Sightseeing
Outside Bushmills. Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage site.
531 locals recommend
Giant's Causeway
Outside Bushmills. Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage site.
The world’s oldest working distillery. Guided tours with a glass of Irish whiskey at the end.
160 locals recommend
Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdThe world’s oldest working distillery. Guided tours with a glass of Irish whiskey at the end.
Known as Lordsport Harbour and is synonymous with Pike and the Iron Islands from The Game of Thrones
117 locals recommend
Ballintoy Harbour
Known as Lordsport Harbour and is synonymous with Pike and the Iron Islands from The Game of Thrones
This rope bridge crosses a 30m deep and 20m wide chasm from the mainland to a small island. The bridge was erected by salmon fishermen. Booking tickets in advance, on the National Trust website, is recommended.
171 locals recommend
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
This rope bridge crosses a 30m deep and 20m wide chasm from the mainland to a small island. The bridge was erected by salmon fishermen. Booking tickets in advance, on the National Trust website, is recommended.
This scenic route is from Portstewart to Ballycastle and passes through several areas of interest as well as dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and wide bays.
8 locals recommend
Causeway Coast and Glens
This scenic route is from Portstewart to Ballycastle and passes through several areas of interest as well as dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and wide bays.
Mussenden Temple is located on cliffs in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock
94 locals recommend
Mussenden Temple
Seacoast RoadMussenden Temple is located on cliffs in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock
To access the island, you use the Rathlin Island Ferry service from Ballycastle. There are a number of points of interest on this small island (6 miles across) including the Seabird Centre offering a chance to view Atlantic puffins, razorbills and guillemots around April/May, and you can explore the fully operational ‘upside down’ lighthouse. Guided walks, bus tours and cycle hire are also available.
69 locals recommend
Rathlin Island
To access the island, you use the Rathlin Island Ferry service from Ballycastle. There are a number of points of interest on this small island (6 miles across) including the Seabird Centre offering a chance to view Atlantic puffins, razorbills and guillemots around April/May, and you can explore the fully operational ‘upside down’ lighthouse. Guided walks, bus tours and cycle hire are also available.
The King’s Road in The Game of Thrones, is an avenue of beech hedges along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum BT53 8PX. Please note that there is a ban on cars, buses and coaches driving along the beech avenue, due to potential damage to the trees.
200 locals recommend
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh Road The King’s Road in The Game of Thrones, is an avenue of beech hedges along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum BT53 8PX. Please note that there is a ban on cars, buses and coaches driving along the beech avenue, due to potential damage to the trees.
One of the oldest medieval castles in Ireland. Exterior shots were used in Game of Thrones.
141 locals recommend
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdOne of the oldest medieval castles in Ireland. Exterior shots were used in Game of Thrones.
This designated way marked route is around the stunning scenery of the north coast between Belfast and Londonderry which can be explored by car, cycle or on foot. There are 9 scenic routes to explore which pass through river valleys, headlands and mountains. One option is to visit the famous Gobbins Cliff Path (to walk this path, booking in advance is essential).
29 locals recommend
Causeway Coastal Route
This designated way marked route is around the stunning scenery of the north coast between Belfast and Londonderry which can be explored by car, cycle or on foot. There are 9 scenic routes to explore which pass through river valleys, headlands and mountains. One option is to visit the famous Gobbins Cliff Path (to walk this path, booking in advance is essential).
Food scene
Ramore offers a range of restaurants around the harbour area including
• Basalt Rooftop Terrace
• Harbour Leisure Lounge
• Neptune and Prawn Sun Lounge
• The Mermaid Kitchen and Bar
• The Tourist
• Winebar
Check the website for details of menus etc. be sure to try the very popular Tobacco onions.
104 locals recommend
Ramore Restaurants
1 Harbour RdRamore offers a range of restaurants around the harbour area including
• Basalt Rooftop Terrace
• Harbour Leisure Lounge
• Neptune and Prawn Sun Lounge
• The Mermaid Kitchen and Bar
• The Tourist
• Winebar
Check the website for details of menus etc. be sure to try the very popular Tobacco onions.
Restaurant, Bistro, café. It overlooks the beach and the Bistro offers good value for money. The Traditional Ulster Fry is recommended for breakfast.
30 locals recommend
55 Degrees North
1 Causeway StRestaurant, Bistro, café. It overlooks the beach and the Bistro offers good value for money. The Traditional Ulster Fry is recommended for breakfast.
