Guidebook for Ballybogey
Food Scene
The Ramore is great to go to at any time of the day, look out for their desserts!
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Ramore Restaurants
1 Harbour RdThe Ramore is great to go to at any time of the day, look out for their desserts!
This is a quirky café overlooking the west strand beach and harbour. You can sit outside and enjoy the stunning views, watch the boats coming in or simply enjoy the noise of the rolling waves.
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Koko Coffee Portrush
10 Castle Erin RdThis is a quirky café overlooking the west strand beach and harbour. You can sit outside and enjoy the stunning views, watch the boats coming in or simply enjoy the noise of the rolling waves.
This is a classy and exquisite 4* hotel with exceptional fine dining, it has won many awards. The peat burning fires located in the snug areas make it very cosy and adds a local touch!
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The Bushmills Inn Hotel
9 Dunluce RdThis is a classy and exquisite 4* hotel with exceptional fine dining, it has won many awards. The peat burning fires located in the snug areas make it very cosy and adds a local touch!
Rocca is a tastefully decorated café located within the shopping town of Coleraine. It is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the business but is in the heart of town.
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Rocca
11-15 Bridge StRocca is a tastefully decorated café located within the shopping town of Coleraine. It is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the business but is in the heart of town.
Tides restaurant is situated on the coastal road between Portrush and Portstewart. It overlooks the ocean to Portrush Harbour and is spectacular at night. It is a lovely setting for a romantic meal. They have some fantastic offers on both food and drink (subject to availability).
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The Tides Restaurant
21 Ballyreagh RdTides restaurant is situated on the coastal road between Portrush and Portstewart. It overlooks the ocean to Portrush Harbour and is spectacular at night. It is a lovely setting for a romantic meal. They have some fantastic offers on both food and drink (subject to availability).
Strawberry Fayre Tearoom and Bakery is a locally owned family business. They serve coffee, lunches, afternoon tea and have their own bakery onsite. They are well known for their outstanding chocolate cake!
Strawberry Fayre
1 Blagh RdStrawberry Fayre Tearoom and Bakery is a locally owned family business. They serve coffee, lunches, afternoon tea and have their own bakery onsite. They are well known for their outstanding chocolate cake!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Atlantic Bar is a fantastic place for music lovers, sport watchers or those who just want a pint of Guinness! There is an open fire so it is great for those rainy days. They have live music regularly and there is a juke box so something for everyone - it is one of my favourite places to go and chill out!
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The Atlantic Bar
43 Main StThe Atlantic Bar is a fantastic place for music lovers, sport watchers or those who just want a pint of Guinness! There is an open fire so it is great for those rainy days. They have live music regularly and there is a juke box so something for everyone - it is one of my favourite places to go and chill out!
Sightseeing
The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is one of the most scenic places on the North Coast with spectacular views. You can simply walk down to the stones and explore the countryside or pay for the Visitor Experience with access to shopping, interactive expeditions and café.
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Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is one of the most scenic places on the North Coast with spectacular views. You can simply walk down to the stones and explore the countryside or pay for the Visitor Experience with access to shopping, interactive expeditions and café.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a famous rope bridge near Ballintoy. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, it was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. * Booking to cross the bridge is essential
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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a famous rope bridge near Ballintoy. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, it was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. * Booking to cross the bridge is essential
The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a tourist attraction. The trees make a stunning background to any photo especially at sunrise/sunset.
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Los Arcos Oscuros
Bregagh RoadThe Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a tourist attraction. The trees make a stunning background to any photo especially at sunrise/sunset.
The Old Bushmills Distillery is a distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim. As of December 2014, it was in the process of transitioning from ownership by Diageo plc to Jose Cuervo. All of the whiskey bottled under the Bushmills whiskey brand is produced at the Bushmills Distillery and uses water drawn from Saint Columb's Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction, with around 120,000 visitors per year.
The company that originally built the distillery was formed in 1784, although the date 1608 is printed on the label of the brand – referring to an earlier date when a royal licence was granted to a local landowner to distil whiskey in the area.
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Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdThe Old Bushmills Distillery is a distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim. As of December 2014, it was in the process of transitioning from ownership by Diageo plc to Jose Cuervo. All of the whiskey bottled under the Bushmills whiskey brand is produced at the Bushmills Distillery and uses water drawn from Saint Columb's Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction, with around 120,000 visitors per year.
