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Nipped in for a pint. Lovely old pub and polite and friendly service.

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Richard Lyons . 2024-10-21

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Enjoyable evening. Lovely staff. Food delicious 😋 Tonight, we visited Grace Neil's restaurant and was not disappointed. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Our meal was lovely and very tasty. We will be back.

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Joanna Babb . 2024-10-20

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Great pub, a bit like the TARDIS. Beautiful food by a very professional corps of staff.

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Stuart Boyd . 2024-10-19

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Be hard to beat this place full stop

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Mark Whytey . 2024-10-17

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We visit Grace Neill’s every time we visit NI and are never disappointed. Consistently friendly staff, delicious food, and wonderful atmosphere in both the pub and the dining room.

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Sandi H-H . 2024-10-13

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Here visiting family from France. Went to Grace Neill's to celebrate my parents 58th wedding anniversary. Out of the 6 meals we ordered 2 had to be returned as they were stone cold and came back after approximately 10 minutes still the same temperature. The third meal (seafood gratin) was supposed to consist of smoked fish, salmon, white fish and prawns. Unfortunately they forgot the smoked fish and the salmon was off. We told the manager who said he would let the chef know and come back to us, he never returned and uttered a weak apology as we were going out the door. I acknowledge that the seafood meal was removed from our bill but for somewhere my parents visit often the visit was very disappointing and managers response poor.

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Tracy Montgomery . 2024-10-05

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Great ambience here, .very good staff.

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Ronald Attwooll . 2024-09-21

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The restaurant and pub are very nice. Service was mediocre. Found a hair in my dessert, they asked if I wanted another one... Uh yeah.... No charge for the hair...

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Tara . 2024-09-19

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I was treated to my Sunday lunch as part of my 70th birthday present today. Was very impressed with the premises and staff. We were a party of four plus children. All the meals were lovely apart from the birthday girl! My order of portavogie battered scampi was terrible - just battered balls of nothing!! I could not find any prawns. I'm just sorry you let the place down by serving up such an inferior meal.

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kathleen muckian . 2024-09-15

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A good place for food when visiting the east coast! Went here on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. The menu was great, catered for a lot of different tastes. We opted for the seafood sharing platter, which was well priced for the variety and amount of food. Atmosphere was good, plenty of people and some live music also.

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Emma Taylor . 2024-09-11

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Just had a lovely lunch here. Have been here many times over the years, including my dad’s 70th five years ago, but it’s been renovated in the last 12 months which is great improvement. The food was very good, as was the service and the ambiance. The only slight negative would be the very loud telephone that you can hear above everything else. I will definitely come back as the food and service were excellent.

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Neil Cairns . 2024-09-09

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Always , great service , food & friendly atmosphere.. one of our fav places to visit, especially when live music is happening..

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Gillian VF Yoga . 2024-09-03

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Fantastic restaurant. Service exceptional in a very busy full restaurant. Choice of food excellent and well priced. Lovely atmosphere.

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d elliott . 2024-08-13

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Very good service and staff are very helpful good choice of meals throughout the day Would highly recommend . will definitely call again

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gerard mccrea . 2024-08-09

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Well worth a visit if your in the area, seafood very good, and the Guinness was great.

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Brian Douglas . 2024-08-05

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Friendly, professional, helpful staff. Great atmosphere. Shocking price of a pint at £6.60, but most places are 🤦

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Ally Onion . 2024-07-28

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Great variety of menu and the food is always really tasty. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.

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Louise McKee . 2024-07-25

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Gone are the days of it being a serious food destination as it now serves what everyone else serves, albeit not as well. I remember it being in the Michelin guide, now it advertises tribute bands on the street outside its front door. Very young Chav crowd who all look like they were tagged at some point in their lives and I don’t mean on Facebook.

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Mark Mckee . 2024-07-25

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Only called in for a drink and it was expensive. It was well populated and busy and seemed to be serving good food and well run. May return for something to eat.

