Friels Bar and Restaurant
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- Well-maintained motorhome park with bar, restaurant and visitor centre
- Drumnaph Nature Reserve 10 minutes’ drive; Giant’s Causeway 40 minutes
- Irish food and covered terrace; traditional live music every Thursday
Site type
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- A charge of £2.00 (€2.29) applies for the use of the shower.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Dogs are allowed in all outside covered areas. They are not permitted inside the bar and restaurant.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Friels is a popular stopover with good, level pitches and great facilities. Staff are friendly, the food is excellent, and the pub is welcoming. Showers have a timer and fee, and there's some road noise, but it’s good value and well-located. Visitors want to come back.
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Brilliant motorhome site. Excellent facilities and…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Brilliant motorhome site. Excellent facilities and spotlessly clean. Meal at the pub was superb too.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Der Platz ist sehr gepflegt. Ausreichend…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Der Platz ist sehr gepflegt. Ausreichend Platz - auch für große Wohnmobile.
Wir konnten im Restaurant gut essen. Der Pub ist gemütlich. Am Samstsgabend gab es tolle Livemusik.
Eigentümer sind sehr freundlich und um Feedback bemüht.
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From the manager: Hi Thorsten from lovely Hamburg
It was lovely to meet you last week and yes feedback is very impoprtant. We are always looking to improve our offering in Friels.
Delighted you found our pub cozy and enjoyed your meal with live music.
Yes we can accomadate all sizes of Mortorhomes, including Van converstions.
Pleased to hear you found our Motorhome park well maintained also.
Many thanks for your review and high recommendation of our business !!
Excellent site soaked in history and heritage
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Absolutely excellent, pitched spacious clean and modern, toilet and showers spotless clean, beautiful local drives, bar just 1st class, food is exceptional,
Our miniature dachshund GINO was very well looked after by a gentleman who spoke fondly off his boxer dog & happened to be a staff member such kindness and nothing was an issue. We didn’t have reservations however the staff ensured we get a table to eat. I do recommend booking a table in advance as it is a busy wee spot. Such personal touches though out this place it’s breathtaking, a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into the detail & craftsmanship can be seen in every nook and cranny of this little gem, The magic really lies in those hidden corners, seamless transitions, and thoughtful touches that elevate the entire established, to the current owner your forefathers would be extremely proud of the history you have upheld it’s a credit to u and your team. We will definitely be back.
Disliked Nothing! We will most definitely be back.
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From the manager: Hi Bernie,
We are absolutely delighted with your outstanding review of our local area, Friels Bar and Restaurant and our Motorhome park.
So pleasing to hear of our staff going the extra mile with our visitors. 🙌🙌🙌
We all work together to make sure our visitors and locals all have a nice experience when they visit for an overnight stay or a pint.
We are privileged to be the current key-holders of this property and it’s great to read such a lovely review about our business.
Wishing you well and hope to see you again soon.
Many thanks. 😊❤️
Excellent all round
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Everything was excellent at this park, there was plenty of space with level gravel pitches , both electric hook up and a water tap close by at every pitch, the facilities where in excellent order, very clean and tidy.
The staff were more than helpful and made you feel very welcome, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was just as good, the area is very centralised and within a short drive of various places to visit
I would highly recommend Friels for a stay and at £20 a night you can't go wrong
Disliked Having to leave to go back to work on Monday
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Jonathan,
We are delighted you had such a wonderful time during your visit with us.
Yes we have great range of facilities on site and we are ideally located for touring the North of the island.
We are halfway between Belfast and Derry, 30 minutes to the famous North Coast and Giants Causeway.
So pleasing to hear the feedback about our great staff and delicious food.
Yes we feel we are value for money at £20 per night and glad you thought so to.
Wishing you the best and hope to see you again soon.
Ps
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us such a detailed and great review. 🙌🙌🙌
Excellent park up. Great facilities.
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Fabulous motorhome park up. Clean and tidy. Wonderful showers and loos. Amazing value for money.
Ate in the restaurant. Yummy roast beef dinner and fantastic mango cheesecake. Dermot Friel and his family are the 4/5th generation owners and gave us loads of personal info. He was great. Do not miss this place!!!
Disliked Nothing. It’s fabulous.
Thanks from Johnny and Jo
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From the manager: Hi Johnny and Jo,
We are so pleased you really enjoyed your stay with us so much.
Yes we have a wide range of facilities and glad you found these to be fabulous and value for money.
It was lovely to meet you both and it’s great to hear you enjoyed our Food.
We really appreciate the pictures on your review and many thanks for the high recommendation of Friels.
Wishing you both the very best and hope to see you again soon.
Emplacement tres bien placé pour visiter Très…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Emplacement tres bien placé pour visiter
Très sympa!!!
Disliked Ras
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From the manager: Hi Frederic,
Many thanks for your nice review and for your overall 8 rating.
We are pleased that you thought we were very well located for sight seeing and that it was a very nice site.
Thanks for visiting us and we wish you well!!!
Hard standing pitches with/without water. All…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Hard standing pitches with/without water. All electric. Lovely showers £2 for 5 mins. Very friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere
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From the manager: Hi Sandra,
Delighted you found our staff friendly and that Friels had a lovely atmosphere.
Yes we do get great comments on our facilities and showers and it’s pleasing to hear in this review.
Many thanks for taking the time to review us and we wish you the best.
Very clean site meals in pub…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Very clean site meals in pub very reasonable priced the staff very friendly
Disliked Lovely site really enjoyed it will be back the staff were fantastic
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From the manager: Hi Glen
We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Friels and found our staff fantastic with value for money meals in our historic pub.
Many thanks for the high recommendation on our lovely site and hope to see you again soon. 😊
Excellent motorhome faculties, great food, staff very friendly
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Marina,
Many thanks for visiting Friels and also our Visitor Center Gorta.
Delighted with your great comments about our food and friendly staff.
Yes our Visitor Centre is a good visit and we are glad you found it worthwhile and were made welcome.
Looking forward to welcoming you back when you are back in Ireland.
Thanks for your lovely review.
Fantastic spot with super friendly staff.…
Fully-serviced gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Fantastic spot with super friendly staff. We stayed an extra night just to spend new year here. Perfect spot for exploring the North of Ireland. Would highly recommend
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Mark,
Thanks for your great review of Friels.
Yes alot of our guests find we are very central to expolore the North of the island also.
Many thanks for the high reccommendation and will see you again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public internet workstation(s) Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Friels Bar and Restaurant
2-4 Kilrea Road
Swatragh
Co. Londonderry
Northern Ireland
BT46 5QF
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.91011°N
6.66382°W
Route directions
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portstewart | 29.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Castlerock | 29.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Magilligan (Downhill) | 30.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Magilligan (Benone) | 31.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portrush (Curran Strand) | 32.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland 37.2 km
National Trust
Springhill 24.7 km
Portstewart Strand 29.3 km
Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 30.1 km
Wellbrook Beetling Mill 30.9 km
Giant's Causeway 37.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LOUGH FOYLE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/09/2006) 31.6 km
PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 46.4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Friels Bar and Restaurant have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Friels Bar and Restaurant dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Friels Bar and Restaurant? Time to go exploring? The neolithic stone circle and riverside walks of the dramatic Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are 10 minutes in the car. Further afield, the Causeway Coast offers … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Friels Bar and Restaurant?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:00 – Anytime Depart by: 12:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Friels Bar and Restaurant? From €23.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
