Location: Newtownards
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Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Newtownards
Reviews on Bar food in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Newtownards, is a large town, townland and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles (16 km) east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula. It is situated in the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower. Newtownards is the largest town in the former Borough of Ards. It is known colloquially by locals as "Ards". It had a population of 28,039 people in the 2011 Census.
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10. Jenny Watts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By havenhub
Birthday lunch with the sisters. We were positioned at a large table towards the back to accommodate us all comfortably. The menu was not extensive but reasonable as were the prices. The service was efficient and the lady server was very friendly . There was one hiccup with the order but there were a lot of us and it was sorted quickly and without any unpleasantness. This was not the first time Iâd eaten there and that time was also a success. All in all, Iâd certainly recommend this as a good family restaurant with good food and friendly atmosphere.
9. Donegans
Overall Ratings
4 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By Bernieflint
We called in for a bite to eat around 7pm. It was totally unplanned and there were quite a few diners in for a Tuesday evening. My husband and I went for the wine and dine menu and my daughter just opted for a main but shared our starters as they are so generous. We had been in a few weeks ago and my husband tried the Hong Kong chicken as a starter and loved it so opted for this as a main. He said it was better than any Chinese restaurant. We love Donegans because of the service from Lynne and Ivan as well as the excellent food. You never leave hungry here. Our bill was about £62! This included wine and a few soft drinks too! Excellent value for money. It really is the best place to eat in Bangor and we are frequent visitors as are many others. The staff know their regulars and I believe this speaks volumes! Give it a try.
8. The Ivy Bar
Reviewed By mebates00
Went to a music gig here which was excellent! The room at the back had a full bar with seating which was mostly stools with some bench seating which luckily was comfortable. Packed front bar! Food available which we didnât have but full Sunday roast dinner looked good!
7. Hickory's Smokehouse & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Hickory's is a local restaurant in Newtownards, Co. Down specialising in BBQ and slow cooked meats. Our family friendly surroundings provide the perfect place to meet friends, celebrate those special occasions or just settle in for some comfort food in a
Reviewed By Marty J
This is a place for big eaters. Everything I've ever ordered here has come "super-sized". What is important though is that they don't replace quality with quantity. The food is lovely and very well presented. The staff are friendly and helpful. Now... the one negative thing for me that spoils an otherwise full marks review: The music is all wrong for the ambience and is too loud! This is so easily fixed so please please have a think about changing it!
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6. The Spirit Merchant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 85 reviews
We provide quality food and drinks at great value, in clean, comfortable surroundings from 8:00am to 11:00 pm Sunday to Wednesday, 8:00am to midnight on Thursday and 8:00am through until 1:00am Friday and Saturday, served by great staff.
Reviewed By Nathan M
I come here every Friday with my dad for lunch for the past 3 to 4 weeks and the foods been amazing and the service is great too.Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review. Itâs great to hear that you have been enjoying our food. I will make sure to pass this on to the whole team. We look forward to another visit in the near future.
