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The Parlour Bar & Restaurant

4.6 (624 reviews)
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Homemade mince carrot and onion pie with Champ

Specifically mentioned as a favorite dish with a traditional dinner choice, praised by a reviewer whose husband was 'over the moon' to have it.

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Roast beef special

Noted as very tasty by a reviewer who was pleased with the quality and flavor.

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Chicken wings

Described as very tasty and part of the highly recommended comfort food options.

4

Chicken feast with mash, bacon and pepper sauce

Called 'perfect comfort food' and highly praised for its flavor and portion size.

5

Fish (better than local fish and chip place)

Mentioned as superior to a local fish and chip place with no extra charge for tomato sauce, indicating good value and quality.

6

Desserts

Mentioned as delicious with good-sized portions, with reviewers enjoying sharing different desserts to taste multiple options.

Location details

4 Castle Pl, Newtownards, BT23 7JE, GB

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Hours

Monday 12 to 8 PM
Tuesday 12 to 8 PM
Wednesday 12 to 8 PM
Thursday 12 to 8 PM
Friday 12 to 9 PM
Saturday 12 to 9 PM
Sunday 12 to 7 PM

About The Parlour Bar & Restaurant

The Parlour Bar & Restaurant is a pub, bar, and restaurant in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. It serves dine-in food and drinks, including beer, cocktails, wine, and food at the bar, with a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the large portions, good food, and attentive service. Live music is also a recurring highlight in reviews.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Rooftop seating
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is The Parlour Bar & Restaurant known for?

It is especially known for large portions of traditional pub food, with scampi, homemade mince carrot and onion pie with Champ, liver and onions, and roast dinners all mentioned positively in reviews. People also consistently praise the friendly service and the lively setting with live music.

What dishes are most recommended at The Parlour Bar & Restaurant?

Reviewers specifically highlight scampi, homemade mince carrot and onion pie with Champ, liver and onions, roast dinners, and desserts like chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. The food is often described as tasty and generously portioned, so many diners feel they get good value from the mains and desserts alike.

What is the atmosphere like at The Parlour Bar & Restaurant?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a traditional pub feel and a busy, social energy on evenings like Monday and Tuesday. It suits groups and tourists, and reviewers also mention it works well for solo dining or a night out with live music.

Is The Parlour Bar & Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?

The price range is £20 to £30, and reviewers repeatedly say the portions are very large for a reasonable price. Several comments mention that the food is good quality, the plates are generous, and the overall experience feels worth the cost.

Do you need to book ahead or visit at a certain time?

Reviews suggest making a reservation if you plan to go on weekends, since the restaurant can be busy. Weeknight visits also seem popular, with diners noting a pleasant atmosphere and quick table service even when the place has plenty of other patrons.

Is parking available at The Parlour Bar & Restaurant?

Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Is The Parlour Bar & Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, The Parlour Bar & Restaurant is good for kids.

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