Oranmore Tea Room in Ballymena

Stopped for lunch which was lovely. Choice of two home made soups and I had a prawn salad. Everything was perfect and it was stepping back in time. Exceptional grounds to explore too.

From the minute we arrived we were greeted by a smiling face..we sat at the bar waiting on our table and a lovely man called Finton introduced himself. A very affable guy. Such a lovely quiet demure tone to his voice but so friendly and chatty…our food was fantastic…prawn and crab claws to start…fabulous flavours….farm reared steak and a veggie curry for main..a feast ..so much so we didn’t have room for dessert but they looked lovely as we saw them coming in..we came from Belfast for our meal and finton said he would leave us back to the train station …that was above and beyond for service…what a lovely experience and would recommend highly 😃

Stayed here for 3 nights, and we loved the attention to detail that that is often so lacking in today's modern world. We had dinner the first night and we loved the relaxed ambiance created by Gerard, Fiona and their team, who wanted to ensure that everything was to their guests satisfaction. The menu had something for everyone, and the food was beautifully presented and each meal was delicious, and plentiful. There was also a good selection of wines, within a reasonable price range and all were served at the correct temperature including all the food. I love hot food on a hot plate and that is what you get. The breakfasts were all terrific, with a good selection of choices that were individually cooked to order. We had originally book elsewhere to stay elsewhere in Ballymena, but friends told us no you have to stay at the Oranmore Guest House. We are so glad we changed our booking and stayed at the Oranmore. I will be recommending this place to others, and will stay here again, when nest in this area.

Frugality and owner apathy beats the charm the place has. Very expensive drinks and dinner. Liked · Charming place Disliked · Owner's frugality. My fiance ran out of hot water in the middle of the shower - AT 6PM - Took 40 minutes for hot water to come back AFTER they turned water heating back on. All the while she was left with wet hair full of shampoo waiting to finish the shower. She is sick now. Also had a leaking pipe in the room while waiting for hot water to come back. They did nothing to solve it, just said it must be someone upstairs showering. Terrible attitude.

Had my mums special birthday here yesterday the staff couldn’t have been more helpful food was delicious and the atmosphere was home from home fully recommend a visit to this place if you like good food and homely atmosphere . A hidden gem thanks again

Great place to stay and eat We stayed here three nights and enjoyed our stay and the delicious breakfasts. Our room was comfortable and very clean. Bottled water provided as well as complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. We had an early evening meal and can recommend eating there too. The owners and other staff were friendly and we enjoyed our visit. Great base to visit the Giant causeway, Mount Stewart and Belfast.

We had the most delicious meal, well cooked and presented and very good value for money. The staff were friendly and provided a very good service. The surroundings / decor were interesting a mix of antique & contemporary a talking point. A lovely evening and really good food. Well worth a visit. Thank you again to the Oranmore House staff.

We just had the most amazing lunch. The food is incredible. We’ve been before for dinner, bed and breakfast. We were so impressed we had to go back and we weren’t disappointed. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Very friendly, efficient, family run business

This is a beautiful family run restaurant the staff were friendly and made our evening flow. I was with a party of 18 people and our meal was beautiful it was well presented served really hot and was delicious. Will definitely be back.

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Enjoyed a lovely Valentines meal at Oranmore. Food was lovely. Atmosphere was so relaxed, could not fault experience. Staff were lovely and could not do enough. A hidden treasure and well worth a visit.

Well were can I start. As a gay couple we were quite worried about staying in an area which is very "DUP" but the moment we arrived we were welcomed with open arms. The manager Gerard could not do enough for us. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The hotel it's self was unbelievably beautiful, with its cute rooms, vintage furniture and open fires. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone who looking for a cozy weekend. Thanx again to everyone working here

Visited Oranmore on New Years days for a family dinner. All the party enjoyed there meal from starters to coffee everyone clean their plates which was a great compliment to the chef. We couldn't find any thing to complain about. All staff were very friendly and professional and made our visit a great start to the new year.

