Halfway House Hotel in Larne

Menu was great would recommend the Scampi.

With living in the USA it's been a long time since I was last there. But what a love place with old school feel and great food. Your always made feel welcome. Highly recommend

Really enjoyed our Sunday lunch. The food was lovely. Friendly staff and quick service. It's a very popular place so maybe it is advisable to book to table. There is car parking available on the opposite side of the road.

Good homely food, very friendly staff, cosy atmosphere. The same good food and excellent service every visit ! The superb food is always top notch !

Great spot. We always eat hear when passing through or staying nearby. Great food and staff.

Beautiful meal cosy warmth from the open fire relaxing and luvly staff ... thoroughly enjoyed

Parked up in car park wife was attending to grand daughter while I let the dog run about … greeted with a “yo this is a private car park there’s a beach further up the road . Now that’s proper hospitality ! Dump !!

Excellent food, location and service. Had a brilliant meal, beside a beautiful roaring open fire, and an unobstructed view of the sea.

As usual the food and service out of this world

Great hotel on one of the best Coast Road drives in the world. Great views from our room. Excellent restaurant. Since staying here we have had Sunday lunch on several occasions and every time the food has been excellent.

Can't say about rooms as l didn't stay overnight. Called with friends for a meal. Brilliant staff, great menu and the food was excellent.

First visit to the halfway house. We were greeted by very friendly staff. The menu did not disappoint, the food was plentiful and enjoyable. A very friendly establishment. Excellent portions sizes. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Earlier today, I visited the Halfway House Hotel for Sunday lunch. We had just been on a tour of the beautiful Antrim Coast Road A2. The staff were most welcoming and guided us to our table. We had a lovely table for four overlooking the sea.. The food was delicious and the service exceptional. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Once again , brilliant food , amazing service, can't rate highly enough, all round experience excellent

Stopped for lunch, turkey and ham as always! Lovely. Hotel is warm, spotless and very friendly

Fantastic place,great people,staff superb food ,hard to beat.

It is set on such a beautiful location looking over the sea. The staff are brilliant and the food is delicious.

Tasty dinner and friendly staff 👍🏻

Staff are pleasant and well experienced, The service is very good

Smashing meal,great service and friendly staff. convenient parking

Had lunch here yesterday wonderful location on the north antrim coast at Ballygalley. The atmosphere in the lounge is great with an open log fire. The staff are excellent very efficient and attentive to your needs. Menu great with plenty of choice. Also daily specials one course £11 50 two £15 food was served quickly and was excellent. Had a great pint of Guinness . I will definitely will visit again

Only poped in for lunch,old fadhioned but lovely,food great

Have never stayed here but always have at least one visit when I am in Ireland, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is always good, the puddings are... well let's say I usually can't choose so have two. Definitely well worth a visit if you fancy a meal out

We met the owners at dinner and again at breakfast. Wonderfull couple and the family has had the property for decades. Great conversations and wonderful friendly service.

Fantastic service , staff are all very courteous and helpful .. food was fantastic .. Chicken Curry was amazing ! We eat here on average twice a month and have never been disappointed!

We did not stay here, just had a meal there was 4 of us. Food was really good. Dave the owner made us feel very welcome, Sean our waiter was very efficient & helpful Thank you

Had a really good feed here. There was eight of us and everyone was over the moon with their food. Service was superb, couldn't do enough for us. The pavlova was devine. Don't pass by this place if you want decent food. If you're staying at the Castle, have a walk up, miles better than the food there.

Always seems outdated. Staff friendly and helpful.

Once again they treated us brilliantly from the time we arrived late nothing was to much trouble.they treated us like family the staff the accommodation the food.I think we would have been hard pushed to find anywhere on the same par .already looking forward to our next stay .Thankyou everyone from two travelling highlanders

My husband and I had lunch here today with my brother and sister in law. I can't recommend it highly enough, the setting is beautiful, looking unto the sea, the decor is lovely and the staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. I had the cajun blackened chicken which came with a salad and chips, the other three had roast beef which came with vegetables and a choice of sides, including garlic potatoes, champ and chips. As they had the special lunch menu it came with apple pie and custard or peaches and ice cream. I had an Anericano and they had Rose and white wine. The bill for 4 was £94 which for the quality and portion size was great value. Will be back in a heartbeat 💓

Sixteen of us stopped in mid-morning for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks on our way around the coast road. The staff couldn't have been nicer, and the food (chicken goujons and fries) was spot on. Great views from the sunroom at the front of the hotel. Well worth a visit!

