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We celebrated our full wedding day at Hugh McCann's in October 2024. We'd like to start by saying that absolutely everything was perfect!! Lee was our wedding coordinator and point of contact, and his passion and flair for the role did not go unnoticed. He is incredibly thorough and flexible for all the pre and post celebration sets. His courtesy and professionalism on the day to both my wife and I, and all of our guests was very much appreciated. The staff at McCann's are extremely hard working and dedicated to helping us create the wedding of our dreams. Sandra was there to assist with any requests and was closely connected to the top table to ensure we were well looked after. The venue itself is situated beautifully between the foot of Slieve Donard and the seaside. It's backdrop panoramic views offer an incredibly unique and picturesque view of the gorgeous Irish countryside. Our 3 course meal could not have been nicer. The food was clearly freshly prepared and served with speed and efficiency. There were a number of excellent alternatives which catered for dietary and allergen requirements. The venue itself holds an incredible country-like character. However it also lends itself to individual-specific tastes, themes and decorations. Our feedback from friends and family alike shares a common trend of happiness, impressive and special. A fantastic selection of drinks are available at the multiple bars within the venue. The immediate grounds outside offer multiple beautiful locations for pictures regardless of the seasons. All in all, we have absolutely only positive feedback for Lee and all the staff at Hugh McCann's. They helped us massively in creating the wedding of our dreams, and we cannot wait to attend another wedding there. Best wishes, M&T

Loved it great food and great value for money

Great as they are registered with Coeliac UK, which means they cook my pizza separate and safely. Staff very pleasant.

Ordered 3 piece meal which includes a drink. I didn't want the drink and asked for gravy instead. Ended up getting charged for both but didn't end up getting the drink either. £10 30 for chips that were just about as warm as you can get raw chips, extremely dry chicken and for £3 a ladleful of extremely salty gloopy stuff. Never again.

Beware! If you order online and when you go to collect something is not available you will be told you will get a refund back to your card. You won't no matter how many times you try to get in contact using the form on the website or send a message or phone the store. Demand a cash refund there and then. The so called "managers" will not reply. They leave the store staff in the firing line and ignore any messages. I feel sorry for the young female staff members working in the Downpatrick store. It can't be a good company to work for. Then they comment on the review but do nothing about refunding the money to the card.

Boggin fish supper paid £11:40 the fish is a pollock out of Iceland 6 for 3 or 4 quid obsoletey migging dry as a bone bones in fish cooked blood and thin it’s definitely not a fish shop fish it was a pollock from Iceland I’ll never go back to docs nearly being sick here and I only took one bite it’s in the recycle bin I’m not even giving it to the dog. It’s that ruff.

If you like seafood you’ll have to look far and wide to find better. Outstanding quality. I had crab claws to start and lobster tagliatelle for main. The starter was one of the best I’ve had - and I’m not as young as I was - simply terrific. My partner has bass. All round would highly recommend. Very different vibe from the Belfast Mourne but every bit as good.

Took us a while to find Currans but well worth it,friendly staff nice surroundings and excellent food, the Chilli Chicken starter was excellent,followed by Steak for my partner and Seabass for myself both delicious, I would thoroughly recommend.

Such a lovely wee pizza place, asked if I could get bolognaise pizza as it wasn’t on the menu and they were so kind to add this for me, food was absolutely beautiful! Will definitely be our new go to pizza place. Staff where very friendly and it had a nice wee atmosphere. Thanks guys

My friend and I had a delicious lunch in The Gilmore. We both had honey chilli chicken strips. Delicious with friendly service and comfortable surroundings

Very friendly staff, beautiful food and great portions

Had a fry here and it was tasty. I pre-judged it and thought that it didn't look nice - but I was very wrong. Nice waiting staff and the decor is old-fashioned but charming.

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

This place is amazing. I came here to celebrate my 21st birthday and booked the venue. Incredible service, catering and views of the sea. Could not recommend this place any more.

Ordered at 5.30pm delivery time said 6.30pm, it's now 7.30pm and still no food been delivered. Not the first time this has happened either but will definitely be the last as I won't be ordering from here anymore.