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.

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...

A big disappointment. This hotel has good architectural features and a wonderful location that…read moreseemed to promise a nice stay but the reality was was a huge letdown. Apparently there was a wedding that no one bothered to tell me about when making reservations. Obnoxiously loud music played well past midnight making sleep essentially impossible. I tossed and turned on the lumpy mattress wishing that I didn't have to hear "Country Roads" played so badly that John Denver was turning in his grave. Although there was no bath mat of any kind for the slippery shower room floor, there was a little black curly hair waiting to greet me in the tub, and the tile looked like it needed a thorough deep clean. There were no outlets anywhere near the bed making it difficult to charge my phone. To finish things off, the door did not meet the threshold and the resulting gap let in light and the sounds of drunken guests wandering the hallway. All in all, it was a complete letdown.

On a recent trip, my granddaughter and I called last minute to see if Pauline could fit us in. She…read morereturned our call within the hour and warmly welcomed us. What began as a one-night stay quickly turned into three and even then, it was hard to leave. The house is impeccably clean, and our room had so many thoughtful touches, such as chocolates, tea, and hot chocolate waiting for us. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and Pauline made sure we were familiar with how to use the shower. Our ground-floor room overlooked her blooming garden, a lovely, peaceful view to wake up to each morning. During our visit, the house was being reroofed due to storm damage, yet Pauline made sure the roofers didn't start too early so we wouldn't be disturbed. That attention to detail speaks volumes about the care she puts into her guests' experience. The breakfasts were truly exceptional - completely bespoke, with anything you want prepared just the way you like it. Enjoying a delicious meal served on crystal, china, and silver while gazing out over the lough felt like such a treat - elegant, relaxing, and deeply satisfying. An amazing way to start each day! Pauline goes above and beyond to help with anything you might want to do in the area. Whether it's arranging tea at the Merchant Hotel or booking tours of the Titanic exhibit, she takes care of it with enthusiasm and efficiency. Her recommendations of local businesses made our trip so much easier and she even arranged to have our laundry done! Her husband, Ambrose, is also a delight--charming, insightful, and a pleasure to chat with. Leaving Hargreaves House felt like saying goodbye to family. Both my granddaughter and I felt an immediate connection, as though we'd known Pauline and Ambrose for years. We left with full hearts and wonderful memories. We can't wait to return!

Absolutely enjoyed the NYE dinner. Service and ambiance was excellent…read more I highly recommend this place.

I haven't lived in the Belfast area for along and I'm not from this part of the woods and so when I…read morehead out with my fiance to walk the dog he often introduces me to new places. In the winter time this luxurious and beautiful hotel is one of my favourite places to visit after a long windy stroll on the nearby Crawfordsburn beach. They have an open fire and the place literally reeks of cosiness from the minute you walk in. The history of the building and the low ceilings makes it a local favourite for weddings - it just has that old, rustic feel to it. For a tenner you can have an old style Victorian tea by the fire on a big comfy seat. Scones, tray bakes, finger sandwiches, tea and chocolate dipped strawberries can make any cold, dark winter afternoon feel better. I love it here and I think anybody would.

The husband and wife team were great.. very accommodating. The Free home cooked breakfast was…read moregreat as well. My only downfall would be our room was rather small. The beds weren't comfortable at all. The shower tub combo wasn't very well designed and had to sit sideways on the toilet. View from the top floor was magnificent however. It is also close to the town center and everything was within walking distance.

This guest house is under new management and new refurbished. Upon checking on we were offered…read morefreshly baked chocolate chips. Parking out front was quite convenient. I look forward to returning for their wonderful service and helping me with my handicapped husband. Breakfast choices were extensive and we didn't need anything until a small dinner, eagerly returning for more chocolate chip cookies!!

My Mum recently organised a reunion for her old work colleagues and this involved arranging…read moreaccommodation for her travelling guests, they had two main requests, they wanted serenity and comfort. With a whole host of hotels and guest houses in North Down meeting their requests was not a going to be a problem. My Mum enlisted my help to scour the internet, travel brochures and the local paper for somewhere suitable. But it was in fact driving home one night that signalled the end of our search. We chose Pinecroft Guest House primarily because of its location, it was within walking distance from the seaside and village amenities but also far enough away that my our guests could feel complete solitude. The guests finally arrived and felt right at home at Pinecroft B & B, they were put at ease by May Boyd who is the proprietor. One morning they even explained the reason for there visit and May encouraged them to invite us over for breakfast. Who could refuse such an offer? The breakfast was superb, everything you would expect from a great hostess. The house had a traditional country feel to it, the type of place you could you felt comfortable walking around in your bare feet as if it were your own home. The guests raved about the hotel and our search was not in vain.