Local food & drink

Food & drink

Where to eat within a short drive of the house, from a quick bite to a proper dinner out, plus where to stock up for self-catering.

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Food & drink

Good to know: several of the best-known places close on Mondays and Tuesdays, so it's worth a quick check before you head out early in the week.

Quick & casual

For a late arrival, or a night you just don't fancy cooking.

The Galley

If you get in late and cannot face cooking, The Galley is five minutes down the road.

Five minutes by car
Quick meal
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The Parlour

Farm ice cream made on site, and worth seeking out.

Five minutes by car
Short stop
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Dinner out

Sit-down meals, from a relaxed pub dinner to a proper evening.

Brunel’s

The local fine dining option in Newcastle. Book ahead.

15 to 18 minutes by car
Allow an evening
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Percy French

A dog-friendly pub dinner in Newcastle, with reviewers repeatedly praising the welcome and the fire.

15 to 18 minutes by car
Allow an evening
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Villa Vinci

The dependable Italian choice in Newcastle, and a good bet for a relaxed dinner out.

15 to 18 minutes by car
Allow an evening
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Worth booking ahead

Popular enough that a table is worth reserving, especially at weekends.

Mourne Seafood Bar

The best-known food destination in the area, and one to book ahead rather than leave to chance.

About 25 minutes by car to Dundrum
Allow an evening
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Great Jones

A well-regarded Newcastle choice, worth a look when you want something a bit special.

15 to 18 minutes by car
Allow an evening
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Stocking up

The nearest shop is EUROSPAR on Greencastle Street in Kilkeel, about 12 minutes by car and handy for anything you've forgotten. For a bigger weekly shop, Asda in Kilkeel and Tesco in Newcastle are larger.

Opening days and hours change seasonally, so check directly with any shop or restaurant before you travel.

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Hungry yet?

Pick your dates and make the Mournes your table for a few days.