If you fancy somewhere different for your dinner or quirky for your cuppa, here are 9 great spots in the wider Antrim and Newtownabbey regions.
Ranging from a centuries old farmhouse to Asian strret food, there’s something to suit everyone.
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5. Tiny House Coffee
From humble beginnings in a converted caravan in the car park at Chimney Corner FC's grounds in the Castle Road area of Antrim, Tiny House Coffee, which recently marked three years in the town, is now one of the region's favourite coffee spots. Photo: Tiny House Coffee
6. Whose Art Café
Whose Art Café in Jordanstown is a cafe and coffee shop with a difference in that it's also a functioning art gallery with pieces of artwork on display around the eatery. The exhibited pieces are for sale, while the venue also offers diners panoramic views of Belfast Lough from the comfort of their seat. Photo: Whose Art Café
7. Ballyrobin Country Lodge
In close proximity to Belfast International Airport, Ballyrobin Country Lodge is a centuries old guest house in Aldergrove. The hotel caters for both residents and non residents, with an extensive menu on offer. Photo: Google
8. Sleepy Hollow
Tucked away in a peaceful little spot in the Newtownabbey countryside, Sleepy Hollow, which began life as a farmhouse, is now home to an extensive food and drinks menu, frequented by locals and visitors to the borough alike. Photo: Sleepy Hollow