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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. 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
  4. Holywood

    Address

    Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9042 1066

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Vespers is one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. It serves modern Irish Cuisine using only the finest and freshest local ingredients.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:00 - 10:30
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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
  8. Pizza making
    Little Wing menu
    Pizza making
    Pizzas cooking
    Cooked pizza
    Throwing dough
    Pizza making
    Little Wing menu
    Pizza making
    Pizzas cooking
    Cooked pizza
    Throwing dough

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    Bangor

    Address

    37-39 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9147 2777

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh ingredients which we cook using time honoured methods in our traditional Wood Stone oven, all served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

  9. 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
  10. 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.

  11. 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. 

  12. Image is of outside of property
    Image shows the rounded bar area with high stools
    Image shows a private dining booth
    Image shows dining area with tables and chairs
    Image shows dining area with table, chairs and fireplace
    Image shows a bartender making a cocktail behind the bar
    Image shows long view of the bar with various spirits  lined up behind the bar
    Image is of bar with low stools, tables and wooden floor
    Image is of courtyard area with barrels for tables and a couple of picnic tables.
    Image is of outside of property
    Image shows the rounded bar area with high stools
    Image shows a private dining booth
    Image shows dining area with tables and chairs
    Image shows dining area with table, chairs and fireplace
    Image shows a bartender making a cocktail behind the bar
    Image shows long view of the bar with various spirits  lined up behind the bar
    Image is of bar with low stools, tables and wooden floor
    Image is of courtyard area with barrels for tables and a couple of picnic tables.

    Moira

    Address

    61 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0LQ

    Telephone

    028 9278 0735

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Four Trees of Moira is a Gastro Pub in the beautiful village of Moira Co Down.

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    Banbridge

    Address

    104 Newry Street, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3HE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4023 8050

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    We are an independent coffee shop - kitchen situated in Banbridge who blend locally roasted coffee, batch bake a range of sweet and healthy treats in-house and craft delicious food served everyday by our talented chefs.

  14. Front exterior of restaurant
    Entrance stone and brick sign for The Stables
    Interior view of the fireplae area withing the Stables Restaurant Groomsport
    Interior view of the Stables Groomsport showing bar area and beamed ceiling in New England Style
    The conservatory area in The Stables Groomsport. View through set tables with sea view beyond.
    Collage of views within Thwe Stables Groomsport
    Interior view of The Stables Groomsport Raised floor area with set tables
    The Stables Groomsport plated ....
Pan seared scallops, cauliflower, hazelnut brown butter and samphire
    Collage of plated food at The Stables Groomsport
    The Stables Groomsport image of plated Honey Chilli Chicken a delicious and spicy dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors. It pairs perfectly with
    Front exterior of restaurant
    Entrance stone and brick sign for The Stables
    Interior view of the fireplae area withing the Stables Restaurant Groomsport
    Interior view of the Stables Groomsport showing bar area and beamed ceiling in New England Style
    The conservatory area in The Stables Groomsport. View through set tables with sea view beyond.
    Collage of views within Thwe Stables Groomsport
    Interior view of The Stables Groomsport Raised floor area with set tables
    The Stables Groomsport plated ....
Pan seared scallops, cauliflower, hazelnut brown butter and samphire
    Collage of plated food at The Stables Groomsport
    The Stables Groomsport image of plated Honey Chilli Chicken a delicious and spicy dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors. It pairs perfectly with

    Groomsport, Bangor

    Address

    1B Donaghadee Road, Groomsport, Bangor, County Down, BT19 6LG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9146 1456

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Stables in Groomsport has evolved into one of Northern Ireland’s most renowned gastro bar restaurants along the North Down coast. After a six-month refurbishment, in February 2024 the Carmichael family were thrilled to reopen our doors, inviting…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  15. 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’.

  16. Front exterior photo of restaurant

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    Donaghadee

    Address

    36 Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9188 4466

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious local beef, pork, lamb and game for lunch and dinner.

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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
  18. Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.
    Image of Slieve Donard hotel from the grounds. Shows a Victorian sandstone building.

    Newcastle

    Address

    Downs Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AH

    Telephone

    02843721066

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Savour the very best seasonal and locally sourced beef, seafood and game, straight from Ireland’s larder, while enjoying the restaurant’s 19th-century architecture and open fire.

  19. 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…

  20. 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
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