Based on 193 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 193 opinions finded in 2 websites
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A very welcoming place to stay.
Claire Wilson . 2025-01-13
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Good food and lovely atmosphere. The only comment I would make for further improvement on what is already a lovely dining experience would be for a chocolate fountain as part of the desserts option. Kids loved this before and were a little disappointed that it wasn’t there this time round. Also would be good for all desserts to be named on the slates. Dessert in a cup, not sure what it was, a heated plate with what I think was white chocolate and ice cream with no lid to show flavour, strawberry maybe, not sure. Pianist was amazing!!!!
Emma McAnespie . 2025-01-13
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We had afternoon tea for my mum's birthday. The quality and quantity of the food was excellent. The staff are very helpful and accommodating on our visit. There's no pressure to leave after a certain time which is lovely because it makes the day so relaxing and enjoyable. I would highly recommend your establishment to family and friends.
Wendy Wisdom . 2025-01-12
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Arrived before check-in and had the Sunday buffet. Delicious and excellent service. Loved the room and just sat by the fire most of the evening relaxing with a glass of wine or two. Room was spotless and modern with everything we needed.
Leigh Livingstone . 2025-01-06
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This is our second visit. Simple food done well. Fresh, tasty, good variety. Everyone enjoyed the grub. Attentive service too. Thanks.
Anandi Mahadeo . 2025-01-06
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Returning yet again for a carvery meal on Sunday we were not disappointed. The food and service were outstanding as always. Our go to for a perfect Sunday roast!
Debra Baker . 2025-01-06
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Lovely restaurant...food was very good, we had the duck which we would've liked a bit rarer but that's just a matter of preference. Starter and dessert were first class.
Sharon Maginnis . 2025-01-05
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This is one of the best Hotels we have ever stayed in. Everything from beginning to end was superb. So relaxing with a nice pleasant atmosphere. If you want a wee break this is the place you won’t be disappointed.
John Matchett . 2025-01-02
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Everything was perfect, our room was very suited for two people. The food was amazing. The service was great. The only thing I would say is the atmosphere was not the best due to not getting seated in the area where the singer was playing, the lights were dimmed a lot and looked like people wanted to go to bed but it was very chilled. The drinks was amazing but a bit pricey and the heat in the room was very warm! Other than this I would definitely stay again. The coast on the outside was the perfect little touch to our stay.
Rebecca Turley . 2025-01-01
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Things that were good – prior to our afternoon tea I had emailed to request some plain ham sandwiches for my picky daughter. The email was answered promptly and when we arrived and looking at the menu it was clear that my request had been met which was brilliant. The customer service from beginning to end was 2nd to none. All of the staff were polite, attentive and friendly. We enjoyed where we were sitting at the window. The atmosphere was really nice with the festive decorations. The scones were lovely and warm, but they were somewhat dry. But we got extra butter and cream so they were lovely. There was a nice variety offered of both Savoury and sweet. There was a real Wow factor when the food was brought out on the stands. Things that could be improved – the sandwiches appeared to have been sitting around for quite some time and the bread was dry. Some of my family’s sandwiches seemed to be nicer than others! For example, for the festive sandwiches, my husband’s didn’t have any cranberry sauce. The festive trifle did not have much flavour and could’ve done with some sponge to make it more like a trifle. To be honest, for the price, the food was a wee bit disappointing. It looked good, but wasn’t particularly flavourful/special. Would I recommend it? Probably, but I would advise friends to go earlier in the day so the sandwiches would be fresher. Overall - thanks for a lovely afternoon. My daughters had never had afternoon tea before and they really enjoyed it 😊
Anne Graham . 2024-12-31
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Fantastic range of very appetising food and 5 star service from the very polite attentive staff
Gill Kelly . 2024-12-30
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We had dinner while staying at the Ballygally Castle Hotel. The place surely has a very medieval vibe to it. Great selection of food on the menu. Tried the slow cooked beef and was blown away. Everything was perfect and very good and friendly service.
soumyojit chakraborty . 2024-12-30
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Stunning setting, fabulous food, attentive and friendly staff - we enjoyed a great afternoon tea in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Loved it, will be back!!!
