The Nook in Moyle

My recent experience at The Nook left much to be desired, particularly concerning their ordering process. Despite being in a hurry due to time constraints from a bus tour, the food ordering system was inefficient and frustrating. With a young staff in place, customers are required to order at the bar and remember their table number for food delivery. This setup proved to be a significant hindrance, especially for those under time pressure. The Nook should seriously reconsider their approach to serving customers. They need to decide whether they want to operate as a fast-food establishment or provide full table service. Our tour group ended up losing a valuable hour from our itinerary due to the delays caused by this flawed ordering system. If The Nook wishes to cater to bus tours and similar groups, they must adapt their mechanisms to ensure efficient service. My recommendation for future visitors is to enter the restaurant, secure a table, and then have someone wait in line to place the order. Until they address these issues, I would advise against recommending The Nook to bus tour operators or anyone with time-sensitive schedules.

Nice pub Great spot Lunch was decent However Don't bring kids £12.50 for kids Chicken Nuggets each and charged for a blackcurrant on top.

Great location, captive audience…..so they don’t really seem bothered about much! Shame. Took so long to be served, unnecessary ! I wouldn’t return.

This place is fantastic. Lovely scones, staff are great. Way better than the National Trust and their concrete monstrosity next door.

Friendly and tasteful Irish cuisine. Service not up to standard and prices quite excessive given the quantity on the plate. Don’t have an Irish coffee or a pint of Guinness, you will be disappointed compared to other places…

Stopped there after our the Giant Causeway tour, we only had Guiness.. the staff were helpful and very friendly

11/04/24-Honestly the worst customer service I have ever seen in my life, 0 stars one staff member on her phone and the other one I couldn’t understand what she was saying mumbling and muttering under her breath, eventually got ordered after standing at the bar, glass of coke came with lipstick on the glass, food was ok but for the price you are paying you would expect more food on the plate, ordered a steak pie, steak sandwhich, 2 kids meals, also asked to tip before we received our food. Glad I said no as not one member of staff came near us to ask if everything was ok just food served and that was it. £12.50 for a kids meal is a disgrace! But with limited options around the area, I guess the owner is happy ripping tourist off.

While visiting the causeway we stopped in The Nook for a quick drink and a nibble before heading around the hill walk and down to the columns. It was a nice, quaint little place. Food did the job and the coffee was nice enough. A tad on the pricey side, but comfortable enough to make a nice enough rest break.

Accueil horrible ! Ne servent pas à manger alors que certains clients ont des salades. Pas de sandwich, pas de gâteaux ! Bref à fuir …

We stopped for lunch while on tour of Giant's Causeway. The staff was friendly, the service was fast, and the food was good. We had the fish & chips and side order of french fries. All was fresh and hot. It was busy and not many tables - please grab a table as you walk in.

Excellent food with great atmosphere. You can park your car, have food and visit giants causeway. A lovely place with lots of history. Irish coffee is a must try.

30/03/2024: the most SLOWLY queue that I EVER seen in my entire life!! 10 minutes each person just to pay, I had 6 people in front of me and after 30 MINUTS there were still 3. I had to leave to not loose my coach. Girls, you're like 6 in there, MOVE!!!!!

£12 for a children's meal?! I feel like this place is catering towards tourists. For the average NI family out for a walk up the coast I don't believe this is affordable whatsoever.. the staff were disinterested and didn't look up when I waited at the bar to be handed a menu and to check if we could eat outside. We went elsewhere

Only stopped in briefly for a pudding which was lovely

the best stew i’ve ever had the pleasure of gracing my tastebuds with. I will forever be condemned to try and cook it myself but will undoubtedly never succeed. please do yourself a favour and get the irish stew.

Nice pub and restaurant near the causeway

Very nice, fast serving , nice service . Highly recommend it.

Located as the car park nearest the Giant’s Causeway this is a very quaint little spot, furnished with old school desks and benches. We only had coffees and desert but the prices listed on the menu were definitely on the expensive side. The food did look good but I was glad we weren’t there for lunch.

Lovely place to visit for hot dri k or alcoholic drink after visiting the giants Causeway. The food looked lovely, but we didn't eat this time

They have wifi but don’t let customers use it

Suberb little pub. Never expected such a sublime pint of Guinness up in the middle of nowhere.

