Went here on a whim as it was on my way back to town…read more Ambiance was ok, it's a tavern and they're famous for their music didn't expect anything different than what it was. Three very young waitresses, poor listening skills, busy chatting with each other. They did get busy when a middle aged man showed up (owner?) ;-) Food ordered: fish and chips came with side salad. Chips arrived lukewarm and limp; fish ok; tartar sauce lacking any personality as did the side salad. Perhaps: come for the music not the food or service.

Had THE BEST time today! Fantastic live music, awesome service and great pub food. Love the vibe…read moreand history-the bar is part of Enya's family and the town is also known for Clannad! Grab a pint, some food and enjoy!

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.

Comfy traditional Irish pub in Derry Great spot for a couple cold pints at the bar before heading…read moreto dinner. No food.

5 stars for the Irish music…read more The whiskeys they poured at Peadar O'Donnels were probably the smallest I've had in the UK, and I had plenty of whiskeys during me 3+ weeks traveling there. The sign on the wall, if it was to be believed, made it seem like they were pouring between 18-20ml. Every other bar I had been to either used a 25ml measuring cup or the rare 35ml measuring cup (THE CEILIDH PLACE in Ullapool stands out in my mind as giving out 35ml), but this guy just poured from the bottle into the glass, and indeed it did seem a very wee dram. :) My wife got a beer though, and that was of a normal size. :) If you don't care about the music, I am sure there are plenty of other bars in Derry that can give you a good wee drink.

Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

Recommend by a local. Can't thank him enough. Beef and Guinness pie, fish & chips, Lamb Liver &…read moreBacon. The liver was a little over cooked, same with the beef for the beef in the beef & Guinness pie. Fish was perfect. The only housefly we have run into while in Ireland was here. Kind of a surprise. All that said I do recommend the place. The portions were large, the food (like all of Ireland) was served hot (I mean HOT) to the table, unlike many places in the US. Hot chocolate Sunday with vanilla ice turns out to be a hot chocolate cake with a serving of French vanilla ice cream covered in hot chocolate sauce, devoured immediately upon hitting the table.

I pass the Ramble Inn 6 times a week on my work commute and have always wanted to stop by!! I got…read moremy chance this week. It's a proper country pub and restaurant. There's ample free car parking, a full bar range, great staff, an amazing menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and it's very well decked out!! I shall be back to have a meal!!

Seems this place is only for private parties. I wish we had known that before heading that way.read more

This place is such a gem. This is actually a fine dining restaurant in disguised…read more The restaurant is actually on a boat, docked in the river. Based on the location and decor, one would not expect too much about the food. Our group of 4 ordered 4 different dishes, with mine being the pan fried Hake. Well let me tell you, all 4 dishes were licked clean by the end of the meal! That should tell you something about the taste. We were initially blown away by the presentation of our dishes. Again, we didn't expect such level of presentation that's typically seen at fine dining establishments, not a rusty boat in the middle of a small town. Once we tasted our food we were even more surprised as all 4 dishes were as delicious as they looked. This restaurant is a must try if you're in Belfast!

We tried to come in the night before but the place was booked solid so we got takeout and called…read moreto make a reservation for the following evening. We arrived a little early and were asked to wait while they prepared our table. We waited at some high tops next to the bar which were very clean and comfortable. The bar itself is very warmly lit and seems quietly intimate. Great place for a date though, in this case, we had our kids with us. Over all, the food and the service were excellent. The menu had a wide selection that would likely suit anyone's needs. We had a variety of food but I would say the stand out were the buffalo wings. As an American I can be fairly particular about my wings and I would put these up against most that I've had at home. Really, the only concern that I had was that about a half hour into dinner a group of rowdy girls were seated next to us. They were obviously out for a night on the town and I don't know that I would have sat them next to a family with small children... But again, I'm not sure that it could've been avoided. Overall one of the best dining experiences we had while in Northern Ireland and I would highly recommend it to anybody. As we visit often we will definitely be back!

I liked my goat cheese and beet salad and the baby liked the chicken strips and chips we ordered…read moreoff the kid's menu. We had the chocolate cake and crème brûlée for dessert. Both were good but the raspberry sorbet that came with the crème brûlée was the star of the show. The staff was very friendly and kind. They all high fived the baby on our way out. Would go again!