Chele Wilson . 2024-12-28
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We have been to Ballygalley Castle Hotel on a number of times for carvery & or coffee. This was our first a la cart dinner, breakfast and overnight stay. Firstly, on arrival the welcome was genuinely warm & friendly, check in was prompt, then we got to our room which was huge & pleasantly decorated. It had all the amenities one could want. Then to the bar/lounge; warm decor and with 60 mph winds blowing outside the lounge was near silent apart from the quiet chat of the many customers. Real log fires added to the atmosphere. Drinks prices were slightly cheaper than other 4* hotels. They certainly know how to make proper Irish coffees too (10/10). The meal in the Garden restaurant was quiet: due to the pre-Christmas rush but the menu was comprehensive. The food was expertly cooked and presented. The waiting staff & matre’d (waiter/manager) pleasantly efficient. A good choice of average priced wines available too. Breakfast next morning was cooked the way the famous Ulster Fry should be cooked, and with all ingredients locally sourced there was absolute no stodginess. In fact it was just perfect, only the Grand Central 5* hotel in Belfast Ulster Fry is comparable quality. Our entire visit was very pleasant with nothing of note to complain about. Other aspects such as parking, are all catered for. All in all - Excellent!
P D . 2024-12-23
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Food was lovely, though portion sizes were not as big as other restaurants we have eaten in. Staff were very friendly. And the place looked beautiful, especially with the christmas trees etc.
Louise M . 2024-12-22
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Delicious food excellent service highly recommended
Mandy Creighton . 2024-12-16
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Birthday treat for wife, booked bed and breakfast and afternoon tea, great relaxing time, afternoon tea was fantastic with a festive touch. 🎄☃️ great breakfast too.
Brian Sinclair . 2024-12-10
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The afternoon tea was lovely. All the food was delicious - and lots of it. We had a seat by the window which we enjoyed on a stormy Saturday afternoon. and the staff were great too.
CLAIRE MCGOVERN . 2024-12-08
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Our first visit to Ballygally Castle. We had a beautiful meal in the Garden Restaurant, service was excellent. Well worth a visit.
Peter Clarke . 2024-12-03
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we booked the Garden Room restaurant a couple of months in advance for a special occasion. we received a phone call two hours before the reservation time to advise the restaurant was booked and we would have to eat in the bar. luckily a proper height table was provided but it was a disappointing experience.
Alan Boyd . 2024-11-29
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Fantastic variety of hot and cold scrumptious food. Attentive staff and cozy Christmas atmosphere ... perfect way to start the festive season. See you again soon.
Wendy Paul . 2024-11-25
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Great experience here! The food was good, and the room was very peaceful. I also have a gluten allergy, and the staff was prepared to tell me everything I could safely eat, which I really appreciated. Would absolutely return again.
Marissa Davis . 2024-11-25
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Excellent stay and the receptionist who booked us in and out is an assett to your company! I think her name is Katherine?
Christine Stafford . 2024-11-20
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Great friendly service and staff
Pierre Droomer . 2024-11-14
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We spent a very relaxing evening at the hotel. Nice surroundings, nice room and nice staff.
Trevor Harper . 2024-11-13
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Is there anywhere else in the world you could eat a delectable, lovingly prepared Sunday dinner, in a Castle whilst a pod of dolphins played in the bay? Only at Ballygally Castle Hotel. We love the Sunday Carvery, the choice and quality of food is second to none. I particularly love the linen tablecloths and napkins, the polished cutlery, the glassware and attention to detail. All staff are so warm and welcoming, local, polite and 5 star at their job. The pianist just adds that touch of luxury to a relaxing ambience.
judith pitman . 2024-11-04
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Staff were brilliant, accomodating a very fussy 3 year old! Food was lovely and the children enjoyed exploring the Ghost Room whilst waiting for dinner. The only reason atmosphere is 4* was due to our early sitting etc. it felt a bit lacking in atmosphere in a large room, but that is probably more our fault than the hotel!
Stephen Potts . 2024-10-23
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Yet another wonderful lunch with my mum. Many thanks to Jess, Chloe and Grace for their exceptional customer service and for always making us feel like VIP's.
Mia Belfast . 2024-10-20
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We ate here as we were staying in hotel. Restaurant is very pretty and service was friendly and efficient. The menu is small and limited if staying a few nights. It lacks the zing of a hotel promoting province. The food is fine. But it didn’t entice us back for a second night. It’s pricey for what it is.