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T&J . 2024-07-20

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Really tasty food and a gorgeous atmosphere!!! Definitely recommend!

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edgars nalivaiko . 2024-07-17

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Birthday dinner with family. Excellent vegetarian & vegan menu options

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David Harcourt . 2024-07-11

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My wife and I were here last night for a meal. We had the mixed bread starter to share followed by the chicken tacos and the grilled seabass all of which were absolutely fantastic, some of the best plates of food we've had for a long time 11 outta 10 definitely be back soon.

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Glenn “Bunter” Bunting . 2024-07-10

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Lovely lunch, and great service. We had scampi and fish & chips, crumble for dessert. Lovely modern restaurant. Highly recommend.

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J Russ . 2024-07-07

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really lovely food and staff,would certainly go back

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Peter Auger . 2024-06-25

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The most organised, the best and most smooth running service I have experienced in Northern Ireland in the hospitality sector in the last 2 decades. Big shout out to all the lovely staff doing absolutely superb job! Very well managed, smooth, prompt, polite and overall lovely service :) good food, beautifully presented the actual restaurant part was comfortable and cosy maybe minor thing to consider: could do with a bit of a decor upgrade on the curtains element and little details perhaps like fake flowers on the tables to be replaced by real ones or just leave those out :) but that is just minor detail! As of food and drink offering would love non lactose vegan milk like oat milk or soya milk please:) overall had a great experience especially impressed with the service: all stuff and than lovely food :)! Highly recommend

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Agnieszka Sakowska . 2024-06-24

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Brilliant friendly service and good food what more can I say and recent makeover to the interior makes it light and welcoming as your shower to your table. We went there for Father's day lunch and had a wonderful day. Thankyou !

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Ian Ferguson . 2024-06-17

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A Top Class Restaurant. I Rang On The Off Chance Of Getting A Seat Late On a Sunday And Was Gladly Accepted.. The Staff Were So Pleasant, Friendly And Attentive. The Food Was Delivered Quite Promptly And Not Only Was It Plentiful... It Was Delicious.. Clean Plates All Round.. I Would Highly Recommend This Place And Will Be Back For More..

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Steen Watton . 2024-06-16

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Amazing gem of a place, lovely decor, attentive staff and fantastic food. Great choice on their menu and reasonable prices. Will be back again.

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Jacqueline Clark . 2024-06-15

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Everything is great food delicious. Service was a little slow but they were very busy the night we went in

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William Gillespie . 2024-06-13

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Good parking, outside garden live music happy hour 1-5 good choice I had prawn tacos and fries other half portavogie scampi both delicious. Good friendly swift service creme brulee and choc cheecake home made and excellent too. Great atmosphere you can eat in restaurant or bar.

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Roberta Gault . 2024-06-08

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Visiting from Australia, could not resist popping in for a Guinness in the oldest pub in Ireland. Great beer, but the bar tender could have been a little bit more friendly in keeping with every other Irish person on my 5 day trip.

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Andrew Simpson . 2024-06-07

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Food and service always great but we were there on Friday night when the live singer was in residence. For the bar it was grand but far too loud for the restaurant patrons. Made for an uncomfortable meal.

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Gillian McLarnon . 2024-06-04

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Very limited vegetarian menu .food was decent. Good decor, dreadful musician

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Lesley ann Wightman . 2024-06-01

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Great find. Food and service were terrific. It was really quiet, but I guess that’s to be expected on a Monday night.

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Eric Choltus . 2024-05-21

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First time here for meal It was beautiful Staff are so friendly would be back again

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Anne Clifford . 2024-05-19

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Ok, I will admit I came here just after lockdown, sat in the first bar, and thought this is quaint. Had a pint and left. I had no idea that the back was so modern, and a great little beer garden at the back. Came here in the afternoon, had a drink, and didn't leave for six hours. Live music, a happy hour, great food and it wasn't too expensive. A wee car park at the back, but this is a spot I would happily return and spend an afternoon. Or dinner.

