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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
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    Belfast

    Address

    Stormont Hotel, 587 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3LP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9067 6021

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Make the trip out from the city centre. There is plenty of parking at the La Scala Bistro at the Stormont Hotel. The menu has dishes crammed with prime local ingredients such as Carnbrooke Dexter beef, and Fivemiletown goat's cheese.

  4. Castlereagh

    Address

    41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh, County Down, BT23 5RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7808 769 269

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    We pride ourselves on using only the best local produce, providing traditional food with a modern twist. These fresh ingredients, prepared by our talented chefs and combined with a superb and imaginative wine list, to suit any palate, make dining at…

  5. Image of open packaged takeaway food
    Close up image of burger
    Close up image of dirty fries
    Image of open packaged takeaway food
    Close up image of burger
    Close up image of dirty fries

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4JY

    Type

    Type:

    Street Food

    Wolf & Devour is one of Northern Ireland’s most established and stylish Street Food trucks. Stylishly kitted out, it serves only the best local produce we can get our hands on. Run by a team of young enthusiastic ‘foodies’.

  6. 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…

  7. Food wine and Guinness on table
    The Cottage Bar
    Seating in the lounge
    Two chairs either side of stone fireplace
    Seating and tables in the bar
    Seating and tables in the lounge
    Fish and chips in basket
    Cottage Bar
    The cottage Bar
    Dining Area Burrendale Hotel
    Food wine and Guinness on table
    The Cottage Bar
    Seating in the lounge
    Two chairs either side of stone fireplace
    Seating and tables in the bar
    Seating and tables in the lounge
    Fish and chips in basket
    Cottage Bar
    The cottage Bar
    Dining Area Burrendale Hotel

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    Newcastle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2599

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Vine at the Burrendale has a reputation for serving delicious food with the best of local produce in an intimate environment. Cottage Kitchen is a restaurant for all the family, offering a menu suitable for all in a relaxed environment.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  8. 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
  9. Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
    Interior image of Sugarcane Bistro
    Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
    Interior image of Sugarcane Bistro

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    Comber

    Address

    The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9187 3388

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you fresh, tasty ingredients and then we work our Sugarcane magic of cooking with LOVE to bring our range of dishes to the plate.

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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.

  11. Exterior of bar restaurant

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    Comber

    Address

    1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 91313969

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers, especially shellfish and seafood from Portavogie.

  12. The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    1614 Bar by the fire
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    Duck Egg Tart
    Burger and Chips at The 1614 Bar
    Roast Sea Trout
    Roast Rump of Lamb
    Afternoon Tea at The Old Inn
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    1614 Bar by the fire
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn
    Duck Egg Tart
    Burger and Chips at The 1614 Bar
    Roast Sea Trout
    Roast Rump of Lamb
    Afternoon Tea at The Old Inn
    The Restaurant at The Old Inn

    Crawfordsburn

    Address

    15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, County Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3255

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    We offer seasonal menus that blend classic dishes with modern twists, incorporating French-inspired cuisine, seafood, salads, and more. Our restaurant is a popular spot for those seeking a unique dining experience, while our Afternoon Tea and 1614…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  13. Dining at The Primrose
    The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose
    Dining at The Primrose

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    30 Main Street, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 3177

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Primrose has been welcoming guests to our restaurant & bar for over 90 years and has enjoyed an enviable reputation for great food and service.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Street parking is free after 18:00. Large public car park is a 3 minute walk away. Charges apply up to 18:00. Free on Sundays and public holidays.
  14. 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. 

  15. Front entrance
    Breakfast
    Afternoon tea
    Menu dish
    Front entrance
    Breakfast
    Afternoon tea
    Menu dish

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    Holywood

    Address

    102 - 104 High Street, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 7210

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    Coffee Yard is a family-run business that combines all our favourite things - coffee, art, tasty treats, and live music

  16. Image is of the outside of the restaurant with a wooden bench outside one of the windows and bay trees at either side of the front door
    Image is of the outside of the restaurant with a wooden bench outside one of the windows and bay trees at either side of the front door

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    3 The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9268 2985

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Plough Inn is the perfect place to enjoy a friendly pint in the bar, a hearty pub lunch or a gastronomic delight in the evening. The traditional surroundings provide the perfect backdrop to relax and dine in a welcoming environment.

  17. Fish Dish at the Cuan
    Guiness Fish and Chips
    Shell fish
    Prawn and Salmon with salad and lemon
    Cuan Food
    Cuan Food in Pot
    Dessert
    Chocolate sauce and ice cream on cake
    Cocktail
    Fish Dish at the Cuan
    Guiness Fish and Chips
    Shell fish
    Prawn and Salmon with salad and lemon
    Cuan Food
    Cuan Food in Pot
    Dessert
    Chocolate sauce and ice cream on cake
    Cocktail

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    Strangford

    Address

    The Square, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1222

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The success of The Cuan has been built on consistently serving excellent food and drink coupled with exceptional customer service. A strong emphasis is placed on using fresh ingredients and sourcing our produce locally. Stay over in our bedrooms.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  18. Image is of shop front facing out onto street
    Image is of inside of shop showing foodstuffs and people paying at till
    Image is of shop front facing out onto street
    Image is of inside of shop showing foodstuffs and people paying at till

    Moira

    Address

    56-62 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9261 1422

    Type

    Type:

    Delis, Food Markets and Farm Shops

    One of the oldest butchery businesses in Northern Ireland being over 150 years established, all this time it has been managed by the McCartney family. All McCartney meats are reared on Northern Ireland farms.

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    Bangor

    Address

    2 & 6 Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5EY

    Telephone

    028 9146 2037

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    The Guillemot is a warm embrace, a place to seek comfort, to eat, drink, catch up with friends, and relax. Taking its name from the resident seabirds at Bangor’s Eisenhower Pier, The Guillemot has now become an iconic and much-loved part of this…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
  20. 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.

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