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The perfect setting for a coffee shop in the midst of a nature reserve offering unparalled views of Strangford Lough and the lakes that are home to Ireland's largest collection of ducks, geese and swans. This is a spendid backdrop for the fine food available at Castle Espie....

A true cottage tea-room (18th - 19th century) situated amidst landscaped rounds with ample parking. We are also access friendly. In the heart of the Mournes, an area of outstanding natural beauty and only 120 yrs from the entrance to Tollymore Forest Park. Much of our produce is home produced or made. Local jams, crafts and plants and much more are also on sale. Come and visit…...

This is an old style thatched country kitchen which serves incredibly good afternoon teas of scones jam and cream, apple pies and gateaux and even the butter is home made.

All this is ccompanied by live Irish traditional music and sales of antiques and crafts, but the premises are only open on a Sunday....

The Portaferry Hotel is a charming waterside village inn, overlooking Strangford Lough, a renowned bird sanctuary and designated wildlife area. The terrace in which the hotel is located dates back to the 18th century. John and Marie Herlihy have sensitively renovated and extended the property to its current three star rating.

All 14 superbly appointed en-suite bedrooms, many with idyllic waterside views, are individually styled and traditionally furnished. Our award-winning Resta...

Ballo House was originally a coaching house dating back to 1860. The old low ceiling kitchen is now used as a bar, and the new restaurant and lounge both have real log fires and are adjoined by French windows. The atmosphere at Balloo House is quite unique.
The chef creates superb dishes using only the finest local ingredients, and pays special attention to taste and presentation. A full and varied menu is sure to please all tastes....

The food is so delightfully relaxed and calm - pigeon with Puy lenils and bacon; roast cod with tomatoes and courgettes; lamb with tomato and chick peas; caramel pot; vanilla ice cream with caramelised bananas - that one realises the importance of a space like this.

It is not grandiose, or especially glamorous, but its democratic air and code of service makes it someplace which has, almost unwittingly, almost accidentally, become someplace special....

Quality food served within a wonderful ambience!...

The premises are a tastefully converted old school house with a country pine interior. Ingredients are bought locally and food is produced on the site. Even with an emphasis on healthy eating there is still a mouth-watering array of sweets to choose from. Access for disabled visitors....

Shanks Restaurant in Bangor, County Down is famous for its use of local produce in the creation of numerous signature dishes that include meat, poultry and seafood. The menu changes weekly depending on availability of local produce....

Approached through a eighteenth century archway, the Bay Tree pottery shop and gallery opens out into a delightful eating house for coffee and the famous cinnamon scones or adventurous lunches by Sue Farmer.

There is also a litle sun terrace whch is used on fine days. This is a non smoking premises....