Recommended Pubs and Restaurants in County Down
There are a total of 28 premises in this area.
The Dufferin Arms
Killyleagh(028) 4482 1182 (T)
Originally a large coaching house, it was split up and part of the establishment was owned by the Ulster Bank (the original window is still there). The current owners bought the premises from the bank and still retain the window and vault. The rooms are small and can be described as a "plethora". So many rooms and corridors, each with its own history. Special bottled beers available.
The downstairs restaurant (with its own minute dumb waiter) leads into the old stables area (now covered) via huge sliding doors. Excellent food and accommodation. Upstairs, little has changed in years and there is a friendly atmosphere. The main bar is coming down with old bottles and memorabilia.
A CAMRA Heritage Pub
The Cuan
The Square, Strangford(028) 4488 1222 (T)
Right beside the ferry landing, the Cuan offers great food in a relaxed family atmosphere. It has nine en-suite rooms (including two family rooms) in case you want to prolong your visit. Special bottled beers available.
The Lobster Pot
9-11 The Square, Strangford(028) 4488 1288 (T)
Across the village green, opposite the ferry landing. Visit the Lobster Pot for great food in a relaxing manor whether in the bar, restaurant or the beer garden at the back. Special bottled beers available.
The Auld House
21 Church Road, Moneyreagh(028) 9044 8446 (T)
(028) 9044 8133 (F)
Consisting of a public bar with a tiled floor and pool table, an off license and a large restaurant where the food is good and the staff friendly. The restaurant has small bay windows, a monogrammed carpet, interesting pictures and bric-a-brac. Mirrored pillars and leaded glass panels brighten the room. A children's menu is available.
Lisbarnett House
Lisbane, Killinchy07860 780660 (M) (T)
(028) 9754 1631 (F)
richard_lisbarnett@hotmail.com (E)
A small traditional public bar with tiled floor, panelled walls and a large collection of water jugs, glasses and local memorabilia. A pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. To one side is a small intimate restaurant with small fire and old fashioned ceiling rose. At the other side is a long comfortable lounge with fire, panelled walls and pictures of motor racing and local themes. It leads past the off license to the rear conservatory restaurant. This has a low wooden ceiling with half height wooden panelled walls, tiled floor and lots of sailing themed pictures. It overlooks the walled patio. Special bottled beers not now available, but here's hoping they come back soon. The staff are attentive and friendly and use customer feedback forms. Entertainment is Irish music and quiz nights.