Holly's Guidebook
Food scene
Live music most Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm. Great pub grub and they have lovely snugs in the upstairs bar.
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The Dufferin Arms
35 High StLive music most Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm. Great pub grub and they have lovely snugs in the upstairs bar.
Good Sunday brunch, lunch or dinner option. All local food with a casual atmosphere
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The Poachers Pocket
181 Killinchy RdGood Sunday brunch, lunch or dinner option. All local food with a casual atmosphere
Great food, more of a treat night. Upstairs has a wonderful steak restaurant for that special occasion
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Balloo House
1 Comber RdGreat food, more of a treat night. Upstairs has a wonderful steak restaurant for that special occasion
Friendly local restaurant with a Michelin star serving local produce at a good price.
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The Smuggler's Table
Shore StreetFriendly local restaurant with a Michelin star serving local produce at a good price.
Farm shop and coffee stop where you can sit by the fire in a tepee and walk around a beautiful lake. Dog’s welcome and they also have a fabulous gift shop.
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Fodder
26 Killyleagh RdFarm shop and coffee stop where you can sit by the fire in a tepee and walk around a beautiful lake. Dog’s welcome and they also have a fabulous gift shop.
A favourite of mine. Go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fine dining or a burger. Cocktails or coffee - a great food experience all round
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The Artisan Cookhouse
4 Kildare StA favourite of mine. Go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fine dining or a burger. Cocktails or coffee - a great food experience all round
Buzzy bar and always busy - they also have a pizza takeaway next door that is very popular
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The Cuan
6-12 The SquareBuzzy bar and always busy - they also have a pizza takeaway next door that is very popular
Friendly local coffee shop and restaurant on the Lough
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Daft Eddy's | Bar & Restaurant
1 Sketrick IslandFriendly local coffee shop and restaurant on the Lough
A Killyleagh institution- get there early to grab a seat as it’s compact!
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Picnic Delicatessen
47 High StA Killyleagh institution- get there early to grab a seat as it’s compact!
Famous for it’s afternoon tea and also it’s cocktails- a treat destination when visiting Belfast
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Cloth Ear
16 Skipper StFamous for it’s afternoon tea and also it’s cocktails- a treat destination when visiting Belfast
Make traditional Soda Bread in Tracey’s lovely farmhouse kitchen with stunning views of the Lough
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
52a Ballymorran RoadMake traditional Soda Bread in Tracey’s lovely farmhouse kitchen with stunning views of the Lough
Stop off on your way to or from Newcastle for a bowl of chowder or a sit down three course meal.
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Buck's Head Inn
77-79 Main StStop off on your way to or from Newcastle for a bowl of chowder or a sit down three course meal.
Great casual seafood restaurant in Dundrum- does meat options too. Sister restaurant in Belfast too.
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Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StGreat casual seafood restaurant in Dundrum- does meat options too. Sister restaurant in Belfast too.
Local produce- from sourdough bread to purple broccoli, they have it all. Plus some amazing local cheeses
Millbank Farm Shop
30 Main StreetLocal produce- from sourdough bread to purple broccoli, they have it all. Plus some amazing local cheeses
Sugarcane Cafe Bistro
34 The SqCoffee stop or relaxed brunch/lunch
Indie Füde
30 Castle StGreat local produce in the heart of Comber. You can also get a great coffee to go.
Pop in for a coffee and a scone or lunch - lovely surroundings and all local produce.
No 14 at The Georgian House
14 The SquarePop in for a coffee and a scone or lunch - lovely surroundings and all local produce.
Great local food in cafe environment- always busy. If you are looking for great vegetarian food or a coffee with oat milk here’s your place!
Haptik
697 Upper Newtownards RoadGreat local food in cafe environment- always busy. If you are looking for great vegetarian food or a coffee with oat milk here’s your place!
A favourite of mine after a walk round the grounds of Stormont- food has an Australian hip vibe and coffee is one of the best. I always seem to go for the Chia Latte with an espresso shot and a sourdough with Avocado and poached eggs. Delicious!
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General Merchants
361 Ormeau RdA favourite of mine after a walk round the grounds of Stormont- food has an Australian hip vibe and coffee is one of the best. I always seem to go for the Chia Latte with an espresso shot and a sourdough with Avocado and poached eggs. Delicious!
Walks
From a 10 minute walk to an all day hike up to the top of Slieve Donard- the Mourne’s never disappoint
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadFrom a 10 minute walk to an all day hike up to the top of Slieve Donard- the Mourne’s never disappoint
Walk to the top of the tower to get the views of Strangford and Belfast
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Scrabo Tower
Walk to the top of the tower to get the views of Strangford and Belfast
Local walks with easy to follow trails just outside Killyleagh with huge play park
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Delamont Country Park
90 Downpatrick RdLocal walks with easy to follow trails just outside Killyleagh with huge play park
Outside Newcastle and at the foothills of the Mourne’s- a magical place for a picnic or a family walk
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Tollymore Forest Park
Bryansford RoadOutside Newcastle and at the foothills of the Mourne’s- a magical place for a picnic or a family walk
A National Trust property close by in Saintfield- stunning grounds and walled garden. They do jazz events in the summer.