Invited a group of people to a birthday surprise party in the smaller function room. Glass of wine on arrival, vegetable soup followed by roast beef with several vegetarians catered for.Food was great quality and plentiful.Several guests were not local but impressed enough to say that they would be back. We have now dined there several times as there is a great choice on the evening menu and reasonably priced.

Four of us ate here one evening midweek. The staff were very friendly attentive and the staff ensured our drinks and food order were taken promptly. Reasonable variety of menu options at very reasonable prices compared to where we live in Kent, although as previous reviewer’s have mentioned some of the options are from the 80’s/90’s era. The food was however very tasty, well presented and there was plenty of it. Overall a good experience and if back in the area would certainly revisit.

Phenomenal. The food is amazing the view is iconic. Amazing value like I never saw in recent times. I think best value meal I ate in years. Thanks for the warm welcome and amazing food

An excellent location overlooking beautiful beach and coastline. The staff are so friendly - top quality hospitality

Just back from a bus trip around the Antrim coast with lunch for 61 people in the Ha;fway House Ballgally. I can not praise them enough the food was really good , the staff were all helpful and friendly .Some of the ones on the outing had walking difficults and the staff took time to assist them. People on the trip told me that the roast beef , the chichen and the fish was cooked as they said to perfection. Will defiinately be back Thanks Wenda and Dave and all the staff. would recomment this place to anyone.

Comfort in the familiar. Old fashioned interior and traditional menu. Food is good, nothing fancy but you won’t leave hungry ! Good portion sizes . Friendly staff .

We visited here today with my elderly parents. I have to say we where truly disappointed, we all had Sunday lunches. 2 roast beef and 2roasr chicken. It was absolutely terrible and tasteless. Our roast potatoes where completely raw. Potatoes where cold and vegetables over done.Nobody came to check that we where ok with our meal. It was very very quiet only us and 3 more tables. I definitely will not be dining here again, and would not recommend it .

Had half chicken meal which was dry and tough with no gravy. Others in the party also had poor quality tasteless meals.

Excellent choice on menu. Food was exceptional as we're the staff, who were very attentive, and took great care whilst we ordered our meals during these unprecedented times. Highly recommended, 5 star service.

My wife and I called in here for lunch after church. She had the gammon which was a very large slice of good gammon topped with a slice of pineapple and a fried egg. The champ was delicious. My chicken salad had a large plate of a variety of salads topped with half a cooked chicken. The large portion of chips was too much for me. The views of the stormy sea were amazing.

Popped in on the way back home. Lovely open fire to the right of the entrance. Food was delicious. Best Gammon I have had in a long time; cut straight from the join topped with pineapple and a fried egg plus the extras. Staff were very attentive. Super view out over the ocean within a tranquil environment. Visit highly recommended.

Visited here as a family group. Inviting, warm and very friendly!! Food was excellent and the staff VERY accommodating. Highly recommendable.

Those 3 items are the perfect combination for us. We had a lovely experience here. The staff was so nice and the food delicious. And the Irish coastline is amazing! Wow!

Called in here for dinner as time was running late to get home. Hadn't booked so we were given a table in a back room. No very pleasant as there were noisy children having dinner. We got stuck beside the kitchen door. Meal was very bland with peas and carrots as vegetables. I don't eat peas so the dinner consisted of large portion of Turkey and stuffing mashed potatoes and a plate full of carrots. Had food here before and it was very apitising. Will have to think about hurrying back. Will book to get a proper table

Can't not visit when we go over on holiday from the time you walk in your treated like friends.the staff are very accommodating nothing is a problem.and the food amazing.hope to have many more food times and good crack .

Our group of a dozen found the menu more than covered the varied appetites and preferences, and we sampled it three nights running during our 'working' visit to the Glens and Causeway Coast. There is a nice combination of local fare and international options.

Visited with our friends from England who were staying with us as usual service and food was excellent Special mention regarding quality of the Guinness best by far Will definitely return on our next visit to Ireland We were so pleased we took them for meal with you

We stopped in for lunch. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Decor is a little dated and the menu is very traditional but the atmosphere was pleasant and the locals seemed to be having a good time. Our lunch was satisfactory,fish and chips and a ploughman’s lunch. Not a foodie destination but pleasant.

Fantastic food Fantastic Service can’t wait to go back next time I’m visiting Northern Ireland ...highly recommended

The exterior isn’t up to much or the interior for that matter it’s abit like a 1970’s time warp haha but we did have a lovely Sunday dinner here. Friendly staff, lovely wine & lovely sea views. It was also non stop with customers which is also a good sign.

