Portstewart
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See
Portstewart Strandis the fabulous, two mile long beach, which has been the most popular attraction of Portstewart to holiday-makers for generations. The beach has magnificent golden sands and impressive sand dunes. The beach finishes at the barmouth of the river Bann overlooking Castlerock. Now owned by the National Trust, it is one of the most popular Trust properties in the entire United Kingdom.The recent introduction of a car ban after 8pm during the Summer months has been received with fury from the local 'Keep Portstewart Open Group' According to their spokesperson, Danny Widdle, action will be taken to reopen the beach to locals after 8pm.
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phone: +44 28 7083 1400address: 185 Coleraine Rd.an excellent resource with ongoing art exhibitions, craft displays and resident artists. A fantastic park land provides a play area and plenty of space for kids.
Do
Portstewart Golf ClubThe town is home to three golf courses (under one club), made lively by the forceful Atlantic Ocean wind, which continually pushes over the whole town. The strand course is an exhilarating golf course, set amidst imposing, gigantic sand dunes with panoramic views across the Atlantic mouth of Lough Foyle to the Inishowen peninsula of County Donegal beyond. The front nine is among the best anywhere, and the first hole is in a class by itself. In fact it is often stated that Portstewart strand has the best opening hole in Irish golf. Wonderfully situated between a gorgeous stretch of Atlantic beach and the River Bann, Portstewart strand golf course offers links golf at its thrilling and scenic best.
Eat
Cafe's on the Promenade:
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Roughans Coffee Shop
phone: +44 28 7083 2723 -
phone: +44 28 7083 2150
O'Brien's
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phone: +44 28 7083 6386
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phone: +44 28 7083 6888address: 158 Station Road
Drink
The Anchor Barvery popular with students September-May
Shenanigan'sBar and Restaurant located at the top of the Promenade
The Ice HouseBar and Restaurant
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Cromore Halt
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Portstewart Arms
address: Coleraine Road Havana Nite Club
Club Auravery popular with students September-May
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address: 2 Station Road
Sleep
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Meadowpark Lodge
phone: +44 28 7083 2318address: 3 Meadow ParkB&B -
phone: +44 28 7083 3594address: 2 Station Rd,