Dufferin Arms, Killyleagh in Down

Returned to the Dufferin after a few years absence. Scampi was excellent and the bacon chop cooked to perfection. The dessert of orange custard profiteroles was amazing portion size was enough for two. All served by a very pleasant Victoria. Hope to return very soon.

Just as the title says, I've never had a bad experience at the Dufferin. The food is always good and the staff are always friendly. I and a few friends always go for a meal around xmas, and always enjoy ourselves. I was there yesterday evening and had an excellent steak. My only gripe would be that there wasn't a great deal of selection for their starters or desserts, so, unusually for me, I waived the starter and settled for a main.

We stumbled on this 'olde worlde' pub and to say we were impressed is an understatement. My wife had the risotto to start and I had the pate. Both delicious. We then both had the mackerel dish which was one of the specials of the evening. Again delicious!We finished off with a sorbet for herself, and delicious ice-cream with salted caramel sauce for me. All washed down with a reasonably priced bottle of Rioja. The food was really fantastic.This is a very interesting and quirky establishment. With walls covered in everything from old movie adverts to stuffed animals, and even an original extremely old 'dumb waiter' still in situ, there was always something of interest to look at when my wife went to the bathroom.All social distancing and Covid guidelines were followed firmly but without fuss. The staff were very efficient, friendly and helpful - and for a Wednesday evening on 30th September, the place was still pretty busy. Kath, the partner of the owner even took us on a tour of the premises after our meal, and as we had walked from our accommodation which was a 30 minute walk from the premises, Kath even offered us a lift, (which we declined, having purposely chosen to walk with it being a nice dry evening)A really great experience. Being on holiday we found that we loved this area, and our evening in the Dufferin Arms was the icing on the cake. We will return!Many thanks Kath and team!

We at here after a long drive and the food was delicious. We all had items of the specials, pan seared hale and beef curry, our daughter had the seafood chowder - all were just lovely

Excellent COVID measures in place.We eat here quite often and the staff genuinely seemed pleased to see us. Very welcoming and lovely with the children too. The service is always exceptional and consistent.We were quickly shown to our table and our drinks order taken. The children opted for crusty bread to start them for a main chicken goujons with skinny fries. In addition the children’s selection you can have peas, beans, corn on the cob, hoops or veg.I opted for chowder and wheaten bread as a starter followed by a fillet steak main course with a blue cheese sauce, fries, mushroom, tobacco onions and skin on skinny fries.We were asked if we had everything we needed and was everything ok with our food at each course. Always good practice and attention to detail makes a relaxing meal. The children were impressed as their bread was warm. My chowder was piping hot, plenty of fish and a very good sized portion. It came with 4 chunky squares of wheaten bread (which the children loved too) This you can have with or without cream.The staff were really chatty throughout our visit and it is always a lovely dining experience and this visit was no different despite they have been run off their feet. One of my sons was telling his best friend that he would never eat better southern fried chicken goujons than at the Dufferin. Well their meals didn’t disappoint. My son had a clear plate by the end and so did his friend. They are the a very good sized children’s meal too! My fillet steak cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.I didn’t have dessert as I was full but the children opted for rainbow cookie sliders. It is a ball of ice cream sandwiched between 2 cookies, strawberry sauce and mini marshmallows. The children thoroughly enjoyed this and soon it had disappeared.Thank you again to the staff for a very relaxing enjoyable evening. We will be back again very soon for dinner and my children have already asked when we can go again. They once again really enjoyed their dining experience too

Visited for dinner and food was delicious! Very friendly staff, spotless throughout and very good measures in place for Covid so we felt very safe being out. Great value for money and centrally located in the town. We will visit again!

Food was great as was the service. Very friendly staff. Did a couple of check backs regarding our meal to see if all was ok. Would definitely recommend

They fitted three of us in at short notice during the dine out to help out campaign. Chicken burger, scampi and homemade chicken goujons with exceptional champ and pepper sauce. Us greedy folk also had their wonderful onion rings! Service was excellent and we’ll be back for sure

Had a wonderful meal this weekend with family and friends. Service was excellent and the food was amazing, everyone at the table was very happy.

