Down - Cafés

Here in the village of Lisbane, close to the shores of Strangford Lough, one of County Down’s prettiest little treasures is to be found at the thatch-roofed Old Post Office, which dates back to the 1840’s. Having lain derelict for many yea ...
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The seafront tends to claim the attention of visitors to this small resort town as its shore road, which is part of a scenic lough and mountain drive (A2), commands impressive views over Carlingford Lough. But it is well worth looking beyond the seafro ...
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A good meal will add greatly to your enjoyment of a visit to this traditional holiday town of Newcastle on the sea edge of the Mountains of Mourne, so make a point of seeking out this unusual and rather special seafront restaurant and deli. Sea Salt h ...
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Since 1988, The Bay Tree has been attracting customers from miles around to its delightful restaurant and coffee house on the main street in Holywood. Baking is a strength, especially the cinnamon scones which are a house speciality, and there's quite ...
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This smart modern daytime deli, coffee house and informal restaurant at a small shopping centre near Hillsborough opened in 2007, and it’s proved a real winner. It could take a bit of finding for first time visitors - who may not realise that Ha ...
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This is an interesting destination, with dedicated parking – and handy to The Outlet retail park. Open since September 2008, the Gallery and Studio is dedicated to the memory of Banbridge born sculptor Frederick Edward McWilliam, one of Britain ...
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The shop stocks a wide range of organic products including locally sourced fresh vegetables and fruit, dried foods and dairy produce and speciality chocolates. Breads on sale are all handmade and most are Soil Association certified; gluten-free, dairy ...
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Katherine and John Dougherty's well-named delicatessen and café near the gates of Killyleagh Castle offers simple, delicious food to eat in or out. A constantly changing range of local and international stock is complemented by wholesome menus ...
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Hidden behind a stylish frosted glass frontage and contemporary logo in the relative calm of Banbridge’s Townsend Street, a treat awaits famished shoppers and caffeine addicts alike. The renowned coffee roasters Deirdre and Pat Grant, long celeb ...
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Well located on Bangor's main street, this inviting bakery, tea rooms/coffee shop, restaurant and delicatessen offers the weary shopper a choice of tasty fare throughout the day, and is an institution in the town. Famous for its home baking, work star ...
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