Maghera Inn in Down

We visited Newcastle for the Irish Open and The Maghera Inn was recommended to us. We visited the restaurant and were delighted that we did. It was the best meal we had in years. The food, service and hospitality was wonderful. We loved it and highly recommend it.

As always amazing food and great service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. There is always a lovely atmosphere and you certainly won’t be disappointed.

The Maghera Inn is confusing if you haven't been there before. The Inn is a bar and restaurant and the carpark is at the back. The carpark has three sides so you're not always aware how busy it is. The bar part is quite dark and if you would like food you have to wait to be seated. The restaurant at the back has lots of windows. The bar part less so. As it had a number of reservations, we were seated in the darker bar part. The chicken stack and the cheesy topped Guinness and steak pie were good. Service was fine but reserved.

Proper pub. Food is good and great value, staff are brilliant and the Guinness is perfect. Even met the Lord Mayor of Maghera in the bar …

Fantastic experience. Used to eat there many years ago and the food is still as brilliant as it always was. Highly recommend a meal there. Fantastic atmosphere.

We came on a staycation to County Down and saw this pub was nearby Castlewellan. Dog friendly on the patio, staff are absolutely lovely and such good craic. Come here hungry as the portions are huge! Food is one of the best pub lunches I’ve...

Amazing food, great personalized service. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. I’ve been in Northern Ireland for three weeks and this was my favorite restaurant.

Absolutely wow we visited with my parents, my mum is a very fussy eater but she totally enjoyed the sizzling chicken. The men had steaks and said it was one of the best they had. It was that good we went back the next week....

Excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional and very good service and follow up. Food presentation and quality first class best meal of our entire IRELAND trip. Staff very helpful from booking to arrival and presentation / quality of food options. Very extensive...

Had a lovely meal - large selection on menu, food was amazing, friendly staff, will be back. Would need to prebook as busy.

My wife and I have enjoyed a number of meals at the Maghreb Inn over recent years and have always enjoyed the food and ambience. We were enjoying a session at Mourne Archery which is just round the corner and decided we would book a...

Wow. I loved this place and I don't think there are many words in the English language to describe how I found this diamond, so I'll leave it at wow!! Setting is out of this world. Restaurant is beautiful. Waiting staff attentive, funny and added...

Very rude head of staff, very unfriendly, wouldn’t go back , never even got to try food as this lady was so rude and unhelpful. Would not recommend. Also beer garden is basically a car park.

Fantastic. Probably the best steak this side of the Atlantic - maybe better! Friendly, helpful staff who knew the menu inside out. Mussels for starters - sweet, salty, delicious, served in a cream sauce with a beautiful wedge of home made bread. Had no intention...

Love this restaurant bar . Staff are so friendly food is great. The setting is great. Can’t wait to get back there again what a wonderful menus something for everybone

Have been trying for ages to attend this venue and succeeded when I booked a Friday afternoon. We were certainly not disapointed. First we had 2 cocktails which hit the spot. The roast beef was very tender and melted in the mouth. The chicken stack...

After years of driving passed this restaurant, we finally made a booking & so glad that we did! Excellent menu & food - staff very accommodating of my fussy-eater husband. Good portions - husband couldn’t finish his crumble - amazing! But great that it’s not...

Had a lovely night with friends here during the week. Customer service was excellent. Food was very tasty and lots of choice on the menu.. Really nice pub and I would return again..

I decided to go here with my 2 kids aged 11 & 12. We were staying in Newcastle & fancied a change from the hotel. Found The Maghera Inn through a Google search. Food was amazing...all 3 of us were very happy with our choices:...

Outstanding food! This was my second time eating here and the food was just as delicious as the first visit. I have a fondness for great roast beef and this restaurant has Outstanding roast. My husband had the salmon which he thought was perfect. Make...

So fortunate this place has opened its doors, for us once again. Greeted by the Fabulous hosts at the door, following every safety procedure, in making everyone comfortable. They were a delight to chat with, so warm and friendly. what a good looking menu to...

This hacienda but a stretch of the legs distance wise from the seaside town of Newcastle Co Down ( well a 12 minute car drive actually)is a sharp looking establishment inside and spot on outside too. Trade is lean at these times due the microscopic...

Wanted to call on old friends Hugh & Anne who, though still owners, have handed the reins to a great bunch of people staffing the inn at present. Arrived in the middle of a break in the electricity and all covid measures were still in...

Came for the first time on Tuesday evening. The waitress (blonde lady with glasses) could not have been more helpful. Being severely allergic to dairy I struggle with options but nothing was too much hassle. I had the ribeye steak it was one of the...

