The Grouse Bar & Restaurant
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About The Grouse Bar & Restaurant
On Ballymoney St in Ballymena, The Grouse Bar & Restaurant is a bar and grill serving a menu of 51 dishes on a walk-in basis. Mains run from lasagne al forno and ragu bolognese to a mixed grill, a 10oz dry aged sirloin steak, the beef and bird stack, and bangers and mash. Starters include a goat cheese option alongside shrimp and mushroom dishes, and a kids lasagna and chicken burger appear on the menu for younger diners. Dessert options include chocolate brownie with ice-cream. The dining room's decor is a recurring point of note among visitors. No reservations are taken, and guests are seated as they arrive.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
51 dishes · mains £17–28- Lasagne Al Forno£16.50
- Ragu Bolognese£16.50
- Mixed Grill£28.00
- 10oz Dry Aged Sirloin Steak£28.00
- Beef & Bird Stack£25.00
- Bangers & Mash£16.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagna, garlic bread, chocolate brownie and shrimp and mushrooms starters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagna, garlic bread, chocolate brownie and shrimp and mushrooms starters.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the lasagna and decor, though one calls the kids lasagna small and greasy at £16.50. Several highlight generous portions and dishes like the shrimp and mushroom starters, called excellent, while mains sometimes disappoint by comparison. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere draws repeat visits, with the chocolate brownie also singled out as lovely.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the lasagna and decor, though one calls the kids lasagna small and greasy at £16.50. Several highlight generous portions and dishes like the shrimp and mushroom starters, called excellent, while mains sometimes disappoint by comparison. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere draws repeat visits, with the chocolate brownie also singled out as lovely.
Featured reviews
- Xena Whitmore
“Came here with my family when they were visiting and the food was amazing, the portion sizes were great and the food was delicious. The kids were very happy with their food and ice-cream. The staff were very friendly and the place atmosphere was great”
- Bey Ta
“We had such a beautiful experience at The Grouse in Ballymena. The food was absolutely amazing – delicious, beautifully presented and very generous portions. Everything tasted fresh and cooked to perfection. …”
- Sophie Gullett
“Super cute place, love the decor, unfortunately didn't love all of the food. For the starters we got the shrimp and the mushrooms which were both EXCELLENT. If the main courses had been like these, this would have been 5 stars hands down. I …”
- Yani Terzieva
“One of my favorite places to eat, both with family and friends. Delicious food, prepared with attention to detail, friendly staff and that atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Thank you, we have been there many times, we will be there many more.”
- Debragh Kelly
“Very small portions, £16.50 for a kids size lasagna and 10 chips, garlic bread soaking in garlic butter, lasagna very greasy. £8.50 for a very small goat cheese starter, chicken burger was good just alot of cheese. Chocolate brownie was lovely. Staff very friendly and attentive. Decor is beautiful.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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