We stayed overnight in the downstairs room, no milk for a late night coffee so black. Thats it the rest was, is first rate Evan a lift to the near bye wedding bye the boss. Breakfast the next morning was top form and we intend to book again,staff are first rate.Clean tidy and fresh all round.Good luck in 2017. G.R.

Our first trip to Oranmore for afternoon tea was literally delicious. The food was beautifully presented, tasted as good as it looked and was promptly served by attentive staff. The venue was also very pleasing, the dining room having a real fire and very festive with the tasteful Christmas decor. We were lucky enough to have a sneaky peek at one of the en suite bedrooms where I would have been happy to unpack a suitcase there and then. Again, beautifully decorated and luxurious. I look forward to a return visit.

Had a really nice time at afternoon tea today, everything was beautifully presented, food was yummy and just a nice amount, staff very friendly and the afternoon tea was reasonably priced! Will definitely be back, thank you!!

The restaurant/guest house is in a previous private residence (probably Victorian) and has been tastefully refurbished, retaining most of the original features. I had lunch there with three lady friends and we received a warm welcome when we arrived. We were shown into a comfortable lounge/bar with a log fire adding warmth which was a welcoming feature on a cold December afternoon. We enjoyed our pre-lunch drinks before being escorted to one of two dining rooms. We enjoyed the food which was freshly cooked and nicely presented. Two of us had curried chicken and the other two had salmon and prawn salad respectively. The service was good and great attention was given to detail to make sure we enjoyed our dining experience.

Visited today for lunch with my friend. Beautiful house. Warmly greeted & seated by the fire. Originally booked for Afternoon Tea but upon viewing the menu we both decided to upgrade to lunch.It was a very good decision. Gorg soup followed by a hugh Christmas lunch with all the trimmings; followed by Christmas pudding , coffee & mince pie. We were well & truly stuffed. Ate that much i could hardly breathe. Highly recommend. Super service from all especially the gentleman waiter. Will be back.

Took the family and granddaughter for afternoon Tea , it was excellent from the food to the staff thank you everybody could not be more helpful our 1st visit we will certainly be back to try the evening meals .

I booked this for the ladies in the family and we had a wonderful afternoon. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring our tea and coffee was refreshed regularly and the selection of food was excellent.There was more than ample food and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The setting was lovely as well. I'd highly recommend it!

I'd totally recommend this place for afternoon tea. The food was excellent and the surroundings were beautiful. We really enjoyed it and the children in our group were made feel very special. You won't be disappointed.

My wife and I had a weekend in Galgorm attending a wedding at the Galgorm Resort and Spa. My wife was having her hair done prior to the wedding we were attending and the hairdresser recommended the Oranmore for a traditional Sunday Dinner. What a result that was!! When we arrived we were greeted by a waiter who was a gentleman he took us straight into the bar where there was a lovely open fire and we were seated while he prepared our table. We ordered our food in the bar and then taken into the main dining room. We were only sat down for several minutes and the first course arrived. My wife had the soup and I had the Prawn and Crab Cocktail which we both agreed were excellent. For our main course I plumped for the Lanb and my wife had the Beef again the quality of the food was excellent. Dessert well I thought I had eaten some very good Cheese cakes in my time but I have to say nothing can come close to the Raspberry and White Chocolate cheese cake I had here amazing!!! I can honestly say if you are looking for some excellent home cooked food with quality produce you really need to try this place it's fantastic. We will be returning to Northern Ireland and we will make sure we will back to have another great meal and also try the rooms they offer.Thank you for a lovely dinner we will 100% be returning. 10 out of 10

I joined five friends in Oranmore for afternoon tea during the second week in November. We had booked in advance, but the table at which we were seated was a bit on the small side for six settings.We had a very tasty soup with sandwiches to start. Then the tea arrived - just one small pot of tea between six of us. We knew that we would need more.The two cake stands arrived, each one to be shared between three. These held delicious scones, cake and traybakes. All truly excellent. This was a very enjoyable experience and one I would very much like to repeat.