We were greeted with good Covid security measures and sat at a well distanced table. The menu is large and has lots of choice ... I went for chilli chicken strips to start and pan fried hake for mains. The food arrived very quickly, it...

I popped in here for lunch after a 15 mile hike in the Mournes yesterday - the roast was wonderful and incredibly generous portions, the Guinness also went down a treat.

The food was outstanding was recommended by visitor to log cabin by the sea keel point A+. The staff where really friendly and helpful. The menu was reasonable due to the times that we are in. Hygiene was immense and easy to find. Recommend big...

Food is absolutely beautiful, the ribs fell apart when you touched them and the lasagna was fresh and meaty not frozen or precooked, absolutely beautiful. The portions are big we were full to the brim. I dropped a cake off before hand for my mummy's...

this place is in a small village, but it is worth finding. coffees were served to us outside as requested. service was with a smile. must go back for a meal next time.

Came here last night at DinnerTime. The chilli chicken strips were fantastic, I was surprised of the portion size for a Starter. When my salmon came I realised that that they give you portions so great that you might as well be in America. Nonetheless,...

Folks the food and service tonight was brilliant tonight as always, being a customer sitting there and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and hearing the tables around us saying how good the food was is a credit to you all. Fillet steak was amazing and nothing...

Went for Sunday lunch starters of mussels & pate where excellent with all opting for lamb for the main. Overall a fantastic meal.

Rib eye steak - Good and cooked as ordered. Truffle/parmesan fries - Disappointing, these were skinny fries but would work MUCH better with regular home-made fries. Salmon - A tiny bit overcooked but still very good. Overall, very enjoyable meal.

We had such a wonderful time here on our trip to Down. They went above and beyond to cater to our needs and the food was fantastic each time. Highly recommend everyone but you can ask for Paula.

wonderful meal as always. food, service and decor cant be faulted. lovely atmosphere. highly recommended.

Three of us stopped for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The premises are tastefully decorated and very homely. Staff are very welcoming and quite bubbly. The food was good and the portions were generous. None of us would be massive fans of burgers or steak...

Stopped off here after long walk at Murlough Nature reserve... just the ticket!! lovely premises and atmosphere...Got there early and was quiet but that didn’t last for long.. I noticed that young and older folks come here to eat...excellent table service and great menu. Food...

Had dinner here on Saturday 1st August. Food was beautiful! Attitude of our waitress left a lot to be desired.. not overly friendly and very abrupt. Social distancing between tables wasn’t great.. definitely less than the recommendation of 2 metres. Lovely venue, food to die...

I booked a table for 3 people online which was very easy to use, I arrived to be shown to a table which was set for 2 people, I said to the waitress who I think was a manager as she wasn't in a uniform...

Heard so much about this restaurant/Bar and had to try for myself. We were welcomed as friends and the hospitality was unbelievable. Not wanting a starter my husband did he had the soup with homemade wheaten bread which was to die for. The mains came...

Our last night in the area n this particular trip to Northern Ireland and we made the wise choice to go to the Maghera Inn for dinner. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips and I chose the roast dinner. Wow! I think this is...

Three of us popped in for lunch on Friday afternoon. There was a great selection to choose from on the menu. We decided to have lasagne, chicken burger and roast beef which hubby described as "The best roast beef I've ever had!". The portions were...

Came here for dinner and the food was absolutely mouth watering, and there was lots of it. the staff were so friendly and welcoming, especially the young waitress that was on last night, only thing I’ll say is that the chocolate cake that we ordered...

Went on Friday 6/12/19 as 2 couples , booked the conservatory like last year but on arrival were told it was reserved 4 larger parties. Were shown 2 a small table in a rear alcove right beside another party of 4, very cramped, we were...

Attended here twice, we were here for a work Christmas Meal, and then my wife and her friend and myself returned and we had the best meal. The special on the Sunday was MonkFish in a redThai curry and it was delicious, my wife and...

We had a family get together on Sunday I opted for broth and roast beef both were nice portions were generous my only erk was every time the waiter brought our drinks he lifted each glass by putting his hand over the rim from above...

We had Sunday lunch today I have never had such a beautiful yummy lunch anywhere as delicious as this one today. . The thick lamb slices had beautiful stuffing between each slice which piled on top of carrots and parsnips mash - the surprise of...

Visited on a Sunday for lunch with friends. All meals were excellent - starters sweet chilli chicken strips, mushrooms, pate - mains - three roasts and one salmon - desserts pavlova. Very impressed with the quality of the food and the standard of service, nothing...

1st time visiting here. I'm raging I haven't been here before. I can only describe it as something out of a movie. I love, love this place. From the decor, greeted by thee friendliest staff, nothings a bother. This is a very well run restaurant....

