The Barn Bar and Country Kitchen in Down

This place deserves more than 5 stars!! Came here for a belated special birthday lunch and had a wonderful vegetarian meal. There were great menu choices with separate children and veggie/vegan menus and I struggled to choose as spoilt for choice. In the end I went for the Korean cauliflower and chargrilled celeriac, with both being delicious. Don't really see celeriac on menus and there was a Cajun roasted version on the main menu, which I was pleased my son chose so could have a taste. My son's pumpkin soup of the day was delicious as was my husband's prawn and salmon dishes. My daughter ate from the children's menu and declared her garlic bread being some of the best she has tasted and the kitchen kindly did a meat free Sunday roast, which she loved. I was too full for pudding but did have a taste of what everyone else went for. Service throughout was fantastic. Great to find somewhere so nice with a varied menu and suitable for the whole family.

We went in for a lunch without a reservation and there was no issue, but it is a popular spot so try to make a booking. Food was incredible, service is always brilliant. Will be back.

Great wee lunch today in The Barn. Always great food and service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The place is cozy. Came here for lunch after a group tour. The Korean chicken was so fresh and tender. Fast serving and ambiance is good. The washroom is clean.👋👋

Lovely dinner and attentive staff.

First time here for Sunday lunch..absolutely lovely from the excellent food to the very helpful & lovely waitress Lisa ..we had the roast beef delicious 😋 & will be back with friends & family soon.

Stopped here on a whim while passing through and did not regret. The food was amazing. Out of the 5 of us we all tried different meals and had a try of each other's, the food was unreal. Would rate it high among anywhere I've ever ate to be honest! Lovely surroundings and pleasant staff. Will definitely make a point to revisit! Well done folks!

5 star rating for a great find. Sunday afternoon brunch was really good. Wife had the salmon and I had the lamb. Both were cooked perfectly and the sides and starters were great. Best meal we’ve had in Ireland.

Excellent food and great customer service

This place is beautiful inside and out!! The staff were very nice and helpful. The Korean chicken was sensational however the Sunday roast was not the one! The beef was so chewy we didn't actually eat any of it and brought it home for the dogs. I was really looking forward to the visit and the Sunday roast let me down! I would love to come back and try the normal menu as the place and staff were wonderful. Just a bit of advice so not go for the roast beef for a Sunday dinner!!!

A very welcoming place with a great atmosphere , food was delicious

Great place to eat. Either in the bar for a cosy bite or in the resturant for more space and bigger gatherings. Service is great. Attentive and polite staff.

Me and the girls called in here for lunch. We ate fish and chips, Korean chicken, steak sandwich, and I had a lovely salad with a perfectly cooked rump steak. The batter on the fish was light and crisp and the haddock was fresh. Korean chicken... Yum! The steaks were seasoned perfectly and the pickled carrot and onions were super yum. We shared an epic brownie for dessert. Service and presentation very good. Highly recommended!

Lovely place, had sunday roast, servers were amazing. Starters were both amazing 👏

I used to love coming here before covid. The food was really good which kept us coming back. The visit before last I said I wouldn't go back because the food wasn't great. On our recent visit omg I found it worse. I ordered hot chicken wings and lamb ribs. They've changed the Frank's sauce and there're choice of wings. Sorry, not good in my honest opinion. The Lamb ribs were fatty with more fat and bone on them than meat. Original is best. Why change the wings they were gorgeous before. My husband had liquid cheese cake huge disappointed. Again, why change what was good? Definitely won't be back. Such a pity because as I wrote at the beginning, it's not like it used to be.

I came here with work colleagues for someone’s retirement do. The Barn was a good pick definitely. For starters I had the crab toast which was nicely spicy but unfortunately eaten all too quickly! For my main I had the sugar pit pork chop which was lovely and juicy and came with lots of chips and great gravy. My colleague who sat next to me had fish and chips which she said was really good. The Barn does very good Guinness (only £4.50!), has a decent selection of whiskies, and the clientele were very friendly and the staff pleasant and professional. It’s just a pity I don’t live closer because I’d be back on a regular basis.

Great place with huge portions vegan options and the best vegan gravy I've ever had.

Excellent good food friendly staff

Great food great prices and staff is amazingly kind plus great place

A great night out with work colleagues. Food and atmosphere was brilliant. Great value for money. Thank you 😊 will definitely be back.

I recently dined at The Barn Restaurant and had an extraordinary experience. The food was absolutely amazing! The meat was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, bursting with flavor in every bite. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall delightful experience. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made us feel right at home. lf your looking for a fantastic meal, The Barn Restaurant is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Love place have dinner 🍽 and Guinness

The vegetables were beautifully cooked, nicest I've ever eaten in a restaurant. Thyme chicken was lovely. Desert was delicious.

Great fare with a unique twist.

Best bar in Saul! Great drinks and the best company. Come expecting the to meet the most stand up guys around. Bartender was fantastic

Absolutely fabulous meal was had here on Bank Holiday weekend. We arrived without a booking but they squeezed us in and we were so glad they did. The restaurant is stunning, modern and pristine. The menus are fantastic, very reasonably priced and very varied. The roast beef dish was without a doubt one of the best I have ever tasted. It was beautiful. The turkey and ham was also excellent and the kids enjoyed their goujons and mini roast chicken dinner. The staff are really what makes this place, so pleasant and attentive. Even my nine year old daughter commented on how friendly they were. We will most certainly be back if in the area again. Highly recommend.

Great food and great atmosphere Thank you

Had a Sunday roast. Turkey and ham for my sister and for myself the Roast Beef. The portions were very generous and the ingredients were top quality and cooked to perfection. Will be back!

Great place. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff and outstanding food. Can't wait to go back in a fortnight

Fantastic spot, excellent food and friendly, helpful staff. Would recommend and will return!

Place is beautiful. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Food was lovely.

The Barn has become a family favourite in the local area. It has a good bustling atmosphere and always seems to be pleasantly busy. There js a good variety of dishes and all prepared and presented tremendously. And the bar is decent as well.

Just incredible! Food was awesome. Service was first class. Beautiful bar and restaurant, spotless! I'll be back - so impressed.

Seen a sign for this place on the way home from a day out in Portaferry . We arrived at the empty restaurant to be told we needed to book & they would be unable to accommodate us in their empty open for business restaurant . Not a good place for a quick bite , took custom elsewhere.

Looking forward to the next time. Lovely wood burning stove, kept topped up. Well cooked, if a little salty, steak pie. Man sized portion, so couldn't finish it. Absolutely lovely place. Nicely decorated. We will be back, but will choose something else from the menu. There was a good choice, but it was a 'comfort food' day!!

It was after my cousins funeral thought it was a nice place friendly place

Lovely restaurant, been there a few times now and each time we have left satisfied.

Arrive 5 mins after seating Out box. Micro

What a hidden gem ! Place deserves an award

We stopped in for lunch on the off chance they could take us and we had the most fabulous meal. Very varied menu so it was hard to choose - fantastic array of starters and specials. Everything was absolutely gorgeous and we were very pleasantly surprised by the bill. Will most definitely return.

Went for a meal and drinks just before Christmas, busy place but great service and the food was great! Had music on too which everyone enjoyed too

Very nice evening . Food and service was great.

This is where I had a first-rate Christmas Dinner with my friends in the church choir. Two courses, or three, depending on your choice. I left with my belly full to bursting point. Plus friendly, attentive staff and a lively but not too noisy atmosphere. A great way to round off the year!

Had lunch with my niece to celebrate her 18th. All staff were really friendly, the interior is beautiful and it was spotless. The food was amazing we had duck pancakes to start, pork belly and the goujons for mains, we cleared the lot and had no room for dessert so we'll have to visit again soon 😋😋

A real find! Excellent menu, lovely atmosphere and efficient friendly staff. If we lived closer would be a regular!!

