Location: Bushmills
Top Restaurants in Bushmills
Where to Eat in Bushmills: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had 1,319 inhabitants in the 2001 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century.
Things to do in Bushmills
1. The Flash In The Pan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By monkepmp - Lisburn, United Kingdom
Lovely fish, but wish they could have done something different to cod, like Haddock, or Hake or plaice or skate as it caught just off the coast.
2. The Smugglers Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By Keitomanc16 - County Armagh, United Kingdom
Having stayed several times in the Bushmills area I always return here for something to eat and have never been let down. There is a varied menu with specials and early bird offers etc but the quality of the food and drink on offer is always first class. A nice cosy, welcoming atmosphere with ample parking this is just a place to come and relax. Good value for money.
3. The Bushmills Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
one of Ireland's and the UK's most loved hotels which fuses traditional charm and bags of boutique luxury to deliver the best in hospitality in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Northern Ireland. Roaring peat fires, nooks and crannies and a secret library set the tone. In the bar, still lit by gas light, try a glass of malt from the hotel's private cask and make sure to sample some of the finest North Antrim produce in the AA Rosette restaurant.
Reviewed By Mathieu B - Belfort, France
Good restaurant offering surroundings basics like trout, salmon, meat dishes. Well executed dishes, leaving room to natural flavour (without much seasoning) but missing a bit of creativity both on taste and design. Not a cheap option averagign 30/35£ per person without wine.
4. Tartine Restaurant at The Distillers Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 776 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew G - omagh
I have been coming to this region of Northern Ireland for a long time and never heard of this restaurant (not sure how)! I had the best meal ever in it last weekend, the layout was great to start!
The food was very good steak was cooked perfectly and the starter of pigs and blankets was a pleasant surprise! It was also reasonable value for the quality!
5. The Hip Chip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Toby B
Really nice fish and chips here. I can't comment on the other stuff like pizza.
The fish batter was light, well seasoned and cooked.
The chips I would go as far as to say are they best I've had. The potato they use is delicious. The oil is light and you can't taste it and they cooked them perfectly two nights in a row!
Recommended
6. The Nook
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 810 reviews
The Nook, situated at the gateway to the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the former original Causeway School serving the area up until 1913. Now painstakingly restored, this historic building is a pub and restaurant, which can cater for up to 100 people in one sitting. With something to suit every budget, from homemade scones and freshly prepared sandwiches to a full candlelit brasserie dining experience, the Nook at the Giant’s Causeway offers a choice for everyone. Our chefs endeavour to provide the freshest local seafood in the area with homemade daily specials posted on our blackboards.• Open from 10am • Fresh Homemade Scones and Tray Bakes• Full Coffee Menu & Afternoon Tea Offerings• Food Served From 12pm All Day• Beers-Wines-Spirits (Fully Licensed)• Welcoming Open Fires • All Major Sporting events shown Wide Screen Plasma• Dedicated Free Car Parking for Patrons.
Reviewed By Simon D - Montrose, United Kingdom
Stopped in the nook for a quick drink during a tour which included a stop at the causeway (this place is right beside it) never had any food but the drinks and service was fine. It was a handy place to get out from the cold!
Some random nice artwork and photos on the walls too which I have photos of!
7. Wee Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Emma E - The Netherlands
A wonderfully kitsch and terribly quaint cottage just opposite Dunluce Castle. Asides from making a great pitstop on a rainy visit to the castle it serves delicious cakes and various other food items. I tried 3 cakes and all were yummy. The open hearth was very welcome on a cold day! My friend also bought a woolly hat as it sells some gift items.
Nice staff.
8. The Porthole at the Bayview Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
A FEEL FOR THE OLD WITH A TASTE OF THE NEW The warmth and intimacy of the Porthole Bar & Restaurant provide the focal point of the hotel where you can watch the world go by with the backdrop being the dramatic Atlantic Ocean. Relax by the open peat fire with a pint or in our lounge with one of our specialty coffees. The Porthole has the reputation of being the heart of Portballintrae and is a popular meeting place for both locals and tourists. With sumptuous cuisine, a excellent weekend entertainment schedule, well stocked bar and wines from all over the globe, the Porthole is the perfect place to sample good old Northern Ireland hospitality in a venue renowned for its relaxed ambiance. WI-FI internet connection is completely free through-out Bayview Hotel.
Reviewed By VinceDarwin - Newcastle, Australia
Ate here as am staying here (and was too cold to go anywhere else). Lovely ambiance, wood fire, Xmas lights, dark lighting. Had the veggie broth and chilli pasta. Not great, but good! Enjoyed a glass of red by the fire afterwards.Thank you for your comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed staying at Bayview, Kind Regards, Trevor and Team Bayview
9. Causeway Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Hector7777 - Ballymena, United Kingdom
We have visited the Causeway restaurant quite a few times in the past and can recall a previous review many years ago that wasn’t complimentary at all. How times have changed, we’ve watched it steadily improve over the past couple of years, where in my opinion, it has reached a very good standard providing good food at a reasonable price.
The recent make-over, decoration and drapes has contributed to a relaxed ambiance.
I had chicken Maryland and my wife salmon, we both felt the quality of food was very good, perhaps a slight criticism is that portion sizes are not for the faint-hearted! We honestly could have done without the side but made a fair attempt at eating most of it. Puddings looked delicious but we could only look.
Service was excellent, friendly and not rushed, clearly managers are having a positive impact and just goes to prove how much difference a manager can make, hopefully we will return soon though a minor diet may be required first.
Highly recommended and I doubt you will be disappointed.
10. Harbour bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 715 reviews
Reviewed By IncognitoJones - London, United Kingdom
Great craic, great Guinness and very cosy.
Walked in during the middle of a wake (!) but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. This is a pub where the local faces go, including the golfers that the area is famous for. I got to hold Darren Clarke’s Ryder cup trophy that he gave to the guys here and James Nesbitt is another regular.
Staff great fun, loved the memorabilia around the place and the cosy fire most welcome in the snow.
We had to head home on the last night as the snow was falling hard but it was heaving with locals who were waiting for the live music.
Would love a local like this is London although the charm is due to the lovely personalities.
