# The Blackstone Bar, Ballymena — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Blackstone Bar — Bar in Ballymena with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 188 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/restaurants/the-blackstone-bar (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Bar 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Blackstone Bar Ballymena, Antrim [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=581848746163871630&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Northern Irish Explorer](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110880378917545188440) **In short:** The Blackstone Bar is a bar in Antrim, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 188 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Blackstone Bar The Blackstone Bar is a pub on Hill Street in Ballymena town centre that serves food and welcomes children and dogs. It takes bookings and is suitable for groups. The venue holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM **Sunday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Starbucks next door - TK Maxx next door - Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Ballymena next door - Marks & Spencer 150m away - Fairhill Shopping Centre 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (188 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Antrim Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1837189). [More restaurants in Antrim](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (188 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [028 2564 8566](tel:02825648566) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Antrim **Plus Code** 9C6MVP9F+F8 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Antrim Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAntrim%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Blackstone Bar? The Blackstone Bar is open Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–2am; Sun 12pm–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Blackstone Bar any good? The Blackstone Bar is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 188 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Blackstone Bar dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Blackstone Bar. ### Is The Blackstone Bar good for children? Yes, The Blackstone Bar is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at The Blackstone Bar? Yes, The Blackstone Bar takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Blackstone Bar? 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