Just been this evening to Oranmore Guest House for the first time and what a treat it was. We had our Evening Meal which was very tasty and served piping hot. Staff were pleasent and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Afternoon tea sounds a bit old fashioned, but was perfection when we visited Oranmore's tearooms. The house is beautifully furnished, with many antiques and collectables.The welcome, décor and presentation were first rate, whilst the food was wonderful.Not for those on a diet though!It's £13, so not cheap, but worth it. It was lovely to see a beautifully set table with china from a bygone era in use.We hope to return soon, perhaps for the evening meal

My friend recommended we meet here for dinner. This was my first and certainly not my last visit to lovely Oranmore. I arrived and was immediately impressed with the setting the house is beautiful.Jim the waiter greeted me warmly directing me to the lounge where my friend was waiting. The old world ambiance of Oranmore is most impressive. Having selected our choice of food we were escorted to a lovely table at the window in the beautiful dining room. Warm bread rolls and an amuse bouche of thick broth kicked off a delicious dinner. My friends steak was cooked to perfection as was my chicken and both served with an excellent selection of fresh vegetables. Dessert was scrumptious. I had the rhubarb and apple crumble served with custard and strawberry ice cream my friend the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. We were both very impressed and needless to say left nothing on our plates. I will most certainly be back to try their afternoon tea and the lunch menus. I can highly recommend Oranmore for its delicious food and excellent service

Had Sunday lunch here on 16 Oct and it was delicious. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. The service was first class, very attentive and pleasant staff. The porcelain China was so different from the norm and very fitting with the character of the restaurant. Well done we will be back!

This year we decided it would be nice to take our parents out for dinner rather than making dinner at home. We booked Oranmore and loved the whole experience. The food was amazing but what stood out for me was the waiter serving us. An absolute gentleman. We will be back for sure maybe to try afternoon tea next time.

Visited today with four friends - food superb - staff even better, so attentive - a great experience - we have rebooked to come back in November!!! Havehadafternoon tea in Galgorm and this was equally on a par quality wise and better value for money

Had afternoon tea here with my family for my mums 70th birthday. Mum is in a wheelchair which was no problem as we were very well catered for. Beautiful setting with so much character a family run business with fantastically attentive staff. Afternoon tea was lovely and plentiful and reasonably priced would highly recommend . They also have a fantastic lunch menu.

had afternoon tea this afternoon was so disaapointed. It was probably one of the worst afternoon teas we have had. we didnt receive what other tables received and the selection was tasteless. The sandwiches were uneventful served with half crusts on and half off. The fillings were nothing out of ordinary. Tined chopped ham with lettuce tomato mixed mayo, egg and plain chicken. The coffee was the worst i ever tasted it was served in a mix matched coffee pot with the lid not fitting. It was cold and left the most awful after taste. It was so poor i could only manage one small cup. Other tables received fruit bread on their tea stands this was ommitted from ours. The traybakes were tasteless. The scones small and not to my liking one with chocolate inside and one with cocnut not really tasting well with lumpy jam and fresh cream. The chocolate mouse was tasteless and over powered by the fresh cream. Such a disappointment. When said i was disappointed when paying the girl ignored me while payment went through then said you can speak to the manager and pointed to a man beside her serving another customer and walked off. I waited to speak to him and he argued he had checked my plate and it had been fine when i mentioned the missing items. Felt he was making me out be lying. Handled my complaint views poorly. disappointed. The whole experience lacked atmosphere it was like dining in a school canteen. It was rushed as we left after 25 minutes. It was the worst experience of afternoon tea i have ever had and we have dined in 5 star hotels to small cafes. Wont return and wont recommend. Very disaapointed

Attended a family wedding reception at the Oranmore. What a delightful little place. The reception was small and intimate and the Oranmore was the perfect setting. The food was gorgeous, the service was fab and the grounds perfect, not only to relax in but for those all important wedding pics.

Four of us visited for a coffee and scones on a Sunday afternoon. The place was very busy and is obviously popular. We had tea/coffee, scones and other pastries for a very reasonable price. Everything was fresh and the service was extremely attentive.

