Guidebook for North Down
Eats, Drinks & Nightlife
On the seafront with good views from the upstairs restaurant. Regular live music, cosy bar and a great beer garden.
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The Dirty Duck
2-4 Kinnegar RdOn the seafront with good views from the upstairs restaurant. Regular live music, cosy bar and a great beer garden.
Bar and restaurant in Bangor. Good view, lovely views and a section of the bar is dog friendly.
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The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro
10-12 Seacliff RdBar and restaurant in Bangor. Good view, lovely views and a section of the bar is dog friendly.
Historic coaching inn dating back to 1614 with a cosy bar and restaurant. Also a good option for afternoon tea.
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The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
15-25 Main StHistoric coaching inn dating back to 1614 with a cosy bar and restaurant. Also a good option for afternoon tea.
Food Scene
Lovely food, friendly and warm atmosphere. Opens on Friday evenings for dinner.
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The Bay Tree
118 High StLovely food, friendly and warm atmosphere. Opens on Friday evenings for dinner.
Lovely cafe and art gallery. Bright spaces, good coffee and lunches.
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Coffee Yard
102-104 High StLovely cafe and art gallery. Bright spaces, good coffee and lunches.
Great Indian restaurant. The food is always consistently good and the service is excellent.
Tulsi Indian Restaurant | Indian Takeaway
51 High StGreat Indian restaurant. The food is always consistently good and the service is excellent.
Enjoy afternoon tea from the beautiful Culloden Hotel.
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Culloden Estate and Spa
Bangor RoadEnjoy afternoon tea from the beautiful Culloden Hotel.
Parks & Nature
Lovey green space, picnic facilities and right on the beach. Lovely Woodlands cafe.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Crawfordsburn Country
32 Bridge Rd SLovey green space, picnic facilities and right on the beach. Lovely Woodlands cafe.
Woodland walk. There are easier and more tricky trails. Stunning views across Belfast from the top!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redburn Country Park
Old Holywood RoadWoodland walk. There are easier and more tricky trails. Stunning views across Belfast from the top!
Arts & Culture
Great opportunity to explore local heritage. Regular special days / exhibitions.
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Museo Folklórico de Ulster
153 Bangor RdGreat opportunity to explore local heritage. Regular special days / exhibitions.
Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles. Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort houses a most unusual hands-on military museum. It is accessible by car or a 20 minute walk from the house along the coastal path.
Grey Point Fort
The FortGrey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal forts anywhere in the British Isles. Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort houses a most unusual hands-on military museum. It is accessible by car or a 20 minute walk from the house along the coastal path.
Essentials
Open on Thursdays and Fridays, the organic fruit and vegetable kiosk is a 20 minute walk from the house.
Helen's Bay Organic
Coastguard AvenueOpen on Thursdays and Fridays, the organic fruit and vegetable kiosk is a 20 minute walk from the house.
Getting Around
10-15 minute walk from the house (depending on speed -
it's uphill). Tickets purchased on the train.
Seahill Train Station
10-15 minute walk from the house (depending on speed -
it's uphill). Tickets purchased on the train.
Entertainment & Activities
Seapark station
Excellent children's play park right on the sea!
Golfing home of Rory McIlroy and beautiful views across Belfast harbour.
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Holywood Golf Club
Nuns WalkGolfing home of Rory McIlroy and beautiful views across Belfast harbour.
Bangor Golf Club is situated near the centre of Bangor overlooking Belfast Lough and the Antrim Hills. Visitors welcome.
Bangor Golf Club
BroadwayBangor Golf Club is situated near the centre of Bangor overlooking Belfast Lough and the Antrim Hills. Visitors welcome.
Founded in 1896, it nestles on a gentle hill at the mouth of Belfast Lough in the middle of the village of Helen’s Bay. The Club welcomes visitors – in golfing societies or as individuals. The well-maintained nine-hole course is a true test of accurate golf and, although it does not visually intimidate beginners, with 66 bunkers guarding 18 holes, even the low handicaps don’t find it easy to break par.
Helen's Bay Golf Course
Golf RoadFounded in 1896, it nestles on a gentle hill at the mouth of Belfast Lough in the middle of the village of Helen’s Bay. The Club welcomes visitors – in golfing societies or as individuals. The well-maintained nine-hole course is a true test of accurate golf and, although it does not visually intimidate beginners, with 66 bunkers guarding 18 holes, even the low handicaps don’t find it easy to break par.
'The oldest golf course in Ireland'. A stunning course right on the banks of Belfast Lough.
Royal Belfast Golf Club
'The oldest golf course in Ireland'. A stunning course right on the banks of Belfast Lough.
Situated in the country surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, the club offers two courses of international standing. The Dufferin Course is one of the Highest Rated Championship Courses in Ireland. The Ava Course is shorter but offers a real test of accuracy.
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Clandeboye Golf Club
51 Tower RdSituated in the country surrounds of Lady Dufferin’s Estate, the club offers two courses of international standing. The Dufferin Course is one of the Highest Rated Championship Courses in Ireland. The Ava Course is shorter but offers a real test of accuracy.