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Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar

1. Dobbins Inn

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a rustic stone wall.

Location: Carrickfergus
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 547 reviews)
Review: Great stay . Location excellent and staff and amenities really good., by ANDREW

2. Astala Guesthouse

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows with curtains, a view of a landscaped area with a palm tree, and a distant view of a cityscape.

Location: Bangor
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 258 reviews)
Price: £65, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Well located right on the waterfront parking was easy and available spaces right outside. Room was clean and well appointed and breakfast was good., by Barrie

3. The Nines, Bangor Marina

A room with two green armchairs by a window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a decorative vase with flowers on the windowsill.

Location: Bangor
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 488 reviews)
Price: £70, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Spotlesss clean Staff delightful Breakfast delicious Bar great service, by Agnes

4. Titanic Hotel Belfast

A grand hotel entrance with a symmetrical facade, large arched windows, and a central glass door.

Location: Titanic Quarter
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 1001 reviews)
Price: £119, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: A lovely short break at this hotel. Loved the history of the building. Great place to stay., by Anne

5. Culloden Estate & Spa

A room with large windows, a table with a tiered dessert stand, a purple sofa, and a wooden chair.

Location: Holywood
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 321 reviews)
Price: £214, includes taxes & fees, 8 Dec - 9 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Great food and stay, by Robert

6. Corr's Corner Hotel

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, patterned carpet, and a stone accent wall. There are several seating areas with patterned chairs and a reception desk.

Location: Newtownabbey
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 512 reviews)
Price: £149, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Pretty garden to look at well having breakfast., by Rebecca

7. Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

A restaurant with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

Location: Bangor
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 403 reviews)
Price: £165, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Very nice comfortable rooms, by Roisin

8. Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a coffee planter, and a sign for SQ Bar & Grill Belfast.

Location: Belfast City Centre
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1013 reviews)
Price: £59, includes taxes & fees, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: I enjoyed my stay. Hotel is well placed & I recommend it to all., by Richard

9. The Old Inn Crawfordsburn

A pool area with wooden pergolas, potted plants, and a hot tub.

Location: Bangor
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 206 reviews)
Price: £188, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Staff was very helpful, by Kenneth

10. Curran Court Hotel

A bartender at a CURRAN COURT HOTEL bar, holding a drink with a lemon slice.

Location: Larne
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 306 reviews)
Price: £102, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickfergus hotels with a bar
Review: Very helpful staff. Bar food excellent. Great location., by Amanda

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Top Carrickfergus Hotel Reviews

Astala Guesthouse

Address: 45-46 Queens Parade, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3BH, GB
Location: Bangor
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (258 reviews)
Review: Beautiful guesthouse with delightful, helpful, hosts., by CARYNE, 13 February 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

Address: 10 Estate Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT19 1UR, GB
Location: Bangor
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (403 reviews)
Review: A friendly comfortable upmarket hotel with a very reasonable room rate. The Bar even stocks local Craft bottled beers from FARMAGGEDON, just 8 miles up the road., by David, 12 July 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Nines, Bangor Marina

Address: 10-12 SEACLIFF ROAD, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 5EY, GB
Location: Bangor
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (488 reviews)
Review: This is not our first visit to the salty dog, we usually travel with our Westie Iona who is treated like a vip here. So when travelling without her we didn’t hesitate to book again. The rooms are all different with a personally to suit their shape and position in the hotel. They are clean and comfortable. The team from breakfast through to bed time a warm friendly and keen to do what ever it takes to make your stay perfect. Such a relaxed and welcoming environment. The breakfast is fresh and..., by Denise, 26 March 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Titanic Hotel Belfast

Address: Queen's Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9DT, GB
Location: Titanic Quarter
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (1001 reviews)
Review: Fantastic stay. Staff couldnt be more helpful, by James, 23 March 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Culloden Estate & Spa

Address: Bangor Road, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 0EX, GB
Location: Holywood
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (321 reviews)
Review: Wonderful stay. Fabulous room, attentive staff, delicious food., by Linda, 13 July 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Curran Court Hotel

Address: 6 Redlands Road, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 1FD, GB
Location: Larne
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (306 reviews)
Review: We chose this hotel as a base to visit surrounding areas and for a return flight from Belfast City airport. So I was pleasantly surprised to find it was excellent. Walking into the reception area you find a lovely wooden spiral staircase. The rooms were spacious and our window looked over to the sea. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. There was also ample wardrobe space. The bathroom had the usual toiletries with a large walk-in shower. Everything was clean, four fluffy towels and two..., by J, 3 July 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Ballygally Castle

A coastal town with a prominent castle-like building, a stone wall, and a view of the sea.