Great night out. Steak night, 2 steaks, 2 sides and 2 sauces, £40. Bottle of wine included. Thanks to Rhys, one man serving machine. Great value good food.

Enjoyed a pint in the bar. Small bar with a friendly and welcoming reception. We did not try the restaurant, but looked good and the smell of the food certainly got the taste buds going!

The craic is always great and the food is wholesome and plenty of it, served to a high standard. The Guinness is excellent and the place has loads of little nooks and crannies to hide away or you can just mix with the friendly crowd in the bar.

I was on trip from Brazil and was visiting Killyleagh then I had a delicious beef burger, and few beer at this nice restaurant, Burger is properly meat made, beer is very fresh. Staff are very very friendly, great service and nice atmosphere.I definitely recommend!

The waiter staff were excellent. We were put in with a large group, and due to the noise, asked to be moved. They found us a quieter spot. 2 of the party ordered steak. Both were mediocre and tough. Chicken burger was enjoyed. Scampi was a bit stingy on the portions. Won't be rushing back.

I was camping local and decided to come here one evening. The food was tasty and generous portions. Good selection of ales. Staff really friendly and attentive.

After taking part in Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time summer party at Mount Stewart, we drove back to the Dufferin Arms in Killyleagh (where one scene in Philomena was shot) and some really fantastic Irish and bluegrass music from the Saturday afternoon spontaneously assembled jamming musicians (the fiddler was out of this world and it transpired that she was classically trained and taught violin professionally). It was quite a moving, deeply Irish, experience for me (with a Dublin-born father and ancestors going back to Armagh) Fabulous to hear ‘When you were sweet sixteen’ played live and with such gusto, and I requested ‘The last thing on my mind’ and ‘Mr Tambourine Man’. The pub was packed (by 5.30 in the afternoon), loud and steaming. A memorable afternoon.

We were staying next door at the Dufferin Coaching Inn, so this was the logical place to eat. Great authentic pub

We visit here often , the food is delicious, staff super friendly . We noticed a slight change in the steak night , it's not as it used to be , less extras and steaks not just as good. Although on saying that we still enjoy our visits , it's always good to call in for food and drinks and relax for an hour or so !

We enjoyed excellent food and a well stocked bar at this old, and busy pub. I had lamb which was very tender, and my wife and I shared a rhubarb apple crumble served with custard sauce and local vanilla ice cream. The trad music with six or seven musicians singing, playing guitars and a harpist, left no doubt that we were really in Ireland.

Bloody Guinness here has gone to the dogs. Drinking here many years. Don’t mind paying the price, but never to pints the same. Talking to staff / manager. Golden rule. Guinness doesn’t travel. Duff’s Guinness is traveling too far from keg to the glass . Many say. . Owner doesn’t seem to care. Big crowd at weekend does him. Great , great guy. But please more effort needed.

Called in on bank holiday evening and got fitted in although they were busy. Great menu with interesting twists on classic dishes. Lots to choose from, the food was good and with helpful friendly staff, we thoroughly enjoyed the impromptu night out.

We just dropped in at lunchtime to the Dufferin Arms, a magical time warp of a pub. Great food, excellent friendly service in a relaxed unhurried way. Shall be back very soon! Thanks all for a lovely lunch experience!

Bit of live music (varied,acoustic, Irish,country, bluegrass etc. ) on a Saturday afternoon from around 4:30. Good food too.

I would highly recommend the steak night. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Best steak that we have had anywhere in a while. The children also loved their food.

We took some friends for live traditional music and some food on Saturday afternoon. As always staff are really helpful and friendly, music was simply beautiful. Our party has lasagne with home made coleslaw, the burger and the pie of the day all of which did not disappoint - good wine selection and the Guinness was great!

Well worth a visit if you call into Killyleagh this establishment has oodles of charm and character the food and staff are excellent. Live music Saturday session 5pm -8pm not to be missed if you are into traditional folk and bluegrass

I visited the Dufferin Arms twice recently wile staying in Killyleagh. I found the staff very hospitable and the ambience of the bar and the food were superb.

Called here for lunch. Had the Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas. The food was well cooked and delicious and a good helping. Staff were friendly. Only downside had to go upstairs for the meal and the steps are quite steep.

