Shanty in Coleraine

Super nice food, homemade, fresh, we loved it.

Absolutely amazing food. Would highly recommend the squid!! Staff are lovely.

Beautiful food & service. Couldn't have asked for more. Chimmichurri chicken, pork belly & cocktails were all perfect. Not to mention the desserts too. Highly satisfactory meal after a day exploring NI.

Best place on North coast. Friendly, great staff, menu is super, cocktails ans wine choice too. Love this place ❤️

Fantastic keep of the good work guys !!!

Very nice atmosphere, Staffs are very kind and polite. We ate a classic fish and chips, really good and well prepared. It's a big plate, and I could share it with my husband. I recommend.

We were there for dinner as a party of 8. The location is excellent but the evening was far from satisfactory due to the service and attitude of staff and management and the very poor and dirty toilet. Some starters we received were chicken wings which were served raw and cold. On raising the issue the waitress took it back to the kitchen and returned to tell me that it was not raw but that the red colour was from the colouring/spices!! - this was despite the meat being red in colour near the bones but actually raw to touch. When I challenged her on this she repeated this and walked away. Shortly after a man approached me (he didn't introduce himself but seemed to be a manager, although dressed very scruffy). He then stated that what the waitress had been told to tell me was incorrect, and that this did not come from colouring/spices so it was obvious that someone had told her to lie for which he apologised. He then proceeded to try and explain that a red colour (blood) on the bone was normal, but assured me it was cooked!! - an attitude and explanation I found unbelievable; I am aware that chicken at times can have a pink colour on joints from bone marrow, but it was clear that what we had been served was raw. This poor experience really ruined our evening and if they had admitted their mistake, that would have been that. When paying the bill, they didn't charge for the raw food that couldn't be eaten but offered nothing further as an apology for the lies. The toilets are a disgrace (there is only one toilet for the whole restaurant, there were no paper towels, the hand drier didn't work and the floor was dirty) and had I visited the toilets before eating, I would have left immediately.

Small beach-front haunt serving a high quality seafood-centric menu. The seafood chowder was excellent, and the drink menu included a strong variety of local ales, carefully chosen wines and well designed cocktails. We came in the winter so outdoor seating wasn't much of an option, but there is a large back patio right on the water that would be perfect for a sunny summer day. Would definitely come back if we find ourselves in Portrush again.

Toilet is a disgrace. Quite dirty and no means of drying your hands after washing them. Electric drier not working, and no towels. Very unhygienic. As you enter the restaurant to the left, behind a counter visible to visitor are hundreds of menus and other documents strewn across the floor. Not good for first impression. It's a pity as the rest of the experience and food was very good.

What a find All our food was delicious Nice relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.

Superb food and drink, faultless cooking. Great views and excellent service. One of the very best meals I have had in Northern Ireland. Wonderful grilled meats and exceptionally tasty desserts. Come hungry!

I’m only going to talk about one aspect of this restaurant because until it is improved nothing else is relevant. On a busy Saturday night every person must share one toilet. On the night we were there the toilet seat was soiled when we arrived, the bin was overflowing and this is how the toilets stayed for the rest of the night. There was always a queue of people awkwardly waiting at the toilet and most men gave up and urinated on the rocks outside - this is unhygienic and dangerous. The toilet has no working hand drier so everyone is expected to dry their hands on toilet paper which is then left on the floor next to the overflowing bin. I don’t understand how this is legal, it is certainly not ethical given the size of the venue. For the one toilet that is available not to be kept clean just compounds the issue and highlights a disregard for the comfort of the customers. Until there is a second toilet provided and kept clean, I just don’t think the venue is fit for the number of people who eat there. It’s a shame as the staff, the food and the drinks are the best in the area but I’m not sure I’ll be back.

Food is delicious, it's a busy place so be patient when ordering. My biggest gripe (and it seemed to be EVERYBODY'S biggest issue) ONE TOILET to service the whole restaurant???? Unbelievable. You could be waiting 20mins in a qué while your food arrives at the table. There were men urinating outside!!! As much as the food was top notch, most of our party have said they won't come back due to the issue of queuing to use one toilet (which isn't the cleanest after a lot of people using it, dear love the wee cleaner, they have a hard job on their hands!)

Had a very pleasant meal here tonight. Shared a starter of Shanty crinkles with tapenade etc., which was light and tasty as required and recommended. I had the ribeye steak and my wife the pork belly and both were delicious; the steak with roast veg and we shared a roast mash side. Good choice of wines by the glass and finished with a Port and Hennesey Brandy. A nice setting beside the sea in a lovely renovated former fire station. The staff were really knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Would definitely return when next in this area.