Great afternoon spent with friends... Nothing was to much trouble would highly recommend for any occasions.

Phenomenal meal. Had the pork belly and the ingredients were such high quality and the meal was unbelievably delicious and so well balanced. Atmosphere was amazing and staff were so lovely. Such good value for money too. Recommending this place to everyone we know in the area!

Beautiful place and friendly atmosphere

Excellent gnocchi with soft pumpkin chunks and delicious sweet potato fries. They even brought sweets with the check. I highly recommend!

Called in for lunch. as always food was lovely but bit hit and miss on the portion size, we have noticed. table staff were good for my food allergies. They use to do a chocolate GF tart but sadly think that chef must have moved on as they never have it anymore. The reason I only gave 4marks was the cutlery, cups and teapot in bad order. I mean bent forks for both of us chip cups and teapot, am sure it would take much to take them out of service. And bleach bath and a wash in the dishwasher would go a miss. Good value for money.

A gem of a restaurant. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The food and the desserts were amazing. We will definitely revisit.

Young woman spat on and hit my friends, when reported to bar staff we were told she isn't usually like this. she continued with similar aggravating behaviour throughout the evening to no repercussions. wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Enjoyed a beautiful meal in beautiful surroundings, service excellent, will certainly be back, food delicious 😋

Excellent place to eat and drink. Would recommend to anyone to come here if they are even vaguely in the area!

Lovely meal very comfortable place and very friendly staff. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait long either for the food to arrive. Nice and relaxing atmosphere also and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend for a meal or a drink

It seems that a visit to The Barn is hit and Miss. On a previous visit, food was excellent, so much so, that i brought friends for a visit - disappointed is an understatement! Couldn’t believe the portion size, the blandness of the chicken and mushroom sauce dish - tiny portions of chips, a strawberry daiquiri served in a martini glass, it had no ice, no dressing, and was a glass of strawberry syrup! Quality and Quantity need to be consistent!

Enjoyable visit. Good food and great staff! Very coeliac friendly

Really enjoyable family lunch, nice decor and atmosphere

Excellent! Food was delicious and people were great.

If I could give this place zero stars I would walked in with my partner at 5pm on a Tuesday evening we weren’t greeted at all just a rude waitress who asked if we had a booking no hello or good evening she returned 5 minutes later to say they couldn’t accommodate us yet the restaurant was empty needless to say we won’t be back

As soon as we entered the place, the waitress asked if we had a booking. Restaurant was empty but waitress was delighted to tell us that she couldn’t accommodate us at 5:30pm on a Tuesday. Definitely won’t be back.

Food is amazing here, service can be a little slow but has been quiet when I’ve been in so perhaps less staff on. Great breakfasts 🍳 Reasonably priced and great atmosphere

Fabulous countryside setting with outdoor seating and a covered area too where you can sit and bring the dog. Great atmosphere friendly staff that makes for a pleasant visit

Simple the best food I have ever had, excellent quality and quantity. The staff are exceptional, attentive and polite. I was with my disabled mother and asked for help bringing her in and immediately the staff were there, helping mum from the car to her table. I cannot praise the Barn and its staff enough. Will most certainly back

Every time I go to The Barn the food is outstanding

Very nice the taste and spice. Highly recommended we will be back very soon 👍

Fantastic food and service, crab cakes were stunning, and the mushy peas omg, pudding was out of this world.

Lovely pub with great food at reasonable prices.

For a country pub the list of veggie and vegan options is great. A nice atmosphere, tasty good and friendly staff. Highly recommend if in the area.

Everything was made with perfection.

Just discovered this place at the weekend. 15 mins from castle ward, great place for a feed after a day hiking. Everything about it was amazing, food, service, atmosphere. Can't wait to get back.

