Marconi's Bar & Bistro in Allerdale

Stopped for coffee break this morning. Not too many places open at this time of year especially early morning (9.30).location and atmosphere is nice and staff were pleasant. Unfortunately scones were not fresh -baked yesterday I would think. Coffee wasn’t that hot either cold long before I’d finished my scone. Lots of jam served but butter very hard and difficult to spread. No cream. Price was fine if food had been better

Honestly, it was such an amazing experience. We had come to stay in the hotel with a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast deal without knowing much and had zero expectations. Food was amazing and cocktail menu had a great selection and were awesome as well. Hats off to Deep who was running the show and Josh who was our server, and to all the other staff who were super attentive. Bistro was spotless and modern without being souless. 100% will return for another stay and meal.

Food was really expensive, and the food was legit ass, actually made me upset, would not recommend, service very slow my dads drink didnt come until he finished his dinner.

Nice place with beautiful windows where you can enjoy the view of the gulf. English-style food: sauces, sauces but tough, stringy meat.

So wanted to have a meal here and stated served food up until 9pm, sadly told at 8.30pm on a Saturday evening they were now closed.

I knew from my sister, who had stayed here during a walking holiday, we would not leave hungry. My starter of cod cheeks on noodles was so generous that if I had eaten the noodles I wouldn’t have been fit for a main course. My husband wisely did not have a starter but thoroughly enjoyed his roast beef. I had the turkey and ham which for once was not one of those awful preprepared packages with the stuffing in the middle. It tasted fresh and very good. I was not so keen on the panna cotta made with local yogurt but that is a matter of taste and it was homemade and fresh. The portion of cheesecake for my husband was enormous and delicious and made him very happy. We had a lovely time in Ballycastle in the sunshine and will return. I think the kitchen is trying hard to serve fresh local food and deserves a round of applause.

Very nice, right on the beach, there is even vegan cake and cappuccino with an oat drink 👍

La miglior cena che io abbia fatto in Irlanda del Nord. Piatti curati, saporiti, carne cotta alla perfezione , presentazione molto bella, personale gentile e disponibile. Nonostante ci fosse una festa di matrimonio nella sala accanto, il servizio è stato assolutamente impeccabile. Lo consiglio.

Having been to the restaurant numerous times, and always having great food and service, I booked to go to their September Friday Seafood menu. The meal started well, with our food and drinks order being taken quickly, and our starter being served. However, from there the evening went down hill. There was a protracted wait for our 'palate cleanser' and a further wait for the empty dishes to be removed. And we waited, and waited.............and waited. Eventually one of the waiters asked if we needed anything, and we said our main course please. Eventually our food arrived. A similar wait for our desserts to be served. Yes, the restaurant was very busy, but if you advertise an event (especially via Facebook) you should be prepared for the surge in customers. At times there were long queues waiting for a table, while numerous tables waited for food. As far as the food is concerned, our starters were good (although the tempura prawns looked like they were in a tin of spaghetti rather than noodles - although they tasted good), but the main course not so. The halibut was well over cooked and extremely dry, with the accompanying vegetables rock solid; it looked like the plate had been sitting under a heating lamp for some time before serving. Our dessert, both had mille feuille, were truly awful. This should be a stack of filo pastry, with fruit and cream between each layer; ours was anything but that, and the pastry was burnt to a crisp. Overall very disappointing and not up to their usual standards. I just hope this was a one off and not a sign of where the restaurant is heading.

They first refused to accommodate us, and then did not take our order. Very racially discriminatory behaviour!

