The Old Inn

Afternoon tea was a real treat. I have been here many times and love the old inn atmosphere. It was a family celebration and we really enjoyed the tasty treats on offer. We also appreciated the complimentary refills on our selected teas and coffees with our food. It wasn't busy, and we had a lovely big table in the main restaurant, very comfortable with plush cushions. In the past I've experienced big problems with parking, which is limited and honestly this has often put me off from visiting more frequently, however on this occasion we had no difficulty getting into the car park. Staff were pleasant and standard of food was very good. We had a lovely selection of savouries and sandwiches, with beautifully fresh scones and some really pretty sweet treats. All in all a perfect afternoon. I will definitely be going again.

We stayed on a 2 night deal with breakfast each morning and one evening meal. Everything was excellent from when we arrived and opened the door to a wood burning open fire. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, especially Jodie. The room was clean, superb and so comfortable. The breakfast had a good choice of continental food and the cooked breakfasts were so tasty. We had one evening meal and it was a delight to enjoy a steak in the beautiful surroundings. We made use of the spa facilities and had a wee drink in the hot tub, excellent environment for it. The only problem we had were a few wasps about trying to sip our drinks but sure it is that time of the year. Overall we had a wonderful experience, well done to everyone.

This was a first visit. The building is chocolate box both inside and out. It is actually a bit of a tardis as the restaurant is larger than I was expecting. The room was beautifully decorated for Christmas. So far so good. From the greeting from concierge through to our designated waiter all the staff were friendly and approachable. Another tick. Because of the time of year it was a set festive menu which offered both choice and value. Tick! The downside was the cost of the drinks. Whilst we were expecting them to be higher than a normal pub we were not expecting x3! The cheapest bottle of wine was a bottle of pinot at 32.50! When we perused the a la carte the choices were interesting but you would need to budget £60 per head without drinks. The lunch menu offered good value. Would we go again - yes as a treat for a special occasion.

Wonderful cocktails to start our meal, enjoyed my starter of goats cheese and beetroot, very tasty. Main course of Turkey was very disappointing, over cooked, dry and tasteless the stuffing was also dry hard and over cooked. The sweet of crème brûlée was very tasty. Surroundings were beautiful and staff very attentive. Just the main course let the whole time down.

We stayed at The Old Inn the night after our wedding for a mini-moon. We had a fantastic experience, the junior suite was great and our dinner/ drinks were delicious. All staff were professional and friendly and helped us mark our mini-moon, thank you! Would recommend and will be returning.

My husband and I married at Galgorm in 2016 and we’ve stayed there a good few times. For my husbands 40th, I decided to book this sister hotel. Just wow, from the minute you walk in you get that ‘Galgorm collection’ feel. Staff are incredibly pleasant and welcoming, very helpful and are ready to make your stay as amazing as possible. We stayed in the suite and can honestly say the value for money on the package we had is amazing which included dinner, bed and breakfast as well as private hot tub and access to the spa. The hotel is beautiful, and as we were here in December it was decorated beautifully whilst still retaining its charm. The spa was a wonderful experience and very chilled - not as extensive as Galgorm however that was within our expectations and it’s a stand alone a fantastic amenity. The restaurant is fantastic, the food impeccable and the service just out of this world. I cannot stress enough how good service, for us, makes up 80% of the experience and the staff could not do enough for you and all with a fantastic attitude. They were attentive and couldn’t do enough. Huge shout as well to the staff who run breakfast service, so early in the morning and yet the usual and expected Galgorm collection charm. To sum it up - If you own/run a hotel then you should book a trip to Old Inn to see exactly how things should be done! Thank you for making a trip from England to our beloved Northern Ireland once again so fantastic. Recommend a walk to Helen’s Bay beach if weather permits!