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Portrush
BFS
Scores
golf
10.0
world top links
open venue
causeway coast
seaside town
dramatic
Best months
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Links season May–September; Royal Portrush anchors the Causeway Coast.
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
Ramore Wine Bar
Portrush
Casual modern European, harbour views; part of the Ramore group
↳
1 Harbour Road
Portrush
Co. Antrim
BT56 8DF
Northern Ireland
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Urban Restaurant
Portrush
Modern Irish bistro, fresh local seafood and produce
↳
26 Dunluce Avenue
Portrush
Co. Antrim
BT56 8DW
Northern Ireland
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After dark
Nightlife
The Harbour Bar (Ramore)
Portrush
Traditional harbourside pub plus upstairs Gin Bar with 100+ gins; live entertainment nightly
↳
6 Harbour Road
Portrush
Co. Antrim
BT56 8DF
Northern Ireland
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Kiwi's Brew Bar
Portrush
Craft beer bar in a restored 1930s cinema; local and imported craft beers, ciders, live music
↳
47 Main Street
Portrush
Co. Antrim
BT56 8BL
Northern Ireland
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Portrush has the most active nightlife of these towns — a lively seaside resort with multiple bars and live music venues, especially busy during The Open Championship week.