Went for lunch. Coffees not great, one meal luke warm. Burgers dry and tasteless. Nice view tho

I had not been in the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle before but found ourselves in Ballycastle for the Cliff Diving when we decided to try for a table in Marconi’s. The host was very charming and given we’d nothing booked gave us a table as long as we were finished by 6 which was fine. The service was generally good and the menu was decent - my husband ordered fish & chips and I ordered a chilli chicken. While he was perfectly happy with his meal, I had to look closely at the plate to find my main course (a chilli crispy chicken) - I’m female and wouldn’t say I have a particularly large appetite and we’d been snacking - which was just as well as I have had larger starters before compared to what was on the plate. Quality wise was reasonable although the chicken was a little over cooked but at £18.00 for the meal, it was certainly not good value. When I commented on the portion size to the waitress she laughed and walked off. One of the ingredients was also missing but I actually hadn’t noticed until the meal was finished and I re-checked the description. I did mention it to another waiter when we asked for the bill and in fairness there was a 10% reduction on the bill and he was a delightful young man to deal with. So all in all, there’s plenty to like in Marconi’s, it’s central to the prom, the staff/service for the most part was good, decor is bright, but there needs to be a discussion in the kitchen on portion size.

The service was dreadful. The wait for our drinks was so long, despite having to remind them that our main meals arrived before the drinks. We were not asked if we would like a dessert or coffee. I have not experienced such bad service anywhere before.

Great experience! The food was excellent and the prices were not excessive. We ate on a quiet evening just before a group arrived. The atmosphere was good and the service fast. The restaurant allows a view of the sea. I recommend and would come back :)

Very slow dinner service on a Friday night. We waiting over an hour for burgers and fries. Drinks and bill more waiting. Food was just ok for the price. Not worth the wait.

Decent food for the price, simple but fine. Great view if sitting outside. Awful music. Lovely staff.

Unfriendly policies to hotel guests including the need to pay for all items first so no ability to keep a tab open and the kitchen closes mid day. We ordered and ate our appetizers only to have our meal cancelled. Awful really.

Lovely spacious place, staff friendly and food was nice

The food was breathtakingly good, the service was attentive and very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy and beautifully decorated. Just perfect!

Portions were really small, some of the ingredients listed in the menu were missing. The ambiance was extremely stressful and not conducive to relaxed eating as at 20.30 there was a lot of clatter and banging as they had decided to clear all the vacant tables around us for the breakfast next day. This left diners with a most uncomfortable sense of being rushed out. The kitchen closed at 21.00 so I assume diners could linger over their dinner until 22.00 but diners felt unwelcome and under pressure. Really run for their convenience and not for diner enjoyment.

Called in for coffee and cakes. Great place. Staff were very helpful and courteous. Served us at our table even though very busy. Will be back.

Nice tent, quick service and they have a very good chef! The mussels were small but very tasty, the starter (rarebit) was really excellent!! It's a shame that the bartender kept throwing empty bottles into a crate under the bar. What a noise that made....

Horrible experience. The mussels arrived with a foul smell (excrement to be more precise!!) The waitress reassured us by suggesting we try it. I taste the juice and I'm almost sick! The taste was a concentrate of the smell! The mussels were clearly spoiled. They served us another dish but no apology, no discount. We didn't understand how the chef didn't smell this foul smell! A shame !

Absolutely fantastic food! Great value for the money! Staff always helpful and amazing service! I went so many times and never can’t say anything bad ! Fantastic place for food or drink or afternoon tea!

Overcooked burger, under cooked chips. Asked for a second Coke, never got it. Had to ask twice for the check.

The meal was absolutely delightful. The service was even more impressive. The ambience of the establishment was charming and inviting. The server demonstrated exceptional courtesy and kindness. I highly recommend this establishment and will certainly return during my stay. It offers a truly unique and memorable experience. Do not miss the opportunity to visit.

Had an amazing experience at Marconi's bistro and bar. We had the Chicken Makhani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Wings, and a pint of Guinness, of course! Everything was delicious, and the service was also 10/10. Totally recommend 💯

The food was amazing. We had both chicken and lamb, and each dish was incredibly delicious, cooked to perfection with rich flavors. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was outstanding, making for a wonderful dining experience.

The dishes we had were truly delicious, and the service was excellent. The staff checked on us several times to ensure we were satisfied with our meals. I would rate the food and service 10/10.

This restaurant caught our eye due to the special menu they were running for the Rathlin Sound Festival. The menu had some of our favourites and we really enjoyed the chilli squid followed by fresh local langoustines. Service was very patchy with long wait for drinks, confusion over what was a starter and what was a main course, then near the end a bizarre conversation when I ordered the cheese plate and was told firmly that this "was not a dessert"!

