Pocket is situated in the heart of picturesque County Down.

  10. The Percy French Exterior
    Exterior of the pub with the hotel in the background
    Exterior of The Percy French
    Interior photograph showing the booths, beams with golf memorability and the bust of Percy French
    Interiors of The Percy French showing tables and chairs and a gallery wall or artwork
    Burger and a pint
    Traditional fish & chips
    Roast chicken dinner
    Exterior of Slieve Donard hotel from the lawns
    Putting green on the lawns of Slieve Donard with views of the Irish Sea
    The Percy French Exterior
    Exterior of the pub with the hotel in the background
    Exterior of The Percy French
    Interior photograph showing the booths, beams with golf memorability and the bust of Percy French
    Interiors of The Percy French showing tables and chairs and a gallery wall or artwork
    Burger and a pint
    Traditional fish & chips
    Roast chicken dinner
    Exterior of Slieve Donard hotel from the lawns
    Putting green on the lawns of Slieve Donard with views of the Irish Sea

    Newcastle

    Address

    Slieve Donard, 1 Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 284 372 1066

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    At the foot of the Mourne Mountains, local favourite The Percy French serves pub classics, regional fare, bar snacks and a traditional Sunday roast — all with a focus on in-season and local produce. A wide-ranging wine list sits alongside draught…

  11. The exterior of the Dirty Duck
    Two females enjoying a drink on the outside decking at the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a meal at the Dirty Duck
    view across the bay from inside the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a drink at the Dirty Duck
    The exterior of the Dirty Duck
    Two females enjoying a drink on the outside decking at the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a meal at the Dirty Duck
    view across the bay from inside the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a drink at the Dirty Duck

    Holywood

    Address

    Kinnegar Road, Holywood, County Down, BT189JN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9059 6666

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Dirty Duck situated looking over Belfast Lough, known for their delicious food and cold pints is a great spot to meet with friends and have great times while embracing the beautiful view. 

  12. Exterior of the Old Post Office
    Pond area
    Cakes and desserts fridge
    Gift shop
    Baked potato with salad
    Directional signage and Taste Ulster award plaques on wall
    Gift shop
    Exterior of building
    Products on sale in the gift shop
    Exterior of the Old Post Office
    Pond area
    Cakes and desserts fridge
    Gift shop
    Baked potato with salad
    Directional signage and Taste Ulster award plaques on wall
    Gift shop
    Exterior of building
    Products on sale in the gift shop

    Newtownards

    Address

    191 Killinchy Road, Comber, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9754 3335

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough in the village of Lisbane, County Down, between Comber and Downpatrick. This grade B listed thatched building dates back to the 1840s.

  13. Two males chatting over a drink at The Bridge Bar
    male sitting at a table in front of fire bar with a drink and the paper
    Man and women sitting at table at The Bridge Bar
    The outer exterior of the Bridge Bar
    Two males chatting over a drink at The Bridge Bar
    male sitting at a table in front of fire bar with a drink and the paper
    Man and women sitting at table at The Bridge Bar
    The outer exterior of the Bridge Bar

    Newry

    Address

    North Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 1DD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3026 1777

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Bridge Bar situated in the heart of Newry has built loyal customers near and far for generations, due to its great selection of drinks, the cosy and traditional interiors and the convivial atmosphere and friendliness of pub goers and staff. 

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    Dundrum

    Address

    10 Main Street, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0LU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1377

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Our aim is to provide locally sourced seafood at an affordable price. All our produce is sourced from local ports and delivered daily to ensure freshness and quality.

  15. Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
    Loaf pottery logo sign with some pottery pieces
    People enjoying painting pottery
    Shaping a clay on the pottery wheel
    Exterior cafe signage
    Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
    Loaf pottery logo sign with some pottery pieces
    People enjoying painting pottery
    Shaping a clay on the pottery wheel
    Exterior cafe signage

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    Bangor

    Address

    24 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1JE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3340

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes and activities for children. While our Café offers delicious artisan wood fired pizza, sharing deli boards and a range of sweet treats.

  16. Image is of the front of the restaurant showing its name

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    48 Lisburn Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9268 3009

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Parson’s Nose comes with a pedigree that’s melded into the very fabric of the building. Built by the first Marquis of Downshire in the late 1700s, this simple yet elegant Georgian townhouse has today been transformed into an award-winning,…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed
  17. Bar Area with bar stools
    Beer barrel tables, stools and bar
    Plate of food on table
    Yorkshire puddings and roast
    Bar Area with bar stools
    Beer barrel tables, stools and bar
    Plate of food on table
    Yorkshire puddings and roast

    Newcastle

    Address

    119 Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2487

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Hugh McCann's has a spectacular location opposite Newcastle's new promenade with panoramic sea views. The two hundred year old building is fully restored with antique fixtures and fittings.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  18. Banbridge

    Address

    15 Downshire Place, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3889 4560

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Café incredABLE is a social enterprise operated from Banbridge Leisure Centre in order to facilitate training, employment and meaningful daytime activity for individuals with a learning/intellectual disability and/or autism.

    Breakfast, lunch,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  19. hot chocolate
    owners
    kids hot chocolate
    sunset work
    irish collection
    view
    modbar
    chocolate gift box
    hot chocolate
    owners
    kids hot chocolate
    sunset work
    irish collection
    view
    modbar
    chocolate gift box

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    19 Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7979 867437

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Welcome to NearyNogs Cafe.
    Ireland's first Bean to Bar Craft Chocolate Company now has a Cafe and tea room space. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating available.

    Try our range of hot chocolate drinks and flavours and our specialty coffee…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  20. The exterior of The Maypole Bar
    Male getting drink at the bar from the barman
    Two males sitting at table at The Maypole Bar
    Pint of Guinness sitting on a table beside a pair of reading glasses and newspaper
    Two females laughing and enjoying a drink at The Maypole Bar
    Last call bell at the bar
    The exterior of The Maypole Bar
    Male getting drink at the bar from the barman
    Two males sitting at table at The Maypole Bar
    Pint of Guinness sitting on a table beside a pair of reading glasses and newspaper
    Two females laughing and enjoying a drink at The Maypole Bar
    Last call bell at the bar

    Holywood

    Address

    High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9042 2588

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Maypole Bar builds on its roots and keeps a tradition perfectly pairing alongside the rustic, classy and traditional interior. The Maypole Bar is a feel-good bar and you know fine rightly upon entrance you will be given a big greeting and made…

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