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glenn law . 2024-05-13

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Make a reservation early! Food was absolutely delicious and plentiful.

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Cathy Gibbons . 2024-05-07

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Great food lovely atmosphere and the entertainment was also outstanding see you soon again

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Linda Martin . 2024-05-05

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Great night. Food very good.. Great live music.. Great atmosphere..

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mama mcbride . 2024-05-03

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Don't go for the tribute acts don't start until 10.30 pm. At no point when you are booking are you told this.

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Nicki McAlister . 2024-04-26

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Absolutely a must place to eat! Excellent service from the staff, the food was 100% delicious, and the restaurant's ambience was perfect! Will go again next time we are in the area.

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Elaine Wynne . 2024-04-23

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Great food a d lovely service thanks you

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Ann Houston . 2024-04-18

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One of 1001 "oldest Irish pubs", still has a great atmosphere, delicious food, and nice staff. Highly recommended place to visit.

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Aleksandr Kozujev . 2024-04-11

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I haven't been in here in years .what a surprise we got what a make over food was lovely and a very good choice for gluten free options . Will definitely be back .

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David Murray . 2024-04-10

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Fantastic Rare old pub and Restaurant.

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Donal Darling . 2024-04-03

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First time having food in Grace Neill's and it was worth it. Everything was lovely. Service was very good and staff were very friendly and pleasant. Great range of food and also daily offers as well. Good range of desserts and cocktails. Will definitely be back again to try more of the menu.

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Andrew McKee . 2024-03-29

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Food delicious and very friendly and attentive staff.

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Gerard Wilkinson . 2024-03-25

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Great meal, service pleasant and a friendly atmosphere

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Alan Cardwell . 2024-03-22

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9 of us for lunch. The menu was excellent and super choice for us all. Reasonable prices. Lovely space and decor. Parking to rear. Highly recommend.

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Carolyn McK-J . 2024-03-19

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A very livley atmosphere,and busy service,the food here is excellent,I made the mistake of not asking the chef to cook my food the way I like it, as a result it was slightly over cooked next time I'll ask.but on the whole the meal was excellent and service on a Saturday night was great.looking forward to dinning there again.

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John Crothers . 2024-03-18

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Staff fantastic and food excellent we will be back.

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Anne Norrie . 2024-02-16

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Took my mother for her 70th birthday, and I had heard great things about this place getting a revamp. Maybe what we experienced was not the norm, but it was shocking. Poor service, bland food, and a cramped restaurant you couldn't hear yourself think, never mind, speak to the rest of your table. Was introduced to our "waitress" only to never see her again after our drinks order. Starters arrived with bits missing, maybe they ran out, maybe they forgot them, I'll never know, cause the food was left. Tried to get several peoples attention as one of the starters was a sharing platter for 2, only there was no plate to share with! Mains came much later and again bits missing, no explanation, nothing. We were brought a dessert menu, but no one ever came to take the order... people appeared to be going on break, servers getting their coats on and walking past clicking lighters, or getting their dinner. I walked up to the counter to pay the bill, and I'm guessing she could see from my face I was extremely unhappy, as not a "hope everything was all right," just the receipt. She was far too busy being chatty with the 2 young male servers with her. I'm sure they're normally better than they were that night, but the food was tasteless. It looked good, but there were no seasonings, bland, dry. With 3 other really good restaurants in spitting distance of this place, I'll pass next time and head to one of those.

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Laura Finlay . 2024-02-14

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Would give it 5 but it's so expensive!!

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Axel . 2024-02-02

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Had a fabulous meal, service , entertainment & atmosphere last night 26-1-24. I will be recommending yourselves to others & will definitely be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Paula White . 2024-01-27

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Very decent bar but it maybe does not really quite live up to the high praise reviews it gets in my opinion. Still very well worth a visit if in Donaghadee.

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Colin Mc . 2024-01-09

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Outstanding food in the oldest pub in Ireland. Great service & quality food .

