Ballycastle Guidebook
Cafes, Restaurants, and Pubs
Head to Ursa Minor for a high quality cup of craft coffee and the best sourdough bread on this island. You can’t go wrong with any of their treats and pastries.
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Ursa Minor
45 Ann StHead to Ursa Minor for a high quality cup of craft coffee and the best sourdough bread on this island. You can’t go wrong with any of their treats and pastries.
We love Thyme and Co. for local specialities like sausage rolls (vegan too!) and their soup of the day with wheaten bread.
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Thyme & Co Cafe
5 Quay RdWe love Thyme and Co. for local specialities like sausage rolls (vegan too!) and their soup of the day with wheaten bread.
Super yummy fish and chip shop! They also have a fish shop with fresh, local seafood for sale.
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Morton's
9 Bayview RdSuper yummy fish and chip shop! They also have a fish shop with fresh, local seafood for sale.
The Salthouse Hotel is a relatively new addition to Ballycastle and their restaurant and bar is a great spot for a nice dinner while in town.
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The Salthouse Hotel
39 Dunamallaght RdThe Salthouse Hotel is a relatively new addition to Ballycastle and their restaurant and bar is a great spot for a nice dinner while in town.
House of McDonnell offers the quintessential Irish pub experience - order a Guinness at the bar and enjoy the live traditional music! The outdoor space outside is lovely in good weather.
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The House of McDonnell
71 Castle StHouse of McDonnell offers the quintessential Irish pub experience - order a Guinness at the bar and enjoy the live traditional music! The outdoor space outside is lovely in good weather.
We love O’Connor’s for the local vibe, delicious pub grub, and live music. Also, their seafood chowder is unbelievably tasty!
O'Connor's Bar
9 Ann StreetWe love O’Connor’s for the local vibe, delicious pub grub, and live music. Also, their seafood chowder is unbelievably tasty!
Shops
Co-op food is the grocery store and off-licence closest to our flat.
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Halo Ballycastle
5 The DiamondCo-op food is the grocery store and off-licence closest to our flat.
McLister's is a fabulous shop on the main street in Ballycastle. The ground floor is a grocery store, and the next floor is full of lovely home goods. They also have a garden centre out back.
JF McLister
17-19 Ann StMcLister's is a fabulous shop on the main street in Ballycastle. The ground floor is a grocery store, and the next floor is full of lovely home goods. They also have a garden centre out back.
Homemade Beautiful is a lovely gift shop just above the flat where you'll find lots of locally made and sourced items.
Homemade Beautiful
61 Ann StHomemade Beautiful is a lovely gift shop just above the flat where you'll find lots of locally made and sourced items.
Sightseeing
Ballintoy Harbour is just up the coastal road from Ballycastle and has absolutely stunning views of the coast. There is also a nice walk along the edge of the site.
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Ballintoy Harbour
Ballintoy Harbour is just up the coastal road from Ballycastle and has absolutely stunning views of the coast. There is also a nice walk along the edge of the site.
The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth the visit while you are here. It's about a 25 minute drive from the flat. There are some lovely hikes around the site as well.
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Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth the visit while you are here. It's about a 25 minute drive from the flat. There are some lovely hikes around the site as well.
A must see for whiskey lovers! The guided tour at the Bushmills Distillery is a really fun experience and is followed by a whiskey tasting at the bar. Make sure to book in advance as the tours do fill up quite quickly!
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Bushmills Distillery station
A must see for whiskey lovers! The guided tour at the Bushmills Distillery is a really fun experience and is followed by a whiskey tasting at the bar. Make sure to book in advance as the tours do fill up quite quickly!
The ferry to Rathlin Island leaves from Ballycastle Harbour most days. Rathlin can be explored on foot or bicycle, with bikes available to rent when you get off the ferry. It is definitely worth a visit - especially between April and July when the puffins are out and about.
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Rathlin Island
The ferry to Rathlin Island leaves from Ballycastle Harbour most days. Rathlin can be explored on foot or bicycle, with bikes available to rent when you get off the ferry. It is definitely worth a visit - especially between April and July when the puffins are out and about.