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Central Wine Bar: Restaurant Reviews

12 Ann Street, Ballycastle BT54 6AD, Northern Ireland
02820763877
Ranked #3 of 12 restaurants in Ballycastle
4.5 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Cuisines: Contemporary
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“beautiful ambience and food that is beyond reproach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2009

This was a complete surprise . The decor was modern and trendy . The food was fab and also catered to my fussy children . It was that good my husband and I went back the next night alone and had a romantic meal followed by the night club ! The wine list is also extremely extensive and well priced . The staff are well presented and patient .I would really recommend this to others

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“Wow! Best meal in years!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2009

Spent the weekend in Ballycastle 30/31 may 09. This restaurant was recommended to us to try; we were advised to book a table as it's so popular. The food was out of this world, beautiful to look at and eat! The service and ambiance was great. We went back the second night to try something different on the menu; everything was excellent & reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this restaurant as one of the best on the Antrim coast. Keep up the good work!!

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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“went a long way to making our holiday go from good to super!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2009

we look after holiday homes in Ballycastle and everytime we would recommened to our guests The Central Bar as the place to go, to eat or to have a beer or what ever takes your fancy.The entertainment package they have in place for the summer 09 is fantastic and this year again I would have no problem in telling our guests not to miss out on what the Central has to offer, we had a family who stayed in one of our holiday lets recently and on the day they checked out the DAD commented to me that "The Central Bar went a long way to making our holiday go from good to super"
need I say more! Conor 07706113869

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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Kildare, Ireland
2 reviews
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“Ireland's best combination of food, value, service and atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2009

I was recently at a convention function at the Central Wine Bar. It has been my privilege to dine in some of the world's best establishments and, whilst some have been larger, none has been better. Nothing I can write can surpass Chef's call-sign :

"We let the food do the talking"

Every success - Ed McAleer, Techmart International Ltd., Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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Michigan
1 review
“Absolute Jewel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2009

I stumbled across the Central Bar two years ago, two weeks after they had opened and was absolutely blown away by the fabulous food, the service, and the setting. Returned this spring with family members and chose the Central as the setting for a reunion with Irish kin-23 of them(!)-and Gemma and her staff,without a doubt ,made the day. Truly in a class by itself!

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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