We always go to Shanty when we’re in town and without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Portrush.

Excellent food great service we have booked again

Seasonal cocktail menu was unreal and great to see them incorporating and working with local distilleries, keep up the great work

Table next to bar.lnot great. Starter very disappointing… overdone scallops and pork. Steak mains were ok . Service average/indiffernt.. I would not be back for dinner but maybe a coffee on the terrace on a good day here as I imagine the location is the best thing going for it..🙄

Excellant foid and service will visit again

Popped in for a half-pint of pale ale to get out of the wind and rain. They were meant to be closing between the lunch and evening shift, but squeezed me in for 20mins with pram in tow. Great service.

Siamo andati a pranzo in questo localino ben curato sul mare ed abbiamo mangiato veramente bene. Porzioni abbondanti, piatti gustosi e prezzo nella norma. Il tutto accompagnato da un personale gentile e disponibile. Consigliato!

Great staff, very friendly and ready to suggest, great atmosphere and delicious food

Beautiful location in a refurbished lifeboat station. Views are stunning. We both had steaks which were delicious. The staff could not be friendlier or more attentive. As others have mentioned, the toilets need closer and more regular attention but it's a very busy restaurant. Staff should not be expected to check the loo after every use.

Great experience at Shanty. Something a bit different from the usual Portrush offerings. Dropped a star as we weren't told about specials and the wait from starters to mains seemed a bit long. Will definitely be back

The calamari was more interesting than most although it’s still deep-fried, sort of. And the Portuguese tart is to die for! Don’t miss it.

Day trip to Portrush and found this fab restaurant to eat We shared a few small plates which were delicious Great selection of wines snd cocktails Great location especially on a nice sunny day! Today wasn’t the day to eat outdoors but very comfortable indoor seating!

Amazing food and service! The steak and vegetables were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Servers were great and friendly. If you're here to visit the Giant's Causeway, Portrush is basically the next closest town after Bushmills. Highly recommended a good meal!

Arrived ten minutes or so before they started serving food at 5. We were seated immediately and served drinks and our dinner orders taken promptly at 5. I had the chimichurri chicken with an absolutely wonderful side dish of roasted potatoes, spinach, onions and tiny small cubes of ham served in a small cast iron skillet. Perfect. My wife had the rossoto and was equally pleased. Attentive service. Finished with sticky toffee pudding- what else when in the UK? Highly recommended.

Really good coffee!! Very cheerful and helpful staff!

If I had gone to the bathroom before ordering I would not have eaten in this restaurant. They were so dirty tissue paper and handroll all over the floor. Dusty on top of the toilet hand dryer not working bins full to the brim. Check the cleaning list behind the door it was signed at 7. 0. Clock . I was in the bathroom at 7.15 ! The red emergency lead was removed. This is a disabled bathroom! The food was just ok portions were small . Won't be back .

Beautiful location and seating right on the water. The bread was a bit bland but worthwhile.

Great food and service, we all really enjoyed our dinner at Shanty.

Great food, atmosphere and location.

Amazing setting, great food, very friendly and helpful staff

Great location at the end of town, which means fabulous ocean views, especially if you dine outside. Pleasant and helpful wait staff. The butternut squash risotto I had was outstanding. Highly recommended. Attached picture was taken from just outside the restaurant.

Such a great restaurant ! Fantastic food, friendly welcoming staff that were really interested in our trip to the Antrim Coast. I went for the seafood because of the location and it didn't disappoint. If your in Portrush this place is a must for food. Make sure you book !!

We arrived in Ireland four days ago. We went to 8 different restaurants and it was at Shanty that we ate the best dishes and above all, saw the most smiling faces, with attentive staff. Thanks to the team!

