Oranmore Tea Room - Ballymena

I stopped here for just one night, and what a great place. The staff so friendly, efficient and professional amazing. The place is set well back from the road in lovely well managed grounds and the hotel itself is styled in a traditional country Manor style, quite opulent without being stuffy indeed a very relaxing vibe runs through the place. Breakfast excellent very tasty.

I booked afternoon tea for my husband and my parents' inlaw today. I have to say I was utterly impressed from start to finish. The grounds are immaculately kept with brightly coloured flowers and manicured trees dotted around. Inside this guesthouse is such a treat for the soul featuring many interesting antiquities and labouring under what I assume is quite like a Victorian interior design that epitomizes opulence. I was delighted to find that everything served to us was made/created/baked/grown on site and prepared just for us! Talk about VIP treatment. Everything was delicious and bursting with flavour from the fresh sandwiches to start and warm freshly baked scones. The sweets were delectable and plentiful. My favourite were the raspberry tarts! The blueberry muffins were drizzled in white chocolate, and the panne cotta was on point ! Which is very rare to come across even in 5 star hotels. Overall, this guest house is a true hidden gem ! I this was the best afternoon tea I have ever had !! We can't wait to go back to experience their dinner menu. The staff were all amazing and very helpful and friendly. They made us feel so welcome and valued. Thank you to Geraldine and Gérard for making my husbands birthday very special.

Simply the best accommodation we have experienced. Spotless and delightfully appointed room. Professional,friendly staff. Gorgeous breakfast. Husband really enjoyed the special whiskey and craic with Fintan. Will be back again soon.

I recently revisited this restaurant and once again remembered why I love it so much! Despite not having been there since before Covid, I was pleased to find that the food and service were even more delightful than before. I brought four friends from the US to experience my favorite place, and we even stayed overnight. The accommodations were top-notch, possibly even better than some of the best venues I have visited worldwide. The attention to detail, such as the rubber duck in the bathroom, was a nice touch. The food was absolutely sensational, as always. The restaurant is family-owned and the warm welcome I received made me feel like a long lost family member. Gerard, Fiona, and their family are some of the nicest people I have met. My friends had a great time and now understand why Oranmore is my favorite place. I highly recommend a visit, even though they don't have a Michelin star (no, I don't have shares or any relation to the family!).

The restaurant staff gave us a lovely warm welcome and were amazing. The food was incredibly delicious. The reception room had a cozy open fire, and the dining room was beautifully decorated. It was a wonderful dining experience near Ballymena.