Bangor's Hidden Gem

Located in the heart of Ballyholme

The Esplanade Bar is a hidden gem in North Down.  With outstanding views across the bay it makes for the perfect location.

From the front bar to the cosy back bar, the fabulous sea terrace to the restaurant, with fabulous food and an atmosphere to match, a handy Off Sales and dog friendly areas The Esplanade Bar caters for all your needs.

Function Room

Our first floor function room offers unrivalled views across the bay.  The room has the capacity to cater for approximately 50 people and would make the ideal venue for small weddings, family occasions, meetings etc.  We can tailor catering to meet your needs giving you the ideal opportunity to make that special event personal to you in a beautiful setting.

8 oz Rump Open Steak Sandwich (served medium) 1,2

£25.00

crispy tobacco onions, skinny fries, pepper sauce

Chargrilled Beef Burger (1,2)

£17.95

served with bacon, cheddar cheese, pickled onion rings, toasted bun, rocket salad and choice of side

Sticky Honey Chilli Chicken

£18.95

sweet potato fries and slaw

Battered Cod GF (1,7)

£19.95

served with homemade chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce

Scampi Fritt (1,5)

£20.50

lightly battered, served with homemade chips and tartar sauce

“Esplanade” Escalope of Chicken GF (2)

£18.95

chargrilled chicken fillet tossed in a black pepper and brandy cream
sauce, set on a warm salad of new potatoes, baby spinach and bacon

Posh Pasta (1,2,5,8)

£25.00

Portavogie prawns and lobster linguine in a tomato, chilli and ginger emulsion


Thai Red Vegetable Curry (2,4)

£16.50

basmati rice and flat bread
(add chicken £2.50/king prawn £4.00)

Extras  £5

Homemade chips, Skinny Chips, Sweet potato fries, House salad 1, Onion Rings 1, Chef’s Veg 2

Truffle Mayo & parmesan fries, Garlic Chips 2, Garlic Skinny fries, Sweet Chilii & Sour Cream Chips  £5.50

Garlic Bread 1 £5.95     Cheesy Garlic Bread 1,2 £6.50

  Sauces £3.75    Pepper 2, Gravy, Garlic butter 2, Blue Cheese 2

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR DAILY SPECIALS- PLEASE ASK FOR TODAY’S SEASONAL OFFERINGS

       If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please advise your server

(v) Vegetarian option available

Olives

£4.00

Tom and Ollie’s Italian mix

Bread and dips to share (1,2,4)

£8.50

selection of artisan breads, oils, tapenade & butters (MAY CONTAIN MEAT PRODUCT)

Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad (2,10)

small £9.50 | large £15.95

Grilled Goats cheese, beetroot chutney, brown bread and walnut crumbl

Korean Style Chicken Wings

Small £9.00 | Large £16.50

Sour cream, kimchi

Salsa Prawn Tostada (5)

£9.50

Topped with tomato, lime and sweet chilli salsa

Loaded Nachos (Beef or Vegetable) (2)

£8.95

Topped with tomato and lime salsa, sour cream, guacamole

Pulled Lamb Flatbread (1,2)

£9.25

Marinated in a garden mint seasoning, topped with tzatziki & pomegranate

Sweetcorn Ribs (2)

£7.95

Charred and tossed in a tomato emulsion

Duo of Prawns and Crab Claws (1,5,6,8)

£11.00

Pink peppercorn and lemon emulsion, house bread

Walter Ewings Smoked Salmon (1,7)

£10.95

Served with house bread, caper and dill dressing

Crispy Squid (1,6,8)

£8.95

Served with wasabi mayo

OUR FOOD IS COOKED FRESH TO ORDER AND THEREFORE AT BUSY TIMES YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE LONGER FOR YOUR DISH

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please advise your server

ALLERGEN INFORMATION – 1.GLUTEN  2.DAIRY  3.EGGS  4.SOYA   5.CRUSTACEANS 6.MUSTARD  7.FISH  8.MOLLUSCS   9.SESAME 10. NUTS

Olives

£4.00

Tom and Ollie’s Italian mix

Bread and dips to share (1,2,4)

£8.50

selection of artisan breads, oils, tapenade & butters (MAY CONTAIN MEAT PRODUCT)

Trio of Terrace Teasers

£21

Korean Style chicken wings, Nachos, Hot Maple glazed cocktail sausages 1, Prawn Tostada, Mini Caesar 1, Sweetcorn Ribs (choose any 3)

Seacuterie

£35

Selection will depend on market availability
Please ask server for todays offerings

Cheeseboard

£9.50

Selection of cheeses, crackers, chef’s chutney and grapes

OUR FOOD IS COOKED FRESH TO ORDER AND THEREFORE AT BUSY TIMES YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE LONGER FOR YOUR DISH

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please advise your server

ALLERGEN INFORMATION – 1.GLUTEN  2.DAIRY  3.EGGS  4.SOYA   5.CRUSTACEANS 6.MUSTARD  7.FISH  8.MOLLUSCS   9.SESAME 10. NUTS

Off Sales

Our Off Sales benefits from a personal touch as we continue to expand our selection of wines, spirits and ales to meet the demand of our customers. We pride ourselves on supporting our local brewer’s and distillers such as Copeland Distillery in Donaghadee, Hinch Distillery in Ballynahinch and Whitewater Brewery in Castlewellan to name but a few.  We offer a delivery service from the Off Sales and we are always willing to help source a product for you if you are looking for a special gift for any occasion. Call in or give us a call to speak to a member of the team.

Back Bar

Our back bar has had a new lease of life injected into it and it has become a firm favourite with the locals making it an ideal pace to come and enjoy a pint or two with friends whilst watching whichever sporting event is on show.  The log burner, comfortable seating and dog friendly makes our back bar the ideal Local Pub. No better place to call into when out for a walk along the coast.

Come in and eat with us

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