Been here a good few tines over the last couple of months and iras become a favourite. As the…read moreweather has been picking up and especially since the clocks changed the brighter evenings have meant the beer garden at the front is superb to sit by the sea. There are screen about the outside of this area to protect from the wind and electric space heaters that help to take the chill off further. The prices are all in the typical area (a bit too much these days) for a bar/food place, but nothing shocking or out of the ordinary. The staff are always friendly and decently paced if not overly chatty and engaging, to be fair it has always been quite busy when we have been in. There is a good range of beers on tap, normal prices all round, again typical of a contemporary bar in this regard. The food though while again typically priced has been a pleasant surprise on eat visit. While the prices mean the the food would need to be of a decent standard each trip has managed to prove to be over and above expectation, so it is always a pleasure to know we're going here, for a pint or a plate.

This was the perfect place for a family reunion! We enjoyed a delicious meal while visiting from…read morethe US. 14 in all! It was a good time. Friendly service and lively ambiance.

Went on the recommendation of our b and b host Hargreaves. Fantastic place with a warm fire and…read moregood food.

I was a birthday here last night and it was the first time I'd ever been upstairs. It's perfect for…read morea party as its there to rent out for private functions. It was very spacious I could imagine you could have a good size party here. There is a small dance-floor you can go up and throw your crazy shapes after one to many. If you wanted you could hire a DJ and have plenty of room for his equipment. But my party chose to use a phone and play it through there sound system which was equally as good. The bar is quite small so if it was a full house I could imagine it would take abit of time to get served but nothing major. The staff are very friendly aswell. Downstairs is just a public bar, i would say a crowd ranging from mid twenties up. So maybe not great for a younger crowd. The bar is very small so it can get packed very quick and with not many seats you could end up standing most of the night. Great choice of drinks and cocktails. Would maybe be a great bar to start on and move elsewhere.

No.1 has great food No.2 great service food arrived quickly…read more No.3 very chill staff No.4 nice ppl No.5 the food is amazing

I have heard so many good reports about this restaurant and curiousity got the better of me. We…read morewent there on Sunday 1st May. I was very impressed firstly with the decor. Quite traditional with a tasteful modern twist. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We had our 10 month old son, who was being a bit boisterous, so they asked if there was anything they could get him. They brought out a side dish as quickly as they could to ensure he could be fed and settled. I ordered the scrummy prawns and crab claws to start, followed by the tasty duck - delicious fresh ingredients. The music playing was just what I have on my ipod i.e Ben Howard, so whoever choose the playlist has great musical taste!) Lovely homely atmosphere. The bar was understandably very busy and there was a few people waiting for our table, which put me off ordering a sweet. I can understand the demand, but notice of how long we had the table for would have been appreciated. This would not put me off returning to the Bull & Claw for great food, lovely restaurant!

Having been for a while but me n late brother used to visit also me n sister really lovely place…read moreparking across the road staff good will be back soon thanks teddys

Bangor used to be a haven for food lovers but sadly a few places have gone by the wayside or…read moreslipped in standard recently. Teddys is one of my favourite places to eat in Bangor at the moment. They do honest good food at reasonable prices. They do an early bird and often have other offers on as well. The interior is nice and the staff welcoming and friendly but won't pester you while you are eating. It's also with noting that throughout the day and evening they do "coffee and cake" for £3.95. By cake they actually mean anything from the dessert menu. Cheaper than the big coffee chains and their sticky toffee pudding is one of the best I've had. What's not to love about that deal.

Absolutely the worse French Toast I have ever had the misfortune to be served. Could not eat the…read moresoggy lump of uncooked bread. They refunded me, and were very apologetic, front house staff were great, but whoever made the stodgy mess needs to rethink their career. Yes it was that bad. Which is unfortunate as I have had several good food in the cafe in past. Don't be afraid to try it, but do NOT order the French Toast. Hopefully if it is a new chief, they can up there game.

We love this cafe. Delicious food, and serving a diversity of needs. Delicious sandwiches good for…read morecarnivores and omnivores. And vegan options (delicious 3-salad plate), gluten-free bread and vegan butter that are delicious. Staff super friendly and efficient. Lovely sweets. Great coffee. :) nice relaxed happy atmosphere.

Come 1am on a Friday or Saturday night in Bangor town centre Spice Island is packed to the rafters…read morewith locals queuing for their delights. My meal of choice is always a Chicken Tikka Kebab on Chip with Kebab Sauce. This meal has been known to cure a hangover before it even kicks in! Can't speak highly enough of the staff in Spice Island, they have to deal with Bangor's drunks on a daily basis and do so with smiles on their faces. Spice island also do a delivery service if you don't want to queue in store.

This is a pretty standard kebab shop that you would never go near unless you had plenty of drinks…read morein you and fancied as dirty as kebab as possible. You can get pizzas, chips, kebabs and chicken kebabs. The staff are dead on enough and always do their best to get you the right food and get it to you quickly. It really isn't as good as Piccolla across the road but it is pretty good for what it is. There can be a little bit of trouble in here from time to time and I have seen quite a few fights which would make you stay away. All in all though, not bad, but not great.

A real mainstay of the Bangor bar/restaurant scene, although all that was in doubt a few months…read moreback when it temporarily closed. I'm glad to report its open again and serving some of the best pints on Guinness in NI! There's a few reasons why the Esplanade is one of my favourite bars. Firstly its in close proximity to where I live, secondly it's one of the most welcoming bars around. Finally it's food and drinks offerings are always great. The views aren't too bad either. Be warned the back bar gets rowdy for sporting events!