Took shelter here after a very cold, wet and windy visit to Giants Causeway. Very cosy old schoolhouse still with traditional features. Food menu was limited so decided not to bother. To warm ourselves up we ordered an Irish Coffee and a Baileys Coffee which were very good but at nearly £20 for the 2 they should have been. Nice open fire which we sat by to dry out and wait for our tour bus to collect us.

Just a quick coffee for us whilst waiting for the bus. Excellent after a long walk and doesn't require paying to get in to the NT visitor centre.

Great little spot with reasonable prices and good selection of drinks and light bites. We had afternoon tea, with the freshest scones I’ve ever tasted. Staff are super friendly too,

The day was gray, dark, almost black, with a very strong wind. Or enter, it seems you could cross paths with Francis Drake or Blackbeard.

The soup of the day was delicious and was wonderfully warming after the walk!

Irish Stew to die for, amazing food, friendly staff. Would def recommend. Great start to your Giant's Causeway experience.

THE BEST GUINNESS I HAD IN IRELAND AND I TRIED A FEW (not bragging)!!!! Portion of chips a rip off at £6.50 but it helped to fill a small gap in front of an open fire.

Located at the entrance of Giant's Causeway, this cafe is a boon to tourists, friendly staff, excellent fast cuisine and choicest drinks, a memorable place to spend time after a grueling trek.

After trekking on the challenging Giants Causeway, we bumped into this little cafe, it was windy and cold outside, the staff at this cafe are young, smiling and friendly. Simple ambience and super service. Irish delicacies are amazing.

A brilliant pub at the entrance of Giants Causeway. Worth it

The food portions are shareable and delicious!

Really, really disappointing food - poor quality and vastly overpriced. £14.85 for a small bowl of soup and 4 small sandwiches is ridiculous. Soup tasted shop bought and prawns had clearly just been defrosted. Staff were attentive and food served quickly. Nice atmosphere. Badly let down by food quality and price.

Great food, exactly what I wanted after a windy walk. Very friendly staff! Definitely recommend it:)

The pub was quiet as it was just before Christmas and we got a place to sit right away. Food came quickly but was average in taste. The meat was overcooked and the chips were greasy. We also had the soup which was tasty but with a small piece of wheaten bread so was expensive. The kids meal had the biggest plate of chips and seemed to be enjoyed. Definitely feel that it was expensive for what we received. Interestingly they asked us how was the meal and we said average and they just took our plates.

despite being remote. the establishment gives what a restaurant should. enjoyed it a lot. good hangout place after a stroll into Giant's Causeway

place full of tourists. pay as you order. accepts credit cards if you don't have pounds with you. food was just okay.

Ate here for a stop on a tour. I was leery as most of the time restaurant recommendations on tours I don't trust. I was very wrong on this one. The pub was airy, the food excellent and the Irish coffee hit the spot. I had the fish and chips and was pleased. Service was excellent considering the high volume they were handling. Price considering location at a major tourist spot was reasonable.

Meals were poor quality, small and very overpriced. Service was good and quick and staff were nice. I had a sandwich which was made from cheap ingredients and not seasoned. The side salad was not fresh and the leaves were limp and wilted. The crisps on the side were also stale. Others meals were also poor.

Had two chicken sandwiches which were very good. Order of fries was huge and very good. Still no ketchup in bottle anywhere in Ireland so if you’re a ketchup lover be prepared to open small packets. Had a hot Baileys and chocolate cake with ice cream that was also delicious.

Not only is this place adorable and in a beautiful location, but the food and service were amazing as well! Some of the best food I've had all week in Ireland and you will not leave hungry. Sure, they are busy being right off the Causeway but are completely worth the wait. We were on a bus tour and had plenty of time to eat here and walk both blue and red route.

Pleasant entrance to the establishment with a warm fire going. The bar is very large and you would expect to be able to buy a drink. Nah, you have to queue with everyone else to place your order with one person on a till in the far corner! We both had the Irish stew with soda bread. I can honestly say it was a good size portion and there was plenty of meat for the veg/potato and was very tasty and well seasoned, even had to pull out a bay leaf...... The soda bread was defrosted recently as the middle was very cold. Definitely not fresh baked. The other food being delivered looked plentiful and well presented. NB Yes its pricey, yes the staff are miserable and don't know what customer service is about. Lets be honest, its at a very busy site (Giants Causeway) so its a cash cow for the owners who wouldn't care about service (even if they knew what it was). If you want service and value for money, go elsewhere.

