Jamaica Inn in North Down

Beautiful inn facing the sea with an incredible view and a cozy Pub-type restaurant. Ideal for families since for each adult maximum two, they give away the Kids menu that is super well served and with fresh products. Burgers and fried fish, calamari highly recommended. For 4 adults and 1 child with beer, we spent only 63 euros.

If you haven't been here make a conscious decision to go. The food is outstanding. The service is impeccable. We were in for lunch on Monday and it was already busy. Wide variety of foods available. Extensive fish menu. I had the monkfish which was the best monkfish I've ever had. My wife had the fish pie and raved about how good it was all day which is not like her. Great range of alcohol free and fully loaded drinks too. Recommend to anyone. We will be back soon.

Nice spot for lunch. Pleasant staff. Not expensive. Scampi highly recommended.

Such an atmospheric building. Museums are very interesting butter best part is the 10 min video loop aboutthe Inn. Unfortunately because it was raining and very misty it was very busy so we were unable to eat there. In nice weather there are plenty of outside tables as well as in. I would love to see it and the surrounding moor in nice weather.

Pre booked a table and were shown to our table quickly, service was attentive ,had the famous chicken inn pitta with garlic chips ,my girlfriend had the pan fried salmon both looked and tasted delicious ,we were stuffed ,but determined to have a desert ,we both selected the raspberry and coconut cheesecake ,at £5.50 a desert I thought I'd travelled back in time 5 years ago !!both enjoyable and savoured every second ,delicious.

Brilliant service. Highly recommend the seafood platter. I really enjoyed the whole experience. I will be back!

Great service, great food and a beautiful spot overlooking the sea.

We had a table of 10 for a family meal . Sat evening . We were all very impressed with waiter service .food and hospitality .. thankyou

Lovely meal with my family. I had a tasty vegetable soup followed by a haddock risotto. The others had chicken wings and then a burger for husband and a steak for my son. Service was good and staff are friendly and helpful. Hope to be back and seems like a good choice of dishes on the menu.

Delicious food. Great service, vibe & location!

The Jamaica Inn is a stylish, cozy establishment. The menu is extensive. The service was quick and friendly. We reserved a table on a Sunday evening and that was a good thing. All places were quickly filled. We had the chicken salad and the steak sandwich. Large appetizing portions. The Jamaica Inn is an absolute recommendation.

I try something different from their menu on each visit and it's always amazing!

Great atmosphere and very good food. Menu has options for almost everyone. Atmosphere is good for family dinners and for dates. Lovely view of the bay and ample parking in the area.

Really incredible in every respect. We turned up with no booking, asking for a table for 5, and the Jamaican team accommodated us. The bar and service team were friendly and helpful, and the food (try the nachos to share) was lovely. All helped to make for a great event for our family. Thanks!

Initially went here on a Friday night as everywhere else was booked but we enjoyed it so much we went back on Saturday too. It had such a nice relaxed ambiance and the staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a delicious curry one night and gorgeous risotto the next. Would definitely go back next time we’re here. Oh and the icing on the cake was a bit of live music in the bar area - loved it.

Came here for the first time yesterday. The food was delicious! I had the Tiger prawn and chorizo pasta a definite 10/10. The staff were all very friendly, the restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I will definitely visit again soon.

Good fast food but no wheelchair access

Good spot for a chilled, sunny afternoon with a beautiful sea view. The food was great. Very kind staff. Very helpful with our baby.

Our favourite wee go to place. Especially on a nice day.

chowder and squid are always our go to

Everything was great, but no path for anyone disabled.

The Jamaica Inn is a local favourite, especially for families. There's an extensive menu to cover almost every taste and dietary requirement. One concern with a large menu is that this can lead to a stretched kitchen delivering average food. This is NOT the case at The Jamaica Inn, having tried several things on the menu over the years including the burgers, salads, ribs and other dishes, they are always tasty. It's not going to win any Michelin stars, but for good wholesome food with a great selection of drinks, there's a lot to love about The Jamaica Inn, comfort food at its best.

It was recommended to me by one of the locals of Donaghadee, I travelled to Bangor & walked along seafront until I came to Jamaica Inn. Once inside, it was packed out with people, a very popular place. We ordered a steak meal. It was massive, even the side dish of buttered potatoes & chunky chips that came with it was.