5. TT Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By 746Davidf
We had decided to try this restaurant after checking the menus, as my OH doesnât eat any vegetables what so ever and and it can be hard to find somewhere that he has a choice other than fish & chips, chicken goujons or burger, he settle for the fish cake starter but had to yet again choose a burger as everything else had veg somewhere in it, both our starters were nice, I had the chicken spring roll, he did find the burger turned out dry by the time he got half way through it, but it was very tasty, I choose the chicken & beef in peppercorn sauce with a side of salad instead of the potatoes, although the food was, as I say nice it was the service that let this place down, there was three members of staff on the evening we were there and although pleasant, none of them went out of their way to see if we were happy with everything, the bill was asked for and left on the table, we put the debit card on the saucer but nobody made any move to come and take our payment, two members of staff walked past a few times, so we headed to the bar area to pay, maybe this is what you are suppose to do but if they had said when they brought the bill we would have known what to do, we were not asked if we enjoyed our meal or if everything was ok, so sorry guys but we will not be back. Hi DavidI am so sorry to read about your awful visit with us that has left you and your OH feeling like you would not come back. Actually sorry I have just read your review and can't see why you have left just so unhappy.I have spoken to my staff and let them know I am disappointed that they didn't check if you were enjoying your meal as we pride ourselves on doing this. We do not rush to get customers money but perhaps they should have noticed your card or you or your OH could also have just requested they bring the card machine to your table. If you had let them know your OH didn't like vegetables or if your OH had said himself we could have done most of the dishes without vegetables and offered something in their place. Sometimes it is only a matter of asking rather than writing!!!!I hope maybe you read your review back and realise it is a little harsh to say you won't return due to a couple of tiny things and we prove to you next time we do welcome everyone to our restaurantNicky CaugheyDirector
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4. The Parlour
Overall Ratings
4 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By JonnyC00k
Visited the Parlour this afternoon for a late lunch around 3pm. Atmosphere was great with a bustling wee pub! Music playing in the background which was nice and we were able to chat away to each other at the table.Staff serving were more than friendly and very keen to please. Starters: homemade vegetable broth, which was very tasty and just what I wanted on a cold, wet and windy day. Mains: Locally sourced chicken and ham pie, potatoes and veg. Pie was amazing and mash was nice and creamy. I have read some reviews of people commenting negatively on portion size however I was unable to finish all of my main and sadly had no room for dessert. However I will be back to try Chefs Old School Jam & Coconut Sponge and custard. Very reasonable priced paying only £33 for two courses and two pints of soft drinks each. Looking forward to my next visit!
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3. The Auld House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Kirstyh100
The Auld House is a dated but pleasant country bar. We went here as a family to celebrate my dad's birthday. We had ordered a substantial amount 8 adults (drinks, starters and main courses). I approached the bar with cupcakes for my dad and a chorus of staff voices started saying we can't serve those, you can't bring your own food here because we serve desserts. We felt this was a total over reaction to 12 mini cupcakes and so we ate our meal that was fine got nothing else to eat and left. Very disappointed in our visit 5/10 for the food 0/10 for customer service.Kirsty Thank you for review. All feedback is much appreciated.Your review is certainly unfortunate as we donât normally receive this feedback regarding our staff. Please contact me directly via email at [email protected] take all comments on board and I would certainly like the opportunity to discuss this with you. RegardsStephen
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2. Romas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Public Bar, Lounge and Bistro in Newtownards, Co. Down. We cater for foodies, cocktail lovers, families, live music, parties and events.
Reviewed By Lisa D
Went today for lunch, it was absolutely lovely. My hubbys steak was cooked as he asked and all the sides were tasty. My chicken burger was lovely too, couldnt complain about anything. The two girls working were lovely and very friendly. Will definately be back. Thanks for a super feed
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1. Molly Brown's Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 425 reviews
Situated in Newtownards Molly Brown's is a comfortable and welcoming local pub and restaurant providing quality drinks, food and entertainment.With outside dining and our Live Lounge available for private hire.
Reviewed By N5240JHjamesm
Iâd booked for Sunday evening and it was a restricted menu? Why? The service was just ok as was the food. Would I recommend to friends? NO. Will we be back anytime soon? NO. Not like it used to be at all. Sad really. Hi,Please forgive the delay in responding to this review. We were a bit confused by your comment, "it was a restricted menu", and, as you hadn't mentioned which Sunday you were in, we weren't sure how to answer as we can't recall having a restricted menu on a Sunday.We do have a Sunday menu, which is different to our usual weekday menu. Might this be what you mean? Most, if not all restaurants would have a different Sunday menu because of the demand for roasts etc. and we also offer kids eat free on a Sunday, but we do think there is ample choice on the Sunday menu to suit all tastes.Or perhaps you were in on a special Sunday such as Father's Day. On days like this we would put on a special menu as well as other things like additional entertainment or something special for the kids. Might this be what you mean?In short, we're not sure what your comment about a restricted menu refers to, and we hope your comment on the food is a reflection of your impression of "restricted". We think we're as good as we ever were; it's the same kitchen team, same suppliers etc.If this response has not answered your concern, please, do contact us directly.RegardsMolly Brown's Management Team
