"We just spent a couple of days in Ballintoy and the Carrick a rede bar was one of the highlights. We were staying at another hotel in the town, but the food and service there were a real disappointment. We were feeling a bit annoyed, but made our way over to The Carrick a rede, hoping it would be better. It certainly was! We (and our dog) were made to feel exceedingly welcome by the attentive and affable barman, Niall. The bar was warm and cozy and we got a seat next to the roaring turf fire. We made friends with another couple in the bar and as you often do, found we knew people in common. So, an initially disappointing first day of the holiday turned out to be pretty good. We went in the next day for a meal and couldn 't have been more pleased. My wife got the bangers and mash and I got the cod and chips the food was excellent, and again, the service was efficient and friendly. (Both times we were in, our dog got a bowl of water). To top it off, it was far more reasonably priced than the other place. Ballintoy is a beautiful place to visit, but make sure you top off your sight seeing with a visit to the Carrick a rede bar you won 't be disappointed."
