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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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 19 reviews19 reviews

    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. hot chocolate
    owners
    kids hot chocolate
    sunset work
    irish collection
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    chocolate gift box
    hot chocolate
    owners
    kids hot chocolate
    sunset work
    irish collection
    view
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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. External view of the Cultra Inn
    External view of the Cultra Inn
    Dining area
    Pancakes with blueberries and ice cream
    A table with a meal for two with glasses of wine
    A dessert and coffee
    Food
    A table with breakfast options for two
    External view of the Cultra Inn
    External view of the Cultra Inn
    Dining area
    Pancakes with blueberries and ice cream
    A table with a meal for two with glasses of wine
    A dessert and coffee
    Food
    A table with breakfast options for two

    Cultra

    Address

    Cultra Inn, 111 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 1066

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    We pride ourselves on our high standard of food and service. Using only the finest local produce our wholesome menu has been created by our Head Chef, Mark McMahon, to satisfy all your culinary needs.

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    41-43 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4BH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4176 2220

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Our modern style restaurant provides a relaxed environment to enjoy the food for which the hotel is justly renowned. The staff offer a friendly and first class service.

  6. 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.

  7. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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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.

  8. Front entrance to Denvirs Coaching Inn and view of Downpatrick town,
    Pulling a Pint at Denvir's Coaching Inn
    2 men sitting at the bar
    Front entrance to Denvirs Coaching Inn and view of Downpatrick town,
    Pulling a Pint at Denvir's Coaching Inn
    2 men sitting at the bar

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    Downpatrick

    Address

    Denvir's Coaching Inn, 14-16 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 2012

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    A charming Coaching Inn dating from 1642 providing bed and breakfast with restaurant service daily and entertainment four nights per week. Meals can be served in the restaurant, the bar, and in either of two function rooms, suitable for larger…

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Exterior of Brunel's Restaurant, Downs Road, Newcastle
    Exterior of Brunel's Restaurant, Downs Road, Newcastle

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    Newcastle

    Address

    32 Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3951

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Modern European Cuisine. Focusing on seasonal produce. A Creative menu that evolves constantly, showcasing when possible locally sourced ingredients.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free car parking in Downs Road parking, across the road from the restaurant
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  12. 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
  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  15. 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
  16. Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant

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    Donaghadee

    Address

    33 High Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9188 4595

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the weather and the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is the perfect spot for award-winning food, a welcome drink with friends or some old-world character…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. Rostrevor

    Address

    33-35 Bridge Street, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4173 9911

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Famous for delicious, great value food & welcoming ambience, the award-winning Rostrevor Inn hosts a popular bistro, atmospheric traditional bar. The beautifully renovated 1800s building is yards from Kilbroney Park, the gateway to the Mournes.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Newcastle

    Address

    Main Street, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3328

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Bringing a fresh and exciting spin to the restaurant scene in Newcastle, Co Down – Great Jones Craft & Kitchen deliver a casual dining experience with a focus on quality and style.

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