Barbara M . 2024-08-09
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Fantastic place to visit for a meal and a bit of scenery. The gardens are a great place for some pictures and if you are lucky enough for a sunny day a beer in the gardens. The staff were great but confused us over some of the starters that had been taken off the menu. Overall a lovely place to visit, eat and drink.
Gary Mason . 2024-06-08
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Room and view was lovely, comfortable massive bed, two red velvet buns, and bottled water, also tea and coffee. Let down for me was the food, I had the pate which was lovely but did not really like it on soda bread. We have stayed there a few times and I decided to order the Steak for the second time and for the second time it was over cooked, I asked for medium but it was well done no sign of pink at all. Not really surprised because you never seem to get a steak cooked properly anywhere. The Breakfast staff were brilliant, but I wish they would cook the bacon a bit more, no fried eggs in the buffet but the waitress got me two, the potato bread was a disappointment, there was lots of choice, orange juice hit the mark, as did the fresh grapefruit.
Jeepster . 2024-03-21
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Staff rather young but friendly, atmosphere quite nice but the food is thoroughly overpriced and below what you can expect from a place like this. Was served a £9 "couscous salad" that was basically dry couscous, seeds, broccoli and rocket salad thrown into a bowl without any dressing at all. Got olive oil and balsamic dressing after I asked for it, but it's really not worth it. Disappointing, as this restaurant has the potential to be a really pleasant spot.
Jeremie . 2023-11-12
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Having grown up in Co Antrim in the 1980s / 90s, it’s sad to see that most of the independent, family run hotels and restaurants have mostly been taken over by hospitality companies. Each time I return home from England, I find that more and more traditional establishments have gone and as such the menus and drinks selection have become standardised and more akin to English pub grub than traditional Irish food. My parents often spoke warmly about the cellar bar in Ballygalley Castle, however that has long gone - likely a victim of health and safety or fire regulations. So the main restaurant is now the garden restaurant. While the restaurant is pleasant, I was disappointed at the limited choice available. Half of the starters were also available as main courses, and there were 2 salad options. There also seems to be a lot of pork options available, pork belly for both mains and starters, and sausage and mash for mains. There’s nothing wrong with pork, however, on a very limited menu, it seems a lot. For starters we had soup and the pate dish. The soup was fine, however the pate was served with soda bread, which wasn’t really toasted enough to be crispy. The big disappointment was the selection of main courses. Being on the coast, I was hoping for a decent fish selection. However this was limited to battered fish and chips (pub grub), or sea trout - a fiddly dish if ever there was one. Where was the mackerel, sea bass or salmon that are caught locally? There was also no lamb option. In the end we had a chicken and slow cooked pulled beef dish, a beef dish and sausages and mash - which was called something fancy. While the food was tasty and nicely prepared, it’s obvious to see the menu is based on cost cutting rather than variety. Particularly noticeable as the chicken / beef combination used exactly the same slow cooked beef as the single beef dish. As someone who eats out regularly, there is nothing wrong with this. However at approximately £20 per main course, I would expect individuality and not a mix n match approach. I did fancy the 10oz sirloin steak, however this was priced at £32, and I had eaten exactly the same steak in another restaurant the previous evening for a mere £20. The dessert menu was even more limited, and in all honesty, reminiscent of a supermarket frozen aisle, so I opted for coffee instead. When it finally came the coffee was lukewarm and extremely bitter. At £4.20 for a small cup, this was disappointing. The staff were pleasant, and for this reason I decided on 3 stars. However, until the menu is significantly overhauled, I don’t think I shall return.
Mark B . 2023-10-12
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The menu is the star , great food ,great table ,great service good atmosphere
Leslie Mitchell . 2023-07-17
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There isn't a huge choice of restaurants along this part of the coast so we drove back down the lovely coast road to have dinner here--an interesting place with some Game of Thrones connections. The food was very good and reasonably priced and the service was spot on.
mullionboy . 2023-05-17
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Excellent food and amazing service. The surroundings were also beautiful.
L Gray . 2023-05-10
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We had our evening meal here during our stay in the hotel. We were sat right next to the fire, which was lovely. The service and food were excellent and very reasonably priced. The two of us had 3 courses, with drinks, came to £80. After the main, we needed a break and the waitress kindly let us go out into the garden for a little stroll between courses! The Apple Crumble for dessert worth the Salted Caramel Anglaise was particularly good!