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Richard MITCHELL . 2024-01-09

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Was there on Christmas Eve great food service and atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

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Paul B Devine . 2024-01-09

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We was staying locally in Groomsport and Dylan who we rented off recommended we eat at Grace Neills. The food was amazing. Best meal we had this visit to Ireland

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ricky price . 2024-01-05

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Booked a table for 4 on Wednesday night after Christmas. Very busy, had a delicious meal served by friendly and helpful staff. My husband is still talking about the lamb shank.

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Ann Nicholson . 2024-01-01

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Great service, very tasty food with good portions, thank you

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brian martin . 2023-12-28

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Good food in pleasant surroundings. Staff are friendly and professional. Atmosphere is always good.

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Helen Coburn . 2023-12-25

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Fab night! Staff were outstanding! It's a long time since I have been anywhere as good!

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JULIA CARSON . 2023-12-14

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Great food, great service and history on your doorstep. Always visit this place, never disappointed.

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Stephen Holland . 2023-10-29

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Nice spot for a few pints on Saturday night , really liked the quiet snugs away from the busy back bar , staff nice friendly chatty.

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Mark James Phillips . 2023-10-15

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Good food and service. Good place for families on Sunday as children eat free. Not so good if you are a couple looking for a quiet meal. I will definitely go again on a day other than Sunday.

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Ade Tone . 2023-08-23

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Absolutely the best place in donaghadee!! Food entertainment service everything is top draw and five star !!

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Simon Caldwell . 2023-08-23

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Food is delicious. Service very slow at times. Brilliant cocktails

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Liz Johnston . 2023-06-09

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With friends Sunday 23rd April.....meal absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS (sirloin Sunday roast dinner)....with excellent service....thankyou ..see you soon!

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Heggie P . 2023-04-24

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I have been here for a quiet drink and also for a family meal. The service is excellent. They are great with children. Good value for money.

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Frank Kelly . 2023-04-10

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Didn't eat. Cosy pint with old and new friends. Front bar (the old bit) is just as cute as a bar could be. If you're a tourist it's well worth a visit. If you're a local you already know.

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Mark Gracey . 2023-02-16

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Soup was terrible stopped at that didn't order any more. I am a local and that was very disappointing

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Freda Bell . 2022-12-19

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Visited today for my Dads birthday meal. First time here & very impressed! Absolutely faultless from start to finish. Party of 17, every meal perfect & most helpful & friendly staff Iv witnessed in a long long time, really couldn’t do enough for us! Would definitely recommend & hope to get back soon!

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Stephen Curragh . 2022-10-03

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Once again you got it wrong what is wrong with your staff my mother and two friends went their tonight for dinner orde4d started portions and were served full portions whats going on with your staff think you need a front of HOUSE ASP

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Lorraine Colville . 2022-10-01

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Fabulous bar with lots of history. Live entertainment and good food.

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Steve Thompson . 2022-09-04

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Always have a good night out in here and food is always lovely. Staff are first class and there is always a good atmosphere

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David Mcallister . 2022-08-23

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Had an excellent meal, first class service, food great, plenty on menu and not over er the top price. We enjoyed our visit, have been many times before and will be back again.

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Garry Milligan . 2022-07-27

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Went yesterday...for the first time. Mum dad and 2 babies....the staff were unbelievable...so helpful and friendly. The food was out of this world...I'm a harsh critic....but this deserved 10/10. Best meal we have had in a long time. Top notch

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Richard Armstrong . 2022-05-16

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Went out to one of their Christmas entertainment evenings, Sound of the 90's. Lovely food, great entertainment, allround brilliant craic.