The Tides Restaurant is a short walk from the house on Ballyreagh Road (opposite Carrick Dhu caravan park)
41 locals recommend
The Tides Restaurant
21 Ballyreagh RdThe Tides Restaurant is a short walk from the house on Ballyreagh Road (opposite Carrick Dhu caravan park)
Kiwi’s Brew Bar for pub food and craft beer; loaded Fries and Wings are very popular.
23 locals recommend
Kiwi's Brew Bar
47 Main StKiwi’s Brew Bar for pub food and craft beer; loaded Fries and Wings are very popular.
Kraken Fish and Chips is situated in Landsdowne Crescent. They do excellent sit-in and takeaway food.
8 locals recommend
Tracys Treats
25 Lansdowne CrescentKraken Fish and Chips is situated in Landsdowne Crescent. They do excellent sit-in and takeaway food.
Bean At The Beach is situated beside the Arcadia at the West Strand and serves takeaway coffee and donuts. Perfect for a coffee and a snack following a walk on beach or while with kids in playpark opposite.
Bean At The Beach
6A Craig VaraBean At The Beach is situated beside the Arcadia at the West Strand and serves takeaway coffee and donuts. Perfect for a coffee and a snack following a walk on beach or while with kids in playpark opposite.
Cafe overlooks the harbour and West Strand. Lovely for alfresco breakfast. Check out their homemade lemonade.
25 locals recommend
Babushka Kitchen Cafe
South PierCafe overlooks the harbour and West Strand. Lovely for alfresco breakfast. Check out their homemade lemonade.
KoKo café selling artisan coffee, homemade traybakes and freshly prepared snacks. Outside terrace overlooks West strand.
7 locals recommend
Koko Coffee Portrush
10 Castle Erin RdKoKo café selling artisan coffee, homemade traybakes and freshly prepared snacks. Outside terrace overlooks West strand.
Harry’s Shack is situated beside the strand beach and serves excellent local seafood cuisine. Booking is recommended
75 locals recommend
Harry's Shack
116 Strand RdHarry’s Shack is situated beside the strand beach and serves excellent local seafood cuisine. Booking is recommended
Amici Ristorante offers Italian food. Pizzas are excellent. Very popular; booking advisable.
71 locals recommend
Amici Ristorante
Portmore RoadAmici Ristorante offers Italian food. Pizzas are excellent. Very popular; booking advisable.
Ocho has temporarily relocated to Ocho Tapas Bistro@ The York offers quality Spanish tapas, including Sharing plates of fresh seafood and local produce from the Causeway coast. From the beginning of June they will be operating from the Back bar in the York Inn.
29 locals recommend
Ocho Tapas Bistro/Restaurant
78-80 Portstewart RoadOcho has temporarily relocated to Ocho Tapas Bistro@ The York offers quality Spanish tapas, including Sharing plates of fresh seafood and local produce from the Causeway coast. From the beginning of June they will be operating from the Back bar in the York Inn.
Villa bar and grill serves food all day and is situated on the Promenade. Perfect for cocktails
16 locals recommend
Villa Portstewart
78 The PromenadeVilla bar and grill serves food all day and is situated on the Promenade. Perfect for cocktails
Warke’s Deli and café work with local artisans to showcase the best of N.I. food. The lemon drizzle cake is a favourite.
12 locals recommend
Warke's Deli
1 Carrig-na-CuleWarke’s Deli and café work with local artisans to showcase the best of N.I. food. The lemon drizzle cake is a favourite.
Morelli's
53-56 The PromenadeMorelli’s is famous for its Italian ice cream.
Guilt Trip Coffee and Donuts on the Promenade. Owned by former Ulster rugby player.
Guilt Trip Coffee + Donuts Portstewart
67d The PromenadeGuilt Trip Coffee and Donuts on the Promenade. Owned by former Ulster rugby player.
Lost & Found Café 3, (on the coastal path between Portstewart town and the strand beach but can also be accessed from the Strand Road). They also have a Café in Coleraine town. Try the delicious Swedish Almond cake or the Portuguese tart.
16 locals recommend
Lost & Found Eatery
3 Berne RdLost & Found Café 3, (on the coastal path between Portstewart town and the strand beach but can also be accessed from the Strand Road). They also have a Café in Coleraine town. Try the delicious Swedish Almond cake or the Portuguese tart.
The Bushmills Inn is a former coaching inn dating back to the 1600’s. Charming ambience
63 locals recommend
The Bushmills Inn Hotel
9 Dunluce RdThe Bushmills Inn is a former coaching inn dating back to the 1600’s. Charming ambience
The French Rooms offers simple French-minded fare. Booking is recommended.
