Top Things to do in County Antrim
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What to do and see in County Antrim, Northern Ireland: The Best Food & Drink
Discover the best top things to do in County Antrim, United Kingdom including Toast the Coast, Irish Feast, Causeway Boats, Bushmills Distillery, Hilden Brewing Company, Irish Feast, McAlisters Meats, The Sipster Tasting Room, High Sea Spirits, Toast the Coast.
Restaurants in County Antrim
1. Toast the Coast
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Toast the Coast Food Tours celebrates the delicious local food along the Antrim Coast Road & Glens, part of the world-famous Causeway Coastal Route.Enjoy a range of handmade, hooked & harvested food on a full day tasting experience. Recipes based on the best of local, award-winning producers, meet the locals, enjoy stunning scenery and light commentary, whilst travelling by luxury coach or private vehicle.
2. Irish Feast
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
Irish Feast Food Tours: ‘For food is history on a plate. No ingredient or combination of ingredients arrives by accident. There’s always a reason for them being there. They tell of trade, conquest, migration, social change. Any people’s fundamental identity is lodged in their food.’ On an Irish Feast food tour, whether in Ballycastle or Bushmills, Glenarm or Rathlin Island, we tell tales of ancient peoples and modern foods; of Viking raiders and English sailors; of the great clans of yesterday and the collaborative industry of today. Discover old recipes and new trends; talk to traditional family-owned restaurants and up and coming artisan cafes and eateries; taste all our history and culture, and truly experience the creative future of our home on a scintillating, surprising, seriously tasty Irish Feast Food Tour. Please join us! Remember the Irish proverb: Laughter is brightest where food is served best. We'll show you the truth of this. See you soon.
3. Causeway Boats
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
We invite you to enjoy a fully immersive experience of the North Coast from a different perspective! Fishing/ Scenic Wildlife/ Sunrise Foodie We provide year-round tours that go far beyond the fishing season, offering 3 completely unique tours tailored to suit all ages, abilities and interests, with each of our tours delivering truly awe-inspiring coastal views that include stunning sunrises, traditional harbours, majestic lighthouses, puffins, dolphins and the infamous images of Giants Causeway and Dunluce castle. From children learning to catch their first mackerel, to stunning sightseeing on 'our living' coast, birdwatching and foodie tours such as our one of a kind ‘Catch and Sea’ breakfast tour. For full details of this check out our website and please get in touch via email We look forward to welcoming you onboard- the Causeway Boats crew.
4. Bushmills Distillery
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4.5 based on 2,741 reviews
Opened in 1608, this is the oldest licensed distillery in the world and exports its whiskey internationally.
Reviewed By matts23 - Brighton, United States
A tour of the Bushmills distillery was definitely called for when in the area! Overall, the tour was excellent...very informative, and went through the working area of the distillery. Unfortunately, this was during the distilleries' "down" time (approx. 2 weeks), when they perform maintenance and cleaning of most areas, so we didn't get to see any of the production going on. Fortunately, the staff at the visitor's center made it very clear that this was the case (as did their website) before you pay for the tour, so the expectations are clear. As a nice added touch, patrons were provided a small sampler bottle of Bushmills as consolation for not seeing the production. Despite not seeing production, our tour guide was fantastic, and the tour itself very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed this visit. The sample at the end of the tour was also very much appreciated!! In the "sample" bar, there are also options to purchase additional samples and drinks, so there's no rush to leave, and it's easy to pass some time, enjoying the beautiful tasting room. Underage patrons receive a free non-alcoholic beverage, which was appreciated. Of course, after the tasting room is the gift shop, including some limited edition whiskeys, so after the tasting room, it's easy to feel your wallet get lighter........ My only negative is that picutres during the tour were strictly prohibited; it would have been nice to capture some pictures of the grounds and buildings.
5. Hilden Brewing Company
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ConorN93 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Booked a table looking for somewhere to eat really close to where I live and I was definitely blown away with how great it was. Our food was absolutely lovely and cooked to perfection, with the absolute right amount of all seasoning and spices and with a portion size which was spot on. Our desert was also fantastic and I really enjoyed it. The ale was unreal! I enjoy a bottle when I grab it from Tesco but it tasted so much better at the source! I highly recommend the Hilden Halt which went down a treat. The staff were also very courteous and friendly and made sure we were looked after all evening Hope to be back here soon!
6. Irish Feast
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
7. McAlisters Meats
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. The Sipster Tasting Room
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By davidmJ8739IV - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Good food, great wine and knowledgable staff. It all makes for a splendid evening and I have availed a couple of times recently. The cold plates provide a very good accompaniment to the wine. They consist of cheeses, crackers and meats. It's not a meal but it's very good. The wine is, serve yourself from optics, each with a description of the wine on offer. Have a tasting amount, a half or full glass. Have as much or little as you wish. If you have a query, the staff are on hand to offer expert advice and information. Currently you have to book but it's well worth it.
