The Dessert Bar in Allerdale

Delicious homemade ice cream served by people who know the meaning of customer service. Left with a smile on our faces and two lovely big cones. 😋 thanks!

Travelled 25 miles to the Dessert Bar today for their Knickerbocker Glory. Gutted when we got there to be told they had no jelly & no fruit! There is literally a Spar shop 20 steps from here, why could they not have ran up and got these items?? Unfortuntately it's not surprising that there were more people in Morellis and Mauds than the Dessert Bar today. I've ate in Dessert bar before and its been great but no excuse today folks, not having these items is unacceptable & unnecessary. Don't let your standards slip, there is too much competition out there.

The consistency of visiting ballycastle is knowing the views and being by the seaside, the consistency of knowing you’ll always get good food at Morton’s and hopefully the finishing touch with a good ice cream from the dessert bar. Unfortunately this was not the case . Why is it a place with a reputation sometimes lacks the consistency of keeping folks coming back but lacking either their ingredients or style of presentation. I would give this place another try as I have eaten there before but for whatever reason today I wish I had given it a miss

Their standard and speciality ice creams and desserts were very good but their dairy free let them down. These days it is so easy to get decent non-dairy milk or ice cream so there is no excuse for crap non-dairy products.

We had spent the day in Ballycastle and we treated ourselves to an ice cream from this place. There was an interesting history of the business the staff were friendly and the desserts were AMAZING thanks so much.

This place has a very pleasant young staff. Service was very quick. We had drinks cake and ice cream. Now your normal whippy ice cream proper home made whippy.

You will not be disappointed! So, we bought pavlova. Really light but sticky and chewy, the perfect balance. It was topped with fresh cream and fresh fruit and a side of their famous vanilla ice cream. I made up my own Sundae as the one I had wanted was unavailable. So I had a chocolate brownie and strawberry sundae, it was massive! I was so excited to eat it I forgot to take a picture. We also got affogato, a rich espresso with a side of ice cream, ginger nut biscuit and wafer biscuit. This was also exceptional. We have had lots of ice cream and sundaes from The dessert bar, haven’t had anything yet that we haven’t liked. Good value for money, lovely staff, a family run business for generations. We’ll be back.

The Dessert Bar does a range of desserts, mostly linked to ice cream, but done in a creative way e.g. a cloud cone combining candy floss and ice cream or hot chocolate with an ice cream float. We tried quite a few of the options and everyone liked what they chose. There is nowhere to sit due to COVID restrictions, but lots of seating in the park over the road.

Cannot recommend this place enough. We ran in as we'd promised our toddler an Ice cream after the beach, she was deciding her flavours as we walked in but we soon realised it was more of an all dessert place rather than an ice cream place, they only sell vanilla soft serve, absolutely beautiful, we came back the next day for more. They sell a variety of desserts but the soft serve ice cream is definitely to die for. Would come back to Ballycastle just for this.

Great little place open late. Several vegan ice- creams and coffee. Really enjoyed. Highly recommended

Went here because of the reviews on Trip Advisor and we weren't disappointed. Lovely soft serve ice creams and friendly and efficient service.

Delicious ice cream and desserts, very friendly staff and reasonably priced. Lovely way to end a meal with a walk along a beach.

ok so in 2017 or 2018 i came second in a sandcastle contest they made and i didnt know the dessert bar then and i got 4 milkshakes free which was great and after that we just went everytime we went the icecream milkshakes and everything is very good

Had went to this cafe when it first opened in in 2016 and the staff then were amazing, so polite and friendly for the first week it was opened. Met a lovely girl there that made me a coffee with a heart shaped into it with the foam from the milk, clearly I was so impressed at this skill and asked her how you learn something like that. She answered by saying "if your hearts in it, everything else comes naturally". she came over with it on a tray and said it looked like I was having a bad day and hoped it would cheer me up and it did! she even offered to make me and ice cream what ever way I wanted so ended up spending more than I wanted to that day. We did chat while she cleaned tables after that, got to know more about her, the cafe and the owner so that was great. So impressed with the customer services, all the staff were so nice not just her. So when I went back in the summer 2019 and was hoping to see the waitress again but the staff were all different to what I remember so I ordered the same coffee i did in 2016 but there was no heart but it was still nice, i got talking with the waitress and asked her if she knew that waitress i got to know and she did, she no longer works there. Such a shame, she didnt want to say what happened. But I do have so say it wasnt the same service, the coffee was nice but the price have almost doubled so wasnt tempted to buy any ice cream like I was before.Cant wait to visit ballycastle again.