A gem in the crown of the North Coast. Fantastic scenery, great staff and exceptional food. Does an excellent pint of Guinness and a good selection of local beers from Lacada Brewery

This place is amazing, staff are great, drinks are gorg, food is AMAZING and the location is so hard to beat. So much of portrush is the same mid-range restaurants serving the same food and vibe but this place is miles above everywhere else. One of the best restaurants in Northern Ireland to be honest 🦞🥂

I really wanted to give a 5 rating. The food was wow. I had a ribeye steak and my wife had a filet steak, by far the best steaks ever, we came back a couple of nights later with family and again the food was absolutely amazing. I went for the pork this time, my wife, son and his fiancee all went with steaks and everyone was wowed by the food, the wine and the service, the staff are amazing. The only downside and I want to apologise to this establishment for the 3 and not 5 rating but this was a major issue! The toilet facilities were shocking, I’d go as far as to say disgusting. One toilet had to serve everyone for the whole night. On our first visit the ladies bin had an item hanging out of it, I won’t elaborate and the regular bin was overflowing with paper towels and tissue, it was all over the floor. Due to there being only one toilet, the toilet wouldn’t have been the most hygienic, as a man I’m glad I can stand to do my pee. On our second visit, unfortunately, the toilet issue was also shocking, still one toilet fits all. Thankfully the ladies bin was not as it was previously but the other bin was again overflowing. I paid two visits to the loo and on my second visit, the toilet seat had actually been ripped off, there was nothing to dry my hands with, the paper towels were all over the floor as the bin was full. Definitely nobody was checking the toilet during the course of the evening, if it was they’d have noticed the toilet seat and lack of paper towels to dry with and of course the bin situation. This issue really lets this restaurant down. It’s a basic requirement to have a fully functioning toilet for all genders and when a restaurant is this popular there should surely be more than one facility and the fact that there was only one facility it should have been regularly checked and maintained.

Lovely place, right on the sea (former RNLI)

The best place for dinner in Portrush by a mile. Great food selection, and great drinks including cocktails. Chimichurri chicken was excellent. Try the Shanty Crinkles - delicious.

It's our favorite place in portrush. They update the menu every once in a while and it's always so tasty. Funnily enough my favorite dish is fish and chips, they're amazing, nothing like your traditional greasy chippy.

Lunch this time with a friend. Never disappoints. Great food and a perfect way to spend a few hours out of the unwelcome, inclement weather. Shanty was warm and welcoming. Great service and as usual food. The restaurant is consistent with quality of food and service.

Amazing restaurant on the north coast that is serving beautiful fresh fish, great service and unbeatable view. We visited for my mums birthday she loved it we will definitely be back. Nice change from all the other restaurants in the area serving up the same sub standard food.

This is a lovely spot to chill and have a coffee sitting outside overlooking the sea, it's just beautiful.

Dive into the cheese board here gannet style, Good wine list too. Nice

Great tasty food, I had the burger has to be the best I've ever tasted all other adults in my party had different meals and all very pleased. Staff very friendly and attentive. Could very highly recommend The Shanty and not bad price wise too

Great lunch and excellent service in a fabulous location- in spite of the weather!

Second time visiting this restaurant and each time I have been impressed with the standard of food. I had the pork belly as my main and it was very good. My father had the scampi and it was equally good judging by him clearing the plate. My mother had chilli and honey potatoes, not sure that's the exact description, but they were incredible. Good food, excellent staff and a nice atmosphere as well. I'll be back to try another dish soon.

I think possibly the roasted red pepper soup was the nicest soup I ever had!!!! Staff were really friendly and the atmosphere is chilled

The location of this restaurant is great. At the end of Portrush Pier. The view of the ocean is great but you have to be able to access it. Because the room upstairs doesn't allow you to see it. It is also overheated and noisy. The menu mainly offers meat. The fish & chips are very good. The service is attentive and efficient. But the prices are a little high especially if you don't enjoy the view.

The hospitality options in Portrush are many and varied but the ones you really want to go to are limited. Shanty is up there with the best of them. What shocked me most was how reasonable its prices were particularly its wine list which was as good as I’ve seen in a long time but for much less money compared to other places. To see this is a great sign of a restaurant that promotes what it does without hammering its customers for the privilege of being in its premises. I always feel that it’s a great feeling to be able to go to a restaurant and quickly get the feeling that you’re going to go back even before you have finished your starter. Shanty is one such restaurant- I’ll be back.

Great good and service. Neil out server was very attentive.

Probably the best in the area for food and service.

Food was amazing but waitress spilled full glass of rose over my friend’s white trouser’s . I know accidents can happen but thought poor on management side that no one came down to apologise or offer recompense, free bottle of wine would have been nice .

Lovely place. Was a.cold day. Wanted something cold as sitting outside but the 2 salads.had goats.cheese which I don't like and could not be changed so had the heated cheese which although tasty came with 2.pieces of bread and cost £12 which was OK for the location. The surprise was the cost of the wine. We had a large white and large red the red was.over £11 and the white over £10...are we I. London?? Can't afford.to go back..a.shame.as.seemed OK.