We had dinner and breakfast here. Dinner was in a busy, fully booked dining room with a sea view; breakfast was served in a lonely, dark back room whereas sea view tables were empty - we were the only overnight guests.

Went here for dinner before Christmas and the food is lovely with excellent service will definitely be back

Quantity and quality are rare bed-fellows but this place sure knows how to do a good old-fashioned feed! Christmas dinner to die for and friendly staff to boot!

I wasn't sure how to rate this because we only had a pizza and the lasagne. Both were good. Very nice service and great location. Free parking across the street.

We were invited for lunch and we’re unsure at first as it seemed a bit old fashioned inside. But, the staff were excellent, such service with a smile & good humour, the atmosphere was cosy with the open fire & the food was very good indeed. I was impressed by the vegetarian selection where I can usually be presented with a couple of options max but I was really spoiled for choice here. I would definitely recommend and we will be back during our next trip to NI.

Good sea views, very accommodating and warm welcome. A hearty breakfast and very reasonable. Yes the place is dated but the welcome and hospitality far out-ways the decor!

My husband and I booked last minute and hotel staff were more than happy to accommodate us. On arrival we enjoyed ample parking and a seamless check in. Davey had mentioned on the phone that they had a lovely restaurant on site. That was an understatement. The menu was extensive with plenty of variety. Everything we ordered was deliscious. Portions were generous and the service was prompt. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. Will return when back in the area.

I have stayed here on numerous occasions including January of this year also I return always to The Halfway House Hotel right out on the coast

The halfway house is one of those restaurants that you cant really complain about but neither can you give it the praise that it strives hard to get.

We would dine here anytime we are visiting that neck of the woods. Staff are great, and the food is simply 'Good Irish Grub' and portions to match. There is something on the menu to suit everyone - never a complaint from us nor any of the many guests we've brought.

Had a great meal hotel accommodation was excellent friendly staff what more can say sorry I was only passing through would definitely come back fantastic location

Superb location on the Antrim coast with stunning views and scenery. Wholesome food , a varied menu with food to suit all tastes and what sets it apart from most other hotels is the friendliness of the staff. It has an almost unique homely atmosphere and I will certainly be visiting again and recommending to others.

Di passaggio tra Belfast e le coste del North Ireland una bella sosta sotto il sole all' aperto e con una "vista mare" TOP!

Stayed here to attend a wedding at the Ballygally hotel. Cost for 2 was £85.

If The Halfway House was nearer Belfast we’d eat here regularly such is the quality of food & ability of the staff.

I've been there on numerous times of through years and I have to say the quality for a Bar Smack and quantity of food is excellent. Very clean and tidy and friendly staff. There is an option to open the restaurant for larger groups of people. I've also been there at certain functions and as a wheelchair user have a had very little trouble getting in. It over cause is known for being very busy at time which can cause for me in the bar but the staff are very helpful and accommodating

Great service beautiful food very reasonably priced .A lovely place to stop on way up the coast very accessible for disabled great car park

Stopped here today for lunch and was served by two young men who could work anywhere in the restaurant and hotel industry. The service was excellent, the food was excellent and it was reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

Ended up at the Halfway House as suggested by one of the party. First thing I noticed was the warm friendly atmosphere. Staff very courteous and efficient. Food arrived promptly and well presented. Couldn't fault the evening at all. Will definitely be back

Great atmosphere and always a warm welcome no matter how busy they are

Popped into this lovely hotel for lunch with my elderly aunt who visits here regularly . The really friendly staff greeted us on our arrival and showed us to a lovely window table with stunning shore views , also by the roaring fire place . The menu was easy to follow and we had no trouble picking our lunch . Good quality food and value for money . Looking forward to our next visit .

Called today for lunch. My husband was hungry, me not so. ( I did cook him breakfast!!!). Immediately allowed choice of tables. Quickly brought menu. Choice amazing. Hubby had what I would call Sunday dinner. Roast beef, 2 veg and 2 large roast potatoes. It was perfect. Could have cut beef with a fork. I hate large portions, so I had deep fried brie. Waiter asked if I would like some chips, said very small portion. Everything perfect. Actually I hate the chef!!! He can make perfect deep fried brie, mine usually bursts open.

We visited this hotel for an evening meal,great service by friendly staff also a good pint of Guinness to wash the meal down.