30 locals recommend
The French Rooms
45 Main StThe French Rooms offers simple French-minded fare. Booking is recommended.
Tartine restaurant is set in the Victoria styled townhouse which was a former home of the Bushmills whiskey distillery owners. The restaurant serves creative fare and local ales & wine. Booking is recommended.
39 locals recommend
Tartine at the Distillers Arms
140 Main StTartine restaurant is set in the Victoria styled townhouse which was a former home of the Bushmills whiskey distillery owners. The restaurant serves creative fare and local ales & wine. Booking is recommended.
THE Water Margin, situated above Bann Rowing Club overlooking the River Bann, offers sit-in and take away Chinese food. The Shopper’s Supper is very good value after a day shopping.
12 locals recommend
Water Margin
Hanover PlaceTHE Water Margin, situated above Bann Rowing Club overlooking the River Bann, offers sit-in and take away Chinese food. The Shopper’s Supper is very good value after a day shopping.
Native Seafood serves sustainably sourced Irish seafood. As well as having premises in Coleraine, Native Seafood have taken over the cafe at the Crescent in Portstewart
7 locals recommend
Native Seafood
11 The CrescentNative Seafood serves sustainably sourced Irish seafood. As well as having premises in Coleraine, Native Seafood have taken over the cafe at the Crescent in Portstewart
Lansdowne Crescent
Lansdowne CrescentShanty serve excellent, quality of food to take away.
Experience
Situated in an old Victorian Bath House, the Centre provides formation about local marine life. There is an indoor rockpool with seashore life, fish tanks, children’s activity area and more.
Portrush Atlantic Hotel
73 Main StThe King’s Road in The Game of Thrones, is an avenue of beech hedges along Bregagh Rd., between Armoy and Stranocum. Due to the potential damage to the trees, there is a ban on cars, buses and coaches driving along the avenue.
200 locals recommend
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh RoadThe King’s Road in The Game of Thrones, is an avenue of beech hedges along Bregagh Rd., between Armoy and Stranocum. Due to the potential damage to the trees, there is a ban on cars, buses and coaches driving along the avenue.
The school is based at Portrush Yacht Club. Learn to surf, Paddle Board and Body Board with professional instructors.
12 locals recommend
Portrush Surf School
Harbour RdThe school is based at Portrush Yacht Club. Learn to surf, Paddle Board and Body Board with professional instructors.
The range of activities available here include a water park, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, canoeing, Banana boating and Tube rides.
14 locals recommend
The Edge Watersports at The Crannagh Activity Centre
76 Portstewart RdThe range of activities available here include a water park, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, canoeing, Banana boating and Tube rides.
Aquaholics
14 Portmore RdOffering diving training, diving trips and sightseeing boat trips.
Hosted the British Open in 2019. There are two courses: the Valley Links and Dunluce Links
97 locals recommend
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Hosted the British Open in 2019. There are two courses: the Valley Links and Dunluce Links
Hosted the 2017 Irish Open. The Club has three courses: The Strand, The Riverside Course and the Old Course.
56 locals recommend
Portstewart Golf Club
117 Strand RdHosted the 2017 Irish Open. The Club has three courses: The Strand, The Riverside Course and the Old Course.
At this Club there is a 9- hole par 3 links course as well as a par 3 pitch and putt course.
Ballyreagh Golf Course
At this Club there is a 9- hole par 3 links course as well as a par 3 pitch and putt course.
Open every 2nd Saturday and the last Saturday of the month. Established in 2006, this high quality, professional speciality market is supported by local producers. From 9am to 4pm.
Causeway Speciality Market
35 The DiamondOpen every 2nd Saturday and the last Saturday of the month. Established in 2006, this high quality, professional speciality market is supported by local producers. From 9am to 4pm.
Beaches
The property of The National Trust. Safe swimming with lifeguards. You can walk onto the beach for free, but there is a charge if you bring your car onto the beach for the day, unless you are a member of the National Trust.
Portstewart Strand
Beautiful secluded beach. Safe swimming and surfing. Coastguards on duty.
50 locals recommend
Portrush Whiterocks Beach
Beautiful secluded beach. Safe swimming and surfing. Coastguards on duty.
Within walking distance from the house; just across the road. Popular with surfers. Safe for swimming and popular with families.
34 locals recommend
Portrush East Strand
Within walking distance from the house; just across the road. Popular with surfers. Safe for swimming and popular with families.
A beautiful stretch of beach from Portrush to the White Rock. Popular with bathers, surfers and walkers. Lifeguards on duty.
16 locals recommend
West Strand Beach
West Strand RoadA beautiful stretch of beach from Portrush to the White Rock. Popular with bathers, surfers and walkers. Lifeguards on duty.