My friends who are from Killyleagh invited us down for the evening. We had a meal in the Dufferin Arms the food was excellent as were the staff. David was a very good waiter & an asset to the bar. There was sessional music on and it turned out to be a fab night all round. Can't wait until my next trip soon I hope.

called for lunch with mum.food was good pub grub. nice old traditional pub inside. outdoor smoking area at back staff friendly

Came here for some Sunday lunch and a couple of drinks lovely family feel to the place and has fook music playing until the early evening. Was a lovely experience on our holidays!

Unfortunately on a Tuesday night this is the only restaurant open in Killyleagh. Its a very small place with a very limited menu. Our meal was ok though.

This was by far the best pub in the village. Very popular with the locals, it was full most lunch times and evenings during our stay. A couple of nights during the week there was live music and anyone could join in. Food was well priced - classic pub grub - nothing special but filling and lots of it. Was happy to eat there more than once during our short stay at the Dufferin Inn next door!

I looked for somewhere doing mussels after a bit of an excursion with the kids, so in the end plumped for here after a trip to Delamont. My wife loves mussels and so I kept everyone happy with this day out and the food didn't disappoint, price was reasonable the place you eat was bit of a mishmash of tables, perhaps the look they are going for, but for me stopped me giving 5 stars. Will hopefully visit again!!

Also serves food, home cooked. Great atmosphere locals bery friendly. Traditional music from time to time

Best restaurant/bar I have been to this year - called in at a very busy time, a young woman who wasn't on shift yet started early in order to seat us and take our order. Very friendly welcome. Food was great quality and a very reasonable price - would recommend the chowder! Couldn't find a better place anywhere. Great atmosphere inside.

Eaten here twice, the first meal was steak, cooked exactly as I’d asked for it, but not the best quality. The second meal was the scampi which was delicious. Staff are very friendly and the pub has a lovely welcoming atmosphere. It’s the only place to eat on Monday’s and Tuesday’s unless you can drive.

Lovely food, freshly cooked. Pleasant & attentive staff. We were surprised how busy it was in off peak. Might be a good idea to book ahead.

Love this pub. Great live music and food as well as my favourite bar in the area. It is like going back in time. Should be on anybody’s tourist trail of the area. A great real local pub.

We'd been staying in Killyleagh for a few days and wanted a cooked lunch before we left for the airport, and our local friend recommended The Dufferin. Very 'quaint' in that it was a bit dark and could do with a fresh lick of paint, but a great atmosphere. The music wasn't too loud for conversation, the staff were very friendly, and the food was served quickly. Our meals were piping hot and very enjoyable. There were a lot of local people having lunch there.

After gazing at the fairetale-like Killyleagh Castle (it's private, you can't get in beyond the gate), I stopped and had a Guinness at Dufferin Arms. It was mid-afternoon, so it was pretty quiet, but very nice. Cozy, nice decor.

Called in on Monday for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Seven years ago we got married at Killyleagh Castle and then had our reception next door at the Coach House. So it was great to revisit Killyleagh and to experience first hand the fantastic food and service at the Dufferin Arms.

We only stopped in here for a quick pint (Guinness fantastic!) but we will return for food for sure. This traditional pub retains many of its original features and has a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and locals alike. There was traditional music on the Sunday when we visited and we were disappointed we couldn't factor in lunch- but we will be back!

Old Coaching Inn offering good basic food. used in the film Philomena. Limited parking. Good food and drink!

We stopped in for lunch in August. Had an excellent meal. Service was good although the poor waitress was all...

Tuvimos un almuerzo muy agradable aquí con la familia - todos fácilmente encontró algo que me encantó. Para mí, la Langoutine capturado (aunque no siempre) son impresionantes!

Fuimos a cenar esta noche. La comida era precioso pero el personal no era demasiado agradable y lo que no nos ayudó nada. Nos preguntaron si mi hermano podría llegar de madrugada con su salsa steak en vez de salsa a la pimienta y nos...

Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere. Great choice on menu and weekend specials. Desserts to tickle all taste buds. Value for money

We were in the vicinity of Killyleagh for the last couple of weekends and made a point of eating there a few times as we love the pub and the food is always good. This time we enjoyed their steak evening, as well as their seafood chowder, burgers and scampi. Decent sized portions verging on the large size, great tasting food and very friendly service, even when really busy. And fab live music on a Saturday afternoon/ evening. We'll definitely keep coming back.

Staff friendly and helpful.Locals very friendly as well. Food fantastic very reasonably priced well presented great waitress service. Food was delicious. The best pub with food you will ever find. Well worth a special trip to go here you will not be disappointed. We where on holiday from England and will go again next year.

Had lunch in the Hotel/Bar and having visited many many times I had the fish chowder which as usual was superb. Other members of my party had mussels and burgers and everyone was delighted. Just love this place for the food and atmosphere. Always a pleasure.

Popped in for a roast and ended up having the local catch of mussels and scampi. Lovely pub great beer and great service very atmospheric and being bright pink you can't miss it!

Amazing meal as always good food good Craic can't be beaten best come and see for yourself...................... Jalapeño

I cannot praise All the staff enough. They made us so welcome and assisted in every way with a gent with walking difficulties. The food was fantastic too. Tasty lobster, game pie and fresh salmon.Thank you All

Four of us want for dinner this evening in the dufferin was beautiful as always my uncle was with us and was really impressed with the meal staff and friendly staff

Had a lovely meal with friends on Wednesday night. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Staff were very welcoming and helpful especially our server Lauren Rose. The food was lovely and good value for money will definitely be back.

We really enjoyed our meal in the Dufferin Arms on thursday ... quaint wee place, lovely atmosphere with no fuss prompt friendly service Menu is a bit limited but the food was really nice and the guinness was 1st class

It's been an age since we were last here........... Why I don't know because we love it so much especially the Chowder just wish they served it in a sour dough roll Boston style then it would be perfection more than the perfect it is now. We had the roast beef Sunday dinner which was lovely except for a few fatty bits. The only thing that is a problem here is that every time we come here we want to live here to have the Dufferin as our local.

Best meal at the Dufferin arms for years.We had a family dinner on a Saturday night after the rugby, we sat down stairs where it looked fresh and cosy ! We started with a mix of starters which were all fab , then we ordered mains and a few bottles of wine. All the meals were on the money and the service was fab, the steak was cooked to perfection. we will be back soon. Well done team Dufferin !

Had an excellent meal here on Friday night. The staff as always are very friendly and the service is first class. The food was perfect. The menu has changed since we last visited and there is a good selection. They have a steak night on Thursdays and Friday nights which comes with a bottle of wine and you have the choice between sirlion or rib eye steaks. This was a big hit with my dad and son. The pil pil prawns were gorgeous as was the chicken gougons. I would definately recommend a visit.

The food was very good value and lovely. our teenage girls insisted they wanted to thank the chef....so they did! good atmosphere,lovely staff, good Guinness and fantastic choice of food. I had the seafood pie with champ.

A beautiful meal and the perfect pint of Guinness. The character of the pub is old and quaint but it was clean, warm and so welcoming.

Friendly staff & great food, child friendly with a warm & welcoming atmosphere, food is fresh & of a very good standard!

My family of four decided to visit dufferin arms for Sunday lunch which my youngest was free with the deal, we all went for 2 course Sunday dinner amd got soup and roll first, hearty amd tasty and beautiful bread didn't know how we were going to eat our dinner. 2 got roast beef and I got turkey and ham it was out of this world melt in your mouth. All was served very quick and Friendly staff very quaint setting and would so so recommended.

good variety of food on menu with Strangford Lough Lobster and Langoustines as specials, Steak night is a very reasonable meal for 2two including wine

The staff are friendly. The food is tasty. I had mussels and my boyfriend had chowder! They staff attended to us well and the food was quick as it came out!

Myself and 3 others visited the Dufferin Arms in Killyleagh on Fri 02nd Dec for a meal at 7.30pm. As we were early we had a drink in the Public Bar which had a good crowd and the atmosphere was great. We went down to the Restaurant which was warm and cosy. Our meals were delicious - we had the Surf and turf x 2(which was a delicious steak and a fabulous 1/2 Lobster, the chicken stack and a medium fish and chips. Service and food could not be faulted - we finished off with desserts and coffees and homemade mince pies and cream. To round off a great evening we went back upstairs to the bar and were lucky enough to find a lovely 'wee snug' and had a 'night cap'. Great food , great service and we will be back sooner rather than later.