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joe skeats . 2022-04-09

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Had some good meals here. As a visitor I found it good. Staff satisfactory

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Donald Campbell . 2022-03-17

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Very nice place warm and homely food is amazing and staff very nice and helpful would definitely recommend it to anyone

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Neil Scullion . 2022-01-21

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This used to be a great bar and restaurant but that was a very long time ago. I had dodged it for almost as long. My extended family had been enjoying dining in another local bar but wanted a change over the Christmas period. I did warn them! We encountered no covid check on entry. Service was simply poor. Food was so bad most of it went back. They love their deep fat fryer! I rarely comment on toilets but they really were grim. Panels hanging off walls etc. Zero evidence of cleaning checks. Just what you want during a pandemic. The good news is my clan will not be dragging me back again. The bar deserves new management.

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Trevor Bailie . 2021-12-29

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We went for a Sunday dinner with our toddler son, we all got the roast beef,mash,veg,Yorkshire pud, roasting and gravy. It was delicious can't fault it, even our son couldn't get the beef in quick enough and said it was yummy awesome. Goid portions, just enough not too much, delicious. Quick smiley, friendly efficient staff. Along with a bottle of white wine 2adults one child came to £53.00. pretty decent price with a guy singing in the background, definitely will be back again. Awesome as son put it.

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Sarah Logeybear . 2021-10-31

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Great food, wonderful staff, everything was 100%

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Jane Mclarnon . 2021-09-11

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Food was delicious, staff friendly however a few of the staff were wearing masks inappropriately while talking to customers at the table and the gentleman who came round asking was everything ok not wearing one other than that an enjoyable experience

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Judith Lindsay . 2021-08-29

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Food was good, piping hot, service was fine and the staff were friendly. Value for money.

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Shaun Smyth . 2021-08-09

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Beautiful meal had the sea bass was Beautiful warm & friendly staff highly recommend 👌

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Susan Mills . 2021-08-03

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Great food and service Def recommend

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Nigel Blacker . 2021-07-27

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Lovely meal,well presented.Staff nice,only letdown were desserts,very limited and not appealing

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johanna clarke . 2021-07-13

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Very friendly,cheerful and happy staff

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Barbara Greenaway . 2021-07-08

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Good food pleasant atmosphere. Spoilt by a noisy coffee grinder

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Ken Vernon . 2021-06-22

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Really nice family nite out and a lovely meal can recommend this place the cooplands gin was perfect

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Wayne Shields . 2021-06-19

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Great service Great food Great value as always 👌👌👍👍

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Linda Milligan . 2020-09-30

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Arrived at the bar to find it empty, barman finally appeared and grunted that if we wanted food we should go to reception which he sort of pointed at. Went to the other end of the bar at the "reception" only to wait 5 minutes...

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nornironLondoner . 2020-09-17

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Had a wonderful meal today here, the fish pie was outstanding, full of fish, and lots of fresh vegetables to accompany the dish. My husband had the roast beef, again excellent. Will definitely be back soon 😊.

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Q8004LQmarlenem . 2020-09-09

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We enjoyed a drink although we were confined to the covered outside area as we were not having any food. There is a long communal table with high benches, plenty of other seating and a quirky 'boat seat' in the corner. Check out the oldest...

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kensmoon . 2020-08-26

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Really enjoyed a return visit to Grace Neil's and well looked after by staff. Particular praise for the terrific Tessa, who was so engaging, enthusiastic; and ensured we had a great experience🤗🤗🤗

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Gerry S . 2020-08-25

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Food was delicious, staff very attentive and friendly. Restaurant was quite busy but staff still went out of their way to make sure our experience was enjoyable.

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Annette M . 2020-08-18

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Had an amazing meal with friends last night at Grace Neill’s , feel sorry to only post 3 stars as it does not reflect the food. We had chowder , sea bass and lamb pie all excellent and so delicious. The service was attentive if...

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gilliank632 . 2020-08-13

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This is a difficult time to write a review. For this restaurant, the food was excellent. Good presentation and excellent quality. Staff were very nice. The younger staff could do with more training and appeared slightly unconfident in their job. That’s to be expected at...

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coco40 . 2020-08-13

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We had a meal for four but only three came we had all finished when my daughter's came. That was a bit of a let down other than that the meal was fine .

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Lorraine Thompson . 2020-08-12

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