We ate here because we had to be in Larne just after 7pm and we were staying here for the night. We shared a salmon and potato fishcake which had good chunks of salmon with mashed potato. We both decided to have the cod with chips and a salad garnish for which we were offered a tangy, home-made dressing. The breaded cod was better than the battered cod although my wife would disagree.

great Sunday roast from locally sourced farms on the most beautiful part of Antrim be sure not to pass by

Friends brought me here after a north coast road trip. I had a fantastic meal. You get a great pile of lamb chops - just look at the photo! I liked their carrots, peas and chips.

stopped here for a evening meal, very polite staff and excellent food, they had a good selection to choose from and very good portions and prices, so much so we went there again.

Five of us went today for sunday lunch and having never been before didnt know what to expect. On arrival friendly staff greeted us straight away and led us to a table immediately. Bearing in mind we hadnt booked so fantastic service even before we had eaten. Menu is exceptional having loads to choose from so there is something here for everyone. Four of us opted for the roasts and one choose the sweet and sour chicken. All food was beautiful and plentiful.after dinner i decided to look around the place to see what other areas were like. The place is really lovelly so quaint. Toilets are spotless as is everywhere else. Staff are young and vibrant and charming which nowadays is rare. Anyway. Decided on desserts and they also were fantastic. So much again to choose from. Have stayed in supposedly top class hotels such as lough erne and galgorm this little place has blew us away in every way. Shame on these 5 star hotels. This little one tops them for us. Altho we havent stayed over yet this will be rectified very very soon. On paying the bill we were served by the manager who is ex boxer dave boy mccauley. I remember him back then and it was a pleasure to get talking to him. What a true gentleman. So go here try it because nobody should be dissapointed. Getting sorted now to book in to stay within the next couple of weeks so will again hopefully be able to give 5 stars for that. Thank you very much halfway house.

Great classic British food served by cheerful friendly staff. Highly recommended. The owner, Dave McAuley, is a former world champion boxer and a nicer host you couldn't meet. The prices were very reasonable. We will be coming back before we finish our holiday!

Always friendly service with a smile. Never have to wait . Food always good. A place you will always return too

Driving up the coast route on the 12th and decided to try out the food. The staff are very welcoming which was the only saving grace.When we walked in I thought that we had gone back to the 70s. The special for the day was steak and onion pie. We should have turned round but hunger took over.My wife ordered sweet and sour chicken with rice £10.50 I ordered open prawn sandwich which came with chips. £12.95.The food duly came and was placed in front of us. O dear this is where the 70s comes in. The open prawn sandwich came with 1 1/2 slices of thin shop bought wheaten bread. Surely that should be at least 2slices or its not a sandwich.On the plate which was a rectangle of about 10 X 5 inches half was covered with lettuce, sweetcorn, grated carrot, grated cheese, sliced red onion,slices of red and green peppers. The prawns would have fitted into a ramequine dish. All covered with Marie rose sauce.My wife's sweet and sour was very poor quality ingredients very badly put together and cooked poorly.The total bill was £28.45. The extra being 2 very nice coffees.In catering you only have one chance for return custom and that is the first. We will never be back. Crossed off our list.

We stayed at the Ballygally Castle and in hindsight wish we'd booked here! We ate here on the 2nd night of our stay and we were so glad we did! The meal was the best we had over our whole stay in Ballygally, we finished every last bit! I also thought the staff were very nice and the service was also quick! I would certainly visit again for food or maybe even an overnight stay!

An average dining experience. Food is OK but old fashioned and lower end. Inside was reminiscent of the late 80's or early 90's. I had mushrooms to start and they were quite greasy. The scampi main was much better and the chips were nice too.Staff were friendly and the service was quick. Would stop again if in the area and stuck.

Was down at halfway house for a meal on Sunday night as a friend told us it was nice .But we did not have the best meal it was more like cafe food not hotel food I had chicken goujons witch had.been cooked so much that they were very dry the chips were all wee ends and a salad that is very old fashion and not very nice my husband had gammon that you would think had been cooked in a deep fat fryer carrots cooked to near mush and broccoli was also very over cooked and full of water not great don't think we will be back.

there where about 20 of us and on arrival we where made very welcome the waiter came and took a drinks order and then the orders for the meal some had starters and some didn't it wasn't long before we where eating very quick considering the different no of choices the food was excellent and plenty of it I would go back again anytime.

went for a long drive along the very scenic antrim coast with my mother in law,and called in to the halfway house for lunch.this place was a big surprise.staff were very welcoming and friendly,the place was very clean,and the view of the sea from our window seat was fantastic.I ordered the mixed grill and when it arrived the portions would honestly have fed 2 people.i couldn't eat any of the side of chips!!mum ordered the lamb chops,and again a large portion with mixed veg.the food was well cooked,good quality,and well presented.