Food pricy but no flavour at all

Food was good although we did send cold soup back. Staff were good.

Stopped in for lunch on Saturday, delighted to find a menu with so many gluten free options on the menu! I opted for the Hot & Sweet McKay's Burger - it was delicious. Highly recommend giving this bistro a visit!

Yum Yum Yum!!! Next visits will be for the Curry Nights - on the last friday of each month and the Fish Nights on the first Friday of each month!

This is a lovely restaurant for dinner. The food was delicious. The Fish and Chips dinner was abundant and scrumptious. The other members orders seafood chowder and chicken supreme — which were equally delicious. The flavors were exceptional. Waitstaff was attentive and friendly. The manager was friendly and attentive. The charm of this restaurant makes it easily a restaurant you need to prioritize on your next trip to Ballycastle.

View was lovely we sat 23 minutes before anyone came to serve us and when I meantioned that was told it couldn’t have been that long !!! Then we were asked who seated us??? Don’t know why??? The meal arrived in another 10 ti 15 minutes with only one meal there !! Then my partner had another 10 minute wait for her food ! The food was nice and the waiting staff also bitbim annoyed at being questioned in our wait like I was lying ! And what has whomever sat us down for to do with us ??? Will not be back

Went for Sunday lunch the restaurant was lovely with good views.

Great staff, very friendly and nothing too much trouble but that's where it ends. I struggled with the menu but opted for daube of beef. It was very dry and tasteless, it was more like a cheap cut of stewing steak. The restaurant itself is very fresh but seating a little uncomfortable. Kept sliding off the booth seat so moved to the other side of the table to a chair but it was hard and uncomfortable.

We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch here. The Glenarm Salmon was very tasty , our waiter was friendly. Afterwards we enjoyed a walk on the beach . A great way to spend Sunday .

Great spot for a nice night out. The staff is very good and attentive. I had the chicken supreme, and it was delicious, and tender. I also tasted the braised beef and it had a lot of flavor. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good night out

Food great, especially the fish and chips and terrific views of Torr Head from our table. Parking is convenient. One of the waitresses had a very curt manner about her when taking our food orders, no pleasantries. I would not hurry back if she is there.

We were warmly welcomed inside on a cool, rainy day. The fireplace beckoned and drinks were quickly served. Our table awaited, at our leisure we sat. The menu had something for everyone in our party, including many choices for vegetarians. It was hard to decide what to pick! My choice was the salmon with risotto. It arrived at the table with steam rolling off. It was decadent! I highly recommend Marconi’s for drinks, food or both. The staff will be sure to make it worth your while!

Reading the menu you can already feel it’s written by someone who loves food. Service is outstanding. We felt so at home that we came back today for more.

Pork chop and carrot soup were delicious. Service was very good, did not wait long. Had a hotel restaurant vibe, generic music, lack of decor.

Me an my wife we had the chowder at lunch and was amazing ,how I expect it and I had the Biscotti cheesecake which for me was not cold enough and my wife had the sticky toffee pudding and they were big portions enough dessert to share it with your partner if you get an extra ice cream scoop The service was little slow but was worthy Very happy we stopped by 😋😋

Booked for a friend's birthday. The restaurant was stifingnly warm, and the music selection of Bruce Springsteen and Shania Twain was overly loud. Shared a Meat Platter to start which was incredibly tasty. Had a large seafood chowder for main. Hunks of Salmon and Cod as well as Mussels. It was lovely but very filling and I couldn't finish it. Shared the Peanut Butter and Biscoff Cheesecake for dessert which was light and gorgeous. Service was pleasant and pretty quick. Restaurant wasn't full for a Saturday night.

Food was ok, the wait was ridiculous it was 45 minutes for a kids meal and even longer for an adults.

Very beautiful location, large, well-kept, pleasant as is this small colorful village on the ocean. Very good, tasty food, excellent choice of beers, very good mixed cheese starter, very friendly staff, normal bill. Large and clean bathroom.

