Need to know... Ballycastle
Food Scene
Ballycastle's cafes and restaurants are typically small, family-run establishments. You won't find McDonald's or mainstream fast-food restaurants here, but there are plenty of 'chippies' to choose from (Morton's even catch their own fish!)
Wine bar and restaurant - suits large groups and family functions. Great steak!
33 locals recommend
Central Wine Bar
Ann StreetWine bar and restaurant - suits large groups and family functions. Great steak!
Weekend evening menu - a little bit more expensive than its nearest rivals but a lovely setting below street level.
12 locals recommend
The Cellar
11B The DiamondWeekend evening menu - a little bit more expensive than its nearest rivals but a lovely setting below street level.
The Fullerton Arms
22 Main StRestaurant and pub grub in the bistro
Award-winning restaurant in Bushmills - ten minute drive from Crockatinney Cottages.
39 locals recommend
Tartine at the Distillers Arms
140 Main StAward-winning restaurant in Bushmills - ten minute drive from Crockatinney Cottages.
Morton's
9 Bayview RdFish and chip shop - they catch their own fish!
Much talked about beach-side restaurant - booking necessary (books up fast!)
75 locals recommend
Harry's Shack
116 Strand RdMuch talked about beach-side restaurant - booking necessary (books up fast!)
The Ramore, with its pleasant views of Portrush, has landmark status on the North Coast - their sweet selection is delighful.
104 locals recommend
Ramore Restaurants
1 Harbour RdThe Ramore, with its pleasant views of Portrush, has landmark status on the North Coast - their sweet selection is delighful.
Local artisan bakery - proudly gluten-ful and Ballycastle's most knowledgeable coffee aficionados.
24 locals recommend
Ursa Minor
45 Ann StLocal artisan bakery - proudly gluten-ful and Ballycastle's most knowledgeable coffee aficionados.
Off-sales arguably has the best booze selection in town. The Anzac is also a pub-bistro serving up locally sourced produce.
16 locals recommend
ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
5 Market StOff-sales arguably has the best booze selection in town. The Anzac is also a pub-bistro serving up locally sourced produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
You don't have to walk far to find a public house in Ballycastle. From quiet watering holes, (that become quickly crowded in summer) to licensed restaurants, and pub dance floors filled with unassuming youngsters on a Saturday night, you'll be guaranteed the craic wherever you go.
Traditional Irish music on Thursday and band at the weekend. Also does great food for reasonable prices!
40 locals recommend
O'Connors Bar station
Ann StreetTraditional Irish music on Thursday and band at the weekend. Also does great food for reasonable prices!
The Harbour Lights is a showcase of local contemporary musicians - Friday night 'jams' are in the Harbour Bar from 10pm.
Harbour Bar
North StreetThe Harbour Lights is a showcase of local contemporary musicians - Friday night 'jams' are in the Harbour Bar from 10pm.
Ballycastle's oldest watering hole. Check out the sitting room - it's not unusual for a fire to be burning in the grate, even in summer.
The Boyd Arms
4 The DiamondBallycastle's oldest watering hole. Check out the sitting room - it's not unusual for a fire to be burning in the grate, even in summer.
Known locally as 'Wee Tom's' this quaint pub is typically open weekends. It hosts traditional music nights.
13 locals recommend
The House of McDonnell
71 Castle StKnown locally as 'Wee Tom's' this quaint pub is typically open weekends. It hosts traditional music nights.
Halo Ballycastle
5 The DiamondLocal night club and bar, attracts a younger crowd.
Glenshesk Bar
76 Castle StPopular with locals, it's the place to play pool or watch sports.
Sightseeing
If hiking, panoramic views, castles, and prehistoric geological wonders are your thing, you'll have to stop awhile to really experience Ballycastle and the North Coast. It's not enough just to see it!
Giant's Causeway
Northern Ireland's first World Heritage Site.
Gorgeous medieval castle within walking distance from Crockatinney Cottages.
29 locals recommend
Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark RdGorgeous medieval castle within walking distance from Crockatinney Cottages.
'Treacherous' rope bridge that historically was slung between the 'mainland' and 'the rock in the road' (Carrick-a-rede) by local fishermen (The modern version is a lot sturdier!)
85 locals recommend
National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark Rd'Treacherous' rope bridge that historically was slung between the 'mainland' and 'the rock in the road' (Carrick-a-rede) by local fishermen (The modern version is a lot sturdier!)
Visit the 9 Glens of Antrim. Check out Glenariffe - the princess glen!
75 locals recommend
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadVisit the 9 Glens of Antrim. Check out Glenariffe - the princess glen!
Murlough Bay
Murlough Road...stunning! Filming destination of Game of Thrones.
Essentials
Open 7am - 11pm. Excellent sandwich and hot food counter -- but get there early if you want to pick up lunch on the go! It sells out fast.
EUROSPAR Ballycastle
6-8 Ramoan RdOpen 7am - 11pm. Excellent sandwich and hot food counter -- but get there early if you want to pick up lunch on the go! It sells out fast.
Good selection of vegan and vegetarian options for cooking at home.
17 locals recommend
Halo Ballycastle
5 The DiamondGood selection of vegan and vegetarian options for cooking at home.
Top up your fuel here from 7am - 11pm daily. Subway Sandwich franchise instore as well as the local Post Office.
Maxol Service Station SPAR, Ballycastle
Castle StreetTop up your fuel here from 7am - 11pm daily. Subway Sandwich franchise instore as well as the local Post Office.
The Post Office can usually help with any inquiries regarding money while traveling and postage information.
Ballycastle Post Office
25 Castle StThe Post Office can usually help with any inquiries regarding money while traveling and postage information.