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United Kingdom
Newcastle (Co Down)
BFS
Scores
golf
10.0
links
north east
nightlife
friendly
coastal
Best months
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Links season May–September; a bracing North Sea coast and lively city nights.
Where to play
Reachable courses
World Top 100
United Kingdom
60 min drive
Links
Royal County Down (Championship)
Newcastle (~1h from Belfast)
· limited visitor access
World Top 100
United Kingdom
60 min drive
Links
Royal Portrush (Dunluce)
Portrush (~1h from Belfast)
· limited visitor access
World Top 100
United Kingdom
60 min drive
Links
Portstewart (Strand)
Portstewart
· pay-and-play
Where to eat
Dining
Notable
Brunel's Restaurant
Newcastle
Modern European, seasonal local produce
↳
32 Downs Road
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0AG
Northern Ireland
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JJ Farrall's at Slieve Donard
Newcastle
Classic Irish fine dining, locally sourced beef, lamb, seafood
↳
Downs Road
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0AH
Northern Ireland
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Mourne Seafood Bar
Dundrum
Fresh local shellfish and seafood, family-run
↳
10 Main Street
Dundrum
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0LU
Northern Ireland
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After dark
Nightlife
Quinn's Bar
Newcastle
Traditional Irish pub and club venue; biggest club nights in Co. Down, live bands and DJs
↳
62-64 Main Street
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0AE
Northern Ireland
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The Percy French
Newcastle
Pub at the Slieve Donard; local produce bar food, traditional Sunday roast, relaxed evening atmosphere
↳
Downs Road
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 0AH
Northern Ireland
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Small seaside town at the foot of the Mournes; pub scene is the main evening option.