Ownies Bar and Bistro — Restaurant in Carrickfergus

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ownies Bar and Bistro, and I can't stop raving about this hidden gem! From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy ambiance, with its tasteful decor and soft lighting, made it the perfect place for a relaxed evening out.

The service at Ownies is top-notch. The staff are not only friendly and attentive but also genuinely passionate about ensuring that every guest has an unforgettable dining experience. They strike the perfect balance between being attentive and giving you space to enjoy your meal, which I greatly appreciated.

Now, let's talk about the food – it's simply outstanding. The menu offers a wonderful variety of dishes, all reasonably priced, making it accessible for everyone to indulge in a fantastic meal. However, the star of the evening was, without a doubt, the sea bass. Cooked to perfection, the sea bass was fresh, flaky, and bursting with flavor. The accompanying sides complemented the dish beautifully, making it a truly memorable dining experience.

Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special night out, Ownies Bar and Bistro is the place to be. With its lovely atmosphere, excellent service, and exceptional food – especially that unforgettable sea bass – it's a spot I'll be returning to again and again. Highly...

I've eaten here before and the food was fine but recently it's declined a lot, we went for an early evening meal, so it was a little busy but certainly not crammed so presumably the kitchen wouldn't have been under any pressure, so what they produced should not have been as poor as it was, basically no excuse for serving meals as bad as we just had, the garlic and chilli prawns were burnt to the point that the garlic was not just bitter but was black and tasted rancid, we had the smash burgers for main course and the burgers were OK but the chips had clearly been put in oil that wasn't hot enough and just tasted greasy and weren't edible, we really couldn't eat them, so they were left on the plate, it's not an overly expensive place to eat but when you are paying around £20-£25 for two courses you would expect to be able to eat the food and even hopefully enjoy it but certainly on this visit we could do neither. Don't think I'll be back...

Ownies Bar & Bistro isn’t just a pub. It’s a warm hug wrapped in gravy and Guinness.

I came in a weary traveler, hoping for a pint and maybe a snack. I left several hours later, full of joy, chips, and suspiciously good craic. The staff greeted me like an old friend, even though I’m fairly sure they’d never seen me before in their lives—either that, or I have a very charming twin out there.

The food? Divine. My taste buds held a small standing ovation. My burger was so good I considered proposing to it. My friend had the stew and entered a spiritual trance mid-bite. We both agreed we’d fight for the last roast potato.

There was live music, banter, and at one point I accidentally joined someone’s birthday party. No regrets. I think I’m in the family photos now.

Honestly, if I disappear one day, just check under table 7 at Ownies. I’ve...