Location: Kilkeel
Top Restaurants in Kilkeel
Top 10 restaurants in Kilkeel, United Kingdom (UK)
Kilkeel (from Irish: Cill Chaoil, meaning "church of the narrow") is a small town, civil parish and townland (of 554 acres and 6521inh) in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies within the historic barony of Mourne. Kilkeel town is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour houses one of the largest fishing fleets in Ireland. It had a population of 6,887 people according to the 2011 Census. The town contains the ruins of a 14th-century church and fort, winding streets and terraced shops. It is located in the heart of the Mourne mountains
Things to do in Kilkeel
1. silent valley cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
The restaurant and information centre are reached by paths leading to the left. At the parapet turn left to cross the width of the dam. Work on the dam began in 1932 and was finished ten years later. It is of earth and rock construction, and captures the waters of the Kilkeel River valley and the Annalong River valley to the east via a 3.6 km tunnel under Slieve Binnian, the rocky, crested mountain to the east (right).
Reviewed By armaghwalker
Ordered two toasties. Unless you order cheese as one of your two fillings you don't get it. I thought cheese was standard In a toastie otherwise it is a toasted Sandwich not a toastie in my opinion. Ham filling was one slice of wafer ham! Tomato filling was a pittiful too! Coffee is from a machine not freshly made.
Toastie costs £4 quid too.
2. The Harbour Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
This is a pub with a restaurant on the harbour in the village of Annalong, Co Down
Reviewed By lawkitson - Manchester, United Kingdom
Food here in the restaurant upstairs is really, really good. Better than the Slieve Donard we had the night after. Service is awesome, friendly and the atmosphere is light.
The scampi was absolutely amazing as was. The plaice special and the mussels starter.
Everything super fresh and tasty. Menu is nice and tight so easy to choose, with meat and veg options also.
Bar downstairs is good fun for post dinner drinks and a game of pool, a taxi back to Kilkeel is about £10.
3. Kilmorey Arms Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Recently opened under new management & been refurbish, our hotel & restaurant is the perfect place to stay at and to eat in. based in the biggest fishing port in Northern Ireland, The Kilmorey Arms has a distinct advantage when creating high quality cuisine. All of our Fish and Meat dishes are locally sourced, providing you with a truly authentic taste of County Down while offering exceptional quality and value. We have a great menu selection that will suit any customer's taste buds. We also are able to cater for anyone with special dietary needs.
Reviewed By johnti_13 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Sure we have reviewed this excellent family style and run hotel before and it scores 10 out of 10 . Staff were brilliant, great hospitality and family comfort and good food and ale . Proper Irish hospitality and will enjoy coming back time and time...MoreThank you for your lovely words towards the hotel and the staff. We are thrilled that you are thoroughly satisfied with the hospitality received. Kind regards, Management
4. The Galley Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Good Home Cooked Food at affordable prices. Open for breakfast, lunch and evening meals/delicious homemade desserts, tray bakes and scones. Daily specials, low fat menu, gluten free options, groups catered for by pre-order.
Reviewed By Timothy M
This is my fourth visit to The Galley and again they did not disappoint. The food is fantastic though I'm not normally a fish eater their battered cod is hard to beat. 10/10
5. Top Nosh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By frankm654 - Newry, United Kingdom
Arrived at 7.20pm. Place was packed.
We grabbed the last two seats at a small table. The place is so cramped we had to walk sideways to get to toilets.
My chicken Maryland was fine. Great white tender chicken breast and quite big. But my friends stir fry steak sizzler was a weird taste and very greasy. The taste was like greasy gravy and not at all pleasant. Chips were fine.
The food was ok but the crammed in noisy atmosphere was too much. Don't think I'll rush back. Toilets small and crammed in near kitchen but clean. Only one for all toilet.
6. Pit-Stop Fast Food
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By frankm654 - Newry, United Kingdom
Out for a drive around Mourned found us in Kilkeel hungry.
We tried the Pit Stop. I had a single haddock and the batter was excellent as was the white fleshy haddock inside. My friend had haddock bites. Really nice. Washed down by two large cups of tea. Will be back. Prices fair.
7. Tam O' Shanter
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By karen d - County Armagh, United Kingdom
Visited with family while up in Kilkeel for the weekend following a goggle search for somewhere good to eat.. One of the best Sunday carvary meals we have had in a long time.. Great friendly service and excellent food! Will definitely visit again .
8. Port O Call
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rebekah_shan - Kilkeel, United Kingdom
We had heard that Port O Call was nice, and it looked lovely, but it lacked atmosphere and the food was disappointing. The curry seemed to have been frozen and reheated, and lacked flavour. The waitress was friendly and as accommodating, but I wouldn't be rushing back!
9. The Steaming Mug Coffee House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Home-made Bakes and Cakes. Serving Breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea. Relax with one of our steaming coffees and delicious home baked treats! We bake our own breads daily. Come in and try our scrummy Focaccia Bread sandwiches!!!
Reviewed By Isobel B
Passing through Kilkeel decided to stop for a coffee. So glad we did such a great experience. My husband had lovely butternut and sweet potato soup and wheaten bread while I had carrot cake and Cappuccino. Both were excellent. So pleased to find a coffee shop that has home made food. Everything fresh and appealing and the staff were friendly and helpful. Very welcoming. Would highly recommend a visit
10. Salt & Pepper
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Salt & Pepper is a warmly welcoming & family friendly coffee house and restaurant. You'll find us on Newcastle Street in the town of Kilkeel which lies to the south of the Mourne Mountains.
Reviewed By Cuicui_74210 - Villeurbanne, Rhone-Alpes, France
Very warm welcome in this restaurant, open on sunday noon, seems to be an exception in this very quiet city Kilkeel.
The staff was very toughful with our son, baby chair, baby fork and knife, coloring sheet, offered us to move to a larger table when available.