I have had to review my review for this place. In the last few months since there has been a…read morerefurbishment, and a lot of changes to the staff and the food they have served. It has gone from great to terrible and then back up to pretty decent (thank goodness!!). The anticipated and exciting refurb turned out to be a fairly big flop. It will remind most of a hotel lobby downstairs, and the 'quirky granny look' upstairs - ya know, with velvet, gold and leopard print everywhere. Ugh. Until tonight (26th Feb 16), I have felt fairly letdown with the place, but we tried yet again and were pleasantly surprised. Food was great, service was great and we had a really nice night here. I am excited to see the place has changed their attitude and getting back to what works well. My old review, just before refurbishment - In my opinion The Esplanade is now one of the nicest places in Bangor to eat. Food is tremendous with large portions and an amazing view to go with it over Ballyholme bay. Even if you aren't having food, it is a great place to hang out with friends and catch up. Highly recommended!

One of Bangor's finest, frequented by Hollywood A-listers and North Down A-listers alike. The Salty…read moreDog has an unmatched ambience, certainly unmatched in Bangor, and the cuisine is as good as you get any where in NI. They pride themselves on local fresh produce and this translates to their menu which is full of seafood (it's on the coast). The staff in the Salty Dog are exceptional, they have excellent knowledge of the menu and the wine lists. Don't make the mistake of asking for a white wine because they have loads and it will only expose your lack of wine knowledge as it did on my case. It seems that other reviewers have had mixed experiences of The Salty Dog but every time I've been in I have throughly enjoyed myself and my grub. I am heading back again soon - so it's 4 stars for now and they might get the coveted fifth if the latest experience matches the previous ones.

For some reason I forget this restaurant exists, however, we received vouchers for our anniversary…read moreso headed down on a Friday night to sample the delights. The restaurant itself is very well decorated, very glamorous and luxurious. Not what you would expect from the bar area. A new menu had commenced that day , so the waitress seemed a little unsure on some of the dishes but I think it slightly harsh to critique on that. The new menu had a great selection - I opted for the salt and pepper burger. Great portion sizes, really well presented and most importantly tasted great. 5* so far! My only let down was the dessert. I prefer a more indulgent selection, but that's personal choice. I settled on the lemon posset with mango and passionfruit sorbet. The sorbet was good but the posset was a lot more runny that I would have liked and my husband agreed. It had popping candy on top, which I thought might be nice but it felt like they just threw it on trying to be different. Didn't really work for me. Overall though I would give this place a 4*, being the first night perhaps the posset has since been perfected. I wouldn't say no for a rejudge.

The food here is absolutely out of this world. I'd been…read morewanting to try The Boat House for a long time, but since I live in Glengormley it was too far out of the way. I was bought a voucher to stay at The Crawfordsburn Inn, so I jumped at the chance to go to The Boat House for dinner while in that neck of the woods. 100% worth it, and I would go out if my way to visit again.

It's small and understated, sitting in a car park at Bangor marina. When you head in and down…read morestairs it has a very comfortable feeling with hints of the buildings previous form still intact. It's something a little special in Bangor, and sad to say it will be closing soon. Get here before the end of October for a final taste of their tasting menu. The service is warm and friendly and the staff where attentive. The glasses and plates were well chosen and very pretty. It was dimly lit with the music picking up the closer it got to closing time, some interesting tracks to. The whole experience was well put together from start to finish. The tasting menu is five courses, with your starter, fish, meats, and desert. The portions and pacing is perfect to leave you feeling satisfied but not over full. Each of the courses where we'll thought out and had very subtle flavours to begin, building to more powerful tastes near the end. A highlight was the compressed apple for dessert, which gave a strong taste of apple leaving a slightly floral note at the end. Overall a very relaxing and gratifying experience. I'll be sad to see this place go as I'd like more chances to try their food.

This really is a 'secret' garden…read more My sister and I were seeking a venue for a little treat and she recommended we try here. Afternoon tea without the ridiculous price - perfect. At £24 for two this really is a steal. Sandwiches of your choice, scones (with the usual accompaniments) and some yummy traybakes. This is more like non pretentious, Northern Irish style afternoon tea. With the tray bakes including mini fifteens and malteaser squares. If you are looking for something cutesy, scrumptious and not breaking the bank then look no further! Will definitely be back. Don't forget to check out the gift shop for some trinkets and the perfect gifts for mums.

Well what can I say my mum took me out for lunch to this place over Easter week and I was a bit…read moresceptical. Tea rooms attached to a garden centre, tend not to have the most out there reputation. I'm glad to say my scepticism was blown out of the water. This place is definitely a little gem of Belfast. The actual tea rooms/restaurant are an elegantly appointed building with stunning views of the countryside. You feel like you are in the great hall of some stately Victorian home. Sumptuous décor and a varied and delicious sounding menu. As we were there during the week we availed of the two courses for £9.99 (I think that was the price so apologies if I got this wrong, my mum was paying) We both ordered the soup for starter, Butternut Squash, chilli and coconut. Very tasty and a huge portion, I couldn't finish mine because I wanted to leave room for the main. My mother ordered slow cooked beef brisket, Mash and roast root veg while I had the smoked haddock, creamy bacon and leek sauce and the same sides. I cannot fault the food, it was delicious. My only tipple would have been that a selection of different sides for the fish may have been a little better, Maybe some samphire and potato croquets or some such. We also caught a glimpse of their cram tea on another table which looked stunning (I think the Waitress said it was £20/25 per head) Overall an amazing place for lunch, but it doesn't end there. They also offer a dinner menu Thursday to Saturday and it is BYO so definitely cannot be doing wrong there. I highly recommend this place for lunch or for dinner! If you go for dinner though I think you have to book as this place is making its mark on the map and seems to be getting ever more popular!