Great value on steak night, excellent steaks and a free bottle of wine. Two steaks, two sides and free wine food £35 - and the steaks were excellent

I was not impressed at all with this shack. I walked in and got the smell of dust and pneumonia. The place is very dark. The staff are ok I guess some are quite blunt and bland and don't want to make any conversation. The food is really not that good, nothing to bum about. I was seriously not impressed with the place! It could really use a lick of paint and the curtains! They need a good scrub! I got a cuppa as I wasn't in the mood for an alcoholic or cold beverage and my cup was filthy with grime. Not to mention the fact that my cup had an odour of red onion but it could of been the lady siting next to me. The shack comes across as a bit desperate! Will not return.Julie B.

Quirky wee bar/restaurant with great food. Saturday night has live music with good atmosphere. Sunday lunch is great value

Came here for dinner being convenient as we were staying next door....The welcome was nice and friendly, plenty to choose from the menu, everything we had was tasty, hot and represented good valueWe enjoyed the bar which seemed typically Irish and had great Guinness!Highly recommended.....thank you for the hospitality shown us

The Dufferin Arms is a favourite spot of mine for a tasty bar meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Fortunately I haven't visited in a while and was excited to return recently to some lovely new subtle changes to the bar menu. A favourite of mine is the Fish and Chips, midweek which comes with a glass of house wine for £8.95. The fish is well cooked and comes in 3 sizes which is a brilliant idea. However when I ordered it this time I noticed that they have changed their batter, it now seems to have parsley or some other herb in it. The batter before was deliciously light. Don't get me wrong it did taste ok with the herbs however if I was The Dufferin I would swiftly change back to their original batter. Don't try to fix something that isn't broken. This will not stop me from returning as I love The Dufferin, but I will probably order something else instead. Keep up the good work!

Last minute decision to have midweek meal did not disappoint.Always enjoy a drink in the bar of my local. Steeped in history with lots of memorabilia to browse. Staff always friendly and menus quickly produced. We got a nice table by the fire to browse the choices. Menu reads as typical pub grub but is of untypically high standard. We ordered cod and a burger with chips. We were both delighted. Midweek offer of £8.95 including glass of wine is insanely good value. Feel very lucky to be able to call this place my local.

Lovely little Irish bar very friendly . Real ale and snugs . Hope they never change it , live music on satdys. Travelers need to drop in for one.

We visited Killyleagh on 24th October and had a lovely meal in Dufferin Arms.Excellent food,menu had good choices,also enjoyed lovely desserts !Helpful and pleasant staff,looking forward to another visit very soon.

I loved this pub very friendly good atmosphere. It was really quirky either little snugs it's a traditional old pub.

This is the place to be,especially on a weekend.Fantastic session players every sat,great food,lively warm hearteď staff.

Do not hesitate to visit this crackin bar and restaurant in the beautiful village of killyleagh. It's hard to find the kind of atmosphere they have there, just full of positivity.I was in bad form the day i went, funny stomach. The kids' were staying at scout camp so me and the wife felt we had to take advantage and book something. So glad we chose Dufferin arms, felt like it cured me. Well fed and watered for 50 quid, food was smashin, great selection of beers and wines, service was great too. Go and enjoy!!

This pub has lots of atmosphere and very friendly serving staff.Others in our party really enjoyed the food, mine was a bit over tomato -ed! (sea bass on a tomato- about a tin of what seemed to be tomato purée), made up by staff & venue. We were there on Saturday night and witnessed some great local music & singing.... Thanks

Met up with friend for a meal in the Dufferin Arms early on Friday night.This pub restaurant has quirky little booths which give you privacy to talk but you still feel part of the lively atmosphere all around.We were escorted to the dining room by a very pleasant waitress, our order was taken with little fuss and some good banter.Starters of broccoli and blue cheese soup and pate were served in a timely manner, they were delicious.Mains of fish & chips, Scampi,chicken fillet burger and the special southern fried chicken didn't disappoint.All meals were well presented and tasted great.We made our way back to the booths after our meal to continue with the chat both with our company and the friendly locals alike.I think we will be returning when they have a bit of music the next time!