The company that originally built the distillery was formed in 1784, although the date 1608 is printed on the label of the brand – referring to an earlier date when a royal licence was granted to a local landowner to distil whiskey in the area.
Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 coast road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle. It has been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones. This stunning harbour location has been used for exterior Pyke shots and as the Iron Islands.
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Ballintoy Harbour
Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 coast road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle. It has been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones. This stunning harbour location has been used for exterior Pyke shots and as the Iron Islands.
Parks & Nature
Glenariff or Glenariffe is a valley in County Antrim. It is one of the Glens of Antrim. Like other glens in that area, it was shaped during the Ice Age by giant glaciers. The unique Waterfall Walkway, opened 80 years ago, has been significantly upgraded along its 3 mile length which passes through a National Nature Reserve.
Three waterfalls provide a rich backdrop for photographers, as do the other forest trails that offer panoramic landscapes and peaceful riverside walks. A visitor centre, exhibition, interactive display, shop, caravan/camping site (open Easter - October) Laragh Lodge Restaurant (open all year round) complement this "gateway to the Glens". Disabled access.
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Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadGlenariff or Glenariffe is a valley in County Antrim. It is one of the Glens of Antrim. Like other glens in that area, it was shaped during the Ice Age by giant glaciers. The unique Waterfall Walkway, opened 80 years ago, has been significantly upgraded along its 3 mile length which passes through a National Nature Reserve.
Three waterfalls provide a rich backdrop for photographers, as do the other forest trails that offer panoramic landscapes and peaceful riverside walks. A visitor centre, exhibition, interactive display, shop, caravan/camping site (open Easter - October) Laragh Lodge Restaurant (open all year round) complement this "gateway to the Glens". Disabled access.
Arts & Culture
The Riverside Theatre is located at the University of Ulster Coleraine. They host a wide range of music, drama, theatre and dance productions.
Riverside Theatre
The Riverside Theatre is located at the University of Ulster Coleraine. They host a wide range of music, drama, theatre and dance productions.
Flowerfield Arts Centre is home to world-class contemporary art exhibitions and a packed creative learning programme, as well as music events, it is Iocated just 5 minutes outside of Portstewart Town Centre. You can enjoy the beautiful park surroundings which includes the award-winning Diversity Playpark, one of only two fully accessible playparks for children in Northern Ireland. Picnic on our outdoors piazza, have a look at our exhibitions which run throughout the year and enjoy the therapeutic wonder of the many creative workshops we provide for children and adults.
* Free Wi-Fi, children's reading zone in reception space and refreshments available.
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Flowerfield Arts Centre
185 Coleraine RdFlowerfield Arts Centre is home to world-class contemporary art exhibitions and a packed creative learning programme, as well as music events, it is Iocated just 5 minutes outside of Portstewart Town Centre. You can enjoy the beautiful park surroundings which includes the award-winning Diversity Playpark, one of only two fully accessible playparks for children in Northern Ireland. Picnic on our outdoors piazza, have a look at our exhibitions which run throughout the year and enjoy the therapeutic wonder of the many creative workshops we provide for children and adults.
* Free Wi-Fi, children's reading zone in reception space and refreshments available.
Shopping
Nisa is a 5 minute walk from my house. You can purchase groceries, petrol, magazines, newspapers, coffee and tea. There is a chip shop next door and a bus stop across the road.
Nisa Ballybogey
102 Ballybogey RoadNisa is a 5 minute walk from my house. You can purchase groceries, petrol, magazines, newspapers, coffee and tea. There is a chip shop next door and a bus stop across the road.
Getting Around
There is a bus stop a 5 minute walk from my house, this will take you to all towns and surrounding areas. These include Coleraine, Ballymoney, Bushmills, Ballycastle, Portrush and Portstewart. The main bus/train station is in Coleraine taking you further afield to cities such as Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin.
Ballybogey Road
Ballybogey RoadThere is a bus stop a 5 minute walk from my house, this will take you to all towns and surrounding areas. These include Coleraine, Ballymoney, Bushmills, Ballycastle, Portrush and Portstewart. The main bus/train station is in Coleraine taking you further afield to cities such as Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin.