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What to order
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Chowder
Recommended multiple times for being especially delicious and hearty, with one review calling it amazing and another saying the seafood chowder never seemed to end.
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Ribs
Described as fantastic, saucy, and tender, making it one of the standout dishes from the reviews.
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Turkey and Ham
Praised as the best ever, served hot with divine gravy and a generous portion size.
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Muscles
Highlighted for having a gorgeous sauce and being perfectly cooked, with the starter described as excellent.
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Peppered Burger
Specifically recommended by a reviewer who said they would suggest it along with the bushmills pepper sauce.
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Bushmills Pepper Sauce
Recommended as something to try with several dishes because it was described as unlike anything the reviewer had tasted before.
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Katsu Curry
Strongly recommended as sumptuous and creamy, with the reviewer singling it out as a must-try.
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Cod And Chips
Called out as a must-get by a reviewer who said it was especially well received by a knowledgeable fisherman.
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Fillet Steak
Mentioned in an update as a standout dish that earned a big thumbs up.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 8:30 PM |
About The Maghera Inn.
The Maghera Inn is an Irish restaurant in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland, known for pub food, Sunday lunch, and dinner service. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, friendly staff, and warm cozy atmosphere, with frequent mentions of the Sunday roast, seafood chowder, and well-cooked mains like lamb, steak, and risotto. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, live music, a fireplace, and a bar with beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and dessert. It is priced around £20–30 and is often described as worth booking ahead because it stays busy.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Maghera Inn known for?
It is best known for its Sunday roast, which is the most frequently mentioned dish in reviews, along with seafood chowder and hearty pub meals. People also praise the big portions, friendly service, and cozy setting, especially for Sunday lunch in Castlewellan.
What dishes are most recommended at The Maghera Inn?
Reviewers most often recommend the Sunday roast, seafood chowder, stuffed leg of lamb, steak, peppered burger, pork belly, mushroom risotto, katsu curry, cod and chips, and the salted caramel brownie. The chowder, lamb, and brownie come up repeatedly as standout choices, and several diners mention that the portions are generous.
What is the atmosphere like at The Maghera Inn?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, and romantic, with a fireplace and a warm pub feel. It suits groups and tourists well, and reviewers also mention it works for solo dining because the staff are welcoming and the space feels relaxed.
Is The Maghera Inn good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about £20–30, and reviewers often say the food is well priced for the portion size. Several comments call the servings very large, so it is seen as good value for hearty pub meals like roast lamb, chowder, and burgers.
Do you need to book ahead at The Maghera Inn?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner because reviewers say it is often busy. People specifically mention booking in advance to avoid disappointment, especially for popular meals like Sunday lunch and evening dinners.
Is parking available at The Maghera Inn.?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Maghera Inn. have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Maghera Inn. offers vegetarian options.
Is The Maghera Inn. kid-friendly?
Yes, The Maghera Inn. is good for kids.
