The Cottonmount
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About The Cottonmount
The Cottonmount is a pub at 130 Mallusk Rd in Newtownabbey, with a bar and a restaurant under one roof. The venue has been refurbished. Pints are served at the bar, and bar snacks are available for those who want something small. The kitchen also serves food from the restaurant side. Live music and bingo nights give the pub a regular entertainment programme, so a visit can be built around a night out as well as a meal or a drink. A bingo night runs as its own event.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lunch menu, steak, gluten free options and live music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lunch menu, steak, gluten free options and live music.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the steak and the beef burger named as standouts, and the pork belly and chips and a chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich described as full of flavour. Close behind is the refurbished bar and restaurant, which reviewers call a nice revamp with outstanding decor, a good pool room and outside areas. Staff are described as friendly and lovely, service as quick, and a pint and bar snacks as good value. One reviewer praises the options for gluten free diners, and another mentions live music after dinner on a Saturday. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken overcooked and the food lukewarm, noting others had said the same about the chicken. Another wanted at least one vegetarian dish on the menu, and one found the place noisy and a little understaffed when unexpected numbers arrived. A reviewer who praised the lunch menu said it has to be asked for, as the waitress offered the pricier a la carte menu with a surf and turf first.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the steak and the beef burger named as standouts, and the pork belly and chips and a chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich described as full of flavour. Close behind is the refurbished bar and restaurant, which reviewers call a nice revamp with outstanding decor, a good pool room and outside areas. Staff are described as friendly and lovely, service as quick, and a pint and bar snacks as good value. One reviewer praises the options for gluten free diners, and another mentions live music after dinner on a Saturday. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken overcooked and the food lukewarm, noting others had said the same about the chicken. Another wanted at least one vegetarian dish on the menu, and one found the place noisy and a little understaffed when unexpected numbers arrived. A reviewer who praised the lunch menu said it has to be asked for, as the waitress offered the pricier a la carte menu with a surf and turf first.
Featured reviews
- William Bowsie
“Never been 1st time.. but soon to be back.. infact this weekend for Sunday lunch/dinner.. staff are really nice and friendly 😊 the layout is spot on well finished bar and restaurant 👍 food really nice had beef burger 🍔 well tasty, tasty menu.. was looking an open sandwich preferably prawn lol 😆”
- Richard Murphy
“Hadn't been here in 25+ years and thought it was about time to go back and try the food. We weren't disappointed. The place has been completely refurbished and is a nice bar/restaurant to sit in. The food was great! 😋😋😋”
- E B
“Nice revamp. Food was good but bit pricey for what it was and could have been warmer. Chicken sadly overcooked seems to be a theme as others have said the same. Staff friendly would maybe give it another opportunity”
- Warren Dowey
“Outstanding updates to this bar and restaurant. Place is brand new with a forward thinking owner. Great food and drinks. Decor outstanding. Good pool room and outside areas unreal. Also does functions”
- Donna-Marie
“Gorgeous food, quick service , nice atmosphere and no one hurried us out. The steak was unreal and can’t wait to visit again. Great options for coeliacs those who are gluten free.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Live music on every Friday and Saturday. Sunday bingo nights. Food served Monday-Sunday.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Cottonmount
- Portside Inn4.41,2015.2 mi awayWheelchair accessible
chicken burger, steak, fries
- The American Bar4.67376.2 mi awayWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
guinness pints, live music upstairs, bring-your-own food
- Sunflower Public House4.72,7446.2 mi away
pint of Beamish, wood-fired pizza, live traditional music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottonmount | 4.6201 | — | lunch menu, steak, gluten free options |
| Portside InnWheelchair accessible | 4.41,201 | 5.2 mi away | chicken burger, steak, fries |
| The American BarWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6737 | 6.2 mi away | guinness pints, live music upstairs, bring-your-own food |
| Sunflower Public House | 4.72,744 | 6.2 mi away | pint of Beamish, wood-fired pizza, live traditional music |
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