The Grouse Bar & Restaurant

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  Philip Suitters

  ·3 months ago

  “Had lunch in the Grouse on Monday and we both (Wife) enjoyed our Vegan Burgers. Being a Monday lunchtime, it was not busy, but I imagine a Saturday lunchtime would be a lot livelier. The pub has some great decor and the toilets (Litmus Test) were spotless. The service was grand and even though their Guinness 00 mech was broken, I didn’t mind the Guinness 00 from a can. The menu was quite good with something for everyone and all the pub standards at reasonable prices. As we’ve recently moved to the area, I’d say The Grouse could be our regular spot when shopping in Ballymena..”

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  JeRome Padilla

  ·4 months ago

  “2/6/26 The gentlemen and chefs serving us did their job very well. Their vegetarian and vegan menu is somewhat limited, but they will adjust and accommodate what they can which makes up for it by a lot, in my opinion. I’m a big fan of the theme and atmosphere of the establishment. I highly recommend for anyone to visit during off peak/less busy hours, for a quick service and a lighter atmosphere with less other customers being around- the guys will take care of you as they did us today during our visit.”

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  Simon Trainor

  ·4 months ago

  “The Grouse has become a "regular" for my wife and I. I know i only gave 4 stars for the food, but it really is great food. I just wasn't fan of the chicken wings I had today. I ate them though. I would recommend the place, with no hesitation.”

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  Xena Whitmore

  ·4 months ago

  “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”

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  Andrew Hayes

  ·6 months ago

  “Second time I have been and the food and service was again fantastic . Can sometimes be hard when visiting somewhere to find a lovely place to eat/drink but it really has been impressive, both times and I look forward to going again. First visit I had roasted beef which was fabulous and yesterday pork belly bites as starter and double bacon burger - piping hot and fresh- Be fab if had a place like this back home”

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  Bey Ta

  ·8 months ago

  “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. But what really made this visit special was the service. The young waitress who served us was incredibly kind and thoughtful. She brought us a vase for my flowers and even offered to keep our desserts in the fridge while we were eating. That level of care and attention is rare and truly appreciated. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the whole experience felt very personal and special. It was a memorable day for me and my family, and The Grouse played a big part in that. We were extremely satisfied and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! 🌟”

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  Sophie Gullett

  ·9 months ago

  “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 got the turkey which was very dry and all of the sides and veggies it came with were also dry and lacking flavor.”

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  Kat Sykes

  ·11 months ago

  “We were not very impressed with our stop here. Food was overly greasy (my lasagne had a pool of grease in the bottom of the dish). Service was okay but not great. Ordered ice cream for dessert and finally left without getting it. As we went up to pay the server gave us some grief about not waiting for the ice cream, claiming it had only been "10 min". I had been watching the clock since we got the spoons for the ice cream which showed up a while after ordering and it had been 15 minutes from that point. I doubt they had to churn the ice cream... A couple scoops shouldn't take 20 min or more to serve.”

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  Yani Terzieva

  ·1 year ago

  “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.”

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  Debragh Kelly

  ·1 year ago

  “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.”