Esplanade Bar and Restaurant
Bar & grillsBangor
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Quick info
About Esplanade Bar and Restaurant
Esplanade Bar and Restaurant is a bar and grill in Bangor at 12 Ballyholme Esplanade, with a view over Ballyholme Beach. Nautical-style decor fills the interior. The seafood chowder is served only in the colder months, so it pairs the cooler part of the year with that beachfront outlook. Scampi and fries sit on the menu for a more casual plate. Breakfast brings a big fry and French toast with caramelised banana. The bar pours Guinness. The doors are open daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scampi and fries, seafood chowder, beach view and big fry breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scampi and fries, seafood chowder, beach view and big fry breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Scampi draws the most mentions. One diner calls the portion ideal, though the fries were a tad salty, and another says the scampi and a Guinness were spot on. Close behind are the seafood chowder, which one reviewer says is only served in colder months, and breakfast orders of the big fry and French toast with caramelised banana. Reviewers describe tasty food, huge portions, a relaxed room and fantastic views over Ballyholme Beach, and one notes the place is dog friendly. Staff are mostly called friendly and lovely, but two reviewers describe a waitress as rude or unable to be bothered, with one feeling pressured while ordering and unwelcome. One lunch visitor found six tiny prawns and the catch of the day overpriced and nothing special. Another wanted healthier kids menu options. One party that hadn't booked for lunch was accommodated and made very welcome.
Customer Review Summary
Scampi draws the most mentions. One diner calls the portion ideal, though the fries were a tad salty, and another says the scampi and a Guinness were spot on. Close behind are the seafood chowder, which one reviewer says is only served in colder months, and breakfast orders of the big fry and French toast with caramelised banana. Reviewers describe tasty food, huge portions, a relaxed room and fantastic views over Ballyholme Beach, and one notes the place is dog friendly. Staff are mostly called friendly and lovely, but two reviewers describe a waitress as rude or unable to be bothered, with one feeling pressured while ordering and unwelcome. One lunch visitor found six tiny prawns and the catch of the day overpriced and nothing special. Another wanted healthier kids menu options. One party that hadn't booked for lunch was accommodated and made very welcome.
Featured reviews
- Julie
“Very relaxed and good food. Kids menu could do with some healthier options.”
- Anna Black
“Younger staff were lovely but the older short haired lady that served us couldn’t be bothered at all. I actually felt really under pressure giving my food order to her even though I knew what I wanted. Probably wouldn’t return as we didn’t feel welcome. No patience at all and just couldn't be bothered. Thank you to the younger staff who actually wanted to serve us.”
- Bry
“I have never been here before so when the wife booked us a table I was excited to go. I am so glad I went, the place is amazing. The whole place is decorated in a nautical style & it shows with the view you get over Ballyholme Beach. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff were friendly & the whole experience was fantastic. The food was out of this world, delicious, tasty & filling. 100% we will be going back there.”
- Alex & Family
“Popped in for a spot of lunch; we hadn’t booked but were made very welcome and accommodated. Guinness good, scampi and staff spot on too. Will be back.”
- Hil Haddock
“Great restaurant with tasty food (huge portions) and friendly service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
Location
Bar & grills near Esplanade Bar and Restaurant
- Jamaica Inn4.42,0360.5 mi
seafood chowder, seabass, burgers
- 1.8 mi
sirloin steak, honey chilli chicken, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | 4.4749 | — | scampi and fries, seafood chowder, beach view |
| Jamaica Inn | 4.42,036 | 0.5 mi | seafood chowder, seabass, burgers |
| Bryansburn Inn Bar and Grill | 4.4984 | 1.8 mi | sirloin steak, honey chilli chicken, generous portions |
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