Down - Pubs


Found 10 matches, showing 1 - 10 below.

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98%
11 votes

The Poacher's Pocket

Comber, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Pub with good food and atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Ronan and Jennie Sweeney (Balloo House, The Parson’s Nose) did it again here, sprinkling their magic over this stylish reinvention of the former Lisbarnett House in Lisbane village. After purchasing the run down pub in 2012 they invested over &p ...
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96%
19 votes

Balloo House & Overwood

Killinchy, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Pub with good food and atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
This famous old 19th century coaching inn has been owned by Ronan and Jennie Sweeney since 2004 and, since then, they have achieved their ambition to restore Balloo’s reputation as one of the finest country dining pubs in Northern Ireland with sp ...
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98%
18 votes

The Parsons Nose

Hillsborough, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant
Pub with good food and atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Originally named after its first owner, The Marquis of Downshire, Ronan and Jennie Sweeney's charming 18th century pub is a sister establishment to that great dining pub, Balloo House in Killinchy (a former GCGuides Pub of the Year) and its stylish you ...
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98%
22 votes

The Old Inn

Crawfordsburn, Co. Down
Hotel / Pub / Restaurant
A selection of establishments outside the standard categories that should enhance the discerning travellers experience of Ireland Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
The pretty village setting of this famous and hospitable 16th century inn - the oldest in continuous use in all Ireland - belies its convenient location close to Belfast and the City Airport, and also the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and the Roya ...
The Pheasant - Hillsborough County Down Northern Ireland
97%
8 votes

The Pheasant

Hillsborough, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant
Owned by the well know known Patterson brothers, Richard and William, since 1998, this welcoming cottage style bar and restaurant is discreetly tucked away in the green County Down countryside and has earned a following locally for its tasty food serve ...
83%
8 votes

Daft Eddys & Island Coffee Room

Killinchy, Co. Down
Café / Pub
Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere
A scenic coastal drive along Strangford Lough brings you to a causeway that curves behind trees to reach this unassuming but beautifully located pub, which has lovely views of Sketrick Castle, Whiterock marina and the lough, and is a popular summer des ...
100%
0 votes

The Bronte Steakhouse

Banbridge, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant
Although it may be hard to find without clear directions, this attractive pub and restaurant is an ideal destination for anyone wishing to combine traditional dining in an informal setting with a little literary history. The Reverend Patrick Bronte (f ...
100%
6 votes

Pier 36

Donaghadee, Co. Down
B&B / Pub / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Pub with good food and atmosphere Serious About Seafood The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Discerning visitors to this attractive seaside town have been making a beeline to the Waterworth family's great quayside pub for years - Denis and Margaret Waterworth opened their Donaghadee stalwart in 1999, and it seems to have been there for ever, e ...
92%
10 votes

The Plough Inn

Hillsborough, Co. Down
Cafe/Bar / Character Pub / Pub / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Pub with good food and atmosphere Serious About Seafood Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Established in 1758, this former coaching inn was owned by the Patterson family for several decades, until late 2023 when it was acquired by another of the sector's best-known families, the McGlones of Magherafelt. Most of the pub is now quite co ...
100%
3 votes

Curran's Bar & Seafood Steakhouse

Ardglass, Co. Down
Pub / Restaurant
Serious About Seafood
Originally the Curran family home, this popular and well-located establishment dates back to 1791 and, in recent times, has earned a reputation for fine food, under the guidance of Paula Mahon, (née Curran). Today, it not only has a 60-seater ...