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General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: wee gaz on February 01, 2012

Title: pubs
Post by: wee gaz on February 01, 2012
any suggestions for walker friendly pubs around  N I. mourne wayers in pub in newcastle, i would`nt even know which 1 to go into . moyle way , glens of antrim, rostrevor sperrins ,anywhere
Title: Re: pubs
Post by: whoRya on February 01, 2012
Good thread.  I would usually always go for a pint after a walk.  Whilst I love the fact that walking is natural and free, I also think it is nice to drop a couple of quid into the rural economy in these beauty spots.

Mine so far:

Castlewellan:   Maginn's Bar (http://www.maginnsbar.com/) - They do a good Sunday roast also.

Newcastle:  O'Hares (http://www.oharesloungebars.com/)  A back door onto Donard Park car park.  Handy for both post and pre-walk drinks!

Cairncastle:  Matties Meeting House (http://www.mattiesmeetinghouse.com/)  A traditional pub with plenty of charm sitting under the Sallagh Braes (near Ballygalley).  Impromptu tradional sessions too.

I'd love to hear some other recommendations.
Title: Re: pubs
Post by: playford on February 01, 2012
is o'hares the old central park?
Title: Re: pubs
Post by: Spud on February 01, 2012
is o'hares the old central park?

Yup! I much prefer the new name  :D
Title: Re: pubs
Post by: playford on February 01, 2012
It shall always be "the cp", it used to be a bloodbath on saturday nights at kicking out time.

Title: Re: pubs
Post by: Spud on February 01, 2012
Probably still is!  Sunday was the first time I had been in there in years, the open fire was very welcome!  :)
Title: Re: pubs
Post by: playford on February 01, 2012
Ideal sunday dander this..

train to bangor, walk along coast path.

you can stop for a coffee, bathroom etc in the wee tourist centre in helens bay and then continue on to holywood.

pints in dirty duck and a large feed, few more pints. Get train into belfast.

cracking.