We had a wonderful experience at The Crosskeys Inn. It's Ireland's oldest thatched roof pub and we…read moregot a brief talk about thatching, so look up as you're entering! Watch your head, unless you're as short as I am. We were on the CIE Scots Irish tour. We somehow got a table directly next to the band and had a wonderful time, let folks come and sit with us, got Guinness with Blackcurrant (which depending on who you ask is WRONG ... I thought it was fun). We had a BBQ buffet dinner that was good with plenty of food. They let us take home our placemats which are maps of Ireland. Also, there was a gift shop with some lovely items that came home with us, as well.

To the naked eye, it looks like a quaint country cottage with a thatched roof, but don't let the…read moreunassuming exterior fool you. This pub has been standing since the 17th Century, they know a thing or two about hospitality. Our party of five made ourselves cozy in the sessions corner as the pub keeper offered to light a peat moss fire for our comfort. They sell tee-shirts and tourist patronize this place, on account of it being a very old, beautiful Irish pub, but there were a few locals enjoying a pint when we stopped in. One of the owners is American, and I was surprised to see JFK Memorabilia in the smaller room. They have antique oil lamps, old firearms and assorted things on display for patrons to muse. They proudly serve Bushmills and even their own brand of Crosskeys Whisky, but I got a gin and tonic and enjoyed the Northern Irish craic that was on full supply on this June day.

We visited at the weekend on (another) wet afternoon with the kids in tow, just for drinks and…read morereally enjoyed it. We sat at one of the tables right in the windowand a charming young man took our drinks orders, waiting patiently while number one son deliberated carefully between orange and blackcurrant cordial. Not an impatient sigh to be heard so definitely a good start. Around us was a complete mix of people, ladies having coffee (never understand people who go to a pub and have coffee but let's not judge), young guys having lots of pints and other families. We were lucky in getting our seats at the window and enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea and cliffs, just breathtaking. I was equally delighted by the fact thatthey serve mini bottles of Chardonnay as most bars seem to serve only that vinegary muck known as sauvignon. The kids were quite noisy but not out of control noisy and everyone seemed happy with that. Well, I was anyway. Only downside was that they had no crisps which for us are a must when you're not having a meal. A great spot for day drinks for a family ot group of friends.

Driving along the coast, saw a sign for the Porthole Bar & Restaurant, and decided to stop in…read more Ann, our server, was excellent, she never stopped moving. We both had the leg of lamb, it was delicious,, and the portion was high. Reasonable prices, nice atmosphere

Went for a pint after dinner and ended up staying late thanks to the hospitality of the regulars.read more

Stayed here for 2 nights in September 2013. The Room was spacious though the bathroom small. Was…read morenice to have the pub and the nice waitstaff so close. Seemed a tad pricey but I think maybe everything was in the area. Very close to Bushmills

I love this place! Cutest town, cutest picture perfect Irish pub. The best goat cheese salad in my…read morelife and of course it's across the pond. I couldn't believe the amount goat cheese there was. The dressing on the salad was amazing! I also Got to try my first slice of banoffee pie. Holy cow amazing! The crust was awesome and the different flavors balanced everything perfectly. The family got burgers and fries and loved them too.

After a month traveling around the U.K., I was getting a bit sick of standard pub fare. Luckily, I…read morefound O'Connors! The classic pub elevates the menu to offer food that was tasty and fairly priced. My partner raves about the curry and my sea bass was very well cooked and presented. The vibe looks like a standard pub - dark wood, bar mirrors, etc. - but the food felt like a bistro.

My husband is from Culdaff, and every time we go to visit his family we spend a few nights catching…read moreup at this cozy, family-owned pub. Drop by, chat up the locals, enjoy some music out back in the summer.....or find a corner and stare out the window awhile. Either way, a classic Iocal Irish pub, in the best way possible.

good friendly local bar with a great juke box no food. good parking public car park out the back,…read morepool table and fantastic staff good bar

Stopped by this tavern, because all the other options for dinner were full up. The menu is a little…read moresmall, but it is a "bistro" second and a pub first so I can't knock them for that. It took the wait staff a little while to take our order, but once they did the food came out much faster than expected. Decent portion for the price, but be warned there is no dessert menu if that what you are after.