Ordered a burger, quite dry and burnt around the edges… nice garlic chips though! Three out of five tonight

Not what you might expect to find in a small town in Northern Ireland, a Jamaican pub, but this was a very lovely find. Nicely decorated, large wooden tables with sea views of the water, a full bar area, but also a large restaurant that caters to clientele of all ages including families with kids. The music was nice and mellow with some Carribean themes but not too loud or overpowering. The menu had many great choices and you can see the large portions at the neighbouring tables. Everything looks good. I had the creamy seafood chowder which was a meal in itself, very rich and flavourful with no scrimping on the seafood from the local catch of the day at the nearby harbour. I wasn't able to eat the house salad since they added a lot of things I don't particularly like (olives, Italian pine nuts, parmesan, etc.). After a nice meal, it was a pleasure to take a stroll along the boardwalk in the sunshine and breath in the sea air. On a clear day you can see straight across to Scotland in the distance. A great choice for lunch.

Exceptionally good food, and a wide selection of drinks.

Every time I go, I would always get the seafood pie as seen in the photo. It is delicious and I've been multiple time and would make an excuse to come again for any special occasions.

Amazing service brilliant food excellent atmosphere friendly and quality

My sweet potatoes were on the cold side 🫣 as it was very busy and we were being served outside as the sun was out . Apart from that great day out

I hope this was a one off. Had dinner at the Jamaica and it was disappointing. The food looked like it had been either microwaved or left under a very hot light. The gravy was congealed and the salad was warm, the photos speak for themselves. We were sitting outside and there were lots of customers smoking. I asked if this was allowed in a covered area and the reply I got was what can you do! This is our local go to restaurant so as I said I hope this was a one off.,

When you walk into a bar and somehow the smell relaxes you... Good spot for a sunset overbelfast lough with Westish facing beer garden. Lovely food also, an old favorite 👍🏻

First time trying here and it was really good. Nice atmosphere and good range of food. We got a main and side which was very good and tasty. The staff were friendly and pleasant.

It's always a pleasure at the Inn. I had the seafood pie, which was incredible. My stepmother had the GF Thai chicken curry and loved it. Staff, as always, courteous and professional. Great atmosphere. (The loos could do with a re-furb). But it's a great location, food is not expensive, we had 2 mains and one soft drink for around £37.😊

Great Sunday dinner in the Jamaica Inn this weekend. Ribeye steak and pepper sauce was delicious and couldn't fault the meal or the service. The place was very busy but the servers were always on hand with drinks and food. Mixed group with families, couples and even a large birthday party and all seemed to have a great time!

Totally a great find. Food was fantastic. Staff very helpful and patient.

Excellent food and friendly staff

Lovely meal, very attentive staff and enjoyable atmosphere - will have to try the outside area next time!

Went here in a sunny afternoon with my wife and 2 kids ... payed 16 pounds for 3 drinks and 52 pounds for 2 adults and a child's meal .... honesty I'm not writing this because of the money but when food bill came I thought it was reasonable.... U can tell this is a busy and popular spot in Bangor as it was absolutely packed...we had no booking either so they manage to give us a table specifying that they will need it back in one hour ...which I thought it was very professional from the staff. Food was great and honestly I can't fault anything about the place ! Loved the outside sitting area where we enjoyed a few more drinks watching the ocean ....

Superb spot to watch the sunset. Lovely Guinness and cocktails.

Great atmosphere and staff. I had Halloumi with salad but they really need to cut back on the mountain of lettuce. Too much!

Toilets need to be extended, they are in dire need of updating and very cramped indeed

Had a great meal here in the evening. Only had a little wait for a table outside on a sunny day, food menu was amazing and my dish was really tasty. A little pricey but worth it for a nice meal.

Came here in the evening, the service was quick and the food was delicious. There were a bunch of families around so there were some kids around causing a small ruckus. Will definitely recommend coming here.

My wife and I went to the Jamaica in on 28/7/2024, the food was absolutely beautiful, it took a while for it to come out, however it was well worth the wait Jeff

Myself and daughter went for a day out in Bangor (we also had our well-behaved dog Holly with us) on Sunday 21st July 2024. We came across this lovely restaurant/pub, Jamaica Inn. We only stopped by for a drink, initially. I got a pint size glass of coca cola and my daughter had a latte. We also opted for a side dish of chips (garlic). They were absolutely delicious 😋 I would recommend this establishment as it is dog friendly (dogs allowed outside only I think).

Place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon!! Great food

Place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon!! Great food

We had a great meal outside. Lots of owners with dogs sitting out and for us that made for a fantastic atmosphere.

