Guidebook for Bushmills
Sightseeing
Just past Dunluce Castle .Great Viewing Point at the car park. There is free parking and in the summer a great ice cream van. Worth a stop to see the whole causeway coastal route.
10 locals recommend
Magheracross Car Park
Dunluce RoadJust past Dunluce Castle .Great Viewing Point at the car park. There is free parking and in the summer a great ice cream van. Worth a stop to see the whole causeway coastal route.
Amazing Place, bit of advise although you need to pay £6 for parking to actually visit the Giants Causeway you can just walk down, you only pay if you go through the Visitors Centre
531 locals recommend
Giant's Causeway
Amazing Place, bit of advise although you need to pay £6 for parking to actually visit the Giants Causeway you can just walk down, you only pay if you go through the Visitors Centre
Fabulous Tour and they do great Whiskey Tasting Experiences. Great gift shop there as well. You will need to book a tour online well in advance.
160 locals recommend
Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdFabulous Tour and they do great Whiskey Tasting Experiences. Great gift shop there as well. You will need to book a tour online well in advance.
Check out the Ferry Timetable online. It goes from Ballycastle about 15 minute drive from Bushmills. There is a bus that takes you out to the bird sanctuary when you arrive. Its called The Puffin Bus :)
69 locals recommend
Rathlin Island
Check out the Ferry Timetable online. It goes from Ballycastle about 15 minute drive from Bushmills. There is a bus that takes you out to the bird sanctuary when you arrive. Its called The Puffin Bus :)
Stunning beach 7/8 minute drive from Bushmills. Plenty of bunnies to be seen. Free Parking and just walk down to the beach. Great view of Rathlin Island
28 locals recommend
Whitepark Bay Beach
Stunning beach 7/8 minute drive from Bushmills. Plenty of bunnies to be seen. Free Parking and just walk down to the beach. Great view of Rathlin Island
Fabulous Rope Bride well worth a visit best to book online. Also good walk down to the Rope Bridge
171 locals recommend
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Fabulous Rope Bride well worth a visit best to book online. Also good walk down to the Rope Bridge
Runkerry Beach
Great coastal walk that runs up to the Giants Causeway. Its in Portballintrae.
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdFew minutes drive from Bushmills towards Portrush
Fabulous beach you can park at Whiterocks or East Strand, miles and miles of Sandy Beach
34 locals recommend
Portrush East Strand
Fabulous beach you can park at Whiterocks or East Strand, miles and miles of Sandy Beach
Long sandy beach in Portstewart 10 minutes from Bushmills. You can park your car on the beach and have lunch at Harrys Shack. Be aware the National Trust charge for parking in the Tourist Season.
73 locals recommend
Portstewart Strand
Long sandy beach in Portstewart 10 minutes from Bushmills. You can park your car on the beach and have lunch at Harrys Shack. Be aware the National Trust charge for parking in the Tourist Season.
Mussenden Temple
Seacoast RoadWell worth a visit with spectacular views up the Coast
Causeway Coastal Route
Spectacular Causeway Coastal Route
Places to eat
Tartine at the Distillers Arms
140 Main StFab Early Bird menu but book well in advance.
Market Square
62 Main StreetLicenced premises. Great Brunch Menus is available all day
Stunning Hotel 2 minutes walk. Amazing selection of Whiskeys and the restaurant is stunning. Great cosy bar with live music on a Saturday night.
63 locals recommend
The Bushmills Inn Hotel
9 Dunluce RdStunning Hotel 2 minutes walk. Amazing selection of Whiskeys and the restaurant is stunning. Great cosy bar with live music on a Saturday night.
Bilberry Mill Cafe
57a Main StreetGreat breakfast/lunch right in the centre of the town
Great sea views about 15 minute walk from the town. Food really good and lovely bar with open fire.
23 locals recommend
Bayview Hotel
2 Bayhead RdGreat sea views about 15 minute walk from the town. Food really good and lovely bar with open fire.
15 Minute drive into the seaside village of Ballycastle. Great seafood bar, well worth a visit.
40 locals recommend
O'Connors Bar station
Ann Street15 Minute drive into the seaside village of Ballycastle. Great seafood bar, well worth a visit.
Buzzing Lively place in Portrush great Gin Bar and plenty of live music.
104 locals recommend
Ramore Restaurants
1 Harbour RdBuzzing Lively place in Portrush great Gin Bar and plenty of live music.
Harry's Shack
116 Strand RdBeach Bar and Restaurant right on Portstewart Strand.
Shanty - Bites & Brews
29 Lansdowne CrescentFabulous place with views over East Strand Beach
Fabulous views over Rathlin Island great food and lovely bar/lounge
16 locals recommend
The Salthouse Hotel
39 Dunamallaght RdFabulous views over Rathlin Island great food and lovely bar/lounge
Shopping
Gallery 1608
83 Main StTherapy Style Studio
47 Main StThe Designerie
88 Main StAll local arts and crafts really worth a visit.
Essentials
The Co-Op have a great selection of anti pasti/ cheese etc. They also have lovely fresh croissants french bread/ sourdough every morning.
12 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Bushmills
Main StreetThe Co-Op have a great selection of anti pasti/ cheese etc. They also have lovely fresh croissants french bread/ sourdough every morning.
Good selection of on the go foods/ sandwiches/ coffee etc. Also decent selection of wines. Really nice sausage rolls.
Spar Bushmills
9-10 Elmwood ParkGood selection of on the go foods/ sandwiches/ coffee etc. Also decent selection of wines. Really nice sausage rolls.
Centra Foodmarket
56 Main StOff license
Bars
The Bush House
70 Main StTraveler advice
Book before you go
Restauraunt Bookings
I would book well in advance especially Tartine as it is booked up weeks in advance.
Don't miss
Cheese Deli Shop Maegden
There is a new deli opened in the town fabulous selection of grilled cheese sandwiches, breads, cheeses and fabulous deli counter.
Don't miss
The Meat Centre
This butchers is just in the centre of the town beside Wee Bush Cottage. Amazing steaks, home made pies and the coleslaw is yum.
Don't miss
Kracken Fish And Chips
They have a sit in licensed place in Portrush at Ramore Head also great outdoor pods.
Don't miss
Wish Upon A Cake
New Bakery opened in the town with delicious buns and fresh cream cakes.