Nick . 2023-03-31
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Our recent stay in the hotel included a 3 course evening meal. Great selection on the menu and the food was fantastic. A good wine selection also!
Clairewints . 2023-02-14
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Great place for a meal, the food is localy sourced and cooked perfectly. The staff in the restaurant when we were there are excellent especially ANN, CHLOE & JESS, 3 absolute STARS.
545nevens . 2023-01-20
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used this restaurant while staying at the hotel food was delicious and staff were excellent superb value would whole heartedly recommend and will definitely use again when next in the area
Graham Underwood . 2022-11-08
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Hotel was excellent rooms very clean and comfortable food was delicious CHOLE who served us was very pleasant and professionally we will be back
Lorraine Harper . 2022-10-13
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Tres bon accueil, plats corrects et bon service ! Nous séjournions dans l’hotel, c’était tres pratique car il n’y a rien d’autre aux alentours…
OnAir38694239631 . 2022-09-16
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Dinner was excellent. Had the beef/chicken combo with spring onion mash the sticky toffee pudding was excellent. Friend had Irish beef she enjoyed hers as well. Only confusion no check had to pay at podium on way out
Leigh W . 2022-07-16
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Reservation at 7. Asked server what “Gammon” was. Server said “ham” with no other explanation. I asked if she could elaborate on the dish, she said no. We had butter on the table but no bread. I asked for bread, the server said no. The place was unseasonably warm, we asked if the door could be open for air, the server said no. The front desk wasn’t much better. We asked for water. The front desk says rudely “you’ll need to pay for it.” 45 mins later we finally got starters. 30 mins after that, we got a main dish. 25 mins later we got dessert. Customer service was atrocious. The servers literally looked as if they were high school students just hired for the evening. A place this expensive and allegedly this “high class” needs to understand customer service is a MUST in the class of hotel they are trying to portray. They should be in the business of saying “yes” more than “no”.
ThaboC . 2022-06-23
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We had a lovely night at the garden restaurant , the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The staff were also great particularly Matthew who was an extremely polite and attentive host . We will definitely be back
Fiadh01 . 2022-05-13
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Friendly staff high quality of food and service
Ruth Coulter . 2022-04-09
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The food was excellent the service in the restaurant was very good staff were very attentive to us both evening meal and breakfast plenty of choice and good home products on display really enjoyed our experience at ballygally hotel
M1247GJsamuelg . 2022-04-04
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We had a lovely 3 course meal here. The beef was very tender and the chowder had lots of seafood in it. Couldn’t fault the meal. Service was also very good.
Peter S . 2022-03-28
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Great food and staff very friendly.
Kerry Thompson . 2022-03-17
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Dinner was good but not a huge selection. Breakfast was very tasty, lots to choose from, very fresh and quick service
NomadicAdventurer . 2022-03-05
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The dinner was delicious but not fabulous. Service was satisfactory. There was a big fireplace and a number of radiators around the walls. Sadly my table was next to French windows where the curtains neither met not reached the floor. It was too cold for comfort. Breakfast the following morning was ok but unremarkable. The bedroom suite was stunning however and reception staff very welcoming indeed.
John Pielou . 2022-03-01
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Food in this restaurant is beautifully presented & delicious. The staff & service are second to none! Could not fault this place!
xchloehamilton . 2022-02-04
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Excellent food. Wonderful service friendly staff. Highly recommend if in the area.
Jean-Robert Hunter Deuling . 2021-12-17
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Excellent food good prices wonderful service. Recommend
Jean Robert Hunter Deuling . 2021-12-15
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Steak cooked to perfection My partner got the coley and loved it. The crushed potato and chorizo that came with it was his favourite
Natasha McNeilly . 2021-12-14
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Excellent dining while staying at hotel
Vic . 2021-12-10
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Food was delicious. Staff super helpful. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Clair Hughes . 2021-09-12
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The Garden Restaurant is situated within the Ballygally Hotel. This is a lovely hotel situated right on the shore line with a beautiful beach to the front. The hotel itself has a lot of character and charm which can be explored with a trip to the tower and ghosts room. The entrance to the restaurant is already impressive with a large custom carved wooden door to celebrate the Game of Thrones which was filmed in local spots around Northern Ireland. The carved wood was from fallen trees in Dark Hedges another film location. The Garden Restaurant has nice views to the gardens of the castle which are also worth a stroll around to enjoy. Upon entering we were warmly welcomed and placed at a central table. The restaurant is bright and airy with a vaulted ceiling. Perhaps it loses a little of the intimate dining experience which most enjoy. The menu choice was nice with a good selection to cover most tastes. The food itself was lovely without fault and enjoyed by the whole party. The table service was also as expected. Overall, a lovely choice of good quality food in a nice setting and worth the travel.
