The best restaurants in Castlewellan Down South Eastern NI

Just sitting here writing this review had myself the loaded fries out of this world with the freshest salad I have had in a long time along with a lovely wee latte the place is spotless and airy staff are wonderful would highly recommend this wee spot to anyone will definitely be calling again than you

Lunch for 4 here. Two x Caesar salads, one chilli mince and one seafood chowder, all very good with Cappuccinos to follow. Service always helpful and friendly..

Great service excellent breakfast

We came here for dinner because we wanted some good pub grub and this was very good. My wife had the goats cheese bon bons for her starter, I didn't have a starter. The 3 bon bons were served with a red onion jam, red pepper relish and a small salad. They were very tasty. My wife chose the chicken stack for her main course, while I had the creamy steak Alfredo served with penne pasta. My dish had plenty of tender steak, with chunks of mushroom and a large slice of garlic ciabatta. This was very filling and I couldn't eat all of it. The chicken stack had a large, butterflied, crispy chicken fillet, scallion mash, a brandy and black peppercorn sauce with a cheese and bacon melt. This was very good. We had ordered a French merlot wine which was replaced with a Chilean merlot at a similar price. The wine was "soft" with enough body to cope with both dishes

My husband & I visited this lovely place having again having reserved a table in advance for 19:30 on Friday evening. We were warmly greeted and shown to a spacious table on the upper floor. Everything in sight was super clean, the restaurant was pleasantly furnished, and the music was suitably audible. With menus in hand we made our choice the wine which we had taken with us was served with a smile. As we sat we watched the 2 female waitresses working together in harmony and the scene was set for an enjoyable evening. It was very evident that those around us was enjoying themselves... the atmosphere was warm and friendly and we commented on the smiles of satisfaction as customers passed our table on their way out. The fillet steak which my significant other ordered came perfectly cooked, and my chicken maryland was moist with a crispy crumb! The accompanying selection of vegetables.… carrot, broccoli, and sweetcorn had just the right amount of ‘bite’ and the champ potatoes and french fries completed our main course(s). Although we hadn’t room for a dessert oursleves we witnessed the ‘oohs & ahhs’ of delight from those around us and we ended our meal with coffees & shortbread before settling our bill….. Which might I add, was not as expensive as other restaurants in the locality. A very lovely evening which we thoroughly enjoyed - we will return again soon and we’d recommend others do too! Huge congratulations and thanks to all those who served us 💯😍

Excellent chips to take out! Possibly the best takeout chips we have ever had accompanied with excellent customer service. The lady was very generous in her portion size and welcoming to us as first time visitors to Northern Ireland. We were very impressed with the opportunity to gift a meal which we did! A must chip shop to sample.

Called into this bar with my family for the football final. Was told on entrance it’s a “mixed bar/public house” When England came on the tv they actually turned off the sound for the national anthem which is sick. So I sang it at my table and got told off? Also when England scored we got told to “pipe down” yet when Spain scored not a word was mentioned. The wee boy who worked behind the bar was an absolute sour bake. When ordering drinks he gave so much attitude I actually had to report him. The one bar tender was lovely, chatted away all night. But as for the rest of the staff there still living in the 70s Definatley not a mixed bar and 90% of the staff need an attitude check. It’s football get over it Guiness was decent tho Won’t be back

Loved the breakfast and buns here. Went back to visit, all closed up. No tables and chairs inside. Seems like another victim of covid and inflation. Sad times.

Excellent, beautiful decor. Good food and staff friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit if passing by. A little gem.

On this visit I ordered a pulled pork burger. And also a kids fish goujon meal. The goujons,which they call baubles were four in number and came with a small chip and a frozen slush drink of your choosing. The burger was so big and heavy and as I asked for extra bbq sauce became a huge gooey mess. I eat less than half,but more my fault than Smokey's. It is a clean friendly and busy place. Recommended.

Would recommend 100% We were staying at Greenhill YMCA in Newcastle with a youth group. They gave us advice on how many pizzas for 35 people and we ordered 16 12inch pizzas. Great value for money. They were mixed, pepperoni and cheese. The pizzas were delivered to us, on time and hot. The kids and adults enjoyed every bite. Excellent service. Owner and staff go above and beyond 5 ☆

The food here is very tasty, and it also has a sit-in option, which is good

Don't get a meat pasty, it's literally a batter burger patty. Every other chippy meat pasties are potato mixed with sausage meat.