This place was recommended to us while on a day trip to the Giants Causeway area - and it did not disappoint! What an absolute find - a small gem in pretty Ballycastle. Excellent choice of dairy and non-dairy ice cream, sundaes, cakes, tea and coffee. The staff, and especially the owner, really care. Very family-friendly.

Lovely little place for dessert. What really impressed me was customer service by this sweet little girl not sure what her name was. We had a sundae and waffle which was delicious 🤤

Called in for a bottle of water and stayed for coffees. This seems primarily to be an Ice-cream place, which has plenty of seating inside, and one table outside. Order and pay at the till and your order is brought to your table. Seemed very busy with both locals and tourists alike. The coffee was excellent! Nice quirky place with very helpful and friendly staff. Nice also to see a suggestion box on the wall. Would definitely go back if in Ballycastle again.

Love the dessert bar. Lovely quirky place to have a drink and a treat. We keep coming back for more.

I have a sweet tooth - plenty of choice here. I finally opted for the strawberry and coconut cake with ice cream. I wasn't disappointed. Brother and mother had lemon meringue and all the children ice cream. It was open late - which we found unusual for Ireland! Most places were shut by 7pm. Right on the sea front, a lovely cosy atmosphere and very friendly staff.

What a great little parlour for all ages. The menu is vast and will suit all taste buds. My request of a 99 with candy floss was not rejected and it was delicious! Thank you!!Super staff, great prices, excellent range. Well worth a visit even if you have to queue. You won’t be disappointed. Will be visiting again very soon.

Called in with the kids one wet, cold , damp evening while we were on a short break to Ballycastle, selection of desserts are amazing , so much to choose from , exciting ice cream choices for the kids , lovely friendly staff , can’t wait to go back , brightened up our stay!

Love, love, love this place. Family run business and it is so obvious how proud they are of this place and rightly so. Really friendly staff and great coffee.

A nice wee spot along the seafront at Ballycastle. The kids enjoyed the unicorn ice cream. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The ice cream was gorgeous, I had some in a strawberry sundae which was delicious. The staff were really helpful and friendly, would definitely recommend

Lovely ice cream in a friendly atmosphere and the coffee is good too! Good variety of desserts, and take out options to enjoy on the beach.

Quirky decorated place in Ballycastle, first visit April 2019, stopped off for an ice cream. One of the best ice creams I have tasted. So much to choose from, I had a 99. They also do dairy free, my little grandson was able to have his 1st cone, he is allergic to milk n eggs. He devoured it, happy days. Ice cream is so good went back in May for another. I live in Belfast, quite a bit away lol. Highly recommended, staff are lovely n welcoming

Visited here at Easter. Place was very busy but was managed very well. I got the waffle with white chocolate and ice cream. It was gorgeous and very reasonably priced. I have a nut allergy and they were very attentive and understanding, and took it seriously. Would recommend and would definitely return.

Called in for something sweet after our fish and chips. Had apple crumble with ice cream and pavlova. Lovely. Staff really nice. Will return. Please have apple tart as option😀

We just had tea but would definitely return for desserts and ice cream. Also a lovely spot for coffee. A great location on the sea front and excellent customer service.

I love this little place it is indeed full of ice cream happiness. Lovely friendly staff and lots of wonderful desserts to choose from.

Found this place today while in Ballycastle, lovely little cafe with yummy desserts, ice cream and treats. The girl who served us was very friendly and helpful, we would definitely visit again if in the area.

Called in here after hearing about it from some friends who had been... it's lovely! I highly reccommend the candy floss sundae, and my husband enjoyed his too - I can't remember what it was called but it was chocolate and honeycomb.

Took our 5 kids here for their well earned desserts -We weren't disapointed. Staff were more than accommodating and friendly and made such an effort! Would defo recommend and will definitely be back. Thanks again!! 😉

La suite d'une histoire de famille vieille de plusieurs décennies : le papa vendait des glaces sur la plage à bord de son camion Bedford... désormais c'est le fiston qui tient la boutique et perpétue la tradition.