This was the best steak we have ever had, xcellent food, slower service but freshly cooked food and well worth the wait as everything was very fresh and the staff were so friendly. Amazing friendly bar and good parking and xcellent wine selection

Lovely setting and good food and service however it always appears to be full of pensioners. Good value for money

Had afternoon tea here with some family members this summer as my sister in law was home from the US we thought it would be a nice way to spend a girly afternoon so we booked 5 of us in and it was delicious from start to finish . The welcome was second to none and the surrounding were so quaint with the antique teasets and teapots looking over the well kept gardens it was idilic . Back to the food as I have already said delicious and all home made from the soup to the pastries I will be back to try the rest of there menu at some stage .

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the lovely setting. The food was excellent and the staff very attentive. Great addition to Ballymena

We had a sunday lunch today to celebrate a special occasion. The lunch was delicious, fresh and cooked to perfection. All diners finished their plates! Wonderful surroundings and particularly friendly host and waiting staff. We will most definately return !

Went here today with my work for afternoon tea..to start with Little China cup of deli ous soup with selection sandwiches and a vola vent..then a cake stand with freshly made scones fresh cream and there own homemade jam..deli ous .also cream buns topped with fresh black currents..also tray bakes of fifteens rocky roads and shot type glasses with homemade trifle and to wash it down as much tea/ coffee as u want..first service from start to finish..

As a treat took Mum and myself for afternoon tea.I live 5 minute drive from Oranmore,booked a table this afternoon.Didnt realise how beautiful the house and grounds were.The staff were very polite.Tea was beautiful,Mums not a big eater,so we're given home what wasn't eaten.The only fault I had was the Spiced parsnip soup....there wasn't enough,it was delicious.Will be back.Highly recommend.

We went for scones and coffee - I swear i thought my mum in law was going to pass out when she got the bill because there was only 3 of us, 3 scones, 3 coffees and 3 biscuits (shortbread) and it was over £20. Having said that the owners are a husband and wife team - the husband serves, a very nice man and the wife cooks and bakes - the scones were fresh and warm but small. We did see some other people come in after us and they ordered afternoon tea, which had lashings of everything and I can't remember the exact price but we would have been far better ordering one of those with extra tea and coffee and it would have been much cheaper. We would go back, but next time for afternoon tea!

Our table for 4 was adjacent to a sideboard used for cutlery storage. Two of our guests were constantly plagued by waiting staff rooting about in the drawers behind them. It's all very chintzy - not only the décor but the ornate plates too. Our table was set with side plates and butter on the table, but no bread or rolls were offered. I didn't much like my duck breast. The meat was barely cooked, and the skin was flaccid and still firmly attached by membrane. Not crisp. We saw the puddings arrive on a neighbouring table, and decided we could not cope with such large portions. It all reminded me of the TV series Waiting for God, which was set in a home for the elderly.

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely relaxed meal in the beautiful restaurant of this wonderfully restored house. The food was exceptional, especially the home made strawberry and rhubarb crumble which was served with ice cream and the daintiest jug of hot custard. We will definitely make a return visit soon.

This is a lovely place to visit for a special occasion. Soup served in small cups, lovely delicate sandwiches and delicious sweet treats. Good atmosphere, could stay as long as we could. Would recommend.

I found this place very nice, lovely surroundings and atmosphere, having been here twice I noticed the menu hasn't changed and was limited in choice, food slow in coming, very slow but worth the wait, desserts worth a try!

Headed at lunch on quite a busy day and had to wait a very long time to be served. They seemed a little short staffed but when we did get our food it was top quality.

Visited Oranmore Guest house for afternoon tea today, everything was perfect from the surroundings to the service and staff. Everyone was friendly and very professional. Our food was amazing and the quirky use of vintage mismatched China was an excellent idea. We will definitely be back.

We were delighted to celebrate my mum's 80th birthday at Oranmore last Sunday. We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon. Gerard and Fiona were exceptionally warm and professional. Our family enjoyed every minute.The service was swift and very courteous, with the wishes of 19 people catered for in the beautiful gold room.The food was amazing, perfectly served on vintage china. Starters of prawn cocktail, caesar salad, soup and melon sorbet were delicious. Mains of roast beef, turkey, lamb and salmon were cooked to perfection and the portions were generous. Tempting desserts were worth the visit alone!Excellent setting for a special occasion. Highly recommend! We will return soon!

