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Monday 12pm - 11pm Tuesday 12pm - 11pm Wednesday 12pm - 11pm Thursday 12pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 1:30am Saturday 12pm - 1:30am Sunday 12pm - 1am

The Central Bar - Ballycastle

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Located in the heart of beautiful Ballycastle, The Central Bar is now open and we look forward to giving you a warm welcome very soon!

Our aim is to provide a great experience in entertainment and dining, not just to meet clients every want and need but to exceed their expectations. We have become the “Talk of the North Coast” for the quality of our food & sublime service. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of our award winning bar.
‘LCN Bar of the year 2010’
A stunning open modern bar serving exciting, fresh food all day from 12noon-9pm daily with dishes from £4.95, our early bird 2for£10 from 5 - 7pm Monday to Friday. Our evening menu runs from 5pm – 9pm offering exquisite dishes using the best of fresh local produce. We offer an outstanding drinks selection and an extensive range of delicious cocktails, served by our equally enthusiastic & attentive staff. We offer fantastic entertainment in the bar every Friday & Saturday, with additional entertainment on Thursdays & Sundays during the Summer season. Friday - Live Acoustic Session in the bar, with the best talent in the north. Saturday - 'Big Band Night' with NI's Top cover bands live in the bar + resident DJ till late.

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Restaurant
Enjoy the ambiance of our stunning Winebar Restaurant.
‘A truly different dining experience on the north coast’. Come and be looked after by our highly experienced team. Our restaurant is open 7 days a week, for christenings, birthday parties, engagement parties, hen parties and small intimate weddings. Our highly experienced and skilled chefs offer exceptional seasonal menus, creating both Beautiful & exciting dishes with the very best in fresh local produce. Cocktail/Champagne Lounge
Our Visually stunning new Cocktail & Champagne lounge offers the perfect venue for every occasion, from small intimate weddings to big birthday bashes. Fitted with exceptional sound and lighting equipment, our lounge is the ultimate place for your special event.

15/09/2026

🎶 WEEKEND FORECAST: 100% CHANCE OF LIVE MUSIC 🍻

No need to check the weather, we already know what’s happening at The Central this weekend. 👀

12/09/2026

🏇 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🏇

We’re hosting our Night at the Races tonight, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support ❤️

All proceeds will be donated towards James Bakewell’s “Brave the Shave” taking place on 20th September.

If you’re out and about in town tonight, call in, grab a drink, pick a horse and see if Lady Luck is on your side! 🍀🏇

Then stick around for live music from Ruairi Laverty from 10.30pm 🎶

Come along, have a great night and support a brilliant cause.

11/09/2026

🎤 WHO’S ON THE MIC TONIGHT?! 👀🎶

BIG NED’S KARAOKE is gracing us tonight from 8pm! 🔥

Whether you’re a shower singer, a secret superstar or just here for the craic… it’s time to grab the mic and give us your best! 😂🎤

🍻 Drinks flowing 🎶 Tunes going🎤 YOU on the mic

10/09/2026

IT’S THURSDAY… YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS! 👀🍴

Fill the bellies & save the wallet! 💸
🍽️ 2 COURSES FOR ONLY £20
⏰ Available 12pm–8pm

Good food, full bellies and £20 for two courses… Thursdays are sorted! 🙌 Get the crew together and call in hungry! 🤤🔥

09/09/2026

🧠⚡ THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
League Week 1 of Speed Quizzing kicks off TONIGHT! 🏆

📱 Fast questions 🤔 Big decisions 🏆 Prizes up for grabs!
😂 Plenty of arguments with your teammates

Think your team has the knowledge to take the top spot? There’s only one way to find out… 👀 ⏰ Tonight from 8:30pm

📩 DM us to get your team booked in🚶 Walk-ins welcome!

08/09/2026

🎸 YOUR SOFA CALLED… WE TOLD IT YOU’RE BUSY. 🍻

Three nights. Live music. Cold pints. No boring weekends allowed!

Friday night starts it. 🎶
Saturday night takes it up a level. 🔥
Sunday? We’re not done yet. 👀

06/09/2026

🎻 SUNDAY’S BETTER WITH A BIT OF TRAD ☘️

Settle in for a proper Sunday session at The Central Bar with Spraoi Lárnach bringing the traditional tunes from 7pm. 🎶🍻

🍴 Food served 12pm–8pm
🎻 Traditional Session from 7pm 🎶 Live with Spraoi Lárnach

05/09/2026

🥊 THE FIGHT EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT! 🔥

Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili takes over our screens tonight at The Central Bar. Get in, grab your spot and get behind Katie! 🥊🇮🇪

🔥 Main event from 10pm 📺 Taylor vs Pili on our screens

🍴 Food served 12pm–9pm
🎶 Fret Bros live from 8pm

04/09/2026

🍷🍸 WINE NOT MAKE IT A COCKTAIL? 👀

Whether you’re team wine or team cocktails, Friday night at The Central has your name all over it. 🙌

Get the drinks in, grab your table and stick around for the tunes…
🎶 LIVE LOUNGERS | LIVE FROM 8PM

Sip happens. Might as well make a night of it. 😉🍷🍸

03/09/2026

🧾 YOUR THURSDAY RECEIPT IS LOOKING PRETTY GOOD… 👀

Two courses. £20. That’s it. 🍽️

Whether it’s a midweek catch-up, dinner with the family or you just fancy letting someone else do the cooking - we’ve got you covered!

🍴 2 COURSES | £20 📅 EVERY THURSDAY ⏰ 12PM – 8PM

Address

12 Ann Street
Ballycastle
BT546AD

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 1:30am
Saturday	12pm - 1:30am
Sunday	12pm - 1am

Website

https://www.dishcult.com/restaurant/TheCentralBar

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