Top Restaurants in Ballycastle
Where to Eat in Ballycastle: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Ballycastle, United Kingdom (UK) including Central Wine Bar, The Cellar Restaurant, Anzac Bistro, Morton's Fish & Chip Shop, The Bay Cafe, The Diamond Bar, O'Connor's Bar, Donnelly's Bakery & Coffee Shop, The Promenade Cafe, Thyme and Co
Things to do in Ballycastle
1. Central Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This Family run establishment was 2009 finalist in the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards. From its traditional bar to its chic restaurant and enclosed beer garden its a perfect venue for a great experience in entertainment and dining.
Reviewed By maura41 - Belfast
What can I say that hasn’t been said .... if you haven’t been to the central bar you are missing out..... 5 star staff to begin with ... attentive and courteous no matter how busy it is.... HUGH selection of drinks and perfect wine selection .... food is to die for .... my husband is dairy intolerant and the chef will adjust meals to suit him .... try the 16 hour slow roasted beef it’s melt in the mouth..
5⭐️ staff
5⭐️food
5⭐️location
2. The Cellar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Ballycastle's best kept secret...
Reviewed By Jamespatric
Having found ourselves in Ballycastle again, we visited in December and had discovered Ballycastle’s Best Kept Secret, we made our way there for the second time!
Once again we were greeted with a roaring fire and a warm welcome from chris, the proprietor I’d this Wee gem. The place was a lot busier this time and was catering for a birthday party.
Having said this my partner and I received the same warm welcome and we were greeted with a smile. To be honest such was the quality of the food that we had experienced last time around we opted for The Early Bird menu and we were not disappointed by the quality of the food and the friendly service.
Roll on our next visit to Ballycastle and I hope that it is third time lucky for us when we again visit the Cellar!
3. Anzac Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Locally and responsibly sourced produce. Quality food at great prices.Delicious steaks and seafood, freshly prepared using quality ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewed By LadyGeekGeek - Belfast
The 4 of us had a fantastic dinner here on our last night night in Ballycastle, We were all so delighted we found this gem (it was recommended to us by some people we met in the pub the night before). Unusually for me, there was loads on the menu that made my mouth water and it was difficult to choose. I had the scallops, followed by short rib of beef. Both were delicious, but the beef was the best ever. We like to taste each others food in our family; much to my delight. So I can also say the seafood platter starter was gorgeous (lacking in a bit of lemon only), the prawns in poppadom won that round though. My mum thought her steak and champ was fantastic too. Staff were really lovely and the bill was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.
4. Morton's Fish & Chip Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By Carl W - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Me and the wife are in this place every time we are up on the coast and i have to report we have not had a bad meal out of here yet, and we have been going here ever since it opened..not sure what kajohnston1966 is ranting about but he/shes wrong on every level...the burgers come locally from a butchers down the road which are fresh..the potatoes are also sourced locally and the fish, well you cant get the fish any fresher..caught that morning and i always get a jumbo Cod...the crab cakes are to die for too...the gravy, well it cant be that bad as the wife wouldnt touch it if it was and shes very fussy about gravy..and to slate everyone in Ballycastle by stating ' these folk are without the ability to Taste' well your wrong again as Mortons does very well financially.....and before you yet accuse again no im not a relative either, im just stating facts...
5. The Bay Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
http://www.moyle-council.org/tourism/places-to-eat/details/?id=75
Reviewed By Carl W - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Popped in this morning after going taking photos at The Dark Hedges with the wife..usual fry for us each which are always on point..we always go in and we have not had anything that even resembles bad...once had the steak and mushroom pie and they are absolutely gorgeous..the steak just melts in the mouth...the cafe itself has some big windows for amazing views over the bay which is a nicety for when your eating your breakfast...will always recommend this place to others.................
6. The Diamond Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By dkdiscos - london
Note the name change to O'Finns. A friendly pub with good beer and reasonable food.Well worth the visit and easy to park.
7. O'Connor's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By Alison B
Staff very welcoming and friendly. We were not able to prebooked a table but we did not have to wait long for one to become free. The menu took full benefit of the great seafood, breads, meat and vegetable from local suppliers in the town. They support local businesses and is a great example of what travellers expect. Wonderful food - we will be back and will highly recommend O'Connors to our friends. PS they do a great alcohol free beer for drivers.
8. Donnelly's Bakery & Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Located in the heart of Ballycastle town this is an award winning Home Bakery and coffee shop offering a wide range of traditional Irish and european breads, savouries and confectionery . Upstairs you will find a great coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch using local ingredients and made fresh daily . Loved by locals and discovered by visitors . Bakery open from 07.00 am - 06.00 pm Coffee shop from 08.00am - 05.00pm
Reviewed By Jo-JoKesh - Northern Ireland
Called in here when out cycling. We were made feel very welcome even though it was very busy. The breakfast fry is amazing and the bagels are too. I'll be back soon to get the wheaten bread with dulse which sounds divine. Staff very friendly...MoreThanks Jo - and we thinks cyclists are amazing too !
9. The Promenade Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By NewlyWedMrs - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Visited today in the middle of hurricane Ophelia. Very traditional cafe with great staff, nice menu and good value for money. The seafood chowder and traditional bread were highlights for us.
10. Thyme and Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Thyme&Co is a distinctive, stylish café open since 2007 in the heart of the Ballycastle in the Glens of Antrim. It has earned a following for the delicious home-made flavours of their food, which is based on locally-sourced ingredients as far as possible and has won several awards. It is run by husband and wife Tom and Eimear Mullin. Open late on Saturday nights which is bring your own bottle, booking recommended.
Reviewed By Martin C - Belfast
We've been here a few times on pizza night and, I have to say, a great evening was had by all every time. Lovely staff - helpful and friendly; great atmosphere and, of course, excellent pizzas. What more would you need for a good night out? Recommended.