Stayed at the hotel attached to this restaurant and the breakfast was good but safe to say dinner was another story. Seated at 7.15pm and drinks order taken and food order. Waited about 35 mins for soup to come down. Heard the table behind us being apologised to about their wait and how there was a mix up in sending their order to the kitchen and they would get a round of free drinks, albeit only coffees but there was 4 of them. At 840pm I asked where our mains were, to be told they were being plated up now. Asked again at 9pm to be told that they were coming down. 9.02pm our plates were set infront of us. No sort of apology other than being told they were very busy. They were not! It's not a big place, and there were a few tables empty. Maybe 12 tables seated! We didn't even wait for our main plates to be collected we just were that scundered with the wait. The attitude of the hostest also left alot to be desired. Rude and arrogant, especially when asked where our mains were. Left and wondered why my partner didn't finish his, he only got a burger and chips. To which he couldn't eat his chips as they weren't cooked, still raw in the middle. He doesn't like to complain so didn't say to me as he knew I was cross about the wait. So paid £80 for 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 drinks, and the main wasn't even cooked properly

Went down Ballycastle town for dinner. We had wanted fish and chips and had heard there was a nice chipper at the waterfront but because it was Monday evening it was closed. So Marconi’s restaurant was close by and we managed to get a table. First we waited ages to be served. We didn’t really mind that because we were glad of the table when we hadn’t made a booking. Eventually we were served. Then it took another age for the food to be served. Three out of four of us ordered the battered fish and chips and my daughter ordered the beef burger. When the food came I knew straight away that it wasn’t going to be a nice meal. The battered fish pon all three plates was overcooked to a very dark brown colour with the ends being rock hard crispy. It was also so so greasy. Obviously it is deep fried fish but it’s deep fried everywhere else we get the same dish and the batter is always light and fluffy. We didn’t complain because we were absolutely starving at this stage. The chunky chips were alright, again overcooked but not as much as the fish. It also came with mushy peas. We ate the dish, I shared a small bit with my daughter cause I couldn’t finish it because it was horrible. My sons complained about it also but they ate theirs. We paid up and left. The young members of staff were nice and polite. I left a tip because of that, not the food. When we went back to the hotel all three of us felt a bit sick after the meal. I felt the worst and went to bed hoping to go asleep. An hour and a half later I ended up vomiting the entire meal back up. The boys didn’t. They still felt a bit sick, they said it was one of the worst meals they’ve ever had. I don’t think the fish was in any way gone off, it was the disgusting batter. Surely a restaurant that seems to specialise in fish dishes could manage a nice battered fish. Seemingly not. My daughter said her burger was fine, not bad, not good, just fine. Complete waste of money. Also, I saw a senior member of staff clapping her hands to get the attention of customers to bring them to their table. I was shocked at that behaviour.

Superb food - we had seafood chowder and mussels. Very friendly and helpful staff. It was busy but we didn't wait long for our order to be taken or for our food to arrive. Nice atmosphere, lots of families. Loved the location looking out to the children's playground and the sea. All round great!

Top notch, very warm inside tho.

Impossible to get a good seat if we haven't reserved. But the staff is very good and one of the ladies who seems to manage the group is just "exceptional". Asks us how things are and answers with a big smile any questions we may have about the area.

Service was a little scatty but helpful and friendly. Chairs weren’t overly comfortable for bistro experience. Food was delicious and good portion sizes.

Very slow service and the food wasn't super tasty.

This could be great but several things let it down. The service was slow, 20 mins to even order drinks, and an hour to be served our main course. No explanation or effort to build rapport with customers. My fish portion was well cooked but very small, the cauliflower accomplishment was seriously hot...I was expecting curry flavours not to have my eyes water. Luckily my husband likes spicy food so he ate that. Our daughter's chicken was dry. We had to ask twice to get replacement water and drinks with our meal and again twice to get the bill, another 40 min wait. This didn't sit well, with us having pre-booked online which stated we only had the table for an hour and must vacate it by 8pm, so we'd prepared ourselves to be quick and vacate the table swiftly. We booked for 7pm and hadn't even had our main meal by 8pm so I'm thankful no one enforced their booking policy. The majority of the staff appeared to be young and trying hard but very inefficient. I felt sorry for them as they were clearly trying but weren't working well as a team. We're only here on holiday but I'd recommend other places to eat, unless you've got lots of time on your hands.