Called in for a quick lunch on the way up the coast. Chicken and sweet chilli Ciabatta, ciabatta was flattened to a thin wafer like sandwich with a slither of chicken, the sauce was sparse and tacky with a poor looking excuse for a side salad. Ploughmans lunch fared no better, one small triangle of cheddar cheese propped up with two pieces of ham, a dollop of pickle accompanied by another sad looking side salad and a slice of brown bread. One pot of tea for two £4, and not a large pot at that. Service was slow considering there was no/ little cooking to this lunch. Outside is great, fab views and large car park, but wouldn't return. Very disappointing.

We use this hotel on a regular basis because it's very competitively priced, their steaks are amazing and we love the choice of proper desserts. Love the setting, and decor which isn't like all the other generic restaurants. Staff are fantastic, helpful and eager to please. Well worth a visit. Top tip try the mussels starter, chicken and bacon tagliatelle and Irish Dream sundae with extra butter scotch sauce.

Having not been back in Ireland for many years, we booked in here for a couple of nights while I was interring my aunt. Rooms were clean but rather small. That said, they were comfy. The hotel is perfectly placed overlooking the sea - many years ago, I would drink here at the weekends having walked from Larne. Difficult to be served at the small bar at times now. Please ensure that you book a table for dinner if staying in the hotel.

Just called in on our way home after a day out. Restaurant was busy but we got a table right away. Good selection on the menu catering for all tastes. Staff ware very attentive and the service was second to none. The food was plentiful and delicious. The cost was a lot less than I expected for a hotel setting. This family run business is very high up on my favourites list. Will be back even though it's quite a distance from home.

hearty food and pleasant efficient staff. We had not booked but this was not a problem. The restaurant was very busy. Nice choice of mains and desserts. Everyone catered for.

Yes it may need a bit of a facelift... but the food and staff is brilliant... decded to go at short notice this Sunday.. fancied the roast beef dinner..very tender..didnt need a knife to cut it.. flavoursome and generous.. my party were aged 10 yrs to 80 yrs.. no one could fault their dishes.. and sitting looking out at a lovely calm sea just added to it.. i travelled 45 mins for the meal and was glad i did.. meal and staff honest and good.

We have a meal here a couple of times a year.Very comfortable atmosphere, welcoming staff and great well presented food.Very homely, not 5*.but have never been let down yet.Children are well catered for, with real chicken nuggets, sausages etc and are given colouring pages to occupy them.Great roast beef dinners are served which are awesome! Also a fantastic menu at good prices.Please go along and enjoy a truly great meal, in great surroundings and people who welcome you like family

Called into the Halfway House Hotel for lunch and was not disappointed. Small dining area by the bar small but cosy with a lovely fire in the grate. Staff welcoming and friendly. Wendy always very courteous. Drinks order taken and water brought without being asked - always a good sign. Food ordered and trout was excellent. Another satisfied diner.

We were out for a drive and after visiting carrickfergus we drove along the coast road towards Ballygally for a walk. We arrived and realised hunger had hit so pulled in to the car park of this lovely hotel. The welcome was warm and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Good was very good, although I'm not a fan of skinny chips they didn't spoil my meal at all. Hubby had roast beef meal and loved it....cleared the plate.Def worth a visit folks

We shared Brie starter and later I ordered fillet steak, Catherine had chicken on the bone, we were not disappointed, David the owner is magic nothing is any trouble, the staff are great and the hotel position beside the sea is magic.Do yourself a favour spoil yourself and visit you won't be disappointed

Just home from a delicious meal with my partner and his dad. The price was reasonable and the food was beautifully cooked. They have updated their menu from my last visit a few years ago. Nothing better than a tasty steak beside a roaring fire on a winters night.

Had a family meal here on on first visit to Ballygally. Was an excellent meal and good value. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Will certainly be back if we are there again

Dosenot look nice from outside but inside is warm and comfy with big roaring fires and large windows over looking ballygally bay the food was lovely but not a huge menu just good food I did think portions a little sparce the chips were the thinest smallest chips in the universe all be it real potatoes and well cooked but tiny all the same but if this is all that there was to complain about then the rest was very good I was seated by big turf fire on a freezing night very friendly staff great choice of drinks and a sleepy atmosphere well worth checking out out you will be pleasantly surprised