This bistro place is above a lovely pub in the town centre. It's a bit basically fitted out yet…read morecosy and comfy. No pretension about it, just good properly made food by people who really care about what they do. The young lady serving us was mega friendly. We were four adults and three kids. Most of the adult meals were great value, pitched at about £8. I was the only steak sandwich order with the remaining adults having beef burgers with choices like bacon added. Oh, I had a delicious pint of Guinness too. This was one of the best steak meals I've had in the last few weeks and the others all agreed they enjoyed their meals too. The pepper sauce served with my steak was absolutely ace and I loved it. Top notch. I also went for a portion of onion rings as my wife had chosen garlic chips with her main so we could share. Once again, the tasty onion rings were ace too. Thick rounds of mild onion and a crisp batter. The steak was superb quality beef. I enjoyed the garlicky chips too. The kids had chicken nuggets and chips. All made from scratch in-house including the kids nuggets. That's the right way to do it. There was a moment of shock for me when I asked for Colman's mustard, which is the greatest mustard in the world and beef as good as this deserves Colman's, and I was told they didn't have it. As I was taking in the enormity of this shocking claim she re-appeared just moments later with a plastic pot of Colman's, so I shelved my plan to burgle a local supermarket and splurged a dollop on my plate. Another plus was when we ordered diet cokes we got the 330ml tins very well chilled. So many places now just pour from two litre bottles with no fizz left. One possible downside but not for us was that they don't sell desserts. We wouldn't hesitate to return.

1st time in Portrush, hotel recommend Kiwi. Great beer selection and staff was very friendly and…read morewelcoming. Menu was simple with several options in each category. Burgers, wings and pizza. We got a pizza and wings; were not disappointed. Maybe best wings ever. Would recommend

Good time! We were there on a quiet night, with all of the pool tables/dart boards, I can see…read morewhere it could get quite loud with a good crowd. The pizza wasn't the best I've ever had, but far from the worst. As far as 'service' goes, you order at the bar and they bring it to you. Fair enough. Good selection of brews, everyone enjoyed their meals, just good basic pub fare. Everyone was friendly.

Five stars isn't enough for this place. We spent an entire week here celebrating a dear friend's…read morewedding, and every single evening was better than the last. Kim behind the bar deserves her own award. She kept the whole group laughing, remembered our drink orders after the first night, and made every one of us feel like a regular, maybe even more like old friends, even though we'd just walked in. That kind of warmth is rare, and it set the tone for our whole stay. If I could stay here forever orrr bring her with us home, I would without a doubt! And Harley the dog? An absolute icon. Ask for him by name. He greeted us every evening waiting to do tricks and chase his ball, and honestly, he might be the best host in Bushmills. Beyond Kim and Harley, the entire staff made this trip unforgettable. They took care of a big, loud, celebratory group night after night without ever missing a beat, and they did it with genuine kindness, not just professionalism. If you're looking for a place with soul, in the middle of Bushmills, in a town already full of charm, The Bush House is it. We came for a wedding and left with a new favorite spot in Northern Ireland. Can't wait to come back and say hi to Kim and Harley again.

What a fun local place. On a Monday night, not much open in Bushmills after a day of driving on the…read morewrong side of the road and a great dinner in Coleraine. I'm so pleased that Bush House wasn't closed. A pint of Guinness of course accompanied with a pour of Bushmills whiskey. It was excellent to sit in the back room of the pub and watch the locals having a discussion of football and weather and just being local. Two ladies had brought their very well behaved dogs who were also sitting in the back. Neat spot, fun local vibe. A real treat. [Review 1855 of 2024 - 843 in United Kingdom - 22877 overall]

I only had time for a beer (or 2) and some bacon fries while waiting for my bus but if the fresh…read morecrab claws and massive lobsters are any indication of how yummy their seafood menu must be, this is an awesome place. Tiny dining room area on one side, pub on the other, outside patio sunny and protected from the wind. Just downright cozy. The pub is run by a great gal and her dad supplies the seafood and was accompanied by his darling puppy Archie. Can't ask for a better experience than sitting around sharing a pint with folks like this!

Having visited Islay twice now, I will say that they have the best seafood available on the island…read more It may not be the quickest to get to if you're staying in Bowmore but I will say it is worth 30+ minute drive. It is a small bar with about 6 tables but it has such a nice and cozy feel. Since the seafood is freshly caught daily, the menu can vary but I can say that every dish I've had there was delicious. My favorite was smoked salmon, unlike any other smoked salmon I've ever had. They also have a decent bar selection, so you will not be disappointed.