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Seafood Restaurant

The Cellar

Ballycastle, Antrim

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In short: The Cellar is a seafood restaurant in Antrim, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 539 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

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Subterranean setting with church pews & a fireplace serving the local catch, pub dishes & drinks. Summary via Google

About The Cellar

The Cellar sits below street level at 11b The Diamond in Ballycastle town centre, its subterranean space furnished with church pews and a fireplace. Fresh local seafood forms the core of the menu, alongside traditional pub dishes and drinks.

The restaurant holds a five-star food hygiene rating. It welcomes children and groups, and takes bookings.

Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see The Cellar's own website.

Opening hours

Monday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 8:00 PM

What's nearby

  • McKay Family Butchers Ballycastle next door
  • Cobwebs next door
  • Ballycastle Homecare Ltd next door
  • The Boyd Arms next door
  • Co-op Food - Ballycastle - The Diamond next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and fresh seafood, including the pan-fried sea bass and seafood chowder, with generous portion sizes. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (539 reviews)
Dogs allowed
No
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.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of The Cellar?

The Cellar is open Mon–Fri 5pm–9pm; Sat 1pm–10pm; Sun 12pm–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is The Cellar any good?

The Cellar is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 539 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

Is The Cellar dog-friendly?

No, Google lists The Cellar as not allowing dogs.

Is The Cellar good for children?

Yes, The Cellar is listed as good for children.

Can you book a table at The Cellar?

Yes, The Cellar takes reservations.

How do I contact The Cellar?

Call The Cellar on +44 28 2076 5879.

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