Went there for afternoon tea and when we saw the price on the menu we were not expecting anything out of the ordinary but couldn't have been more wrong. Beautifully cut sandwiches with fresh fillings, a small vol e vent and a small cup of freshly made soup to start. Then a three tier cake stand, full of scones, cream, cake, pastries, dainties and a gorgeous little trifle as the main portion of the tea - all home made. Felt guilty about leaving some of the food but there was so much choice and generous portions we just could not finish it all, In all a great afternoon, lovely surroundings, beautiful food which was presented to a very high standard and extremely friendly staff. A real gem among the eateries in Ballymena.

What a delightful meal we had! Service reminiscent of gentler days, and simple food perfectly cooked, served on an eclectic collection of fine porcelain crockery. Try the Atlantic prawns with smoked salmon roulade, baked cod, duck in a delicate honey and spiced glaze, Eton Mess. So much to enjoy at such reasonable prices.

Have dined here several times now and have never been disappointed. Beautiful surroundings and quality food. Friendly atmosphere and attentive service without being obtrusive. Not a cheap option but definitely top class for that special occasion.

A visit to Oranmore is a very good experience. Pleasant atmosphere in a nostalgic environment (70's), not fully appreciated by the teenagers in the party perhaps, but the very pleasant and beautifully presented food made up for any issue with the decor and all generations thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Expensive yes but given the quality of the food and its presentation it was not overly expensive and worth every penny, nice touch to have the owner visit your table and make you feel welcome. If you want a thoroughly memorable experience then visit Oranmore, it comes highly recommended.

My wife and I availed of our second afternoon tea at Oranmore on Thursday 7th April 2016. As with our first visit all was well. Excellent food served by friendly and attentive staff. Owner even took time to come around and check all was well - nice touch. Very pleasant surroundings. Hope to avail again.

Recently was treated to afternoon tea at Oranmore. Such a beautiful setting. This served in one of two beautiful furnished rooms. Sandwiches and a dainty cup of delicious soup to start. Shortly a cake stand arrives with scones, jam, cream, cakes, tray bakes and a small dessert. So much to chose from and everything was delicious. Staff are lovely and eager to please. Will bring as much tea/coffee as you need but I felt the coffee was not overly hot and quite weak. Will let you take home any thing you don't manage to eat. Definitely somewhere to go for a special treat.

Had Sunday lunch last week. When we arrived we were shown into the bar area to look at the menu which was very relaxing and the fire was lit which was a lovely touch. The food was excellent and served hot. Nice atmosphere, the room was and bright with nice garden views. The service was very good also.

I went here for afternoon tea between Christmas and New Year 2015/2016.The atmosphere is excellent and the staff are similar, courteous and friendly. Afternoon tea was delicious and well worth the 15 walk from the town centre.I intend to go back for dinner one evening once I saw the menu. It looks sumptuous.

Had lovely lunch . Small variety of menu but all choices very good . The surroundings are fantastic, back to the 70's. Staff exceptional

Booking is essential for an evening meal at this guest house. We visited for a private celebration evening meal. As we arrived we were shown into a small lounge for a pre meal drink and to look at the menu. There was a fire in the grate and it felt as if we were in a private members club. Whilst we looked at the menu we smacked on complimentary bubbles and elaxed. The menu was restricted but that always reassures me as I feel large menus must rely too much on pre prepared meals. We were offered a fish special choice based on fish that had come in that day. The food was lovely and the service was very attentive. Those who had the steak (£5) supplement) said it was very good. The starters were simple but excellent and the puddings good. Three courses and we were stuffed and will go with two courses next time. Coffee was served back in the lounge and we never felt rushed.We had a peek at one of the guest bedrooms and would love to stay over and would suggest it to any friends staying in the area. I have been to Oranmore for afternoon tea before and that was a real treat too.

