Food here is sublime. The salt and chilli calamari here is too good and would make me want to come…read moreback the next day. The only downside is that I find the portion size slightly too small for what an amazing dish it is. This is justifiable though, because it is a starter. My usual main course here is the beer battered haddock. It is also extremely well done.

My wife and I chose this wonderful restaurant called Coq & Bull, to celebrate our anniversary. It's…read morepart of the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel. The restaurant was refurbished in January 2014 and looks modern yet still has character. For starters we shared smoked salmon and squid,both were amazing. Mains were Pork belly for me and salmon for my wife again both flawless. The desserts were to die for- light fluffy toffee pudding and a light and refreshing Crewe brûlée. I had water throughout my meal and ended with a coffee, my wife enjoyed the Zinfandel. We were both extremely impressed by the very professional service and staff. This is certainly a must visit restaurant.

Have stayed here a couple of times and have always enjoyed. The rooms have always been clean, very…read morespacious and comfortable. The location is beautiful right across from Bangor Marina with parking on street in front or a small carpark behind the hotel. The breakfast is delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful and their is always someone there to help if you need anything at all. The bar and club that are attached are both very good. The club on a Saturday was full of a wide range of people. It is hen and stag friendly with DJ Danny Dee playing some old school dance with plenty of drinks offers available. The swimming pool and jacuzzi area is first class. Best way to cure a hangover...swim and a bubbling scorching jacuzzi! Fab...

Love this hotel .. I've been twice and thoroughly enjoyed myself both times!…read more Once was for my birthday and my friends and I booked the hen party package which included bed and breakfast .. Buffet dinner ... Cocktail class ... Free entry to the nightclub and use of the sauna and pool! Great wee spot - would def go again !

Great food in an authentic village pub. Craft beer by Five Kingdoms. It's a community pub and hub…read morewith folk music nights, coffee, beer garden, right near the sea.

The King Arms Hotel was very comfortable, clean, and hospitable!…read more On our journey 2014, we had left Belfast Ireland very late in the day on a Stena Line car ferry to cross the Irish Sea heading to Scotland. By the time we had arrived at Cairnryan Port Scotland it was very dark, but we decided to start driving the 200 mile trek from Cairnryan Port on the A77 roadway to Lochness Lake located approx (200) miles away. Being so very tired, and struggling to drive any further, we began looking for places to rest on the long dark roads around Ballantrae, this is when we stumbled upon the King Arms Hotel. The King Arms staff booked us in late without any trouble, were very polite and offered us a late night dinner and drinks. We ended up playing pool in the pub area, having drinks, and speaking to the locals in the pub about the history of the area. In the morning, in the dining room area, they had a very nice breakfast prepared for us to sustain us on our journey, the atmosphere was amazingly family like. It was a very unexpected and pleasant stop on our journey into Scotland! If you walk to the west of the main parking lot, there is a small trail which will lead you through a large grassy soccer field, this trail will take you to the shore of Ballantrae Bay, the trail is approximately 700 feet in length. The view in the morning hours was amazing!!!!! Definitely Recommend!

This was our last B &B on our Ireland trip and it was the best. The host , Avril was a delight and…read moreher cooking skills made breakfast a treat. The room was lovely and the setting peaceful, but it was Avril who made the stop worthwhile.

We only stayed for one night, but we made so many lovely memories! The owners could NOT be any…read morekinder, they were so wonderful. My husband said it was the best Irish breakfast we had in the whole 2 weeks we stayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My personal favorite was the rhubarb from their garden! Amazing. Would highly reccomend.

We stayed at Walsh's hotel for two nights for our stay in the North of Ireland. It was a lovely…read morecharming hotel, wonderful staff nice bar and dining. Nice location as a base for exploring the North of Ireland.

What a pleasant surprise to find this oasis of super friendly staff who were on point for every…read morerequest from our group of high school students. The rambling hotel with never ending spaces and types of rooms were inviting and provided plenty of room. There were local activities and frankly the hotel acts like a community center. Zumba, line dancing, and a pub with a huge TV for viewing games or GoT premieres! Grocery is nearby and laundry round the corner made mid-tour replenishing easy. Thank you for making us feel welcome and well fed!

