Northern Ireland boasts some of the best pubs in the whole world, a fact that locals pride themselves on, but these hospitality venues do more than simply serving up a perfect pint.
Whether you’re wanting some traditional dishes for lunch or looking to pair your drink with a delicious meal, there are plenty of great spots to try out.
Here are 12 great pubs and bars in Northern Ireland to visit when you want to eat your heart out:
9. Grace Neills – Donaghadee
Grace Neills is Ireland’s oldest pub, opening its doors in 1611, meaning you will be receiving amazing food alongside getting to witness some amazing history also. The pub’s bistro has been newly refurbished, and with Grace Neill’s predominantly focussing on using only the best locally sourced produce, you are getting nothing but the best quality during your experience there. For more information, go to graceneills.com Photo: Grace Neills Facebook
10. Harry’s Shack – Portstewart
Located on the sand, Harry’s Shack is a gorgeous beach shack serving the best local fish and home grown vegetables Northern Ireland has to offer. As the weather gets colder, the pub has an open log fire that adds to the cosy feel of the environment to warm you up along with Harry’s Shack’s great selection of food. For more information, go to facebook.com/HarrysShack Photo: Harry’s Shack Facebook
11. The Crosskeys Inn – Toomebridge
The Crosskeys Inn is Ireland’s oldest thatched pub and a famous traditional music venue based in Toomebridge, which has been open since 1657. Despite not offering food on a daily basis, this pub offers seven different meal options to its customers, including soups and sandwiches, a barbecue or even an eel supper. For more information, go to crosskeys-inn.com Photo: The Crosskeys Inn Facebook
12. The Maghera Inn – Castlewellan
Calling themselves ‘the star of the County Down’, The Maghera Inn offers a huge range of top quality, locally sourced meals, with the pub being known for their famous steaks. As Pub of the Year winners, The Maghera Inn pride themselves on having service that matches the quality of their food, so this is the perfect place to visit for a comforting experience whilst you eat some amazing pub grub. For more information, go to themagherainn.com Photo: The Maghera Inn website