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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.

31/10/2026

Some of the Dream Team ready for one HELL of a Halloween night! 💀🔥

We’ve got the tricks, the treats and a seriously spooky night of entertainment lined up!

🍻 DOWNSTAIRS – 10.30PM
The Trundlin’ Barrows bringing the tunes and raising the roof! 🎸

💀 UPSTAIRS – 10PM
RAVE TO THE GRAVE 🪦
DJ X-Ray & DJ Remo taking over the decks for a night of absolute madness! 🎧🔥

The costumes are on, the drinks are flowing and the dream team are ready for you!

🕸️ Two floors. One massive Halloween party.

See you on the dance floor… if you dare! 🎃🍸

30/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IS HERE! 👻🎃

Things are about to get a little spooky at The Central Bar! 🕸️🍻

We’ve got a FAB weekend lined up, packed with live music, karaoke, DJs and plenty of Halloween madness! 💀🔥

🎤 FRIDAY
BIG NED’S KARAOKE

Grab the mic, gather your mates and get ready to sing your heart out! 🎶

🎃 SATURDAY
HALLOWEEN TAKEOVER!

We’re taking over BOTH FLOORS for one seriously spooky Saturday night!

🍺 DOWNSTAIRS: The Trundlin’ Barrows bringing the tunes and the craic!

💀 UPSTAIRS: DJ X-Ray & DJ Remo bringing DOUBLE TROUBLE to the dance floor! 🔥🎧

🥃 SUNDAY
WH***EY LULLABIES

Round off a wild weekend with some fantastic live music and a few well-earned Sunday drinks! 🎶

📍 The Central Bar | Ballycastle

29/10/2026

Introducing the first of our wicked Halloween cocktails making an appearance at The Central this weekend…

👁️ THE SIDE EYE 👁️

A dangerously delicious Apple & Cherry Sour, served with a creepy little twist! 🍏

Keep your eyes peeled for the rest of our spooky cocktail creations! 🕸️🦇

29/10/2026

🎄🥂 CHRISTMAS BOOZY BRUNCH 🥂🎄

We’re bringing all the festive vibes this December with our Festive Bottomless Brunch! ✨🎅🏼

Think Christmas cheer, delicious drinks, festive treats and all the good vibes to get you in the Christmas spirit! 🎁🍾❤️

Gather your favourite people, get dressed up and join us for a brunch full of festive fun, laughter and plenty of Christmas magic! 🪩🎄

✨ Festive vibes 🥂 Bottomless drinks 🎅🏼 Christmas cheer 🎉 Good times guaranteed!

📅 SAT 19th December 3pm
📩 Book Via: https://dishcult.com/restaurant/thecentralbar?sortOrder=0&page=1
(Full payment required at time of booking)

Tag your brunch crew below 👇🏼🎄🥂 Who’s joining us?! ❤️

25/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS AT THE CENTRAL! 🥂

We know it’s early, but we’ve got BIG plans for Christmas at The Central this year, and we’re kicking things off with TWO Christmas Party Nights! 🍾

Whether it’s your work Christmas do, a festive get-together with friends or just an excuse to get dressed up, we’ve got your Christmas night out sorted!

🎅 SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER

🥂 Prosecco reception from 7pm

🎶 Live entertainment from Jamie Sloan | 7.30–9.30pm

🍽️ Three-course festive feast with all the trimmings

☕ Tea & coffee served after dessert

🎸 Altagore keeping the party going downstairs | 10.30pm–12.30am

£35 PER PERSON

✨ SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER

🥂 Prosecco reception from 7pm

🎶 Live entertainment from Natalie Haskins | 7.30–9.30pm

🍽️ Three-course festive feast with all the trimmings

☕ Tea & coffee served after dessert

🎸 The Trundlin’ Barrows setting the tempo downstairs 10.30pm

£35 PER PERSON

🎁 GET YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKED!

Gather your friends, round up the work crowd and leave the organising to us!

📧 Email [email protected]

💬 Or simply message our page to reserve your places.

Please note: Pre-orders will be required for both evenings.

Good food, great music and plenty of Christmas cheer. It’s all happening at The Central! 🎄🥂

Address

12 Ann Street
Ballycastle
BT546AD

Opening Hours

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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