Everything about the cocktail bar at the Merchant's Hotel drips elegance, from the grand old…read moreentrance with a snappily dressed porter to the sweeping ceilings bearing ancient Ulster Bank emblems adorning its corners. Upon presenting ourselves in the bar area, we were promptly greeted and shown to some ornate seats, then presented with a tray of assorted snack crackers while we perused the menu. Shortly thereafter, we were also delivered a refreshing welcome libation. Totally unexpected, and a gracious touch of hospitality. Cocktail offerings span the gamut of base spirits and flavor combinations. Each drink was cleverly appellated with a mononym that captured its essence. After some consultation with our server, Conor, I opted to start with the Chocolate, while my sister ordered a Rhubarb. As one might expect of an establishment that's earned two pins from the Pinnacle Guide, service was blazingly prompt (I'm always surprised when I don't have to wait a good ten minutes between ordering a craft cocktail and having it show up at my table), the drinks themselves were flawlessly balanced, and I do -so- love when bars have both proper ice and glassware that shows off its contents. The Merchant's Hotel bar (over)delivers on absolutely every aspect of the tippling experience. Our first round was so delightful, I was loath to leave before sampling their other offerings. I was torn between the Ginger (because, poitín) and the Orange (because, local whiskey), but Conor surprised me with an invitation to going off-menu. Hey, if it's an adventure involving alcohol, I'm there! He suggested a Vieux Carré. Okay. Total sidebar: I'd just recently learned from my sister that one of my absolute favorite bars in Chicago -- The Violet Hour -- had closed. It was one of the earliest craft cocktail establishments I'd ever patronized, and it was also the first place I'd ever been served a Vieux Carré. The unlikely confluence of my learning of Violet Hour's demise, its association with this particular cocktail, and being offered one halfway across the globe screams a little too much of cosmic syzygy to write off as pure happenstance. Aaaaaaaanyway, obviously, I immediately said yes. To which Conor then followed up with a, "How much Bailey's would you like in that?" It took me half a beat before I was like, "Wait a minute..." I think his cheeky grin was evidence that he was either joking, testing me, or some combination of both. Fortunately, I caught the game. And, friends, I can heartily confirm that this Vieux Carré was arguably better than any I've had in NOLA. Seriously, the folks behind the bar know their craft. In case it hasn't already been abundantly clear that I'm enamored with this venue, I'll close with this: during my 14-day tour around the island, drinks at the cocktail bar at the Merchant's Hotel stands out at the single most delightful experience of my entire trip. If I'm ever back on the Emerald Isle, you can expect I'll be making a return visit.

What a cool hotel that is gorgeous and excels at customer service! The GM from the hotel came on…read moreour bus to greet us and provide us with our room keys to make check in for the group easier. The Great Room is something to behold. To make it even better, it is in a great location! Luv this place. PS...the photos on the doors and art is eclectic and cool...great vibe.

Lovely little stay by the sea. We had a friends' wedding ceremony in Portaferry and very much…read moreenjoyed our weekend at the hotel. The restaurant has a simple, enjoyable menu with daily specials and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We ordered room service a few times, which was always prompt and piping hot. The only let down was the desserts. We didn't have more than a bite from the two we ordered. Sickly sweet and tasted as if they had just been thawed after a long life in an old freezer, but the meals are so hearty you there isn't really room for dessert. We will definitely pop back by if we ever find ourselves in Portaferry again.

Staying in the hotel for the weekend, and what a surprise! It's a real little gem spotlessly…read moreclean, with a very attentive staff, fantastic food in the restaurant (and the pub grub looks great too), and what decor! There is antique furniture everywhere each room is individual ( we have a 4 poster bed!) The only problem is that it is pouring rain outside otherwise a walk along the main street would be nice. Can see the ferry coming and going from our bedroom. This is lovely!

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.

Elegant and classy, a wonderful property to stay in! The resort is an intricate maze of stairs and…read morehallways with the rooms being decorated with dark wood and walls. I had a lovely view of the sea. The breakfast at the hotel is also delightful! The service is very responsive and professional as well. I would absolutely love to revisit!

Loved this hotel so much, we took advantage of the spa services and it was one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. I love the new redesign of this hotel as it feels more luxe and cozy. This bed was so comfortable and the pool was also amazing! The views are beautiful even if you're not in ocean front as you have a very beautiful view of the Mourne Mountains & just beautiful greenery. We ended up adding a night here because we forgot to book a hotel for one of our nights & I'm so glad we did. I would come back just to come back here. Staff was super friendly & the food and drinks here were exceptional.