Guidebook for Ballycastle
Food Scene
just around the corner, great food at a reasonable price, brilliant service and family friendly
6 locals recommend
The Bay Cafe
26 Bayview Rdjust around the corner, great food at a reasonable price, brilliant service and family friendly
bar and restaurant with excellent food, good service and a buzzing atmosphere
33 locals recommend
Central Wine Bar
Ann Streetbar and restaurant with excellent food, good service and a buzzing atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Anglers Arms
12 North Stgreat pub for meeting the locals
Marine Hotel Ballycastle
1-3 North Stgood coffee shop, restaurant and music some nights
Sightseeing
Giant's Causeway
UNESCO World Heritage Site just a 20 minute drive away
Parks & Nature
just beside the town of Ballycastle this is a great forest for keeping fit as the paths are quite steep, The climb thought is so well worth it as the views are seriously stunning!
Ballycastle Forest
just beside the town of Ballycastle this is a great forest for keeping fit as the paths are quite steep, The climb thought is so well worth it as the views are seriously stunning!
Arts & Culture
this is a wonderfully quirky little museum which tells the fascinating history of ballycastle, its industrial revoluntion as an important centre for coal mining and manufacturing in the 18th century. staffed by local volunteers usually you will hear lots of stories
Ballycastle Museum
61 Castle Stthis is a wonderfully quirky little museum which tells the fascinating history of ballycastle, its industrial revoluntion as an important centre for coal mining and manufacturing in the 18th century. staffed by local volunteers usually you will hear lots of stories
Shopping
There are no international chains in Ballycastle as all the little shops remain family owned and run. They are well worth a good browse as you will definitely be surprised by the little unique treasures you might find there.
Ann Street
Ann StreetThere are no international chains in Ballycastle as all the little shops remain family owned and run. They are well worth a good browse as you will definitely be surprised by the little unique treasures you might find there.
Entertainment & Activities
Fabulous place for anyone who has never tried horse riding before or for the experienced horse rider. Stunning mountain views and really lovely friendly and helpful instructors.
They also have a cultural centre which tells the stories of the ancient clans that lived here once
9 locals recommend
Sheans Horse Farm
38 Coolkeeran RdFabulous place for anyone who has never tried horse riding before or for the experienced horse rider. Stunning mountain views and really lovely friendly and helpful instructors.
They also have a cultural centre which tells the stories of the ancient clans that lived here once