Food Scene
Restaurants in Carrickfergus
Probably the best or most posh restaurant in Carrickfergus. Dinner upstairs or lunch downstairs. also perhaps the most expensive.
6 locals recommend
Castello Italia
28 Scotch QuarterProbably the best or most posh restaurant in Carrickfergus. Dinner upstairs or lunch downstairs. also perhaps the most expensive.
Ownies Bar and Bistro
16-18 JoymountPleasant food in an old bar setting.
Papa Browns
Marine HighwayGood reliable food at a reasonable price.
Windrose Bar and Restaurant
5 Rodgers QuayGood food with some great views
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach and countryside within approximately 12 miles of Carrickfergus. Great walking both on beach and over countryside. Sometimes farm animals graze here.
7 locals recommend
Browns Bay
23 Browns Bay RdBeautiful beach and countryside within approximately 12 miles of Carrickfergus. Great walking both on beach and over countryside. Sometimes farm animals graze here.
Carrickfergus Castle
Marine HighwayGreat mediaeval history.
Stunning 50 minute walk around the lighthouse and back to the carpark. The steps are great for exercising the heart. Lots of interesting views and variety.
11 locals recommend
Blackhead Lighthouse
20 Blackhead PathStunning 50 minute walk around the lighthouse and back to the carpark. The steps are great for exercising the heart. Lots of interesting views and variety.
Dobbins Inn
6-8 Antrim StVery old building with many historical features, folklore, food and drink.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, a must see wondrous natural phenomenon.
Giants Causeway, Bushmills BT57 8SZ, UK
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, a must see wondrous natural phenomenon.
Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdBest whiskey in the world!
Wonderfully restored coastal walk and guided tour. Tour must be booked.
16 locals recommend
The Gobbins Visitor Centre
66 Middle RdWonderfully restored coastal walk and guided tour. Tour must be booked.
Picturesque harbour, great for swimming and fishing. Interesting circular walk over both headlands.
Portmuck Harbour
68 Portmuck RdPicturesque harbour, great for swimming and fishing. Interesting circular walk over both headlands.