Great food and friendly service

A fantastic evening celebrating a birthday. Food was outstanding, atmosphere brilliant and the service exceptional. Chloe really looked after us. Thank you. We’ll be back!!

Horrendous. I just wanted to have a quiet meal with my wife but the place was packed full of families with feral kids out of control shouting and screaming and must be one of the noisiest pubs I have been in. We had a drink and left. Not the pubs fault I suppose as it was bank holiday weekend. If you like your peaceful settings then I suggest you try somewhere else.

A fabulous little gem tucked away in the countryside Staff excellent , ambiance excellent… Guinness excellent food excellent see service excellent Prices excellent

Just had a surprise 70th Birthday here can't say anything bad about it will be back

Consistently good. A hidden gem.

Good food. Nice friendly staff. Spotless.

Nice food but not an extensive menu

Meal lovely as usual but extremely poor service.

Lovely meal staff very helpful and friendly

Had Sunday lunch for 5 and we all had a great meal. The food was great and plenty of it too. Can't wait to go back.

My company brings coach groups to eat lunch in the Barn from time to time. We find the staff, the food, the promptness of service and the friendliness to be exceptional. It's five stars from Game of Thrones Tours for the Barn bar at Saul.

Lovely family Sunday lunch. Staff friendly and welcoming. Menu varied and the food was superb. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice find whilst out on a wee drive. Good varied menu, pleasant and helpful staff and great atmosphere. Food was competitively priced and excellent

Friendly, helpful staff and delicious food

Really nice meal, service good and reasonably priced. The fillet steak was very good.

Beautiful building really nicely decorated. The menu was great and our soup was hot and delicious.

We live in Saul and attend The Barn quite often. After the sudden death of my brother we booked the barn for a private function following the burial. Myself and the husband met with the chef and the manager to go through menu options as we didn't want any more sandwiches. They were very accommodating and even made my mums favourite - cauliflower cheese. When we arrived the staff were immediately on hand with tea and coffee, which flowed continually throughout the service. the food was of generous portions and it was delicious. Everyone who attended said they were very impressed, and left full. With a large number of children under 12 at my table they were more than accommodating on providing extra chips and sauces. I was told the chicken wings were 'to die for', no pun intended. We even had an unexpected glutton requirement which they immediately dealt with - sorry I forgot to mention it before hand. We walked back to my mums house after finalising the bill and were very touched to see that they had closed the restaurant blinds. Mum's living room looks directly into the restaurant. Michael and his team were great, I couldn't thank them enough for what they did. No doubt you will see us all soon calling over for a lunch. Thank you all so much for your compassion and kindness throughout Sean's send off.

Pleasant meal with girlfriends Staff lovely and friendly Food was good

Very nice staff and surroundings the only problem is what comes out of the kitchen...

We had a great night out for our belated Christmas night out

Great place for a family meal. Food is excellent, you'll not leave hungry.

This is a place that you walk in and Immediately feel like your home. It’s cozy and inviting and has the best Guinness pour in Northern Ireland. They have all the classics on the menu but also incorporate modern dishes and they even have a full Veg menu! Everything we tried was delicious!! They have live music on the weekends! We danced and met so many local people who made us feel like part of the community. We will come back to Downpatrick just to go to The Barn, seriously can’t say enough positive things :)

Excellent food, friendly staff. Highly recommended

Lovely place will go regularly. Food very good.

Great food really good burger one of the nicest I've had.

Would recommend this place 👌. Food was excellent and staff really friendly. We had salt n chilli chicken for a starter 😋 yum 😋 and then Roast Beef for a main with pepperd sauce 😋 yum yum 😋 I wanted to lick the plate 🍽 and couldn't lol. But absolutely 💯 percent. Will definitely be back here.

Good food, staff very attentive. A little noisy due to a big party with quite a few children running about. Definitely will be back.

First time at the Barn and loved it. We'll be back 😊