Thyme in North Down

What can I say about this place? It’s hard to find a reason to visit the big city of Bangor and in-fact I used to find reasons not to visit but this Bar has changed all that and I now welcome the pilgrimage up to Costa Del Bangor like many Belfast inhabitants enjoyed before me in the heady summer days of the 60’s. Ginge’s is the perfect infusion of Aladdins Cave and Willy Wonkas chocolate factory and will have you going down a rabbit hole Alice herself would have marvelled at. A place where amazement and wonder are around every corner due to the atmosphere casually swinging from one of being on a special ops mission behind enemy lines with a crack team of Bangor veterans trying to compete a poker hand to one of casually chilling in front of an open fire with live music resembling days gone by whilst having craic and prime ministers questions with clientele you simply wouldn’t come across in your normal everyday life. From Olympians, musicians, tech savvy professionals and Dothraki bloodriders, Ginges has it all under one roof. Add to this an owner bringing in guest chefs to cook up bbq fare fitting of its surroundings and you found a niche in the hospitality sector. Ham hocks, lamb legs, sides of beef and multiple corn snacks are laid down in a feast fitting of a banqueting table of the tudors themselves. A unique experience indeed and one not to be passed up

I went in for a quick brunch with a friend. The full fry and coffee latte didn’t fail to disappoint….fabulous and great service. Helen and the staff are so friendly. Highly recommend

Staff very helpful you will get A better price in ni An food is very good there is only 5 star or would of got more

Great food well presented and served by friendly staff. Note the opening times not as previously listed on Google Maps = now 11:30 to 17:00 M/T/W/F/S closed Thursday & Sunday.

The best of the best in Bangor. Lovely place nice coffee and fresh try bakes. Wonderful staff. My go to every week!