Location: Larne
Review: Very comfortable hotel, although with our large rooms having a sea view we also realised we very looking out onto the coast road which was very busy. We had dinner at the hotel which was very pleasant, but possibly with it being a Sunday evening a few things were unavailable on the dessert menu., by Susan, 15 July 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Corr's Corner Hotel

Address: 315 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4TQ, GB
Location: Newtownabbey
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (512 reviews)
Review: Excellent hotel in an ideal location for access to most of Northern Ireland. Arrived off the ferry late to be met at reception with a smile and help to my room. The staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for you, from reception to the restaurant was first class. The food is well prepared and the portions are large, including the Ulster breakfast, which I struggled to finish. Room was spotless, with everything you needed in it without having to ask for anything and internet was available..., by Robert, 17 January 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a dining area, and large windows providing a view of the city.

Location: Belfast
Review: Stayed here while at the Peter Kay show in Belfast. Hotel was in a great location to SSE just a short walk. Room was perfect for our visit with plenty of space and came with a good selection of toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and was also equipped with a fridge. Bathroom was als, by Keith, 26 February 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Stormont Hotel

A hotel entrance with a modern design, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

Location: Dundonald
Review: My partner and I had a wonderful stay here. It was ideal as we landed at George best airport and it was only a short drive away. We were greeted at the front desk by this lovely gentleman who made us feel more than welcome. Helped us with where to get food despite the late hour. He even stored my partners insulin in the fridge somewhere safe. The beds were very comfortable and we had no disturbances all night. Highly recommend!!, by Isobel, 31 July 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

Location: Belfast City Centre
Review: Friendly front desk, private parking, full breakfast with lots of options, by Samantha, 16 July 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre

Address: 20 Talbot Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2LD, GB
Location: Belfast City Centre
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (1013 reviews)
Review: Excellent service, thank you, by DAVID, 30 May 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Residence Inn By Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden beams, and a dining space with round tables and chairs.

Location: Titanic Quarter
Review: Had a great stay. Lovely hotel. Lovely staff. Very clean., by Rebecca, 7 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Pier 36

A bunk bed with white bedding and patterned pillows.

Location: Donaghadee
Review: Lovely break in Pier 36. Great accommodation and lovely bar/restaurant, by Tracey, 17 December 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a bench, and a view of the cityscape.

Location: Titanic Quarter
Review: Clean well appointed room. Staff were very helpful. No food available in the evening hours unfortunately, not even a sandwich, so be warned, by Kenneth, 3 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Bedford Hotel Belfast

A lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, a staircase with a railing, and framed pictures on the walls.

Location: Belfast City Centre
Review: Stayed for one night and could not fault it. In particular, the staff were attentive and extremely pleasant. We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was lovely with great service and it was reasonably priced. The hotel is city centre so a very good location but you will get a view of the street. Our room was a good size and very clean and overall hotel was clean and very nice., by Wendy, 4 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Second Nature Belfast

A restaurant interior with a green-tiled counter, hanging pendant lights, and various potted plants.

Location: Belfast City Centre
Review: Really nice hotel with great location, by Hina, 15 April 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG

A modern lounge area with a teal sofa, round tables, and colorful chairs.

Location: Belfast City Centre
Review: Lovely place to stay. Clean, friendly staff and great location., by Melanie, 25 May 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

Searching for hotels with bars in Carrickfergus?

Carrickfergus features 23 hotels and other lodging options to choose from, and likely many will have a bar where you can enjoy a beer after exploring the city. While you’re here, you can check out Carrickfergus Castle and Carrickfergus Marina.

What are the best hotels with bars in Carrickfergus?

Here are some top hotels with bars in and around Carrickfergus: The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast. Leonardo Hotel Belfast: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast. Second Nature Belfast: Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast. Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast. Maldron Hotel Belfast City: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and breakfast.

What is there to do in Carrickfergus?

Consider a visit to Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus Marina and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, and then find a cosy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Bentra Golf Course and Knockagh Monument. Carrickfergus is known for its bars.

When is the best time to visit Carrickfergus?

Visiting local bars in Carrickfergus is more fun when the weather is good. These temperatures and rainfall averages can help you decide the best time for bar-hopping. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Carrickfergus is 1141 mm.

How can I get to Carrickfergus and around the area?

You might want to make the most of these transportation choices in and around Carrickfergus: Fly into Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is located 8.1 mi (13 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) away. If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Carrickfegus Station, Clipperstown Station or Downshire Station.

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