Helpful staff when explained I have a milk allergy which often limits the menu for me. They explained what I could eat and enjoyed my menu choice of the steak. A lovely dining experience.

Tasty food, good service and great scenic views to Rathlin and Scotland. This sentence is to make up the 100 character count.

Disappointing food especially for the price. Service not overly friendly. We had the fish and chip which was pretty mediocre (probably would have got better from a local chippy) and the salmon with very stodgy risotto. We had to ask to get the plates cleared and staff interacted to the bear minimum. Shame Wish we had done a bit more homework and gone down onto the high street where we ate subsequent days to a much better standard with friendlier vibes.

Lovely seafood night with friendly service.

It's a while since we'd been to Marconi's Bistro, but the place has changed bright & airy with great spacing between tables, staff very polite & friendly, service was quick and the food was delicious and plenty of it, we'll be back , a must try if you're in Ballycastle or nearby.

Excellent service and top class food. Really nice being able to bring the dogs.

Dined here at the start of the month for seafood night with a friend. All I can say is, the food was outstanding. Especially my main course which was the Hake dish, fish fell apart in my mouth, full of delicious flavours, I made sure I finished the whole meal!!! Not a dessert person, however the biscoff profiteroles… were to die for!! It was such a treat! I’ll definitely be back for the next seafood night

Sat for an hour just to be told our food order hadn't been put through. Hungry kids! They apologised but still charged for drinks as we left..

I could not recommend our meal highly enough. Every part of our meal was cooked perfectly and balance brilliantly on the plate. I will be recommending Marconi's to any friends traveling to the area and Marconi's will be a destination on my next trip.

Excellent food and service in this classy looking restaurant…Gemma at front of house is very welcoming and professional and was a joy to talk to…excellent restaurant 10/10

We had been looking forward to the once monthly seafood menu but was left very disappointed. My stater was fine but my wife had crab aran initially. We couldn't taste any crab and the romesco sauce was very very spicy. The sorbet to follow was lovely but mine was garnished with a half rotten strawberry. My wife's whole lemon sole was headless. My hake should have been with a roasted vegetable and chorizo casserole but was just courgette and tomato sauce . My lemon tart was OK but the pastry was thicker than the lemon filling . My wife had yoghurt paracetamol which wasn't set and was more like a posset. At £35/pp we expected better. Sorry but although the food was tasty not good value for the money.

The food and service was awesome!!! We went there after Giants Causeway and was an amazing surprise!!! Everyone was very attentive and super nice!! Highly recommended!!!!

We visited during the maritime festival and booked. We were seated promptly when the restaurant opened at 5pm, and had our meal served within 15 minutes. I had the seafood chowder, which was properly cooked with only seafood and not filled out with potatoes. It...

Called here as it was dog friendly. It didn’t disappoint. I have an food intolerance and the chef went well above and beyond to cater for me. Food was great we’ll above my expectations. If I had to find fault plates could have been hotter...

Overnight stay love this hotel & marconis restaurant is fantastic food & staff so friendly & helpful great food every time breakfast also fantastic great variety thanks again to all staff who go above & beyond from reception right through & folks who prepare rooms...

A group of 10 had dinner recently as part of my sister's birthday celebration . Staff were very welcoming and friendly . All the food was delicious and much enjoyed . Service towards the end was very slow which was the only thing which stopped...

My wife and I called in here for dinner this evening, and the experience was flawless from start to finish, beautiful food served very promptly with great efficiency and courtesy, very reasonably priced too 👍🏻 an all-round top experience, we will definitely be back!

What an amazing find: beautiful hotel, amazing view and absolutely outstanding food. My chowder was to die for, I had small, but it was absolutely huge: full of flavour and so so much fish, I would go back just for that. Excellent service and fantastic cocktails. Thank you for having us.

The music was to loud. The food was really nice. Apart from battered fish being to greasy. Risotto was really nice.