I have visited this bar restaurant many times either for a cool pint after a walk in the mountains or for lunch or dinner. We were having family visiting for Christmas so decided on a nice forest walk then early dinner once again the Maghera...

Lunch was great, fresh mussels were big, the steak was cooked well and the specials were very nice. Atmosphere was great also.

On a recommendation we booked a meal at Maghera Inn for last night. It was my birthday. The food was excellent, and beautifully cooked. The restaurant was busy But The service was first class throughout. Live music added to the enjoyment... we will return and...

Four of us on a pre xmas get together. Quiet for early Dec on a Monday Night. Pub and restaurant nicely decorated with xmas cheer. A few cocktails consumed in the adjoining bar area while perusing our menus. We chose pan fried chicken, cod and...

invited by friends for sunday lunch a bit of a drive from Belfast but turned out to be well worth the visit. I had mussels to start which were great,every one else had the garlic mushrooms,which looked very good. for my main I had what...

A first class establishment! Have been here several times and not once been disappointed. Great food, great atmosphere. Just a lovely little place to eat/drink.

Are here with a group of friends for a 40th. All the food we had was scrumptious. The service was excellent too. A busy spot, so definitely book, but we'll worth a visit. And the brownies are definitely worth the calories!

Friendly helpful staff, view of Slieve Donald, cosy atmosphere and the most delicious seafood chowder ever! Don’t change your recipe Chef!

Paramos de cuasilidad en este pub irlandes, comimis un bicadillo con una sopa casera, espectacular. Las camareras muy agradables y...

Terrific place. The food was excellent, as was the Guinness. Excellent service, super buzz about the place. Very popular with locals (always a good sign) although tricky to find if you don't know where it is. Would absolutely return at the drop of a hat....

Service good but our meals were not synchronised so my mum's chips were cold. Had a better meal in the past.

A relaxed and very friendly atmosphere, food is excellent and service is attentive without being overdone.

The lamb roast dinner was so delicious we went back a second time on our one week trip just to have it again. Nice setting, clean and friendly staff

I came here as part of a Game of Thrones Tour and the food, place and staff were amazing. I had the steak burger with chips and my wife had the Lasagne. We both really enjoyed the food and so did everyone else on our...

I have visited the Maghera Inn many times over the years as my parents live close by and have in the past posted positive reviews. This time however we were disappointed, not by the service or staff as both was great but by the menu...

Visited today for lunch with my partner. We enquired if dogs were allowed on the premises & were told they were. Before we were attended to our dog (a Dalmatian) was given a bowl of water. Nice touch! Food and service were excellent - will...

Visited here yesterday evening on recommendation of a good friend from the area. What a wonderful tip it was. Really delicious food and impeccable service. It’s a charming old pub really nicely decorated and v cosy. Given it was a Monday evening it was easy...

The Maghera Inn has never let us down. I think their key positive points are ... obviously a great chef / chefs, combined with a sensible compact menu of quality. (opposed to pages of choices with much below par). They also have great informative and...

If you like good food in a delightful setting with stunning views of Mournes this quaint pub is perfect. Food excellent service prompt and friendly to boot.

Stopped by the Maghera Inn for a quick lunch today. Food and service was absolutely fantastic. We sat outside and the weather was perfect

I have been visiting Newcastle for many years and this is the first time I've stumbled across this gem. My family stopped in for some Lunch and from first inception we were greeted with great hospitality. The food was delicious and beautifully cooked, my better...

My hubby and I have been coming here on a fairly regular basis , usually a Sunday for lunch, I always have the roast dinner , staff are great and are very attentive , and nothing is too much. Today I had my usual roast...

We were visiting Castlewellan and wanted a meal before taking to the road. This was ideal. Lovely food, lovely flowers, friendly staff and off road car parking. Would recommend. Reasonably priced.

Luckily we phoned and booked, the surroundings were lovely, the meal was beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Tucked away in the small County Down village of Maghera sits a handy gastro pub. Good food served with good beer and a smiling friendly staff. We’ve been meaning to take the small detour off the main road for some time. We are glad we...

Small intimate bar, with good kitchen restaurant Spectacular views of the mountains Helpful staff Wide menu done well if not great

We visited for lunch, with another couple, whilst staying in the area. The first sight of the Inn creates a great impression with colourful tubs and window boxes. We were warmly welcomed as we entered and the good service continued right through the meal. The...

Lovely little bar/restaurant. We stopped in for lunch on an organised tour. Good, friendly service, good portions and tast food. Veggie friendly too. Recommended. Reasonable value.

Another perfect meal, portions are amazing , staff go above and beyond to help, nothing is too much trouble, we will definitely be back again.

Excellent meals today. Service also attentive and friendly. The ambiance is also conducive to casual and relaxed feel. Will return.

