Tartine at the Distillers Arms
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About Tartine at the Distillers Arms
On Main St in Bushmills, Tartine at the Distillers Arms is a modern European restaurant serving in the evenings, Wednesday to Sunday, with Mondays and Tuesdays closed. The menu runs to about 20 dishes, including Lamb Shank, Smoked Salmon, and Sea Bass with Penne Pasta, alongside Mussels in Guinness cooked with the local ale. Sticky Toffee Pudding and a Pear dish round out the sweeter end of the menu. Local ales and wine are poured alongside the food. The room is set with plush seating and a fireplace. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken.
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Lamb Shank
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Smoked Salmon
- Mussels in Guinness
- Pear
- Sea Bass with Penne Pasta
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab brulee, sunday lunch, large portions and overcooked squid.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab brulee, sunday lunch, large portions and overcooked squid.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise generous portions and friendly, attentive service, with Sunday lunch singled out as outstanding and great value. One reviewer found the two-course set merely decent and a bit pricey. Another describes a recent visit marred by overcooked squid and a crab brulee that "didn't work," though most report satisfying, well-handled meals overall.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise generous portions and friendly, attentive service, with Sunday lunch singled out as outstanding and great value. One reviewer found the two-course set merely decent and a bit pricey. Another describes a recent visit marred by overcooked squid and a crab brulee that "didn't work," though most report satisfying, well-handled meals overall.
Featured reviews
- Andy
“Great restaurant. The food was very good and the portions were large. The staff were attentive and very friendly. The restaurant interior was tastefully decorated and had a nice cosy feel. Just at the end of the main street in Bushmills so a very short walk back to the center. I would recomend”
- Peter Vandome
“My wife and I went there for Sunday lunch and it was outstanding. Good size portions and really great taste along with excellent service. It was great value for the quality and we understand now why you should book in advance. So what …”
- Vital Yeutukhovich
“A nice and pleasant restaurant. We came shortly after it opened, so there were free tables even without a reservation. We ordered a two-course set. The food wasn’t amazing, but it was quite decent. The waiters were polite and friendly. Overall, I liked it — though it felt a bit pricey for what it was.”
- Michele Smith
“We were a family group of 10 booked for dinner. The quaint restaurant offered wonderful welcome, suitably furnished, friendly staff, prompt service and even with one or two mishaps, everything was sorted and handled with detailed attention. Our food was top notch and for 10 people to all be satisfied and happy, I think says a lot.”
- Jamie Stratton
“Most recent visit wasn't great. Squid very over cooked with a mess of salad on the side. Crab brulee didn't work... It sounded wrong with egg and crab, so I thought it must be so right, nope. Very little crab, a big chunk of bread on the …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Creative comfort fare, local ales & wine offered in warm confines with plush seating & a fireplace.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Tartine at the Distillers Arms
- The Tides Restaurant4.32,6416 mi away
sea view, starter or dessert included with main, moroccan chickpea stew
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartine at the Distillers Arms | 4.7648 | — | crab brulee, sunday lunch, large portions |
| The Tides Restaurant | 4.32,641 | 6 mi away | sea view, starter or dessert included with main, moroccan chickpea stew |
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