Matties Meeting House in Larne

Great local pub. Highly recommended

Cozy country pub with a lovely local atmosphere. Food was home-made and delicious. I had the scampi and my wife had the pepper chicken, both were wonderful.

Matties have a new specials menu for Monday-Wednesday. It's excellent value at 2 courses for £12.50. I had beef chilli with rice and then cheesecake. Both were delicious.

2 course Sunday dinner was spot on. Real good home cooked food. Great pint of Guinness also.

The Boxer Jim's Guinness pie was great

Down for family dinner of about 20 people food and service 1st class would highly recommend here

Unfortunately not a good experience at all. My husband chose vegetarian lasagna with champ. The lasagna was tasteless and bland , the champ smelled and tasted fishy. I chose the Guinness pie with mash. The pastry on the pie was delicious, the meat & gravy were quite nice but there wasn’t a great deal of meat in it but there was some sliced carrot in it which I found odd. My mash also smelled & tasted fishy . We had to just leave it all . No one came & asked if the food was ok , not even when we went to pay. Thankfully we won’t be back there to eat.

Just stopped for a pint not having visited for a wee while. Nice welcome which counts for a lot in my books and lovely staff.

Love Mattie's every time we visit the Larne area (for many years)! Especially on Thursday nights for live Irish music. Well priced and great service.... Never a bad meal and mixed drinks are strong!

Everything great. The waiters were very attentive and friendly, the food was quite good for being Irish and the place had pleasant music.

Classico Pub di paese. Si mangia molto bene. Staff gentile e carini coi bimbi (atteggiamo ricorrente in Irlanda del nord). L arredamento é fatto di vecchie macchine da cucire trasformati in tavoli. Ha anche una piccola verandina fuori nel caso non piovesse

Great pub, food was fantastic, great staff and nice atmosphere

Mattie's meeting house was recommended to me and while out a drive near Larne we decided to try it We were not disappointed. The place was really busy ,but staff managed to get us a table in the bar area . The staff were very attentive and really friendly. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was brilliant. Live music on all day Saturday until late into the night . They have a fantastic menu with lots to choose from . Something to suit everyone. They also have a brilliant kids menu We will definitely return It was really lovely. I would advise booking as it's extremely busy all day .

What a hidden Gem ,great staff ,lovely food & great pint of Guinness for under £5

Great family spot, it was busy when we arrived but that didn't stop the fantastic service and the food was even better, couldnt fault anything. Will be back soon.

FOUND A MELTED PEN IN MY FOOD & LIP STICK ON MY GLASS. I am disgusted. Found it just as I finished under my chips. When I asked to speak to the manager, she came to us and said “did you want me” .. found this abit rude before.. so I told her what was wrong and she said “sure didn’t you get the glass changed” when I mentioned about the MELTED PEN, she said sure I took the order off your bill.. not even an apology. I didn’t know what else to say I just had to walk off. She was very unapologetic and seemed like couldn’t not care less. Defo won’t be back and 100% don’t recommend!!!! Worst customer service, should have left when we seen the lipstick on the glass.

FOUND A MELTED PEN IN MY FOOD & LIP STICK ON MY GLASS. I am disgusted. Found it just as I finished under my chips. When I asked to speak to the manager, she came to us and said “did you want me” .. found this abit rude before.. so I told her what was wrong and she said “sure didn’t you get the glass changed” when I mentioned about the MELTED PEN, she said sure I took the order off your bill.. not even an apology. I didn’t know what else to say I just had to walk off. She was very unapologetic and seemed like couldn’t not care less. Defo won’t be back and 100% don’t recommend!!!!

A melted pen was found in our food. A melted pen. It fell out of my sister’s chip bowl after eating our food. It made us feel so sick afterwards. The thought of a pen cooking WITH our food. So toxic. The food should have been taken away from other customers after the gross cross contamination. I also had lipstick on my glass. I felt disgusted with how unapologetic the manager was. They said “sure, we replaced the glass” and “we took the price off for your meal” (regarding the melted pen). They were so unsympathetic and downright rude with how they dealt with the situation AND still charged us for the contaminated food. I will warn everyone about this place. So so disgusting.

