The Old Inn

Really cute hotel. Really has the «oldie-​worldie’ type feel to it that makes it adorable. Lovely fires at the bar. Great customer service.

This place is gorgeous and have never stayed here so I reserve the right to change my opinion once I have stayed here. Food is ok but the service rushed. Having gone for a wedding the location is excellent but the staff do need a change of attitude. For what is quite n expensive place the food was average and service mediocre. Won’t be rushing back in a hurry.

I haven’t lived in the Belfast area for along and I’m not from this part of the woods and so when I head out with my fiancé to walk the dog he often introduces me to new places.
In the winter time this luxurious and beautiful hotel is one of my favourite places to visit after a long windy stroll on the nearby Crawfordsburn beach.
They have an open fire and the place literally reeks of cosiness from the minute you walk in. The history of the building and the low ceilings makes it a local favourite for weddings — it just has that old, rustic feel to it.
For a tenner you can have an old style Victorian tea by the fire on a big comfy seat. Scones, tray bakes, finger sandwiches, tea and chocolate dipped strawberries can make any cold, dark winter afternoon feel better.
I love it here and I think anybody would.

A friend of mine had his wedding here, and unfortunately I wasn’t able to go because I was getting married the next day! But, I’ve been to this place on a few occasions, just to have lunch with some friends, and again for a family meal. The dining room is lovely, warm and charming and you really feel at home in this restaurant, and indeed in fact, the whole hotel. We had a gorgeous meal, and some lovely wine, which was recommended by the waiter and really was an excellent suggestion (we are into our wines). This is a great venue for a special meal out or even a wedding (I can certainly see why my friend had his there.)

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn is an absolute gem of an hotel. It is exquisitely decorated, with magnificient food and polite, welcoming staff. The perfect location for my Dad’s milestone birthday dinner (I’ll leave you to guess which one…).
Even though we all knew what to expect, still none of us were quite prepared for the luxuriousness and opulence of the Old Inn. It goes without saying that this place is expensive, so my Dad was greatly relieved that his big sis had provided him with a gift of money sufficient enough to cover the funds for the evening.
The dining area was quaint, comfortable and full of character. Menus were handed out and sudden gasps (Mum had just realised the prices) and questioning sighs (my sister hadn’t a clue what anything was on the menu). Luckily, my Dad calmed my Mum down, and my Mum offered a helpful explanation of the food to my sister. All that was left to do was order and eat.
The food was delicious — we had beef, fish and lamb cooked to perfection. I had opted for a fishy number, and to this day I still could not tell you what the heck that thing was. But hey, it was good. And I looked posh and refined for a small period of time. Dessert was had by my mum and sister, who later regretted such a move. Hey, you only turn _​_​once, eh?
Special occasions, yes. Weddings, yes. Romantic weekends away, yes. If you’re not accustomed to such fine dining, bring a pocket dictionary with you. The height of luxury.