SoloStays . 2021-09-09
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Lovely setting with beautiful gardens.
Stanley Booth . 2021-07-10
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Highly recommend. Excellent food, great menu. Never disappoints. Very friendly and welcoming staff
Noelene McKeown . 2021-06-26
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Beautiful food. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Moira McNeill . 2021-06-10
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We stopped at the Ballygally Castle hotel for 5 nights as a special occasion to celebrate my retirement and ate in the restaurant 4 nights and had an afternoon tea. The first night we were sat down at our table for 25 minutes before someone came and took our order , nobody came and asked if we wanted a drink whilst we looked at the menu . The food when it came was nicely cooked but I had steak and chips and it came with no garnish , no mushrooms and when I asked for mustard , they came back and said they had none. The next night we had a table booked for 7.45 . We went to the restaurant and despite having booked the table three weeks earlier were told to go and sit outside the restaurant and they would call us in when ready . Eventually about an hour later they came out and told us we could not have a table in the restaurant. By then there were about six groups of people in the same boat , the worst having waited from 7.15. Eventually at approximately 9pm we gave them an order for a beef daub and they came out with sirloin steak ! When challenged the waiter didnt know the difference but we were told they had no beef daub left on the menu. But surely when the chef had seen the order he would have known the difference. And so it went on , very little supervision from their management on what were new young waiters that needed support that was sadly lacking
Julian Powell . 2021-06-06
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Had Christmas Eve dinner and it was excellent. the roast beef fell apart and tasted very nice. All current guidelines were excellent.
CoArmaghontour27 . 2020-12-27
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The restaurant has a very good and varied menu and caters for those with special dietary requirements. The staff are helpful and professional and the food is excellent. Highly recommended whether staying at the hotel or for a meal out.
Bethcar31 . 2020-09-03
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Seems to us that the Ballygally hotel is taking advantage of the government eat out scheme by offering an extremely poor set menu with cheap ingredients rather than the usual Lounge menu. The starter offers leek and potato soup, 3 breaded mushrooms, chicken wings or Caesar salad. Mains offers were fish pie which was 3/4 mashed potato Not one single chunk of fish with even more cubes of potato in the under mash. Seemed to me this was some left over chowder as it had small pieces of over cooked leek and celery in i looking like they had been a soup previously. Chicken curry was a pre cooked chicken breast heated by adding to a curry sauce. Chicken was dry and hard and sauce lacked flavour.Very few staff with long waits between service.Also and more worrying social distancing and hygiene precautions were Non existent. Hotel was teeming with a very large funeral party +70 eating from a buffet in main restaurant, and a wedding party in lounge/function room. Staff no masks or gloves.The Only precautions were a hand sanitiser on entry. Plates and cutlery all handled by staff, salt and pepper placed on tables not in sachets. Tables not wiped down.Unfortunately we will not be back despite the friendly and courteous staff who were run off their feet.
jukeBelfast . 2020-08-27
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We were greeted by a very pleasant receptionists and showed to our room The room was very nice and comfortable food was excellent and staff very attentive
minnandjohn . 2020-03-06
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We stopped by, without planning to, as we were passing through Ballygally en route for Belfast on a bitterly cold February evening.I asked at the front desk about the food and was immediately attended to by a very friendly manager called Norma. We went to the Garden Restaurant, and settled on the two courses with a glass of wine( but since we didnt want wine, we were offered a choice of soft drink instead), a kind of early bird special , served until 7pm and costing £22..We sat by the lovely open fire.There were only a few other diners and the atmosphere was very relaxed.We were served by a warm, friendly waitress called Jess, who was excellent at her job.The food was beautifully cooked and presented-very tasty, we both had ribs as a starter followed by the chicken.It was really good.We then ordered a dessert of sticky toffee pudding, which was possibly the nicest I have ever tasted. All in all, this was a great experience, super service from Jess and Norma and excellent food,It is now definately on my llst of places to eat when up exploring the Antrim Coast
Richard O . 2020-02-24
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Went here for Sunday dinner and food was lovely. Starters & Main were delicious and it was buffet/carvery style so help yourself to as much as you want. Only thing I feel is desserts let it down as I found them basic and seemed to be bought in. Desserts were you trifles, cheesecake and fresh fruit but they had little flavour so was disappointed. Setting of the restaurants views are out of this world over looking the water. Definitely a stunning view. Meal was £27 each so for what you get I suppose its an average - high price for a sunday dinner.