Came here to tea - we had wanted fish and chips on the beach, but it was raining. Wife thought it was lovely, batter was a little mushy for my liking, but she liked that. I did find it to be a bit expensive at...

Great food.. reasonably priced.

Service fantastic and food excellent 👌

We had a combination of fish and beef main meals and they were presented well and tasted great. Soup starter was also excellent. We will be back.

Really wanted to enjoy this evening out. Lovely staff. They have great produce to work with. BUT.. slaughter in the kitchen as the palate is off. Despite the menu stating ‘award winning’ on the items it is clear on first bite this does not work....

Booked a table for my sons 30th birthday on sunday 13th nov 5 adults 2 children arrived on time we were shown to our table on arrival which was reserved the service was excellent from friendly staff nothing was a bother to them the food...

Great location for a hotel/restaurant but unfortunately we had to send our desert back as it wasn't good and we didn't feel welcome at all by the staff. It was a bit disappointing as we booked for a birthday celebration and we were expecting more from a restaurant with such a lovely view and location.

Great food, staff, clean and reasonable prices

Perhaps a one off but the slow cooked braised beef was really leather like and not chewable. Probably a one off and will give another chance. Service couldn't be faulted in dealing with our complaint.

Very tasty food, cosy and warm place. I will definitely come back. Thank you.

I've been a few times with family and always enjoyed a superlative meal, good choice of food, great service at reasonable cost. The seafood is particularly good and the view amazing.

Fish cakes described as having a chorizo and dill sauce which came looking like a bowl of soup with a fishcake plonked on top. The worst chips I have had in a long time. Frozen and possibly cooked in old oil. What's wrong with homemade...

This is a review of the restaurant. We happened upon the restaurant at the hotel one sunny day. Lovely to walk in to a cool, bright, clean and welcoming restaurant. Staff friendly, helpful, efficient. Food really excellent and beyond expectations. I tried the pork belly...

Situated in the Marine Hotel Ballycastle, located on the Causeway Coast & Glens, Marconi's Bar & Bistro is open 7 days a week serving delicious food from 12:00. This bright and spacious bistro has unrivalled sea views, and a relaxed, informal vibe. We shared the herby...

Nice, relaxing views from the veranda area outside. Not a bad Guinness either.

Had good coffee and delicious carrot cake on a sunny afternoon, very friendly and helpful staff, good location, definitely recommended!

Beautiful cuppa and lovely staff

Absolutely loved lunch here today. My wife and I took her parents for lunch, they loved their meals as we all did, absolutely delicious, the desserts were excellent too, the staff were very attentive, very professional. We brought my wife's parents to celebrate her mother's birthday, and she was delighted, thank you.

My mother and I ate here at the start of August and loved our seafood dishes (chowder and the smoked trout). My mother enjoyed her chowder, although found the samphire to be a bit overpowering towards the end. I had the smoked trout, which I...

Slow service, but friendly,no prices on menu,understood why when got bill,tea,coffee,2fish chips £39,sorry I'm cheapskate,and it wasn't the best,lovely view mind

Great location but the food tasted pretty bland.

Wait staff was subpar. They made us leave the bistro literally for one minute to come back in to be seated the previous night they made us move like four tables before we got a table that was suitable for four people. The older staff was borderline rude where the younger staff was fairly nice food was OK at best.Eggs had shells in almost ever one they were boiled in oil instead of pan fried or on the on the grill. Pastries were the frozen kind not fresh baked. The night before we came to get fish and chips took 45 minutes the fish was gain ok at best chips were a little overcooked overall very poor!!

Had an excellent meal in the marine hotel,. main course and dessert .satay chicken pitta. and pork belly followed by plum crumble and ice cream, raspberry posset with berries and shortbread first class service and beautiful food . Never disappoints the customers.

Family of 4 were accommodated at short notice in the lobby area. Great view and super food but most of all the staff were excellent and great ambassadors for Marconi’s. Without doubt the best service we received on holiday. 100% will return again.

Give this place another go after a previous bad experience but will never cross the door again. My partner and I both got the chilli pasta. Hers was overly watery and both different colours. Right down to the very drink was shocking. Got a pint...