Located near the entrance of the Giants Causeway. This quaint little bar held a huge surprise. Service was excellent and only outmatched by the surroundings and food quality. The heat from the fireplace warmed us as we waited for our food. The wait was worth it and the food was to die for. Best fish and chips ever….

Pleasant staff and charming interior and surroundings. Very good chocolate cake, reasonable prices. Clean toilets

This was an incredibly busy pub, however the staff managed it really well and the food wasn’t compromised. Great atmosphere and excellent food and service 👍

We called in here on Monday, the place was so busy, came in the door staff informed us to get a table, what specials where on that day, they where on a blackboard above a lovely fireplace, they then told us when we where ready to order to join the queue, we then placed our order at the bar, we had someone with us with a dairy allergy, the staff explained what we could have on the menu, I asked if the Irish stew had and dairy in it, the girl was unsure so asked the chef, which was great peace of mind, we had a great meal although expensive, and no alternative milk, but what stood out the most was the service and how well the staff deal with the amount of customers, reading some of the reviews, my exceptions where not high at all, but the service the staff provided was great, the women and man behind the bar, had a great knowledge of the local whiskeys informing us of which one they would recommend, and the different barrels they are aged in, it was great as we missed the distillery on our short visit to bushmills.

Having read the previous review regarding service on 7th September I felt compelled to review. What a load of tripe! Some people need to give their heads a wobble!! I was attending meetings on Friday in The Nook and this quite literally did not happen. We were at a table opposite the bar and the staff were courteous, attentive and friendly. All my colleagues passed comment on the Nook team and how they rarely see customer service to the standard given by the girls and guys here. The food was tasty, served efficiently and with a smile. Top class staff!

After a lovely day out we called into the nook for some lunch and a cold drink. We were greated by friendly and helpful staff. My grandmother has walking difficulties and the manager helped gran into her seat. They explained the specials and soup of the day. (Potato and leek) We had lunch which was lovely, the soup, Bushmills chicken and sandwiches. If you are visiting the North Coast, call in and see this beautiful building!

Friday 7th September we were out for a drive and decided to call at the Nook as ther seemed to be a great atmosphere around it the moment we stepped inside we were approached and offered a table by a member off staff who couldn't do enough for us. Food was delicious,we were asked on two occasions if everything was okay we were so happy with the reception and food we got we will certainly be back again very soon. Ronnie and Karen Shields

Was there either a tour bus day trip. Placed an order for their famous Irish stew and the Steak and Guinness pie. After about 30 minutes of waiting a staff member came and said they ran out of stew and what did we want to replace it with. It had already been a long while so my sister asked for the fish and chips. After another 30 minutes I went to inquire about the order b/c it had been an hour and we wanted to take the long walk down to the cliffs. The lady that appeared to be a manger was coming out with a plate she said it was ours. It wasn't what I thought fish and chips was supposed to be. I asked about table 3 and said it been an hour since we ordered. She was rude and something about yeah fish and chips, I looked at it funny and she said "or I can refund your money". Of course we were hungry and I told her we did need to eat. She put the plate down and returned with another "fish and chips", mind you I ordered the Steak and Guinness pie. At that point I handed her my card and asked for a refund. She brought me cash back. We could not do the long walk down and only went close enough to get good "zoomed in" pics so we didn't miss our bus. Very frustrating! Very poor management, customer service, and the fish that was served was not very good.

My family had lunch here after a hike to the Giant's Causeway. The place was busy with tourists, but service was quick and attentive. The atmosphere was excellent and frankly better than the food, which was good, not great. But it was perfect for us after a long hike and hit the spot. I had seafood chowder, which was good. The highlight was probably the fresh berry scone we took to go. My wife and daughter devoured it, so it must have been good.