Probably the best pub food in Bangor. We’ve always have great food and service and tonight was no exception! We loved the Monkfish curry and Thai Prawn curry!

We had a lovely meal yesterday but the toilets need a deep clean. The actual toilet was grand but the cubicle was far from clean, with a thick layer of dust. I found this very off putting as I worried about the kitchen standards.

This was our first time visiting jamaica inn and wow, it did not disappoint. The food was exceptional! I had the jamaican inn pitta and my husband had one of the specials, nacho burger! And we got 2 kids meals free with both adults meals! Such a lovely atmosphere! Next time we're in Bangor we will definitely be back!!

Lovely spot on the Bangor coast road. Food was generous and really delicious. Service was attentive but not over bearing. We sat outside in the evening and it was magic. No bugs either plus our doggie pal was welcome too

Very nice food, decent portions always fresh and tasty.

First time at Jamaica Inn and it didn't disapoint staff friendly food amazing. Will definitely be back.

Great Gastropub, good location, friendly staff, good choice and quality of drinks and food

The seabass was unbelievable, and the staff are all so lovely x

Great place and on a sunny/nice day it is hard to beat. It's right on the sea front but sheltered from the wind in the front seating area.

Just dropped in for a drink or 2. Clean glasses and friendly staff.

Food was amazing, great portions! Highly recommend it.

Good food and plenty of it. On the more expensive side. I'd like a bit more than 2 hours at the table. Great views and both inside and outside seating. Would recommend.

Went for a bit of dinner on Sunday 23rd June, as we do often enough as the food is excellent. On this occasion I found the food to be, well, not up to the usual Standard. If you have tried the chilli chicken goujons then you'll know they are normally something you could take a craving for - because they are delicious! I'm not sure what happened but they just weren't up to the normal levels of yumminess. I'm all for honesty, so when paying the bill, I was asked how everything was (a nice courtesy often left out in this day and age) I told the staff that I wasn't overly enamoured with the meal, and stressed that it wasn't a big deal and I'd certainly be back. They discounted my bill to make up for not being satisfied! I was a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it for a few days, I realised that's why we go there. I mean you need to be pretty confident in your ability to deliver a repeatable experience to take responsibility when it (rarely) goes wrong. I've been eating there for 30 years and I'm not about to stop. The staff are great, the food is excellent, the view is relaxing and the beers are cold. There literally is nothing not to like. The point of this review is not to run down the Jamaica Inn for an off day, but to congratulate them on how they handled it. 90% of establishments could take a leaf out of their book. Look forward to my next visit, those goujons are tasty 😋

Lovely place, busy but nice atmosphere, music good and not too loud. Food was fantastic, big portions, so go hungry. Great service, quick and pleasant.

Food is nice nothing out of the ordinary. Service was great could not fault it , its a great bar restaurant with a really good atmosphere, and live music on a Saturday when our group was there. Would I go back yes .

Really enjoyed my meal here. Food was excellent and the restaurant had a good choice of food. Whilst the restaurant was very busy and noisy, the service was good. Overall i would reccommend it.

Yummy garlic chips and special ice cream

Great location with a fabulous view out over the Lough. Really delicious nachos Staff and atmosphere great

Ordered a type of grill which consisted of overdone and definitely reheated chicken and some type of ham - at least I think it was ham/gammon. Onion rings that were so out of place for the dish. My wife had very mediocre fish and chips and the bill came to £60 including starters. We were on holiday from Spain visiting friends. How on earth can people in the UK afford to eat out? The price of our meal would have bought us two Menus del Dia back home with wine included. Our meal in Bangor did not include alcohol settling for two waters.

Had a brilliant evening at the Jamaica Inn. Service was top notch and the burger was great.

Very good service and nice atmosphere

Waited 40 minutes to be served while they served other tables, went up to ask for drinks and they told me to wait at the table again. Waiter had a bad attitude

Fantastic service and the weather played ball, great view of Belfast lough and whitehead.

I'm from Spain and I really needed a place to eat seafood near the beach. In Northern Ireland there is usually not much fish in restaurants. I came on a recommendation. The Jamica is like being in a good beach bar with the quality of a good restaurant.

We went for a meal on Saturday for our anniversary, we pre booked a table. service was brilliant and fast. The food was delicious and big portions. Would highly recommend for anyone in the area

First time today. Food and staff great with a big menu to choose from. Definitely will be returning also good selection of beer on draft!

The friendly staff. The location. A very good menu. Quality food.