Really lovely little place with friendly helpful service. Real treat for the kids ... kid size Sundaes which look amazing ... the cloud is our favorite

We called in here on the recommendation of the local tourist office. It was a good decision. The location is excellent on the sea front and the welcome was warm. The service we received was excellent as was the coffee and the desserts. Recommended.

Not just an Ice cream parlour. Great coffee and teas and a vast variety of homebaked pies,tarts, cheesecakes, Pavlova, you name it and most likely it will be there. The owner, Keith, aka Mr Happiness is just that and he's some boss as in his positive attitude towards his team makes for a great place to visit. Nothing seems to faze the guy. Really worth calling into.

Wow, if you've got a sweet tooth you have to try this place! Lovely ice-cream, scrumptious home made desserts and great coffee. I called in with my family on a hot summers evening. The young staff were polite and friendly. My kids had ice cream sundaes, my husband opted for a mini jam sponge cake & ice cream and I had the salted caramel brownie, again with the delicious home made ice cream. I would have to say, the brownies were the best I've ever tasted, they were that good! I also managed to try some of the jam sponge before my husband devoured it, really delicious. It's obvious the desserts are homemade and boy are they good! Can't wait to return to try something else! Well done guys!

Called in here for dessert and had Knickerbocker Glory, Chocolate Brownie Sundae and 2 Nutella Specials. The homemade ice cream is delicious and was pleased with the portion size. A real must for Nutella fans! The staff are very friendly and accomodating. Will definitely be back and will recommend.

Only stopped on for icecream and was amazed at the fantastic choice of desserts available. Still opted for icecream tho and it was lovely. Staff friendly and welcoming.

We came here with our family in the evening and had milkshakes, which were amazing. Made with ice cream they were very creamy! The puddings also looked delicious and only wish we had room for one! The cafe was very clean and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Lugar muy bien decorado. Pequeño pero acogedor. Los camareros muy amables y la música agradable. Un buen lugar para merendar. Tomamos un brownie con helado, un moca y un machiato y estaban muy bien. Al lado está el puerto para pasear y estirar las piernas si llevas mucho tiempo conduciendo.

We went for a mother's day treat and my daughters ordered the cloud sundaes. We were informed there was no candy floss but that, if we waited, it would be there in 5 minutes. We waited for over 45 minutes and paid the full price of the dessert, just to receive the ice cream. The candy floss never arrived, despite being told several times, that it was on it's way. No refund was offered. My husband also ordered a large whipped ice cream, that turned out to be exactly the same size as a child's. Over-priced, over-crowded and poor service

Really cute wee place quite quirky as well! Excellent choices of desserts and treats highly recommend the milkshakes tho! Topped with cream and mashmallows! Yummy. Staff are lovely and helpful. Will deff be back!!!

Found on trip lovely place and would highly recommend their sundae s the owner was lovely and helpful too This place is a rare gem thanks

Great place not just for the kids for ice-cream but they serve a mean coffee too. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. A definite pit-stop every time we are in Ballycastle.

Visited this place twice over the weekend all I can say is yummy deserts and we're very good at serving people with alergie . friendly staff and helpful staff definitely worth going to .

Wir sind in den Laden, weil wir einen leckeren Eisbecher(egal ob aus Softeis oder nicht!) essen wollten, aber da wir keine Eiskarte finden konnten haben wir das Personal gefragt was sie für Eis haben und sie haben nichts über irgendwelche Sorten gesagt! Dann haben wir einen mit Chips belegten Sandwich bestellt welcher, aber nicht geschmeckt hat!!!

We called in here twice during our weekend in Ballycastle, first time was for a take-away ice cream 'slider', friendly staff and efficient service. Second visit we decided to sit in and have a Knickerbocker Glory each,which was delicious, again the young staff were friendly and efficient. We would certainly call in here again when back in Ballycastle and can highly recommend it.

Small but perfectly form ice cream cafe. There's more to it than ice cream though. Every dessert you could think of and more. They have made changes to make it welcoming to everyone. Especially good for people on the autism spectrum and they have a portable ramp for wheelchair access although it has only a few tables and could be a little cramped if really busy. Well worth a visit!

