Recommended Pubs and Restaurants in County Down
There are a total of 28 premises in this area.
Clonduff Bar (Lowry's)
HilltownOld fashioned traditional town pub with tile floor, half height tongue and groove ceiling. It has an unchanged side lounge with tile floor, real fire in a 60's style fireplace. The gents is outside across the yard, which sports a wall mural and lots of flowers. No TV. Friendly atmosphere.
Old Commercial
ArdglassSmall town bar with wood ceiling and tile floor. The tongue and groove bar has three full wood casks. Seating has wood panel backs. A mosaic tiled floor leads to the unspoilt back lounge with its beaten copper canopy fire and the glass covered "Mulherron's Well which is floodlit and has a brass pump for tasting the water - ask for details. Very friendly.
Has the James Joyce Award plaque on being an authentic Irish pub.
The Spirit Merchant
54-56 Regent Street, NewtownardsWhat would appear to be a small premise on the main street is in fact quite substantial. Toilets on the upstairs (I did not notice a lift). The place gets very busy at nights so get food orders in early. It has the same theme as most of the other establishments and the beer is good. Apparently the local militia appear later at night! Be advised!