Last night Tom & I along with family and friends from USA enjoyed a wonderful meal…. Served by very attentive and polite staff. Another wonderful meal in this lovely restaurant. Special thanks to Ian & Stacey for looking after us. 👋💯 Doris

Best food and cocktails in the port. Staff are lovely

Fantastic food, good-sized portions, great service, and reasonably priced

Wonderful, friendly and welcoming staff who accommodated us as walking ins Amazing location right by the sea. Food was delicious. Really great burgers! Outside decking area at the back has the best seats in the house which we were lucky enough to get!! Thanks

We shared the breads with oils the dips were delicious Two lobster rolls Devine One steak with flatbread brillantly cooked And a fish and chips which again was perfect Service excellent

AWFUL PLACE!!!! Gorgeous location but unfortunately extremely rude members of staff and very poor service. Tried to contact them privately to resolve an issue but they’ve just ignored me. Got order wrong, then brought half a replacement, then the 2nd half of the replacement meal was brought 20 minutes after the first… the bread was awful and also cold by this point, and our other family had finished their meal by the time the other meals came. We told a male staff member at the end we really weren’t satisfied and would be expecting not to pay full price, he was argumentative, defensive and downright rude. Refused to take any money off the bill. Ended up paying £75 for 4 coffee and 4 meals which were vile. Very disappointed.

AWFUL Got our order wrong multiple times, the food was awful (scampi was lovely but everything else horrible) brought everything including the replacement mains and sides out at different times so they were cold. When we complained at the end we were met with a very arrogant male member of staff who argued black was white with us and refused to take off anything off the bill. So disappointed as this was not a cheap meal.

We had a lovely meal here. Steak was perfectly cooked to our needs. Mash and triple cooked were delicious 😋 Would recommend.

The Shanty is awesome - best arancini and fish & chips I’ve ever had! I think about their food & Portrush often.

Exceptional food, service and location. We will be back without a doubt!

Food was amazing, staff were so nice and accommodating! Will definitely be back it’s a wee hidden gem

Excellent fish and chips in a charming location.

Excellent food, especially the burgers and triple cooked chips in a great setting. The view from the outdoor tables was amazing.

Called for first time Sunday and really impressed. Setting is amazing right on the edge of the sea. Staff were excellent will definitely return

We had our anniversary dinner here. All was absolutely amazing, every single bite of it. Thank you.

Stunning location, mouth watering fish, steak and sides (save room for the chocolate creameaux, a luxurious moose with a crunchy base). The one thing that puts Shanty above other restaurants - the staff. They could not have been more friendly or accommodating. Keep it up guys 😊

I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Portrush! The dishes are excellent, the service is pleasant as is the place. Remember to book!

Beautiful views of the coast and bay it is situated on Lansdowne carpark overlooking the sea which has lots of free parking and disabled too. It's a busy place especially at weekends it's clean something for most tastes and also serves takeaway drinks. I personally think it's overpriced for what you get and the quality on the plate but due to the view I suppose you're paying that bit extra for that privilege.

Went to The Shanty on Wednesday , and I know that I will definitely be returning next time I'm visiting Portstewart. The staff, the restaurant and all the food were outstanding. The meal was the best I had on my short stay... really delicious and perfectly, and expertly cooked. I sent my compliments through to the Chef. Can't recommend this place enough, already passed on my advice to a family member who arrived yesterday and know he will be along during his stay, my extended family are regulars and have had a private function there in the past and it was on their advice I went. Can't fault it. Thanks everyone from The Shanty for a perfect evening, Sand xx 😘 ❤️

Adam was very accommodating and knowledgeable...great cocktail recommendations and very good foam skills. He has the patience of a saint to allow such a stunning group of women into his bar area. In all seriousness, what a place, it was amazing and we would recommend it to anyone. Adam you are an absolute gem and a legend. You should be on a world stage making these incredible drinks....give the man a huge pay rise!!! We will warn you before our next visit. Lots of love the four crazy girls!

This was the best food my friend and I have had during our vacation, thus far. I had the ribeye and she had the risotto. For the first time, I tried the mushroom cream sauce with my steak and loved it! Our server was attentive and helpful. There’s a lot of outside noise from obnoxious young people, but we won’t hold it against the restaurant.

Very good cuisine, friendly and attentive. Well done !

Lovely location and pleasant helpful staff front of house. Sadly I had a very disappointing Seafood chowder that was missing sweetcorn and bacon and so tasted bland. 😕

Excellent location, friendly staff and good food. You can also tell your friends you ate in an old lifeboat house.

