Queens Arms

Queens Arms Queens Arms in Coleraine was established in 1758 and has been owned by the O'Neill Family since 1957

They call him Davey 2 Hats. Nobody really knows why. Some say it’s because he owns two hats. Others believe there’s a de...
25/06/2026

They call him Davey 2 Hats. Nobody really knows why. Some say it’s because he owns two hats. Others believe there’s a deeper meaning. Davey himself stopped asking questions years ago and just embraced the legend. 🧢🧢😂

21/06/2026

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who called in yesterday. From opening time until last orders, the place was absolutely buzzing with a great mix of familiar faces and first-time visitors.

I even managed to squeeze in a bit of business chat with Gavin Robinson, discuss a few legal matters, and swap business cards.

It just goes to show that if you stand at the bar long enough, you'll either solve the economy, sort out your legal affairs, or at least come away with a new contact.

As for today, we're back open, the bar's stocked, and we're ready to welcome you all again. It looks set to be another lovely day.

Meanwhile, the wife is away enjoying a holiday, topping up the tan and living her best life, while I'm here keeping the wheels turning, pulling pints, counting tills and attempting to single-handedly maintain the local economy. Someone has to make the holiday spending money, after all! 🍻☀️

Give me the chance to talk business, and I’ll take it every time. Growing businesses means creating jobs, backing local ...
20/06/2026

Give me the chance to talk business, and I’ll take it every time. Growing businesses means creating jobs, backing local communities and building a better economy.

Been here since the crack of dawn getting everything ready. ☀️🍻The chairs are out, the bar is stocked, the sun has decid...
20/06/2026

Been here since the crack of dawn getting everything ready. ☀️🍻

The chairs are out, the bar is stocked, the sun has decided to make an appearance, and we’re all set for a brilliant day ahead.

Looking forward to seeing plenty of familiar faces and a few new ones too. And for anyone asking, the public toilets are available in the Town Hall.

See you soon for a pint, a catch-up and hopefully a bit of sunshine! 🍺😎

19/06/2026

It’s Friday, the weekend has arrived, and with Armed Forces Day tomorrow, I have a feeling it’s going to be a busy one.

What still amazes me is the number of people who walk through the door and say, “I follow your Facebook posts.” Some are locals, some are visiting the area, and a few seem to know more about what’s happening in the bar than I do.

It really does show the power of social media. A few thoughts typed out over a morning coffee and reading recent legal papers the postman has delivered by signed for delivery can somehow persuade people from near and far to pop into a wee pub in Coleraine for a pint.

Anyway, here’s hoping for plenty of new faces, plenty of familiar faces, and enough energy to make it to Sunday evening in one piece. 🍻

15/06/2026

Well, it’s been one of those weeks.

The bar has been packed, we’ve welcomed plenty of new faces through the door, and now we’re gearing up for what looks set to be another busy weekend in Coleraine. Extra hands will be behind the bar as we get ready for the crowds.

On top of that, I’ve just been reading that Roasted Coffee will soon be opening in the town centre. Wishing the team every success with their new venture. It’s always positive to see new businesses investing in Coleraine and adding to what the town has to offer.

Here’s to a busy weekend and another great addition to the town centre.

Right, I am off to sort through some recent legal paperwork.

A big congratulations to our next-door neighbours, Rocca, who today celebrated an incredible 15 years in business! 🎉🥂Fif...
01/06/2026

A big congratulations to our next-door neighbours, Rocca, who today celebrated an incredible 15 years in business! 🎉🥂

Fifteen years ago, Rocca first opened its doors, and since then it has become one of the town centre's best-loved businesses, serving generations of customers and becoming a real part of the local community.

Reaching 15 years in business is no small feat. It takes dedication, hard work, early mornings, late nights and a commitment to looking after customers day in and day out.

It's fantastic to see independent businesses reach milestones like this, and today's celebrations were thoroughly deserved.
Congratulations to everyone involved on an amazing achievement.

Here's to the next chapter and many more successful years ahead. 🎉 🍾🎊

31/05/2026

Well, what can I say - what a weekend it has been in Coleraine town centre.

The International Spring Market was almost like a state secret for most of the week. There was very little publicity, then all of a sudden on Thursday night... BOOM... people found out about it.

Since then, the town has been absolutely buzzing.

On a serious note, it has been one of the busiest weekends I've seen in Coleraine for quite some time. The streets have been busy, the market has been packed, traffic has been heavier than normal, and businesses across the town have been seeing a steady flow of people throughout the day.

I've personally seen faces in the bar that I've never seen before. People have been travelling from all over the Borough to come and have a look around.

There are still a few hours left until the market finishes at 6pm, and the town is still buzzing. Even at this stage of the afternoon, people are continuing to arrive, stroll around the stalls, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the atmosphere.

Who would have thought a market that barely anyone knew about until Thursday night would have half the Borough talking about it by the weekend?

mmmmmmm, might go up for a bit more of the fudge. Getting a bit peckish.

That said, I feel like I've spent the entire weekend as Coleraine's unofficial Toilet Traffic Warden.

The number of people who came into the bar looking increasingly desperate was unbelievable. My role quickly changed from pulling pints to pointing people toward the public toilets at the Town Hall.

At one stage, I was considering putting on a high-vis vest and charging £1 per direction.

"Toilets? Out the door, turn left, straight across to the Town Hall. If the side door is closed, try the front doors. Godspeed."

A glamorous weekend in hospitality indeed.

29/05/2026

Up before the birds this morning, sorting out a bit of legal paperwork. Nothing quite says "Happy Friday" like coffee in one hand and a stack of documents in the other. ☕📄

The good news? It's Friday.

The better news? The weekend has officially arrived.

The even better news? There's a big International Spring Market taking place in Coleraine town centre this weekend. The only mystery is that it seems to have been promoted with roughly the same level of publicity as a secret MI5 operation.

Hopefully plenty of people stumble across it, enjoy the atmosphere, support local businesses and fill the town centre with a bit of life and footfall.

And for anyone heading into town, a helpful public service announcement:

🚻 If nature calls while you're browsing the market, the nearest public toilets are in the Town Hall.

Because in Coleraine these days, finding the market might be easier than finding a toilet.

Happy Friday folks. If you need me, I'll be switching between legal paperwork, market spotting, and directing confused tourists towards the Town Hall toilets. 😅☕🌍🚻📄

The famous bell
28/05/2026

The famous bell

Address

7 Bridge Street
Coleraine
BT521

Opening Hours

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

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+442870327171

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