The Artisan Cookhouse - Down

I very rarely leave a review, however, we visited the restaurant yesterday after hearing good reports. Sadly we did not have the same experience as friends. The service was dreadful, the waitresses seemed to be interested in people they knew and not first time customers. The food was good but the portion size was meagre apart from dessert. Our main course was almost finished before we got wine. There was no apology Not a good experience for an evening we were looking forward to Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £50–60 Food: 4 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

Great restaurant. Really good food cooked beautifully. Decent selection of seafood alongside good hearty Ulster cooking. Good selection of wine, whiskey, beer and cocktails too. Catch of the day was plaice served with crushed potatoes, caper butter sauce and pea shoots. The fish and chips and chicken supreme were great too, and the kids menu is exactly what you'd want! Kid-friendliness: Friendly staff and customers! Good kids menu. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tempura Cod, Chicken Goujons, Seafood Chowder Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend

We did lunch on Saturday so impressed we came back for dinner tonight brought friends. The food was spectacular on both occasions. The staff are helpful, friendly just a delight . Probably our best ever place to eat recommend to our friends. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tempura Cod, Lemon Tart and Lavender Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Parfait Chocolate Ganache Sesame Brittle and Ice Cream

Well worth the drive, roast beef was outstanding. Food amazing, staff so friendly and welcoming. They stock stonewell cider hard to find in the north. Will be back. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Peanut Butter Parfait Chocolate Ganache Sesame Brittle and Ice Cream

Absolutely recommend the Artisan.We booked the Deluxe room with the stay and dine package for my daughter's 40th birthday.Excellent dinner and breakfast.What a treat! Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £70–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tempura Cod