Quick info
About Charlies
Charlies is a dog friendly bar in Ballymena, found at 92 Broughshane St, where customers can bring their dogs along when they visit. The entertainment covers live music, quiz nights and karaoke, so there are several ways to take part rather than just have a drink. People who prefer to watch can catch live sport, while quiz nights and karaoke suit those who want to join in. The bar is owned locally.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of Guinness, live music, family friendly atmosphere and welcoming homely vibe.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of Guinness, live music, family friendly atmosphere and welcoming homely vibe.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, calling them friendly, fantastic and brilliant, and one says they go out of their way for customers. Close behind is the welcoming, homely atmosphere, with one reviewer saying there are no strangers in Charlie's, just friends yet to meet. Several describe a great local pub where the punters are as good as the staff, and one passes on a friend's description of a lovely family friendly place. Live music comes up alongside the description of a busy local bar. A visitor who popped in for a quick pint on the way back to the station mentions a nice Guinness and being made to feel welcome.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, calling them friendly, fantastic and brilliant, and one says they go out of their way for customers. Close behind is the welcoming, homely atmosphere, with one reviewer saying there are no strangers in Charlie's, just friends yet to meet. Several describe a great local pub where the punters are as good as the staff, and one passes on a friend's description of a lovely family friendly place. Live music comes up alongside the description of a busy local bar. A visitor who popped in for a quick pint on the way back to the station mentions a nice Guinness and being made to feel welcome.
Featured reviews
- Ravi Dhillon
“Beautiful bar, I heard rave reviews my friend went on a tour of Ireland and visited. He told me staff was fantastic, very friendly, informative and professional. Also highlighted its a lovely family friendly atmosphere, will visit when I go Ireland.”
- John Donaghy
“Fantastic local pub great staff, punters and crac,well worth a visit 😀”
- Colin
“Popped in for a quick pint on route back to station, made to feel welcome, nice Guinness”
- SINEAD REILLY
“The best friendly bar in town with a welcoming homely vibe in Charlie's there are ni strangers, just friends you have yet to meet.”
- Bernie Carlin
“Best bar in town.great service an Great staff go out of their way for customers 👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Dog friendly, live music, quiz nights, karaoke, live sport, local owned”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
- Live music
Show more amenities
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Groups
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Charlies
- McLarnons Ramble Inn4.51,6037.5 mi away
huge portions, stuffed pork with mash, gammon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CharliesWheelchair accessible | 4.866 | — | pint of Guinness, live music, family friendly atmosphere |
| McLarnons Ramble Inn | 4.51,603 | 7.5 mi away | huge portions, stuffed pork with mash, gammon |
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