Went here with a party of ten. The service and attention was excellant. The food was of a similarly high standard. A lovely setting and a beautiful old house. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough

wonderful ambience and very welcoming. Great food, combined with excellent service. The goats cheese starter is to be recommended, The steaks are cooked to perfection. Our only concern is the prices. We found it too expensive for one starter and two main courses. This is a shame because we had planned to go back.

My wife and I had afternoon tea at Oranmore Guest House on Thursday 28th January 2015. From making booking to end of service all went very well. Courteous and pleasant staff. Ample to eat in pleasant surroundings. We were using a voucher purchased by a friend - another to use and looking forward to our return.

We went to Oranmore last night for dinner - it was delicious. We were warmly welcome by Gerard and shown into a beautiful lounge which had a beautiful fire burning and it very relaxing whilst we looked and chose from the menu. For dinner I had the carrot & red lentil soup and my husband had the bacon & chicken caesar salad - both starters were very tasty. The caesar salad had a little kick to it and my husband said it was delicious. For main course - we had the duck with orange & five spice and the fillet steak - again both meals were cooked to order and served with a range of vegetable and potatoes ( carrot / mangetout / baby corn/ broccoli / turnip / cauliflower cheese as well as roast and creamed potatoes ) - all in all we were well catered for and nothing was left at the end which was a good sign. For dessert we had warm chocolate fudge cake which was served with a ramekin of ice-cream and I had the blackberry & apple home made crumble with custard and ice-cream - both dessert were really tasty and you would have known they were home made - we finished off with a cappuccino and a tea. There was good space between each course and we had a really relaxing and enjoyable evening. The environment is lovely and relaxing and you could hear yourself talk which was ideal. The service was excellent, the environ relaxing, the food was top notch and reasonably priced and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely night.

From entering Oranmore until we left we had a wonderful experience. Very relaxing, coal fire and sumptious surroundings. Excellent meal with accompanying wine with friendly and professional service provided by Gerard , Fiona and family and staff. Highly reommended. Gordon and Viola

18 of us headed out to oranmore for a birthday meal were not disappointed with anything about it from the minute we arrived till we left ,best piece of cod I have had in long time and everybody else said there meals were great ,lovely place to sit in having a meal will go back try there afternoon tea and staff great

First visit to this secluded and tranquil paradise on the outskirts of Ballymena. Accompanied by three ladies we were treated to exceptional service, excellent food and relaxed atmosphere. Will be back soon - maybe even take my wife along!

At Oranmore, Ballymena today. Although the service was a little slow, the food was excellent. Plenty to eat and there was a wide variety of food. Nothing was too much trouble for the waiter. Would recomment Oranmore to everyone. We are going to try the lunch next time.

My daughter and I called in here for morning coffee and scones after Christmas shopping in the town, it was so relaxing after the bustle of shops and we were treated like royalty. The dining area was beautiful and the scones fresh and home made

decided last minute to try here - such an amazing find. the staff are very helpful - the red wine is wonderful and the latte's are so creamy. the fire is always on - its like having coffee in your own living room. haven't eaten in here yet. would highly recommend here for coffee by the fire

Have eaten here on various occasions with my husband i love it. Food first class, service brillant and surroundings in a league of their own

I visited Oranmore for lunch with my work colleagues. I had heard good reports about it and upon arrival I could tell why. The location is surprisingly scenic and we received a lovely warm welcome. We were taken directly to our table and our waiter was very attentive and witty. The food was delicious and the service exceptional. The owner, Gerard, came to our table to introduce himself and asked if everything was OK. It was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back.

We visited the guesthouse to take afternoon tea and were not disappointed. We were greeted warmly by Gerard, the co-owner, and were promptly seated at a window table. Many of furnishings and fittings were antique and I would personally love to look at them individually at a later date, perhaps when the guesthouse is less busy. The waitress was friendly and efficient.The little cup of homemade soup was just the thing for a cold December day, the sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, cake, eclairs were delicious. A very nice touch for Christmas was the miniature trifle, beautifully decorated. We enjoyed the whole experience very much - so much that I purchased a voucher for afternoon tea for 2 for a friend for Christmas.