Terrible experience. Went to visit the amazing Giants Causeway World heritage Site on sunday 6th august and called into The Nook for our lunch. Service was dreadful staff behind the bar more interested in showing each other videos on their mobile phones while we stood bewildered on how to put in our order for food and drinks. When we finally got our order in the food came out quite quickly though very average food for the price we were charged. During the course of our visit the waiting staff behind the bar where so loud and more interested in playing with their phones and chatting (or should I say shouting to each other) than showing any interest in other customers. I can only imagine there was no manager or owner about on Sunday as I've never seen a restaurant more poorly run. Don't waste your time or money going in here. Terrible service, extortion prices and very average food.

Went to giants causeway and stopped here for something to eat we had soup which was tomato and basil it was lovely.

The Nook was really delicious, we went to the restaurant during our Belfast/Giant's Causeway day trip and it was very good! It can be crowded due to all the tours, but it's a lovely spot to grab some lunch and a pint before you see the Giant's Causeway!

Vy, Anh, Duck were both lovely waitresses and looked after us all very well! Would definitely recommend coming here!

A very overpriced mediocre restaurant with sloppy service. We ordered 3 beef pies and a smoked salmon sandwich and a Guinness which cost us $100. We got our beef pies (a lot of puff pastry and not a lot of beef) and were done eating...

Wonderful and Courteous Service Best Scones we ever tasted! Everything we ordered was grand! Made the trip to the Giant Causeways

Super schneller Service, freundliche Bedienung leckeres Essen. Tip: Erst einen Platz sichern, Tischnummer merken, erst dann zu Theke und bestellen....

We did a long hike on the Giant's Causeway trail Saturday, May 20, 2023, then returned to the visitor's center. We wanted a light lunch and coffee, but the cafe there had a super long line. So we were walking back to the car in...

Servizio lentissimo! Cibo nella norma.

Food was ok. Lots of foot traffic here from visitors to Giants Causeway. We hopped in starving and got food fairly quick. Panini was ok, not stellar but good. Fish and chips was also just ok, not as good as we’d had in the area....

Beautiful setting but dreadful toilets. Three ladies toilets, one wasn’t working, second had no seat. When you are having so many tourists and visitors this isn’t acceptable. Drinks and food are not cheap at all so facilities should be in good condition. Extremely disappointing visit....

Super busy on a lovely summer afternoon, but the food was tasty and the service was excellent. Prices are a bit steep, but not unexpected in such a touristy area. If you're visiting the Giant's Causeway, you should check this place out. The Irish stew was spectacular by the way.

Fantastic Irish Stew! And the staff are amazing, especially the lovely, smiley Fiona! Busy little place, well worth the visit.

Called in today after our walk. Had a few drinks outside enjoying the view. Always a friendly greeting from the staff. Great coffee and the Guinness is great!

Overpriced, got our order wrong and didn’t even have cutlery. Comical experience but not worth a visit.

Nice place for a bite to eat or a pint located right outside Giant's Causeway. Friendly staff and reasonably priced tasty food.

This place looks so quaint. But be warned, it has a monopoly on the area. There is a likelihood you will not be acknowledged at the bar. Forget it, sit on the bench outside and enjoy the wonderful views and save your money for later....

This place isn't bad but could be so much better. Noone knows where to queue and service is slow and disorganised. We just dropped in for a drink after visiting Giant's Causeway while waiting for a bus. I left feeling I had been continually surrounded by nervous and confused customers. Those in the queue were all in the way and generally agitated. There was limited outdoor seating and the been garden was closed.

I just ate the best fish and chips ever! The batter was light and delicate and I even tried mushy peas and really enjoyed them

£6 for a pint of Bier moretti but cracked toilet seats in the gents. Lovely pub otherwise but some clear issues going on.

We went out for lunch during our trip to Northern Ireland and the food was delicious. After food we went to ask for bottle of water and the guy at the counter told us to buy from other restaurant since they don’t sell plastic bottle,...

Short changed on drink measures. Picture attached is how a 'pint' of coke came. When asked if that was a pint, they said yes.

Chouette endroit. Très bon accueil et très bon déjeuner.. même si l'addition est un peu élevée je conseille quand même...

The worst customer service ever. The staff were rude and unprofessional . Completely disorganised to order food or drink. When we complained politely after waiting ages for a drink we were told we know were the door is if we didn’t like how they operate....

