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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. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. Wooden platter with salad, olives, ham
    Shell fish dish
    Olives, bread and dip
    Wooden platter with salad, olives, ham
    Shell fish dish
    Olives, bread and dip

    Newcastle

    Address

    31 Main Street, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3080

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Located in the popular seaside town of Newcastle, on the Co Down coast, Villa Vinci is an established restaurant with a reputation for sumptuous food and exceptional service.

  6. 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.

  7. Image of the outside front entrance
    Image of inside restaurant seating area
    Image of inside restaurant seating area with wood burning stove
    Image of bar service area
    Outside seating area
    Image of the outside front entrance
    Image of inside restaurant seating area
    Image of inside restaurant seating area with wood burning stove
    Image of bar service area
    Outside seating area

    Greyabbey

    Address

    1-3 Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8234

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey, just three miles from famous Mount Stewart house and gardens. Fine food catering for all tastes. Families especially welcome.

  8. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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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.

  9. Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
    Bowl of mussels and a pint of Guinness
    Bar area
    Dining area
    Main meal
    Dining area
    Lounge area
    Bar area
    Lounge area
    Table set for two with meals and glasses of wine
    Bowl of mussels and a pint of Guinness
    Bar area
    Dining area
    Main meal
    Dining area
    Lounge area
    Bar area
    Lounge area

    Newtownards

    Address

    92 Church Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 4141

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Located at the tip of Strangford Lough and the heart of Co.Down, LeWinters has an established reputation throughout Northern Ireland as a popular eatery with an extensive menu of freshly prepared local, traditional and modern cuisine. 5* FSA rating.

  10. 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.

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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
  12. Image is of table laid for dinner
    Image is of front of restaurant
    Image is of bar area with lots of bottles of wine and glasses on the bar top
    Image is of various Chinese ornaments and a sign written in Chinese
    Image is of table laid for dinner
    Image is of front of restaurant
    Image is of bar area with lots of bottles of wine and glasses on the bar top
    Image is of various Chinese ornaments and a sign written in Chinese

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    Moira

    Address

    90 Main Street, Moira, County Armagh, BT67 0LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9261 1391

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Touch the heart of Chinese culture - experience the delights of the Midnight Haunt.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
    male sitting at bar talking to the barman behind the bar.
    image of inside of The Saltwater Brigg bar/lounge
    a group of 4 people enjoying food and drinks seated at table inside the bar.
    front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
    male sitting at bar talking to the barman behind the bar.
    image of inside of The Saltwater Brigg bar/lounge
    a group of 4 people enjoying food and drinks seated at table inside the bar.

    Kircubbin

    Address

    43 Rowreagh Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4273 8435

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and Portaferry, on the Ards Penninsula. Established circa 1765.

    "Destination Strangford Lough Tourist Information Point available in these Premises".

  19. Image shows tables and diners in restaurant
    Image shows tables and diners in restaurant

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9268 2985

    Type

    Type:

    Café

    The combination of café, grill and bar makes it the perfect experience, with its cool surroundings, great food and drinks that will blow your mind. Retro café offers a wide selection of fabulous food and caters for families and large parties.

  20. 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
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