donardb . 2020-01-29
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Lovely hotel/surroundings...pity the food didn,t match...very poor, was like something from icelandand they even managed to burn it in the microwave...
happycustomer014 . 2019-09-26
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Ate here for two successive evenings this week. Food was excellent and staff were professional and friendly. A very enjoyable experience and would highly recommend a visit.
Ciaran C . 2019-09-05
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Soup and sandwich appear OK, but my chowder was simply thin fish soup with bits and not much flavour. Very disappointing, but in front of the friends who brought me here, I didn't want to complain. Chef should know what chowder is, so it shouldn't have left the kitchen.
Aug55 . 2019-06-05
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The food was great, I had veggie pasta and it was the best we’ve had on the trip. The morning buffet was delicious and the service was excellent. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat
Sandra C . 2019-05-14
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Excellent menu in comfortable surroundings. This restaurant sources fresh local produce and serves to a high standard. Service very good and pricing competitive. Would certainly recommend this restaurant to residents and passers by.
56BrianC56 . 2019-05-09
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We had a family group staying on a Dinner, B&B; arrangement and were very pleased with the experience. We had two members with medical special diets and the staff coped admirably - no problem at all. And breakfast is a real feast!
Don I . 2019-05-01
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Called in without a reservation for evening meal. Informed that food was only being served in the Lounge which was fine by us. Initially only two other tables occupied so service was excellent. Scampie starter was very good, nicely presented and good size portions. For mains we selected the chicken curry which was advertised as having a creamy sauce. Sauce turned out to be anything but creamy and actually had a real kick which was the very opposite to what we had anticipated. West Coast Cooler was charged at £5.10p - really??
redhand . 2019-02-28
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Restaurant was excellent from the moment we entered. Greeted immediately and taken to our table. Menu had various options, both settled for steak with pepper sauce. Starters were brought out in good time followed by main meal, cooked as we had asked. Cheese board with port and coffee followed, all well presented. The live back ground music was an additional treat.
tiger60 . 2019-02-19
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We had a lovely Valentine's day meal. All food is sourced locally where possible. The setting is wonderful and the staff are excellent
jackmario . 2019-02-15
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Excellent food, great choice, super service. I enjoyed a salad starter and then chicken and my husband had soup and steak.
Helen R . 2019-02-09
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What a fantastic stay from start to finish.
Jet59614 . 2019-01-21
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We booked to stay overnight in the Ballygally Castle Hotel to see an Abba tribute. The Garden restaurant Ballygally held a special set meal for event, £22 for a 2 course meals and a glass of wine - bargain.
enquiries432 . 2019-01-12
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We ate several meals here and enjoyed them all. It is located inside Ballygally Castle which is a gorgeous spot. The staff is friendly and attentive and they have a nice menu. They offer a 20 pound dinner that includes main dish, dessert and glass of wine.
Misqueen . 2018-11-24
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We had two dinners and two breakfasts here while staying at the hotel. While the menu was not extensive, everything on it sounded delightful. The salmon was just fabulous. The breakfast buffet was most generous and my favorite was the oatmeal with a little Bushmills, a nice touch. Our service was not rushed and we were allowed plenty of time to enjoy our meal.
BostonJandP . 2018-10-19
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Top quality food in this interesting place. Even went up to the ghost room! Food was tasty and reasonable price. Service was friendly.
mcauley2015 . 2018-09-28
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Having stayed at hotel we ate in the Garden Restaurant. Great service from staff especially undivided attention from Restaurant Manager Norma. Food excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.
