30 venues in Ballymena
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Harbour-view café near Carnlough with outdoor tables, big veggie-friendly breakfasts and free parking — but seating inside is limited.
Mid-range Indian in Ballymena with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and free parking; booking recommended.
Quiet Ballymena restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options; booking recommended.
Family-ready grill in Ballymena with kids' menu, high chairs, step-free access and free parking — lively, so book ahead.
Quiet Ballymena restaurant with high chairs, a kids' menu, gluten-free options, step-free buggy access and free parking; booking advised.
Family-friendly refuelling stop at the end of the Glenariff waterfall walk, with kids' menu, free parking and a lovely view.
A well-loved mid-range restaurant near Ballymena with a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options for an easy family meal.
Cosy heritage bar with a coal fire, generous pies and chowder, kids' menu and high chairs — small, so expect a short wait.
A Ballymena bar and grill with a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options, and outdoor seating for an easy family meal.
A modern Ballymena restaurant with a kids' menu and high chairs, serving homestyle British dishes, steaks and pizza the whole family will enjoy.
A relaxed Ballymena restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating for easy family meals.
Harbourside café at Carnlough with big home-cooked fries, gentle prices and a proper view — cash only, closes mid-afternoon.
A well-loved Ballymena café with a kids' menu and high chairs, rated 4.5 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
A well-loved Ballymena country pub with outdoor seating and a 4.7 rating, offering an easygoing spot for a family meal.
A well-loved Ballymena pub (4.8 from 53 reviews) with outdoor seating and a warm welcome for families.
Roomy, family-friendly pub food in Ballymena with a well-liked kids' menu, generous portions, free parking and a cosy stove-warmed bar.
A well-loved Ballymena pub with outdoor seating and a warm 4.6 rating, where families can relax over a meal together.
Cosy Irish pub with high chairs, buggy access and free parking — great burgers and steak night, but book ahead.
A well-liked Ballymena pub with a 4.6 rating, offering a relaxed, mid-priced spot to stop in for a drink and a bite.
A well-loved Ballymena pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, and mid-range prices that make family meals out easy.
A budget-friendly Ballymena café with high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options — an easy, well-rated spot for a family break.
A garden tearoom in a National Trust village with big hot portions, famous carrot cake, high chairs and free parking.
Cosy Ballymena café with a fire, quiet upstairs seating and a hot chocolate that wins children over — though brunch can be slow.
A well-loved Ballymena restaurant with a kids' menu and high chairs, offering a relaxed, mid-priced meal the whole family can enjoy.
Roomy Ballymena spot with generous home-cooked plates, a standout Sunday roast, patient staff, high chairs, free parking and a kids' menu.
A welcoming Ballymena café with high chairs and outdoor seating, well-rated by families at 4.5 stars across 240 reviews.
A well-loved Ballymena coffee shop with high chairs and outdoor seating, rated 4.6 by over 230 happy visitors.
A well-loved Ballymena cafe with high chairs and vegan options, rated 4.8 from over 570 happy reviews.
A warm Ballymena restaurant with a kids' menu and high chairs, rated 4.8 by diners — an easy choice for a family meal.
Elegant golf-club dining room near Ballymena with well-spaced tables, proper steaks, a kids' menu that isn't an afterthought, and free parking.
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