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The Windrose Bar & Bistro

5 Rodgers Quay | Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
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Ranked #12 of 32 restaurants in Carrickfergus
Cuisines: British
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Visited for lunch with friends, halfway through pasta and salad to discover a slug crawling out of my salad up the side of the plate! Server whisked it away, asked if I was alright, however manager didn't come near us, or kitchen staff, was offered refund of my salad and a £10 voucher. Pretty disgusted that manager failed to speak... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The best thing about this restaurant is its location. Right on the Marina with lots of outdoor seating. We decided to go on the sunniest day so far this year for a leisurely lunch. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. Seafood features a lot which is always promising. The staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I... More

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Belfast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Had a great experience in The Windrose as always. I had the mussels which tasted amazing and were well seasoned. The atmosphere was great and service from the staff was exceptional. Perfect to sit out with friends or family on a sunny day and enjoy a glass of wine!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We were here about a year ago, and wondered if we would be disappointed on our return. Menu was as good as we had remembered, and catering for a friend who is gluten free was not a problem. Good choice of dishes, and everything we ate was tasty.

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14 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Brilliant place for a meal and night out with your partner or friends. friends If been here with my partner a few times and my Friends a few times staff really friendly and helpful,prices reasonable and good music :)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

lovely meal Barbeque an grill night plenty to choose from excellent staff and a pub quiz for afters brilliant night

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Co. Antrim
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I attended a wedding with my family at the Windrose recently and could not have had a better day in a better setting. The setting is nothing short of spectacular, the food was probably michelin star standard. As for the staff they could not have been better. They were very attentive, friendly and could not do enough to help, particularly... More

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Placed within the Marina Complex this is a very place to visit,especially in the Summertime. The menu is varied and the food is of good quality.

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I have eaten in the bistro a number of times and myself and everyone with me really enjoyed it looking forward to my next visit

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013 via mobile

Ate here recently on business. Food was As I had expected from previous occassions, well cooked but basic pub food. However it was priced very expensively for what was on offer, on average 20 pounds for two course pubgrub. what really annoyed ne was the duty manager who treated guests in a very informal manner, and was actually veryrude when... More

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