Rowallane House
A National Trust property close by in Saintfield- stunning grounds and walled garden. They do jazz events in the summer.
Garden Estate with a good coffee shop stop, in a very pretty town that’s worth visiting too. Worth noting that the House isn’t open all of the time as it hosts private events, so check beforehand
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Il-Palazz tal-Hillsborough u l-Bażniet
301-303 The SquareGarden Estate with a good coffee shop stop, in a very pretty town that’s worth visiting too. Worth noting that the House isn’t open all of the time as it hosts private events, so check beforehand
A favourite of mine. Beautiful gardens and a wonderful play area for children too. Coffee shop is amazing with fresh soups, salads and home made cakes. Very stylish surroundings.
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Montalto Estate
Spa RoadA favourite of mine. Beautiful gardens and a wonderful play area for children too. Coffee shop is amazing with fresh soups, salads and home made cakes. Very stylish surroundings.
Beautiful walled garden and maze where peacocks roam. There is a butterfly house which children and adults will love in equal measures.
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Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Seaforde GardensBeautiful walled garden and maze where peacocks roam. There is a butterfly house which children and adults will love in equal measures.
Bird haven with lovely walks and coffee shop and art gallery
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WWT Castle Espie
78 Ballydrain RdBird haven with lovely walks and coffee shop and art gallery
Sightseeing
You MUST take the ferry! It leaves every 30 mins- you can take the car but we never do, just walk on and visit Portaferry - the 10 minute trip gives you the best view ever of the Lough. While in Portaferry you can visit Exploris aquarium
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Strangford station
You MUST take the ferry! It leaves every 30 mins- you can take the car but we never do, just walk on and visit Portaferry - the 10 minute trip gives you the best view ever of the Lough. While in Portaferry you can visit Exploris aquarium
Exploris Aquarium
1 Castle StA stunning house that has one side built in Georgian architecture and the other Gothic as the husband and wife couldn’t decide! The theme continues inside. Wonderful walks around the Estate too and a great children’s play area- the parkland was also used to film Game of Thrones
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National Trust Castle Ward
A stunning house that has one side built in Georgian architecture and the other Gothic as the husband and wife couldn’t decide! The theme continues inside. Wonderful walks around the Estate too and a great children’s play area- the parkland was also used to film Game of Thrones
Mount Stewart
Portaferry RoadA National Heritage site with incredible gardens.
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way
Hinch Distillery
19 Carryduff RoadNendrum Monastic Site
Mahee IslandBeaches
A child friendly beach near Strangford
Kilclief Beach
106 A2Child friendly beach near Strangford
Tyrella Beach
Vast blue flag beach
Newcastle Beach.
Bucket and spade beach with lots to see and do.
Beautiful beach which you reach by walking through the dunes. If you’re lucky you may spot seals resting on the sands.
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Murlough Beach
Beautiful beach which you reach by walking through the dunes. If you’re lucky you may spot seals resting on the sands.
Outdoor activities
Learn to paddle board with friends at Whiterock
Strangford Lough Activity Centre
40 Whiterock RdFor children and adults alike- lots of wild birds, a great cafe, art gallery and lake to walk around
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WWT Castle Espie
78 Ballydrain RdFor children and adults alike- lots of wild birds, a great cafe, art gallery and lake to walk around
St. Patricks Way
St. Patricks WayPilgrims walk to St Patrick’s statue
It has a fun maize, you can hire bikes or just walk around the lake. A lovely setting.
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Park tal-Ħarba Castlewellan
Forest Park ViewIt has a fun maize, you can hire bikes or just walk around the lake. A lovely setting.
Outdoor activities for children and teens
Largest indoor trampoline park in Europe
We Are Vertigo
1 Cedarhurst RdOutdoor Aqua park, camping pods and outdoor cinema. Also has amazing take away food from local vendors
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Let's Go Hydro Resort
1 Mealough RdOutdoor Aqua park, camping pods and outdoor cinema. Also has amazing take away food from local vendors
Mountpanther Farm Park
39 Dundrum RdPetting farm with a good coffee shop - kids love seeing the animals and getting close.
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Streamvale Open Farm
38 Ballyhanwood RdPetting farm with a good coffee shop - kids love seeing the animals and getting close.
Shopping
Local artists, crafts and cards
Kingfisher Craft Gallery
48 High Street