Always 10/10 Good food and drinks and excellent service.

Said they couldn’t seat us but almost empty. Expensive for drinks.

It's been quite some time since I've been home and this experience was 100 times anybody my previous here. Having been many times over the years this was by and far the best. I'd firstly.like to address the service. Aaron was beyond great. He even called up to let us know my mother had left her glasses behind. He was ensuring every table was always immaculate and his recommendations for the good were on point. The food itself was stunning. Something to be very proud of and the atmosphere, with the sea in the window and the bustly feel was perfect. All round I highly recommend this experience. Ensure to book because it's a very busy place. Thank you for making our trip special.

Had a birthday meal in the Jamaica Inn, as usual service, food and environment was all great, really enjoyed

Nice meal on a busy Friday night , staff looked under pressure so not much chat from then. Had kids and someone in our group with a pram which there wasn't really room. Food was decent albiet a touch on the expensive side

Good food and big portions Late night mid week food as I went for food quite late after work. Good atmosphere and staff were great.

Disappointing lunch (4) miserable portions of fish(salmon,sea bass, hake) I had fish( hake) + chips. £18 , very poor quality, batter horrible. Champ was ordered, never came. Nice setting outside. But poor food . Been here before, thought, give it another go, mistake..

Incredible. Arrived early and very obviously a popular place. Had a drink at the bar while me, my partner, her daughter and my parents waited for our table. Great atmosphere and staff all busy yet friendly. Ordered our food after finally all deciding what we wanted from so many lovely sounding dishes. When the food arrived (after the perfect amount of time), they looked awesome….and tasted even better. My mother quickly stated it was the tastiest fish pie she’d ever had! Our mussels were beautiful and the ribs were a massive hit. Loved everything about our visit and can’t rate highly enough. Will definitely be coming back! Well done Jamaica Inn!!!

Great Food and drink with lovely Sea views and friendly staff.

If you want a fantastic meal, go to the Jamaica Inn, Bangor, Northern Island. Sea food dishes amazing, quality ingredients, best Sea food pie I’ve ever tasted. Others in my party had the Muscles (amazing) and the baby ribs again excellent!!!! We were with family and they introduced us to this brilliant restaurant. Will definitely be going back.

We have a motorhome and we phoned ahead to see if we could bring my dog and they said of course. We just called in for a drink and then decided to order food. It was absolutely delicious, this is a hidden gem, hats off to the chef and team. Thank you . We will be back xx

Came in for a late lunch and had perfectly cooked and sauced wings and ribs. Just the right amount of heat on the wings and tender meat on the ribs. So many options on the menu it was hard to decide!

Really excellent food....beautiful location..definitely worth trying

Haven’t been here since I was like 13 and the food is still so outstanding, staff are so friendly and helpful and the vibes are very nice! Went for Mother’s Day and whole family was inlove with the food! I recommend the prawn and chorizo pasta!! :)

Food was gorgeous! Chilli chicken pitta, sour cream and chilli chips, absolutely recommend. Beautiful location and staff were very friendly

Had the mixed grill , it's a good big plate of tasty meat (no gristle or fat) all good quality & chocolate orange pudding for desert very nice

Superb food reasonable price and definitely be back.

No airs and graces here - just delicious unpretentious homemade pub grub. A menu rammed full of choice dishes, hand prepared with care and attention to freshness and flavour. Scampi for us freshly battered served with a wide choice of sides included in the price - even the chicken nuggets ordered on a neighboring table, were freshly made. Parking close by and tables with a sea view available.

Great service, tasty food and fair prices. Good veggie/vegan options. Jackfruit bbq pitta was tasty, served with a good portion of fries and green salad. Friend had the haddock which was also a generous portion.

We had a booking for 17 people for a party. The service and food were excellent. The waitress/waiters could not have been more attentive and were very patient with us. Great night. Live music was at just the right volume as did not interfere with the chat around the table, but was a lovely addition to the evening. Thank you!

Can't find fault here. Over the years Jamaica Inn has consistently delivered excellent service. The staff are pleasant and helpful and although very busy they managed to squeeze us in.

Our fault....we arrived late ....served immediately with drinks....food was great and service as usual was attentive without being overbearing... recommend

Always great for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. Good atmosphere. Can't wait for the beer garden in the summer

Just called in for a couple of drinks on this occasion but always a good atmosphere. Very busy all week, tables book up quickly........that says it all!

Pleasant place to eat for most age groups.