Lovely lunch for two. Goats cheese salad was delicious. Very comfortable and relaxing decor and surroundings. Service helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit. Definitely recommend. Owner kindly showed us around. We live locally but this would be great for a night away

Possibly the quaintest,most delicious afternoon tea I've ever had. Staff are charming and very attentive, decor is beautiful and just my taste, you would NEVER imagine you are just off the busy Galgorm Road. Grounds are stunning. Feels a bit like afternoon tea with royalty. I just love it and CANNOT wait to return

This was a surprise afternoon tea instead of a baby shower and the staff were most helpful. There were 12 adults and two children so we were given a private room. The food was most enjoyable and the owner went the second mile to provide extra for the children, including extra cups of soup, which they loved. Fresh tea and coffee arrived regularly, along with generous servings of food.A thoroughly enjoyable experience and great value.

We came here with friends for Sunday lunch. This was our first visit. We had a drink in the the lounge where a fire was blazing. It was very comfortable and had a nice atmosphere. Lunch was excellent with desserts being particularly good. Staff was very attentive,courteous and welcoming. Prices were reasonable and we found it very good value

Booked Oranmore for a birthday celebration ,beautiful setting so private a little oasis of tranquility and old world grandeur.Very friendly welcome by the owners ,very relaxing atmosphere and staff were lovely especially Jim .Food was beautiful and the choice of desserts made it difficult to decide what to have.The lovely setting, staff and food made this a very enjoyable outing for the family.i would highly recommend a visit you will not be disappointed .

Visited for Sunday lunch. Service excellent with a traditional Sunday lunch served. The furniture and decoration is kitsch and a tad cluttered. Restaurant cosy and you are made to feel you are at your Granny's for Sunday lunch.

Wow. Where to start? First of all, Oranmore is located in beautiful surroundings, secluded by trees away from the road so that you forget you are in Ballymena. Gorgeous dated vintage decor inside - very plush. Afternoon tea was absolutely delicious. First of all we got soup in a little cup (which isn't common in afternoon teas so we were pleasantly surprised to have soup) followed by a vol au vent and a trio of sandwiches. Of course tea and coffee were served in beautiful china. Then a cake tier of mixed cakes, buns were served including caramel squares, pavlova in a little shot glass with strawberry, fifteens, victoria sponge with lemon, butterfly buns etc. Will definitely be back - staff lovely - highly recommend!

Afternoon tea in Oranmore Tea Rooms as a birthday treat from my 4 daughters was a lovely surprise. My daughter had booked in advance and mentioned specific dietary requirements for one of our party. I was so impressed with the trouble taken to accommodate this dietary need and the amount and quality of food was more than sufficient. The house is an eclectic mix of high ceilings, fascinating lighting fixtures, lovely wide doors and comfy furnishings.The service was efficient and the warm friendly welcome was much appreciated as we had travelled quite a distance to have this treat.The presentation was precise and there was copious amounts of tea (we love our tea in our house). Thank you to our hosts we will definitely be back and will tell all our friends. We wish you well in your new venture.

Our mother arranged a family get - together this afternoon, and Gerard gave us a great table for eight in one of the front rooms, which was beautiful, our whole experience was a treat, and very relaxing, attentive staff and excellent selection for afternoon tea, will recommend to our friends :-)

Just had afternoon tea at Oranmore with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Sandwiches, soup, scones and "sweets" we're delicious. Copious amounts of tea and coffee and very reasonably priced. Big thanks to Gerard, Jim and his colleague for great service. Very busy so would recommend booking in advance. A really lovely relaxing way to spend an afternoon.

Myself and friend visited Oranmore for a catch up treat. We decided on afternoon tea and booked the week before. Due to my friends work commitments I asked if we could possibly have Tea at 11am instead of lunchtime. This was not a problem.I found the whole experience and surroundings fantastic.The host was very welcoming and the afternoon tea itself was to die for. Although we had no dietary requirements I would imagine this would be accommodated as they seem to go that extra mile to please. We are already planning another visit together to treat our mothers!!

