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  1. 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
  2. Belfast

    Address

    62 - 68 High Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 1130

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    From coffee and fresh pastries on the go, delicious soups and sandwiches for lunch and exquisite evening meals with wine or cocktails – there is something to satisfy every palate at any time of day. We also have one of Belfast's biggest beer gardens.

  3. 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
  4. Inside Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Bar at Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Guinness mural at Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Badgers Bar & Restaurant Derry
    Inside Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Bar at Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Guinness mural at Badgers Bar & Restaurant
    Badgers Bar & Restaurant Derry

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    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    16-18 Orchard Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6EG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7136 0763

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Located in the heart of the city, this award-winning bar and restaurant is home to the famous Derry Girls Mural. For over 30 years, Badgers Bar and Restaurant has been serving the freshest in food and drink from local suppliers to its customers.

  5. Belfast

    Address

    23-27 Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 6RU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9050 9740

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Trading since 1867 The Botanic Inn, which is more affectionately known as ‘The Bot’, is a Belfast institution. One of the city's top destinations for anyone seeking great food, quality drinks, a lively night out & big screen sports.

  6. 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.

  7. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    34-38 Shipquay Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6DW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7137 1965

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The River Inn is Derry's oldest sited bar, established in 1684, with its history stretching back to before the siege.

  8. Gentleman drinking a freshly poured pint of Guinness in a branded glass at the bar of Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Bar man pouring a pint of Guinness at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    View of red leather seats, bar and dancefloor at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Upstairs lounge interior showing the bar area and upper seating area at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Cosy seating area below a sports screen in the lower lounge of Charlie's bar Enniskillen
    Cosy snug area with two facing seating benches below soft lighting with traditional Irish items displayed on shelving and on the wall.
    Front entrance to Charlie's Bar Enniskillen, where racing is being shown on a sports screen above the door, with a traditional Irish interior and old
    Traditional Irish musicians carrying their instruments towards the front entrance of Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Cosy seating area beside an open fire with old Irish artefacts displayed on the mantle and surrounding walls at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen.
    Draught beers on display behind a CHARLIES logo on the bar at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen.
    Gentleman drinking a freshly poured pint of Guinness in a branded glass at the bar of Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Bar man pouring a pint of Guinness at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    View of red leather seats, bar and dancefloor at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Upstairs lounge interior showing the bar area and upper seating area at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Cosy seating area below a sports screen in the lower lounge of Charlie's bar Enniskillen
    Cosy snug area with two facing seating benches below soft lighting with traditional Irish items displayed on shelving and on the wall.
    Front entrance to Charlie's Bar Enniskillen, where racing is being shown on a sports screen above the door, with a traditional Irish interior and old
    Traditional Irish musicians carrying their instruments towards the front entrance of Charlie's Bar Enniskillen
    Cosy seating area beside an open fire with old Irish artefacts displayed on the mantle and surrounding walls at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen.
    Draught beers on display behind a CHARLIES logo on the bar at Charlie's Bar Enniskillen.

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    Enniskillen

    Address

    1 Church Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7DW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 5303

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Established in 1944, Charlie’s is one of Enniskillen's most established traditional, family run bars. Whether it's live music you're after or somewhere to relax in front of an open fire- you'll find it in Charlie's!

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  9. Guildhall Taphouse Bar with LegenDerry Food Brand
    Guildhall Taphouse Bar with LegenDerry Food Brand

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    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    4 Custom House Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7136 4888

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Guildhall Taphouse is steeped in history, yet offers a fresh, alternative take on the traditional bar. Serving craft beer, cocktails and the finest food seven days a week. Food served daily 12:00 - 18:00.

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    Belfast

    Address

    25 - 39 Arthur Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4GQ

    Telephone

    02895909249

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Belfast’s authentic Cuban bar and restaurant within a breathtaking Art Nouveau building in the heart of the city. Freshly prepared Latin menus, inspired and innovative cocktails and – yep, you guessed it – plenty of rum.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
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    Belfast

    Address

    169 - 175 Cavehill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9692 2009

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Join us in Ben Madigans at the foot of Cavehill, belfast home of friendly atmosphere and award winning local food and drink, sure to make you want to stay a while at your new local.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  12. Girls enjoying a drink in Blackbird
    couple seated at table smiling, the male has a smart phone in his hand
    couple sitting at table inside the bar
    group of 3 females entering the bar from the street.
    Girls enjoying a drink in Blackbird
    couple seated at table smiling, the male has a smart phone in his hand
    couple sitting at table inside the bar
    group of 3 females entering the bar from the street.

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    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    24 Foyle Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7136 2111

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Blackbird is a newly established free house offering a generous range of brews from Derry, Northern Ireland and beyond. Our carefully selected beer list will satisfy the most ardent hophead.

  13. 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".

  14. 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.

  15. Wall mounted heritage plaque for Millars Public House detailing past owners and connections to James Orr.
    Wall mounted heritage plaque for Millars Public House detailing past owners and connections to James Orr.

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    Ballycarry

    Address

    46 Main Street, Ballycarry, County Antrim, BT38 9HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2042

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an historic setting. Patrons can also enjoy live sports and entertainment in this cosy establishment with a rich history. Dog and family friendly.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside - In certain areas only

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
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    Ballymena

    Address

    74-76 Ballymoney Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 5234

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Ballymena's newest cocktail and sports bar, The Smoking Monkey, is a space like no other in the heart of this bustling market shopping town.

  17. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    The Pavilion Bar, 296 Ormeau Road, Belfast, County Down, BT7 2GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9028 3283

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Established in 1899, The Pavilion or "The Big House" draws its clientele from all over the city and beyond, and is a must for all who wish to experience a traditional Belfast pub with three floors, three bars, in one Big House with five-star food.

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 53 reviews53 reviews

    Toome

    Address

    40 Grange Road, Ardnaglass, Toome, County Antrim, BT41 3QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7965 0694

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Crosskeys Inn c.1654 is the oldest thatched pub in Ireland and one of Ireland's most famous traditional Irish music pubs. You can hear traditional music most Saturday nights and impromptu sessions on some Friday and Sundays.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  19. Ballymena

    Address

    136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2588 1001

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Located in the heart of Galgorm, McKendry’s Lounge & Bar offers the warm ambience and atmosphere of an eclectic Irish pub.

  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 998 reviews998 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    29-31 Queen’s Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3FG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9050 9999

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    McHughs is within a grade A listed building, built between 1710 and 1720, making it officially the oldest building in the city of Belfast, enjoying a long history and a sometimes colourful reputation.

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