Hare's Gap Cafe Bistro - Down

We were visiting Tullymore forest park as an over 55 club with 24 members and since there is now no cafe in the park (in the middle of summer!!! we were looking for a snack and were told about this place. Food was very reasonably priced service was excellent and views were to die for. Well done for the people who put an effort to running this place.

Most places you only get a single cup of tea or maybe two. I got three full cups out of my pot and it was a reasonable price too. Otherwise my filled soda was good, the place was clean and comfortable and there was a fine view of the mournes in the background.

Staying close by, we called for elevenses. Only one other customer in the cafe and we sat at a table to take advantage of the stunning of the Mournes. After maybe 10 minutes our fellow diner advised that we should go to the counter and ring for service. True, at the counter there was a notice advising customers to ring a bell but nothing on the tables to make us aware of procedure. Had we been alone I think we may have given up long before anyone thought to check the dining room for customers. Staff were friendly but food very disappointing. The freshness of my scone was debatable heated by microwave without my agreement but no question that my wife's slice of lemon cake had been around longer than it should have been! All in all a disappointing experience especially when Hare's Gap cafe was highly recommended by friends. Maybe just an off day?

Had a quick overnighter one January past, on a snow covered Commedagh, so called in here on the way down. The food is just perfect for a cold worn out hiker : I had a huge fry and my buddy had sausage beans and chips... I havnt been back since the work thats been completed recently but it looks good. Would highly recommend..

What a shock when we came across the great little place.Great friendly staff and the food was lovely. All of a sudden we watched the mist cover the mountains and the rain, all from the amazing view from the dining room. This place is def worth a visit