Booked here for a treat for a friend's birthday. Right from the friendly welcome from Gerard, then a pre dinner drink in the beautiful lounge to the wonderful food in the dining room. It was first class. The puddings are amazing from the crumble to the white chocolate cheesecake. All in all a super evening.

Really lovely place run by lovely people.Did not stay overnight just had dinner with my wife and a friend. Food and service excellent. A lovely touch when the lady responsible for the food came to the table after the mealWill be back again and would have no hesitation recommending here for accommodation.

Went for lunch here today after hearing so many good reports about this place. Originally just bed and breakfast (and the rooms are superb)they now do morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and an evening meal. Everything is home cooked - try the crumble for dessert! Didn't try the afternoon tea yet but that's my next venture as it looked really good. Great atmosphere - not modern yet not too old fashioned. Young staff who are a delight and very helpful. Friends had an evening meal there recently and are still talking about how good it was. Really worth the try.

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch with a friend at Oranmore yesterday.We were made SO welcome (and it was nothing to do with the fact that we are 'old' friends of Gerard and Fiona because everyone was being given the same treatment)The food was delicious - service (by Sarah) was super. They certainly know how to cook and to host and their top class previous experience in the hotel business certainly has stood them to good stead.Recommendation - rhubarb/strawberry crumble - oh my word - best I have ever hadMy friend had the chocolate fudge cake - she said it was heavenly.Thank you all for a wonderful experience. We will be back very soon, God willing.Wishing you every success in your new venture - it sure is a winner!

Beautiful house, surroundings and fabulous hosts - just outside Ballymena. Morning coffee was excellent - freshly made scones, piping hot tea and coffee, beautifully presented. Friendly, efficient and unobtrusive service - cannot fault a thing!

This place was recommended by a friend who had experienced afternoon tea. Arrived for morning coffee, scones, cream and jam and was very impressed. Two lovely dainty scones, still warm as just out of oven. Large pot of coffee. Well looked after. Excellent.

The drive as you approach the stunning house provides you with the correct initial impression - one of quality! The entrance and furnishing within the beautiful building are just gorgeous. We had booked afternoon tea (good idea to book) and were given a window seat (worth requesting). Plenty of room between each table so you didn't feel your were siting too close to other tables. The afternoon tea is the best I've had in terms of the whole experience and food (have done them at large grand hotels and smaller venues in N Ireland) and would highly recommend it. We started with a dainty serving of carrot soup, three finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, egg & chicken) and two mini mushroom vol-au-vents. Following this we were given a three tiered cake stand with a range of simply delicious home made treats, including sponge cake, caramel squares, fruit cake, panna cota, apple creams, buns and mini fudge cakes. So much to choose from and all with a pot of tea for a very reasonable £10.95! We had a very pleasant and friendly gentleman and young lady looking after us and they were super! Thank you! A really excellent afternoon tea. Highly recommend and the service was just super.

We had afternoon tea here on Tuesday and it was amazing ! The place it's self is beautiful splendid gardens and magnificent house . The food was outstanding and so reasonable . The scones and clotted cream were superb and the sandwiches so fresh .They serve dinner as well so we will be back ASAP .

Set up from the main road leading to Ballymena - under a mile to the centre - the mature gardens and large house are very impressive.Gerard and Fiona made us feel so welcome from first meeting and they could not have done more to help us take our ease in their home.Their professional backgrounds are steeped in this business and the experience shows.Although fundamentally set up as a B&B, we ate dinner there each night. The quality was matched perfectly with its value for money.As their first guests we felt privileged to be there and we have no doubt that the business will thrive under the caring expertise the Gerard and Fiona offer.A full Ulster Fry has food which is locally sourced - including the free-range eggs on site!Even if you don't stay overnight in one of the beautifully and lovingly restored bedrooms with their taste and quality, drop in for afternoon tea.And if you need to be reminded of what defines warmth and hospitality, this is it.