Beautiful grounds…read more The venue was perfect for my brothers wedding, quaint and pretty but with all the mod cons. Loved the outside area and the attentiveness of staff Highly recommend

Located in the idyllic setting of the Kiltonga Nature reserve Kiltonga Hall has recently been…read moreadvertised as the perfect place to get married or have a baby naming ceremony by Ards Borough Council. The building is a 200 hundred year old stone structure is small and intimate that is a venue registered to host weddings the venue itself seats around 60 people. It can be booked as a traditional church or a registry office. Kiltonga is close to Newtownards and within driving distance form Bangor. With great accommodation in the area including Bed and Breakfasts and Hotels Kiltonga would not only provide a picture perfect day but also a convenient day for all your guests. The facilities in Kiltonga Hall include disabled access, toilet facilities and electrical points. The cost to hire Kiltonga Hall is £380 with a £50 deposit to be paid at least 6 months in advance. In my opinion this is a bargain as the grounds and hall are sure to make your special day a perfect day.

Most of the hotel is just a very old building right kn the water front. You do get to go into a…read moreturret up a circular staircase. There is a nice walk along the ocean. Had the foresight to book dinner reservations given there is not much around there. The dinner dishes were a bit bland. Odd that they did not have the Red Malt Vinegar. They provide distilled white vinegar for the fish and chips. Server said it was "distilled malt vinegar." Service was very good in the restaurant and hotel otherwise. There is a Game of Thrones door leading into the restaurant.

We ate in the restaurant twice (walking through the very cool door that apparently appears in Game…read moreof Thrones), and it was actually very good. We had our tour finale dinner there, which was ordered off a pre-set menu, and it was very good. The next morning, we had a traditional Irish Breakfast buffet, and it was one of the better ones we had during our 13 days in Ireland. Service was also very good for both dinner and breakfast. Not sure what restaurants are around in Ballygally, but eating at the hotel turned out to be a convenient and good option.

Great beer garden on the rooftop. The floor of the main saloon was quite sticky from spilled drinks…read moreand the acoustics were just OK for the live band that was playing. I'd like to go back and check it out on another night where there is no live music, just to get a better feel for the vibe without the noise.

Great bands on weekend nights .. We saw a cover band called…read moreOff The Record .. Electric energy performance from a group of 50 odd year olds .. Slamming out Pistols , Thin Lizzy , Killers U2 , Stereophonics , T Rex etc .. with great accuracy and a few twists .. Food simple , yet delicious , well priced and served .. Great funky decor .. Love the JamJars cocktails .. Great night out .. Would recommend

Moored in the Lagan is The Belfast Barge, quiet and unassuming it doesn't blow its own trumpet but…read moreit really should. There are 3 elements to the Belfast Barge which was news to me when I visited last week. Much more than just a boat The Belfast Barge is a successful restaurant, a museum and an events venue. Next week they are hosting a comedy night in their events venue, which will be very cosy. The museum is full of maritime facts and history depicting Northern Irekand's ship building and boating heritage. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. The restaurant is fully licensed and acts as a café bar during the day and at night live music and cabaret dominate the barge, the boat will literally be rocking!

A unique performance space. I have seen comedy performances and gigs here. It's holds a lot of…read morepeople and worth going to if you get a chance #Comedy #Music

What can I say about this place? I had my wedding here and…read moreit was the best venue we could have possibly chosen. I know that wedding venues need to be personal to the couple in question, and everyone's needs are different, but Larchfield was fantastic as a venue for us. The quaint walled gardens and the incredibly romantic private lake and forests where you can have your pictures taken, as well as the rustic, charming barn was just perfect for us. The barn is a little plain by daylight, but if you get talented event designers in, the place can really become a fairly land. They have three main rooms in the barn, one large function room, a bar area and a dance floor area, as well as an attached marquee. We were lucky with the weather, and had our cocktails on the lawn - it made things really special. The staff and owners of Larchfield were incredibly accommodating and helpful and made our day totally perfect. I think anyone who is looking somewhere a little different for their wedding should look here. I want to go back there and do it all again! P.S - The venue is really not appropriate for young children or toddlers.

From the owner: Larchfield Estate is set in privately located grounds just outside of Lisburn, Co. Down and offers…read morethe most idyllic setting for your wedding day, corporate away day or special event. With a mix of conference facilities, accommodation and of course our extensive landscaped grounds which includes our luxury barn, orangery and picturesque courtyard we can cater to all your event needs in style.

The MAC is a good spot to spend a few hours and get in touch with your arty creative side. There…read moreare normally at least two exhibitions on show which are usually pretty quirky and reminded me alot of some of the galleries I visited in Paris. Exhibitions are very modern and new age quite like the building itself which is architecturally pleasing. Downstairs there is a reception area, kids play area and 'Native' cafe which also serves alcohol. Seating is plentiful and really comfortable. Make sure and go to the 2nd floor of the building where you will find an amazing white leather sofa which once you perch on you will want to just curl up and stay forever. I really want one for home! There are lots of shows in the theatre and upcoming listings can be found at the reception. There are lifts throughout and wheelchair access is excellent. It's also based in St Anne's Square so has a multi storey carpark park nearby and lots of on street parking around the side streets.

Awesome venue with loads of things to offer regarding events…read more Have a good size eating area. I visit here frequently for seminars,lectures and art shows. Their quality of artists that have shows here are world class.

We went to Wednesday night story telling. It was amazing. The place was packed with people and the…read moresinging and story telling extraordinary. Great craic! Friendly servers and customers. Felt very welcome. Prior, we went to adjoining restaurant and had their two person steak special. Very good food.

Stopped in for a mid-week dinner. We ordered the grilled salmon & cod with chips. Both excellent…read more Nice ambiance & attentive service, highly recommend!