We visited Killyleagh for a week this August and had a couple of visits to the Dufferin Arms, the staff were friendly, the food great, I can recommend the burgers. We managed to squeeze in on a Saturday afternoon and had the best view of the traditional music and atmosphere on offer. Not to mention a perfect pint of Guinness. The kids menu was superb as well, I will definitely be back here again in the future.

We ate here with our 2 young children & thoroughly enjoyed it! The kids menu has plenty of options. The staff were lovely.

Tasty food by the sea! Another unforgettable experience at the Dufferin Arms. The wife and i have always came to the Dufferin Arms when visiting Killyleagh. Despite the rowdy table of around 30 people in front of us, which arrived an hour late we were told by staff, we still had our food out and cooked to perfection. having decided on the ham while the wide had the Chowder, it was the perfect decision. Outstanding. We even had time to catch our movie in Eclips Cinema- Downpatrick we thought we would have missed. If you don't want to miss anything in Killyleagh then visit the Dufferin Arms. A homey feeling with delicious food and fantastic waiting staff. - Mark and Angela

The restaurant is not fancy, but the service is friendly and the food ample and tasty. There is a M-F menu that includes wine for under 9 pounds. I had the burger and salad; my husband had the chicken goujons. Both were excellent. The bar has the best Guinness in the area. You can also sit outside.

prebooked a meal for 25 people a month before going for the mealthe entire meal was picked and the Dufferin was advised exactly what everyone was having despite this there was almost a 2 hour delay between the starters and the main courses.I had the boiled ham with Champ and by the time it came it was overcooked and very dry. Others in the group had the chicken in crumb with parmesan cheese some were dried out and hard others were succulent and well cooked.generally the portions were not very large but acceptable if you go when its not busy it might be quite nice the bar looks traditional and they have live music several days a week.maybe we were just unlucky but why chance it?

This pub is popular with locals so book a table or turn up early. We enjoyed a pre-prandial snifter outside before our meal, and were happy with our choices. Good, friendly service if not the most exciting menu.

great food well priced , weekly specials , friendly fun staff with local knowledge willing to offer info and advise , i look forward to returning many times.

Great deals on different week nights. Popular with locals, a cosy pub / restaurant. Friendly staff. Had three dinners here.

Friendly and welcoming, good food choice and great value with great service. Enjoyed the beer as well.

Wasn't out of this pub at the weekend, good laugh lovely little pub, food and staff lovely. Couldn't fault it - had a range from the massive chicken stack to the sunday dinner also the stir fry is to die for!

We had dinner here in Sunday night. The food was amazing! I had the chicken and pepper sauce stack with champ which was amazing. The waitresses were friendly and the pub had a lovely old world charm. Would highly recommend.

We had a early evening booking due to our two young girls at 6pm, our table of four adults and two children had plenty of space and was well laid out in there down stairs restaurant.We all shared the starters that worked well and the mains were tasty, pinning were fab and disappeared quickly.The staff are friendly and helpful, and nothing seamed to phase them.Only down side the steak was a touch dry, but overall I would recommend and wouldn't hesitate to go back.Well done , looking forward to going back

Visited Killyleagh in February and stayed a stones throw from the Duff. Many days during our two week visit consisted of waking and meeting at the Duff for a pint as we planned our day, adventuring outward from there, and ending at the Duff for a pint and wonderful food and company.I could rave on and on about the food and drink, which was exceptional. The people however, were unlike anything I'd ever experienced in my travels. From the owner, Austi, to every last one of his staff, made me feel at home and were friendly beyond belief. From the staff, to the many regulars who I had the pleasure to meet many times over, it felt as if I'd only been away from Killyleagh on vacation and was only returning home. I left with many cherished memories and many new friends.The Duff is a gem that I will miss every day until my return. The fact that it is set in the middle of the amazing and beautiful little village of Killyleagh is an added bonus.As I near retirement, my wife and I plan on moving abroad. We'd had our sights set on Prague, but after visiting the Duff and it's wonderful staff, and Killyleagh's amazing people and sights, we are seriously considering Killyleagh as our home base. Cheers friends!