Great little pub adjacent to Giant’s Causeway. The owner spent 15 minutes entertaining us with stories.. Recommend

Convenient place to meet up or re-energise after hillwalking the Causeway trails. Very friendly staff and fast service. But, usually crowded and sometimes a bit of a que at the bar. But, be warned that if you’re looking for supper after hours, the pub and all the craic closes at 5pm sharp, even at the weekends. Aye, probably the ONLY pub in the world that closes every Friday and Saturday night at 5pm. No takeaway and no deliveries. However, the food is good, the staff is friendly, and the service is fast.

I think the quality of the food has gone downhill (while prices have gone up). We had 2 kids meals, 2 adults meals and 2 soft drinks, it was over £60. The burger was over-cooked and dry, the house salad was almost entirely frisée leaves with a small amount of dressing. The chowder was ok but needed salt. The childrens sausages and chips were fine. I used to love this place but the price and the quality of the food would put me off going back.

After visiting the Giant's Causeway, we stopped for lunch here and thought the food was decently cooked, decently priced, and served quickly. It used to be a schoolhouse many years ago, and on the side you will see a blue plaque commemorating one of its...

For a place with heavy foot traffic, this pub is very clean and well-maintained. The earlier you go the better as it gets busy. The raspberry white chocolate scone is the best scone I have ever had and a must try.

The very definition of a tourist trap - very overpriced without the quality to go with it. Would avoid and head into a nearby town to get something better

Food was good. Panicked we would be late for our bus but made it in time! Small place that gets packed ....but they really get the meals out!

Quel bel endroit!!! Avec un feu de foyer en prime! La soupe du jour était excellente : goût et portion! Parfait pour se réchauffer et se ravitailler après une marche sur la côte!

Enjoyed some delicious lamb stew after an hour waking the Giants Causeway. Nice little spot, recommend it for a bite if you’re touring the area.

After a long Causeway walk we popped into The Nook for a coffee, it was packed. We managed to get a couple of seats on a bench with another couple and were lucky as so many people were unable to find seats and left. Our...

We stopped here for lunch before going to the Giants Causeway. It was busy as four tour buses had just pulled in and they still got our food out fairly quick. I ordered the Fish & Chips, it was perfectly flaky and really good.

The food looked great but was quite bland. Had the chicken and ciabatta for lunch. The toilets were average, with the only working toilet having a broken toilet seat. The coffee was nice though.

We’ve been all across Ireland and this place has by far the best white chocolate raspberry scone we have ever tasted!!! We ordered fish and chips and a rump steak sandwich. All was mouth watering delicious and scrumptious. The staff and owner were extremely nice and helpful. And let’s not overstate the view ! Awesome place!

I visited Dec 29th on an extremely cold, windy, wet day. It was extremely busy and end of the day. Despite the huge crowds I was able to order (in a very reasonable time) and enjoy a delicious meal of Irish stew and a Irish...

Quick service and a solice from the cold

Espaço aconchegante e atendimento muito bom.

this place is incredibly overpriced and extremely bad value i paid nearly 18 pounds for a seafood chowder which was tasteless and simply full of cubed potatoes to bulk it up with very little seafood the staff are also rude and unhelpful

We both had the pan fried salmon and it was delicious. So flaky, buttery! I also tried the soup which was butternut squash ahhhmazing. Staff were friendly and attentive. Sooo yummy! 10/10

Visited here after walking down to the giants causeway on a very rainy & windy day; pleasant environment & welcoming staff & the most delicious bowl of seafood chowder, that hit the spot just right given the weather. Very efficient and friendly services

Food was amazing but slightly over priced! Service at the bar took ages but food came out really fast once ordered! Would definitely visit again!

We enjoyed a simple sandwich lunch. Asked for it to takeaway and very obliging. Excellent and good value for money

The apple crumble and custard was delicious. The apples used are from the owner‘s garden. Absolutely amazing!

Ate here for a quick lunch before heading down the hill to the Giant's Causeway. Luckily, we got in line early because it got very busy very quickly. It felt a bit disorganized with one line for drinks only and one line to order food....

Nice place after the visit at the Giant’s Causeway, close to the visitor centre and right in front of the bus stop (no. 402 “Rambler” from/to Coleraine train station). They also had vegetarian options in the menu.

The food is nice, however it does not warrant the prices charged, with a charge of 11.80 (UK Pounds) for a glass of Tonic & Soda. The staff where slow, unfriendly and lacking any idea of how to interact with customers. No warm welcome at...