The place was lovely! The food was really good and the service was top notch! ☺️ we went there with a Game of Thrones tour and they couldn’t have picked a better spot for our lunch.

This location was part of the tour but we weren’t disappointed food was ready for our arrival and it was fantastic very hot and fresh try the bowl of seafood chowder it was better than any fancy restaurant it was full of seafood and with...

Great food Great staff Great atmosphere Great price need I say more set in a small village close to Newcastle

Lovely decor in that old fashioned Irish pub style; an open fire and friendly staff. We would go back here anytime and would forgo the Slieve Donard in Newcastle where we usually eat. Great menus, great food and you pay a reasonable for what you...

After a touring the wonderful garden & aboretum at Castewellan it was only a short drive to this highly rated establishment - thankfully we arrived 1230 - so they could take us - we secured one if the last tables - the rest were booked out - and we understand why - great service great food - and yes - their “famous” chowder is of “to be famous” quality. We’re not often down in Co Down - anytime we are - we will be back.

We had an excellent Sunday lunch here for my husband’s birthday.

This was our 2nd visit this week and on both occasions the food was excellent and the service friendly and (super) efficient. The staff were welcoming.

Came across this place by accident and I am very glad we did. Lovely quaint country pub/restaurant. Extremely pleasant and courteous staff and the food both plentiful and cooked to perfection. Fantastic meal. Would definitely go back.

We were given a recommendation to go here after we visited Whitewater Brewing company. Have to say we were not disappointed. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

Recently visited the Maghera Inn for dinner with friends. Staff were lovely and very friendly. However food was average. Highlight of the meal was the seafood chowder. Sea bass was chosen as a main course by 3 of the group. However it was overcooked and had dried out. We were there late in the evening and choices were limited. Will return to Maghera Inn and hopefully the kitchen will have a better evening. Selection of wines is quiet limited.There is a lovely bar attached to the restaurant and we had live music on our visit.

Had the complete pleasure of dining here last Friday night - food was top class and the atmosphere was lovely. Stunning views from the restaurant of the Mournes. Waiting staff were exceptional as well. Will definitely be going back.

We visited over the weekend, really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The staff member who served us (unsure of her name) was fantastic. Definitely worth a visit

Stopped in over the Easter holidays for lunch and a pint. Food was great and the service was pleasant. Great Guinness.

Visited here for lunch over Easter and the bar is lovely and the staff very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The food was a real let down though with bog standard fare for all four of us with very little flavour or imagination and from a fairly limited and small menu. I ordered a ranch burger which was described as having pulled beef on it so sounded nice. What arrived was a big burger which was very dense and had no seasoning so was bland and just filled a gap, the advertised pulled beef was in fact what looked like a processed goo like you might get out of a tube and was disgusting and certainly wasn't pulled beef ?? kids meals were basic run of the mill stuff and my wife`s chilli chicken sizzler came out far from sizzling and was just cut up cheap breaded chicken in a sweet chilli sauce. I would stop here for a drink as its a lovely place but I wouldnt eat here again.

Love this place! Went over the Easter bank holiday weekend and it didn't disappoint. Beautiful wee spot with really nice interior features. Pretty busy as one would expect so I'd advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment. We were seated within moments of arriving and our drinks order was pretty speedy which is always a plus for me. Got the burger and it was so tasty and came with side salad and coleslaw which was a nice touch. Portion sizes are very generous given how reasonably priced it is. To finish I got the sticky toffee pudding on the recommendation of a member of staff and omg it was unreal! I've never tasted a dessert like it Overall it's a lovely restaurant with friendly attentive staff and I'll definitely be back

Visited this restaurant on Easter sunday. The place was very busy but staff very accommodating and couldn't do more for you. Food was excellent and massive portions! Loved the live music aswell. We will definitely be back again!

Felt lunch was average-nothing spectacular that would entice me to go back unfortunately. Restaurant was v busy had table at back Door so was freezing every time anyone came in or out

We were recommended to try here about mountainbiking in Castlewellan Forest Park . Food was delicious and service was really good . They recommended the loxal ale which was really nice . Had Hake as 1 of the specials abd it was cooked to perfection . Sile had Salmon and the boys has Burger and Fish and chips afrer we shared chicken liver parfait and chilli shreded chicken

This one has a nice pub atmosphere. A menu with something for everyone from good seafood to beef to chicken and creative burgers.

Enjoyed a hearty meal here with my wife. Traditional good quality pub menu and friendly staff. The building itself is a nice contrast of traditional country pub but with a modern sun room style dining added to accommodate the demand for their fayre.

Great wee place. Definitely try the seafood chowder, it’s the best I’ve ever had! So filling too. Great service thank you