Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Ballymena

Looking for the best pubs in Ballymena? Discover the best Pubs in Ballymena, Mid Ulster. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Ballymena reflects the wider pub culture of County Antrim. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Ballymena's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Ballymena

Must visit
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High Street Real ale Local favourite

The Ballymena Arms★★★★★

High Street, Ballymena, County Antrim

A well-loved Ballymena local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of County Antrim.

5-star rated Traditional Pub Well-kept ales Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Real ale Pub food

    The Red Lion★★★★★

    Market Place

    A Ballymena red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Ballymena 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Crown★★★★★

    Church Street

    A Ballymena crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena Maps

More pubs in Ballymena

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    Real ale

    The King's Head

    Station Road,

    A Ballymena king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Pub food Ballymena Local favourite
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    Real ale

    The White Hart

    Bridge Street,

    A Ballymena white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Pub food Ballymena Local favourite
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    The Royal Oak

    Queen Street,

    A Ballymena royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena
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    The George

    Market Place,

    A Ballymena george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena
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    The Swan

    Church Street,

    A Ballymena swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena
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    The Plough

    Station Road,

    A Ballymena plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena
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    The Railway

    Bridge Street,

    A Ballymena railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Antrim local.

    Real ale Pub food Ballymena