The Windrose Bar & Bistro

We visited for the 2nd time at the end of August. The food was spectacular; fabulous menu. Tasted scallops for the first time - Wow! And that’s coming from a non fish eater. Service was 5*, restaurant is beautiful; LOVE the industrial vibe decor. Fantastic atmosphere too. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

Shocked & surprised, have been eating in the Windrose in and out over the last 30 years I even had my wedding reception in the upstairs restaurant. Some years the food has been terrible and other years it’s been excellent, well 2023 is an excellent year. Service and food are very good, hopefully, it lasts until 2024.

Located in Carrickfergus at a stunning marine - is this restaurant. We have been there twice this year and on both occasion the experience was much the same. Food was lovely and had decent portion sizes. Plenty of veggie options - psstt try the Cauliflower Wings for starters. I also had the Seafood Chowder, it was lovely but missing a hit of something - cannot put my finger on it. Service is ok, the are lovely and friendly but I think why I have scored this down is due to missing orders. We ordered a round of drinks and they approached us 20mins later to advise the order went missing and they needed to take it again. It then took an additional 10 mins for the drinks to come. This happened the previous time which was months ago. Overall it is a lovely place, overlooking the marine and would be somewhere I would recommend. Pros: - excellent location with many car spaces - family friendly venue - lovely decor - friendly staff Cons: - wait times could be managed - missing orders and needing to retake Additional notes: - wheelchair access seems limited as need to access steps coming into the venue. Perhaps the wheelchair accessiblilty is from the rear.

Despite being extremely busy, the staff at Windrose were excellent and provided great service throughout the meal. The venue is also great to enjoy in the sun, with a relaxed yet inviting atmosphere. But the highlight of the experience was a combination of the food and service. The dishes were amazing, with a range of options that suited all tastes. The ingredients were fresh and carefully prepared, highlighting the chef's attention to detail when it comes to the quality of dishes. The portions were great too, with ample servings that left everyone feeling full and satisfied. Overall, I would highly recommend Windrose restaurant for anyone looking for a great venue with excellent food and helpful staff who went above and beyond at every stage during our visit. Special thanks to he Manager Vicky and the bar staff who were manic ye never ceased tp deliver service with a smile. The experience is sure to be worth the visit.