Balloo House

Restaurant in Down, Northern Ireland

5 reviews
Five Star Recommended

Property Overview

A charming and historic country pub and restaurant just a stone's throw from Strangford Lough.  Delicious cuisine is well known for a fine selection of fresh local seafood, dry-aged steaks, pub grub classics and a warm welcome.

Type of Cuisine: Irish / European / British
  • Restaurant Features
  • AA Restaurant Guide since 2012
  • Only pub in Northern Ireland with Michelin Bib
  • Cosy setting with open fires
  • Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free options
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  • Restaurant Features
  • AA Restaurant Guide since 2012
  • Only pub in Northern Ireland with Michelin Bib
  • Cosy setting with open fires
  • Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free options
Balloo House: Please share your dining experience
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James C
August 2021
Delicious food. Atmosphere is great too. 6 year old said it was 5 trillion billion million percent delicious.
Amanda
June 2021
1st time here in about 2 years . Great food as usual, quick and friendly service . Will definitely be back
Renee W
June 2021
Lovely peaceful atmosphere and lovely attentive staff. Our first place after lockdown, well worth the visit.
Angus
June 2021
Balloo is still our family favourite for celebrating and we seem to be looking for excuses these days. There's a relaxed atmosphere and always really good food. Balloo House feels like a country pub, but eating there is still a special occasion. The menu matches the interior- pub favourites so no-one feels hungry or foolish, and some interesting choices that make it worth the journey. I tried the Sunday Lunch menu on our last visit and was pleasantly surprised. A leg of lamb is best done at home- in fact a Sunday roast can only properly be enjoyed at home - but this was the next best thing with fantastic gravy, truly unmatched, and skilful touches with the support - red cabbage, roasties, champ and cauliflower cheese. Six people was about £175 but some starters were shared and we only had a couple of drinks. Everyone was very happy and we're working out what we need to celebrate next.
Ciara L
September 2020
I’m from Belfast and come here all the time which is very out of my way because the food is outstanding! Could not recommend it more the food is delicious
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