Quine and I ate here when we were trundling around the country. We knew nothing of the place before we crossed the threshold, but it was quiet and oozed quality. Not sure what I mean by that, but we felt comfortable. We had lunch and a beer. It was good. We went home and vowed to return. We did return, but it was Easter Sunday, and it was closed. We still have cultural issues to get our head around in NI. That will not stop us going back, but we will check beforehand!!!!

Lively friendly voices coming from bar; put nose through the door and was immediately welcomed as a visitor. Returned a couple of time to share in the craac. Restaurant and bar to be highly recommended.

Have eaten in here a few times now. Love the old world atmosphere, the great food and the lovely staff. Def a place to go back, go back and still go back again too!!

Visited recently on business. First class food with an excellent choice in the menu. Highly recommend the chicken stack with champ and Peppercorn sauce!

I used to be a regular at the Dufferin Arms, but had not been there for almost 4 years as I now live abroad. This is by far the best bar in the area, and is always my first stop on my visits home. My friend and i ate there almost every day during our 2 week stay, and I can honestly say the food was superb, and the prices were very reasonable.My personal favourite is the fish and chips which has a small, medium or large option. If you order the large, be sure you are hungry! we did not have one bad experience the whole time. It was good to see the Saturday music session was still going strong, and the craic was excellent. Our visit coincided with a Valentine's banquet which was fully booked out, but after speaking with the owner, tables were rearranged, and they managed to fit us in. The food on offer was out of this world. Many choices of main course, all very well cooked and presented, and so many mouth watering desserts to choose from that we just had to try them all. We both ate so much that getting a drink down afterwards was very difficult. There was a live band playing who were excellent, and all in all it was a very pleasant evening of food and entertainment. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful throughout our stay as they always are. This place has always had its fair share of local characters , and the banter in the bar is always entertaining. Strangers are always made welcome, and it wont be long before someone strikes up a conversation with you. If you visiting the area, a visit to the Duferin Arms is a must! I will be back soon.

I have recently visited the dufferin Arms in the past and have done very recently. I was greeted by a very polite fellow who sat me and my wife at our table. After being sat down, we had starters, mains and deserts. My soup for starter was out of this world. The beef was unbelievable and as usual the chocolate cake was amazing. I distinctly remember expressing my compliments to the chef and I was more than happy to leave a tip. Everything was going so well until I visited the bar. I believe the fellow shouting, ranting and getting on was the owner. I witnessed him provoke and harass a young female member of staff... Something about "not doing enough" in her job. When I go to a restaurant I don't expect domestics at the bar. I then asked the girl if she was okay and she replied "it's just the usual with him". If I were him I'd stay in the office if I wanted my business to head into the future. So to sum up: come to this restaurant for amazing food and outstanding service (even if it's busy... The girl was doing her best) but make sure you sneak past the REAL horrible boss! You might get a scolding for leaving your plate in the wrong place!

Had lunch here last Friday. Started off ok, waiter quite pleasant, menus and wine list brought quickly. But it all went downhill fast!! Two girls arrived and sat between us and the fire. It was an awful day, by the way, rained non-stop. One girl refused to take her coat off, so the waiter shut the door on the fire, without asking anyone else. Our food arrived. Hubby had the soup and sandwich combo, a freshly made hand-carved ham, cheese and salad sandwich, with a mug of soup, both pronounced delicious. I had moules/frites, fab golden, crispy chips and mussels in the most delicious cream garlic sauce, served with warm baguette. After we were served the waiter spent the rest of the time discussing with the girls where they were going on Saturday night. At one stage he said he had to go, as he'd heard the bell. Too late, as the chef had already brought the food up from the kitchen, at least she was keen her customers would have a good experience. I wished to compliment the chef on the mussels, no empty shells, a thick sauce that coated the seafood, probably the best I've ever tasted, but I didn't get the chance. He cleared the table with his back to me, still yakking to his mates. A most unrelaxing lunch, and he had no idea!!! Perhaps some training would help?? But the food was excellent.