Extremely good and inventive food in a great setting in the old lifeboat station. My only quibble was that our order seemed to take a long time

I went to the restaurant with some friends while we were traveling and passing through. Since we didn't have a reservation, they asked us to wait. We waited for over 20 minutes for a table. They eventually seated us on the upper floor, where there were three available tables the entire time we were there (so why the wait?). The staff treated us well, the food was good, but my friend found a hair in her dish, which she disposed of before I could inform the staff (she doesn't speak English). Additionally, the dish took a long time to arrive.

Without a doubt, one of the best locations for eating up the north coast. On a good day, the proximity to the sea makes it a stunning place to enjoy the beautiful vistas. As for the food, mostly good. The fry was better than average and the crispy kale a nice touch. The white and black pudding were a bit over-cooked, making them brittle and hard, if still edible. The cinnamon bread with berries was superb though and can be heartily recommended! Also, the staff were both friendly and helpful, which made for a very good overall experience. As for the price, some may consider it expensive but given the great location, the food and service we received made it worth the money. Update April 2024. Visited again for an evening meal this time. Superb in every respect - excellent chateaubriand after great starters. Service was excellent too - very friendly and made the evening. Highly recommended.

Fantastic dinner we loved every bite

Setting and location beautiful - fish and chips were the best we had in Ireland. Attentive and friendly service. Can’t wait to visit Shanty again

Bit disappointed that the menu was completely different from the online one as I was looking forward to the lobster! They need to make sure the online menu is current. That aside, the shared cheese starter was excellent as were the main courses. The dessert menu was somewhat restricted - only three items and one of those wasn’t available. Drinks menu was excellent and I really enjoyed sampling the cocktails! Staff were attentive and helpful and, of course, the restaurant is situated in a beautiful location. Will definitely make a return visit.

Nice enough food, but slow service.

It was my first visit here after hearing so many good reports of it. I went in for coffee and tray bakes, first impressions were the place looked lovely, I was greeted by a pleasant member of staff and as soon as it was discovered I was in for coffee, I was immediately told "oh sorry you can't take this inside, we can offer you the table and chairs outside" but it was raining heavily and had no option but to take this back to my car. Inside the venue wasn't even busy, would I be back, I have to say no, i would definitely choose another coffee shop who would appreciate my custom regardless of what i am purchasing.

The Shanty had the best food that we ate in our entire Ireland trip. If you are anywhere close by please visit this restaurant!

First meal at Shanty did not disappoint. The Feather Blade of beef tasted amazing. My partner's scampi tasted so fresh even though the batter was a little greasy. We asked to swap out the chips for garlic and herb potatoes and they happily obliged. Beautiful setting. My only observation is that the place would benefit from some pictures/paintings or other objects to enhance the feel and ambiance. Will definitely be back as it is a gem of a place.

We were so grateful to get a table at Shanty when we made a spontaneous decision to stop in for dinner. It was the perfect spot to dine in on a cold winter’s night. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The menu had something for everyone with great flavours and presentation. We could imagine how lovely it would be in the summer as well, with its seaside location. Can highly recommend Shanty’s.

2nd time we called for coffee and food at lunch time and 2nd we have been refused due to They wanted to keep tables for dinners. Won't be trying a 3rd time. Horrible.

First time in Shanty last night and we were blown away!! Full marks for the service, the food and atmosphere. We had the starters as a tapas and it did not disappoint. Throughly recommend Shanty to anyone, on a personal note we can't wait to come back. We'll done everyone and keep up the good work!

Just the nicest friendliest and super food in the Port by a mile

Beautiful place to eat. Staff are very friendly and accomodating. Fish n chips to die for. View is breathtaking.

My wife and yours truly enjoyed our first meal tonight in Shanty.We both had the special ,two steak meals both 9oz ribeye steaks with sides and sauces included also roast veg.The steaks were delicious cooked as ordered everything on the plates was delicious.Dervice was first class and atmosphere spot on not too busy just a nice of people in the restaurant.The meals were very reasonably priced at £40 for both .This special is available Monday to Wednesday only.Cheap as chips as they say.

Good food and a fantastic location. Right on the sea shore where you can watch the waves lash the rocks. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

Very dear had no buns or cake 1 cup tea 1 cup coffee about £ 5.00 to take out had to go over to van out side and get donut.

Wonderful restaurant! The friendliest staff ever, and the food was absolutely delicious. Best fish and chips ever. Can't wait to return!