RichCassells . 2018-08-19
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We came for a family lunch in a large group. The food quality was good and the service was excellent. The young waitress was attentive but not overly so. She coped well with our dithering and got the order right. I'd thoroughly recommend Ballygally Castle.
Redmurph16 . 2018-08-10
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We ordered several appetizer plates in the lounge. The server did not bring us share plates and service was extremely, excruciatingly slow! First only 3 tables were occupied, and then we were the only customers in the lounge. Had to get up to find someone to re-order wine and again to get our bill. The beef burgers were dry, and the chips were bland. The grapes were sour. Ha ha. The fried fish was good. For a restaurant that has a small booklet on the table touting their excellent cuisine, we were sorely disappointed.
hobolinda . 2018-08-02
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Great food and excellent service. Staff were very busy but they were still attentive. Food was well presented, freshly cooked and really good flavours.
dickaWestonSuperMare . 2018-07-22
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I was excited to bring some friends here on our trip to Ireland, as I'd dined here in 2015 on another trip and really enjoyed my meal. My friends were super impressed with both the food, and the prices. The grounds and castle itself are also very lovely, as well as the cool game of thrones door and touches.
Elianahelena . 2018-06-28
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Took our danish friends for a meal they enjoyed a perfect meal and a beautiful walk in the delightful gardens were very impressed.
Maureen T . 2018-06-18
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We were staying at the hotel, so decided to eat here, a bit dissapopinted I hve to say, the "Early" menu was from 5 - 7pm, I found that menu very limited, but if you want to go to the main menu, you will find the food to be very expensive.
djkennyt . 2018-05-27
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I highly recommend. There is something on the menu for everyone. Very reasonably priced. The food is delicious too.
Francine C . 2018-05-23
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After a lovely afternoon at Glenarm Castle gardens, my husband and I took his Mum, who was visiting from the States, to Ballygally Castle Hotel. Apart from loving all things “castle”, she is a huge “Game of Thrones” fan and was delighted to see the beautiful carved door used in the series (not to mention the excitement of climbing up to the “ghost room”…) I had read about the “early bird” offer (2 courses plus a glass of wine for £20) in the Garden Restaurant and decided that this would be lovely way to round off our day-trip.
NCVienna . 2018-04-25
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Fabulous Meal here this Evening... Went with the Early Evening Meal £20 ph ...... And was blown away by the Quality and Service....... Presentation, Flavours , Textures simply superb..... We shall return .... Thank you �
rayboy806 . 2018-03-14
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Had 3 course dinner included in our DBB stay. Great choice on offer and food was perfectly cooked. Staff very attentive. This room would be made much cosier with a real fire, but probably not practical. Breakfast served here also and was one of the best we have had.
jazbutler . 2018-03-05
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I had the seafood chowder starter, and the ‘Classic chicken curry’ for my main meal. Classic? You mean, regular, standard chicken curry? The menu says, “Irish chicken breast and roasted vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy masala sauce, served with boiled rice, flatbread and coriander yogurt.” £15. For dessert I tried their pecan and walnut tart. My meal was great, I must say. I really liked the chairs. In many places the chairs are awful, but here I was supremely comfortable for many hours of a family gathering. So, well done for your upholstering, Ballygally Castle!
Steveodo . 2018-02-10
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The food and staff are excellent. We had a steak and the gammon. This room of the castle definitely felt like a castle!
Murpets . 2017-11-08
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Service was good, food was average. Breakfast is a buffet and is half way decent. I'm not a big fan of breakfast but if you want the full Irish they have it. We took advantage of the early bird special 2 course dinner with a glass of wine for 20 pounds Limited menu and I think same food was being served in the bar area. There are not any other restaurants close by that we could find. Music was instrumental from the Sinatra/Davis days. A little dated. The restaurant does not have a "castle" feel at all!
nursemurphy13 . 2017-10-23
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The food in Ballygally is great, especially the breakfasts.They do great children’s meals too.
Cp87532467 . 2017-10-22
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amazing hotel with a lot of history behind it from having Ghosts to modern day filming of game of thrones. Unfortunatly we went here for a evening meal and was dissapointed , staff were polite but food wasnt up to the standerd you would expect from such a high class hotel
101rosemarie . 2017-09-16
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The restaurant is excellent for breakfast and dinner. The service is outstanding and there is a good variety to cater for all tastes.
JimDonnelly . 2017-08-18
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