It would be hard to enter this place and not smile. They make it very clear they want you to leave happy. A selection of delectable sweet treats including a variety of ice cream concoctions. You may even get a sparkly stick in your treat. Smile!

I visited the Desert Bar on a few occasions now and each time has been a real treat. May I just say the owner, "Keith" is absolutely brilliant and could not be more helpful or friendly! This is just what every sea side town needs! The quality of food and service was excellent and a real treat! I noted that a lot of children were enjoying their ice cream dishes and even witnessed their new special ice cream dish "the cloud" which looked truly amazing. Well worth a visit when in town! Well done ice cream happiness team you truly live up to your reputation! Ps they take into consideration any health/dietary needs and also cater for people who are watching their waistlines! A real plus in my book!

This is an absolute dream of a place. It is run by the son of a long established home-made ice-cream delivery supplier who has been in business for over 30 years. A tribute to their father is prominently displayed on the wall of the Dessert bar and "Harry" still assists from time to time. The range of ice=cream and ice-cream related drinks is second to none and are summed up in one word "AWESOME." I can quite safely say that once visited you will never want to leave it (or at least will want to return again and again). Keith is friendliness personified and in fact although he runs this establishment he also has his own vans entitled "DJ Happiness" and this trait he exudes constantly. It is an absolute delight to walk into the shop and you come away full of delicious ice-cream but also full of joy and happiness. Summer (or winter!) this is very definately a must go location.

This ice cream parlour/coffee is brilliant. Lovely location. Opens late. Great selection of deserts. Nothing is a bother to staff or Keith the owner. Well worth a visit if you are in Ballycastle.

Called in on Saturday morning for a quick coffee after having a seaweed bath in nearby Sea Haven Therapy (it was brilliant!). Had a flat white in a lovely little glass. The service was quick and efficient and I loved the decor inside. Wooden walls painted in pastel colours just like Neopolitan ice-cream. It is clear that a lot of thought has gone into the interior.

This was a very pleasant café to have ice cream/ coffee or a traybake. Staff very friendly. Will share Wi-Fi.

We called in here each day as the ice cream was lovely and service was quick. Eating ice cream outside on the benches was the best way to spend an afternoon

Fabulous desserts and ice-creams as well as coffee and an assortment of teas and other beverages. A treat for all the family.

Friendly staff.. Perfect location and really lovely icecream! Much nicer than competing ice cream franchises in the area!!

The ice cream was excellent the selection of deserts was very good and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Visited this little bar of sweetness on 3 occasions last week while we were on hols.

Must be visited if holidaying in Ballycastle. Ice cream waffles with choc sauce to die for! Children loved the ice cream floats and the sundaes were tremendous. Will defo recommend

This place is family run and there is a lovely history on the wall of its inception from a single ice cream to the current premises. A lot of thought and care has been taken in designing The Dessert Bar, from the decor to the staff uniforms and the enticing menu. How can you resist a Knickerbocker Glory?? So it's even better that the desserts don't disappoint. Everything we ordered was good. It's basically a child's heaven on earth. The staff were really friendly & the owner chatted away to my toddler niece who would have happily eaten all their ice cream. It's a family friendly place, kids and babies welcome and their coffee is excellent!

Unfortunately we did not have the chance to visit the Dessert Bar itself however, we did get to try some of their ice cream from their ice cream van which visited at Ballyness Caravan Park in which we were staying.

Visited for the first time yesterday - 2 adults and 6 kids! Despite being very busy we quickly got 2 tables and served really quickly too. Great menu and very sensibly priced - so many places claim to cater for kids but are so ridiculously priced it's impossible to take a large group! Gorgeous coffee and honeycomb cheesecake for the adults and screwballs, sundaes and milkshake for the kids - everyone happycongratulations Keith - our favourite ice-cream van man - from all your Derrykeighan fans

Out for our usual Sunday morning cycle and stopped off in Ballycastle for a coffee. Sunny day so lots of outside tables were taken. Then we spied this place.....

Stumbled upon this fantastic little coffee shop by accident. The owners are commended for the courageous and exciting decor, which creates a welcoming fun atmosphere in keeping with seafront location.