The best restaurants in North Eastern NI

We tried here for the first time on Thursday past and happened upon their Thursday Special, where you can get nearly everything on the main menu for £10!! (paying £2 for optional extra side, not needed for some of the dishes.) Very friendly, helpful staff and very good food for brilliant prices.

The hotel has a fantastic view and the room was very clean. We had the six-person room with a small kitchen. The decor could be a bit more atmospheric, for example a nice painting on the wall. Furthermore a good bed and friendly staff. The bar is good and the barman very nice when advising on which whisky is really worth it. The breakfast is good and sufficient.

COVA Brewing Company is hands down one of my favorite spots in Norfolk! The vibe is always welcoming and laid-back, with a great mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Their coffee is top-notch in the mornings, and the craft beer selection is equally impressive—something for every taste. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and there’s often live music, food trucks, or community events going on, which makes every visit feel like a treat. Whether you’re stopping in to work, catch up with friends, or just relax, COVA nails it every time. Highly recommend!

The best little port on a cold wet day. We visited Ballintoy on a typically dreary day and the cafe was so cosy warm and welcoming. Staff are wonderful, coffee was fabulous and the cakes were out of this world. Since great views too. Highly recommend!

We stopped in for a coffee mid morning and ended up with a delicious coffee and walnut cake and a fruit scone, as they looked so delicious (and they were). Friendly helpful staff! Great little place.

Food is lovely service is great & staff are very pleasant 😀

Great service, our delivery driver Lee came all the way up to our hotel room! I couldn’t find a tip option anywhere online though :(

Chicken fillet burger the best I ever eat. Big, juicy, tasty for very good price.

Great spot, warm comfortable and inviting rooms. Great food served in the restaurant and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be visiting The Inn Castledawson again.

Poor staff ratio. We had to clear our table, and the one person on duty looked flummoxed. Our order was most tly correct and the soup was fine. Strangely it does not have a toilet on the premises which was most inconvenient.

Tried this Chinese for the first time had a salted chilli chicken and curry sauce with fried rice and it’s probably one of the best salted chilli chickens I’ve had in a while. Also bought a portion of prawn crackers, which I’m pretty sure was made to order as they were fresh. All in £14.10 which was pretty reasonable.

Always hits the spot, 100% consistent. If you leave Mandy’s hungry, it’s your own fault.

What has happened to your pancakes. The original version was much nicer. Are you buying of sunblest???

Friendly staff good drink fair prices cosey atmosphere

Our first visit and we weren't disappointed. It's in a beautiful setting. We ate three hearty meals starting with Chilli seasoned chicken followed by Chicken Supreme, delicious and rich ravioli with lovely seasonal vegetables and vegetable Wellington. Desserts were fresh and light; Pavlova and pear upside down cake. Service was excellent; friendly but not intrusive.