Stopped here last Sunday on my way home from bundoran. I got the Roast Striploin of Beef and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing, the beef was so tender and delicious. I'm usually not one to eat mashed potatoes but the mash that came with the beef looked really good so I said I would give it a try and I'm so glad I did! Absolutely amazing. The gravy was delicious. 10/10, I have been thinking about this meal for a week now and will definitely be back! Everyone else I was with also loved the food! The service was good and the inside of the restaurant is cosy and inviting, overall a lovely place to go for a nice meal!

Lots of parking and great service. Food was great and well labeled for people with food allergies.read more

The large half portrush lobster is to die for!!!!!!!!!! We really wanted to get lobster during our…read morestay for The Golf. I was lucky to snag one last lunch reservation at 2:45pm online. The best dining experience in Portrush. Great service. Seaside views. Amazing food and wine. The Camembert cheese was amazing. My friend ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was very decadent. I only had a taste of it as I am not a sweets person but it was very good. So glad we got to have the lobster. It had some amazing savory lemon and Parmesan crumbing on top. Plenty to share. This was a wonderful dining experience!

Pros: Great location on the beach…read moreWonderful food and drinks - I especially enjoyed the mussels, which was flavorful and delicious The Shack seafood chowder was some of the best I've ever had globally! Not too creamy and with lots of flavor The bread and butter was a perfect pair Pro tip: Be sure to make a reservation, even in the winter as it gets busy!

Our Dinner at the Catalina Restaurant was absolute perfection and flawless in every way and we are…read moreso glad we dined here. What a treat! The flavors of each dish were delightfully balanced, and we enjoyed a relaxing meal. What a delight it was to dine at the restaurant headed by Noel McMeel, one of Ireland's top chefs, who is also the Executive Chef at the Lough Erne Hotel and Resort in Northern Ireland where the Catalina Restaurant is located. We actually added this Northern Ireland journey to our itinerary just to meet the Chef and taste some of his creations, so this was a much anticipated dining experience. I almost did not make it downstairs to the restaurant for our late evening reservation. We had a long day of sightseeing and I was a bit car sick from my husbands race car driving through the windy roads of the day tours. I am so glad I pulled myself together and down to dinner because it was our most enjoyable meal during our entire trip to Ireland and after tasting the first course I quickly settled in with an appetite for more. We ordered off of the prix fixe menu, so we could enjoy 2-3 courses. Since I wasn't in the mood for anything too heavy or meat forward I ordered off of the Vegetarian Menu which proved to be an excellent choice. We started with the softest and tastiest Irish soda bread you could ever imagine putting into your mouth, what a pleasant surprise. This is what I was hoping to taste from Chef McMeel, some of those pantry staples from recipes in his book, many recipes handed down from generations in his family...I have to bake using this recipe some day. The bread was not like the dense Irish Soda bread you find in the States, it was a heavier weighted than a typical slice of white bread, but slightly sweet, an ever so soft light and airy bread. We were also offered treacle bread, also slightly sweeter than the Irish soda bread and delightfully soft. Curry bread which was my least favorite of the three, the curry flavor was unusual and not sure I loved it. The bread paired well with local butter, rapseed oil, and course salt, this was a lovely way to wake up our palate. For our starting course we ordered: Mushroom Ravioli: 5 stars does not do this justice. The ravioli which had a delicate pasta wrapped around perfectly cooked and seasoned mushrooms was enveloped in a reduction that had such incredible depth of flavor...we found out later from the Chef that the mushroom reduction takes 6.5 hours to prepare! Crab and fennel Salad 4.5 stars my husband enjoyed this but secretly I think he enjoyed the bite of my ravioli more Our dinner courses were also lovely, my husband loved his filet of beef 5 stars My husband thoroughly enjoyed his filet, the reduction, and vegetables Vegetarian Pithivier 5 stars: the puff pastry dough was light and airy, not heavy or greasy in the least, the vegetables melted in my mouth, this was a pure joy to eat. We ended our meal with a final taste bud surprise: Raspberry Souffle 5 stars I've never had a raspberry souffle, this was dreamy and everything a souffle should be, served with a custard and ice cream, it was the perfect dessert to end our meal. And I almost forgot...out came a final dessert plate of house made chocolates, marshmallows and delicate soft fruit candies :) What a lovely way to spend our final evening at the Lough Erne resort. Thank you Chef McMeel for the culinary inspiration and dedication to deliver warm hospitality and an outstanding dining experience while in Ireland! The love and the passion for what you do is clearly evident and we were so grateful to experience your hospitality while at the Lough Erne.