Restaurants · Ballymena
A proper Irish country pub with cosy nooks and a recently renovated bar, this is the kind of place where a family with a two-year-old in tow fits in easily — buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and there's free parking outside. The food is genuinely good pub cooking: the house burger with ballymaloe, cheese and bacon gets particular praise, along with lamb shank, chicken Maryland and the Friday steak night (two steaks and two sides for £38). Sunday lunch runs as a two-course special. Staff are warm and attentive, and one family called the setting "perfect" for a birthday lunch. Two honest notes: book ahead, because it fills up fast from teatime on and at weekends, and be firm about any gluten-free order — one visitor was served the wrong dessert.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Roomy, family-friendly pub food in Ballymena with a well-liked kids' menu, generous portions, free parking and a cosy stove-warmed bar.
A relaxed Magherafelt bar with outdoor seating, mid-range prices, and a 4.6 rating from over 400 reviews.
Quiet Antrim pub with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free buggy access, outdoor seating and free parking.