A melted pen was found in our food. A melted pen. It fell out of my sister’s chip bowl after eating our food. It made us feel so sick afterwards. The thought of a pen cooking WITH our food. So toxic. The food should have been taken away from other customers after the gross cross contamination. I also had lipstick on my glass. I felt disgusted with how unapologetic the manager was. They said “sure, we replaced the glass” and “we took the price off for your meal” (regarding the melted pen). They were so unsympathetic and downright rude with how they dealt with the situation AND still charged us for the contaminated food. I will warn everyone about this place. So so disgusting.

Great spot for late lunch with trad music to feed the soul.

Tolles, klassisches Dinner-Restaurant mit großer Karte und sehr moderaten Preisen. Von der Atmosphäre her eher eine Dorfkneipe als ein Restaurant, hat aber seinen ganz eigenen Charme. Bestes Argument dafür: Es gibt wenig bis keine Alternativen in Ballygalley und Umgebung. Lohnt sich definitiv.

Great menu, good food, good beer. The only option in the area to go out for something to eat and drink in the evening. Recommendation!

Called in for food after showing an American friend the Coast road. The staff were friendly. We had a steak sandwich & a curry which was delicious..

Great pub, which doesn't look like much at first glance. Very welcoming. We also enjoyed live traditional music; awesome !

Great pub, and always a very friendly welcome.

Drinks glass came with dust. Cocktail tasted like 50/50 vodka and mixer un drinkable and still cost £8 each at even though we couldn’t drink it! That along with a simple goujons and fries cost £40!! Horrendous. Cheaper going out to a proper restaurant.

Wee Country Pub, Starters of Brie and Breaded Mushrooms was lovely, Scampi Main was very poor and the side was big sliced carrots and soggy green beans, Scampi was like the Supermarket stuff you get. Chips were good. Staff were excellent, it became very loud as a large group of Ladies were meeting there before a bus trip, but that is a nod to the fact the Pub is an integral part of The Cairncastle Community. Dog Friendly too and not a problem with bowl of water provided.

The food was very good. The atmosphere is very fun and lively. They were a little bit slow in serving us but it was because they were packed and they kindly squeezed us in. We had a problem or two with the order and the manager came right over and helped solve it, though we didn't ask for her. Two of us had burgers and they were both excellent. The bun was a little dry but the smoked bacon and smoked cheese burger was very good. The soup of the day was "broccoli and cauliflower" so my wife expected a cream based soup. Instead it was more of a vegetable soup also with carrots and celery, though it was still tasty. The salmon was good. For an Irish pub restaurant, in a small town I highly recommend. It was a good way to finish off our Ireland tour.

My all time favorite pub in all of Ireland. The staff and locals were incredible, the food was to die for, the atmosphere was great, and the cat Friday made the experience even better!

My all time favorite pub in all of Ireland. The staff and locals were incredible, the food was to die for, the atmosphere was great, and the cat Friday made the experience even better!

Don't bother some food great others not so great. Took a long time as well.

Filled my belly right up, absolutely chuffed went for a swim down the road in ballygally straight after. Would definitely return as guiness was well up to standard

While staying in town for one nite we wanted authentic public house. Wow! Crazy good! Guinness pie the best i have had. And the locals conversation was the best. Chelsea the bartender was so nice and full of great conversation! After 2 great weeks in Ireland this little local spot was best way to end our trip. Thank you everyone at Matties Public House!

The table was very sticky, the food was clearly reheated frozen and the final touch...my boyfriend found a large piece of plastic in his burger. Very disappointed with the place and the food. Google reviews in no way reflect the reality of this place. To avoid.

Incredible food and service. The young man who looked after us was sensational. A wonderful experience.

A colleague told me about this hidden gem and was I ever glad we went! Excellent food 👌, staff couldn't do enough for us, felt welcome from the minute we went in.. and what a night we had!! Live music and dancing to boot!! Highly recommended.. we will definitely be back!

Staff friendly helpful food fresh warm and delicious thanks defo be back again

Ik was er rond 16:30 wellicht nog vroeg om echt de sfeer te proeven. Het eten was prima 👌

Small , typical Irish Pub with a friendly atmosphere. Situated a little bit more than a mile away from Caravan and Camping park / Carnfunnock Country Park. We didn't eat there but as I could see Pub was full at the evening time.

Little gem of a find serving up great food. Really friendly staff with a reasonably priced menu, and I hear they're getting ultrafast Broadband on a few weeks! Picture proves how much I enjoyed the 6oz Texan burger I had!!

Charming - simply charming. I was guttered I couldn’t stay for the singing!! You’re going to get a great pint - hearty food and wonderful staff and locals!

One of the most unusual locals that I have ever visited.Thank Jim and your niece.Great pint of Guinness.

Friendly staff and food was amazing

Great service great atmosphere!

What else can I say besides 5 stars across the board! The food was great the staff were super Friendly, and mixing it up with the locals was awesome! Im sure to return soon in the next ten days!!!!

Great bar, horrible restaurant, last 2 times ive been in, waited over an hour on a quiet day and a normal day. Only 2 chefs cooking on a busy fathers day. Need staff asap because they cant keep up with demand. Food was good enough but nothing amazing, would rather go elsewhere unfortunately

Matties never fails to deliver. Quality food at great prices. And a perfect atmosphere. Call in on Thursday evening for the best music session anywhere.

Betaalbaar en goed eten in grote porties!

We came across this place by looking on Google after a walk the pictures look great, Not anymore. We first had a drink here on the 28th May 23. We were met by a female behind the bar with no customer service whatsoever, no hello, no smile & no conversation nothing. We then by accident ended up her again after getting lost and in need of food on the 5th June 23 so we reluctantly went in. This time the lady behind the bar was very welcoming and bubbly. We sat outside my husband sat on a chair which broke, he told the young man and he said people stand on them to turn the heaters on, this was the 2nd chair which was broke. Managed to find another chair. The table was sticky, we asked for it to be cleaned which it was with cold water and no detergent, hence it was still sticky. We had drinks and my husband's glass was dirty. Both had the Beef Guinness pie, peas and carrots, both veggies were cold, I'd ordered champ when the young man served it, his thumb was holding the bowl with his thumb in the champ. I didn't eat that side of the champ. Lots of photos behind the bar referring to an awards celebration. Not sure how long ago this was I can honestly say it won't be winning again. The place looks unloved and needs some TLC. We wouldn't go back

We arrived on a Thursday night with a group of guests from Australia and England looking for food and a couple of pints of Guiness. We were delighted when a locals lit up a music session, which set the mood for a great night, and they even invited us up to sing a few tunes. Good food, Great guiness, better crack! Great traditional Irish pub, highly recommend, thanks for the hospitality!

Nice pub/restaurant, serves good food, good gluten free option. Nice atmosphere, and nice staff

Good wholesome food at a reasonable price, great atmosphere and drinks.

Excellent food good value great atmosphere. Our B & B host recommended this place spot on - great all freshly cooked menu. Very helpful staff as 1 dont like raw onion so went to extra lenghts to get on order exactly as wanted. Thanks to staff, Best place we have sampled in this are.

We had a delicious lunch, the Guinness steak pie was delightful. Service was great.

Fantastic food and service. Love it here. Cant wait to go back again

Made to feel very welcome from entering by the staff good food, at great prices and good portion sizes. Live music from Paul Sexton friendly, and a great evenings entertainment, recommend both. Good craic with the regulars as well

Our eclectic group of 6 had a very warm welcome to Mattie’s Meeting House. The food was amazing, the music just incredible and the atmosphere was spot on. We had the best time and the staff was so friendly and accommodating!

A wonderful atmosphere, great food, a fabulous band and an engaging bar staff who obviously enjoyed their jobs. We had the best evening!

Nice pint and food but portion a bit small had the chicken curry and chips was lovely but lacking a full portion of chips

My wife and I visited on a Thursday evening, glad we booked as it was busy. My wife had lasagne which she loved and I had Steak and Guinness pie, one of the best I've tried, washed down with an excellent pint of Guinness. The local musicians were on top form and the staff friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed 👍

Awful food. Place is a dirty dump. Avoid.

Good honest grub at a good honest price 😀

This place is a dump with decor that looks like it hasn't been updated since the 70s. The food tastes like it was from the 70s too. My chicken curry made microwave ready meals from Lidl taste like a Michelin star banquet. When you add in sticky tables that might have been last wiped down in the time of the Potato Famine, and filthy toilets, you an guess why we won't be back any time soon.

Fantastic food and reasonably priced

Great place with an amazing staff. Great service and good food and has good vegetarian options. Would highly recommend, you might even run into their mascot, Friday the Cat!

First licensed in 1840, often referred to as Mattie Moore’s, who was the former owner in early days. My 3rd great grandfather Solomon Morris was born in Cairncastle 1812 and died Cairncastle 1888. No doubt he would have had a few pints or halfn’s in here. Lovely little traditional pub.

Great place staff very friendly

Great food good menu lovely staff

This place has super food and the staff are always ready to help. It does live music and you can even book a private party

Not too expensive. Food average

Food really good staff very friendly and if you just want a quick pint you are always welcome.

The sign in Ballygally that says 0.5miles is a blatant lie. Cracking little pub with friendly staff and patrons. Would absolutely visit again.

Muy buena parada en el camino, atención cordial, buena cocina

I am dying about this place! It's so rustic and cute. The food is amazing and the staff are brilliant. Lovely wee spot 👌

The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating to my family (4 adults and 2 toddlers) they made the kids feel special and seen! I loved this. My food was good, but not extremely memorable. The meal did take a while to come to the table, but I can overlook all of this due to how accommodating and friendly the staff was.

Only getting to write this review now . we visited here one lunchtime and i can gladly say the Food was Horrific. The most bland food i’ve ever tasted . i will say staff where nice and friendly but seriously needs a proper chef and proper food / not frozen reheated rubbish

Very friendly atmosphere! The starters were great, the main course was just ok.

Always great service, traditional village pub with good outdoor seating/smoking area

Food was good. Dessert was a bit disappointing.

Lovely ambience and food. Nothing but good quality and service in a simple but authentic bar. Rare gem.

Great Irish pub, delicious food, very friendly staff, great music 👍👍

Mattie's is a nice wee place to be lovely staff great food .

Wonderful simple veg lasagne. Very cheerful and friendly service. The live music on Thursday night is a huge bonus- they were wonderful.

Lovely service and delicious food and drinks. Great value and the quality of the food was excellent. Very much recommended.

Really good value for money A bit of a hidden gem Staff on the ball Thanks

Wonderful little pub. Very quirky and authentic experience. The chicken was delicious with the famous Irish whiskey sauce.

We were stunned to be charged £6.80 for two pints of blacurrant cordial, one diluted with water and one with soda. On questioning the amount, it emerged that a mistake had been made and that we were charged 2 X £1.50 for mixers, whereas we only had one (the other cordial being diluted with tap water).

Food is amazing, great service too

Great food and service and a traditional Irish pub! Seafood Chowder and beef stew were hot, flavorful and service quikly. Not much on decor, but hit th basics just right. It was exectly what we were looking for

Really friendly welcome, Check out the cat. With the trip up the hill.

Nice atmosphere, really friendly staff. Food not great but the staff were genuinely apologetic and when i spoke to the manager to give her some genuine feedback, she came back to us with a 50% refund. Really glad to get the feedback, sorry it wasn't good but would i go back? Yes. Really nice folk.

Food just OK... well priced but the decor is very old & dated... doesn't lend to a pleasant dining experience

Great food and the staff are great and very friendly

Beautiful food and friendly and helpful staff

Good food , mood and music .Many thanks 😊

I was here with my Mother I got the Smokie burger and my Mother had the Guinness pie there was a bit of wait for the meals not too bad. The Guinness pie was well presented and came with garden peas, mash potatoes and carrots all was very good the only complaint could have been that the carrots where a little too Al dente but still palatable. The burger on the other hand was very over cooked, dry and tough to chew and had a slightly odd taste as if it was on the brink of going off also it had smoked bacon pieces on it which could have broken your teeth. It came with chips and a bit of side salad and again the chips where slightly over cooked but tasted ok. We had two cups of tea and two glasses of orange and the whole meal including drinks came to £32 which wasn’t bad just a pity about some of the food being over or undercooked. The staff where all lovely and more than helpful.

Food was lovely, friendly staff and the other people who were there were nice and friendly.

The food, service and atmosphere was fantastic. We went twice in 4 days and will be regulars from now on. Totally faultless

Spicy chicken burger lovely good chips every thing 💯 will be back when in the area.

This place is very quaint pub. From the outside it just looks like a house. The drink is surprisingly cheap and to our surprise the food was absolutely great. If you are in Ballygally it's a short trip up from the coast and worth a visit.