Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballymena

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Big Al's Pizza & Bbq Smokehouse
Big Al's Pizza & Bbq Smokehouse
91/100 (1283 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Pizza
Pizza
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
The Pit Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Pork
Burnt End Burger
Southwest chicken
Fried
Burger
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Thee best pizza i have ever had � me and my 2 best friends only eat pizza out of here. Absolutely yummy 5* all day long..."
Megan Doey
"Must say some times the staff don't listen but big Al's soon sort the problem highly recommend as anything from the menu all good thanks for sorting..."
David Scott
"Xtra Large Combo Meal 10/10!!!! 30 mins delivery, everything piping hot, wings and ribs were on point! Pizza, as ever was top notch! Keep up the Goid..."
Peter Nixon
"Best American BBQ in Northern Ireland!!! We know what real BBQ should taste like & they have it right. Both locations...Belfast & Ballymena are..."
Kevin-Janet Tillery
"I had my first Big Als last week. The pizza was beautiful, the best I've tasted in a long, longtime! I spotted a pulled pork burger which looked..."
Frankie Mannion
"Amazing pizzas 🍕 but there rake of ribs are mmmmmmmm never mind there chip cheese garlic..."
Samantha Mairs
"Im sorry to say i haven had lots of big al's . i treated myself to one of the lunchbox deals.i went for the pork option. It was so nice! The fries..."
Gordon Talbot
"Big alls never dissappoints just had a takeaway and it was amazing..."
Denise Mcdowell
"The chicken and chips is class, really good value and better than..."
Will Mccooke
"Best place in town by far � LA classic, chillie cheese fries & a peanut butter chocolate stack has to be mmy favs......"
Blair Ritchie
"Thank you for delivering to our football party last night, on time as promised & at a great price. We didn't get the result we wanted but everyone..."
Allana Marrs
"Unrivaled.......no need for me to add jargon....Unrivaled is..."
Sherman Wright
"Travelled up from Coleraine with some friends. All had the full dinners. Great food. Great service. Definitely going back. I had the pulled pork...."
Ben Jarvie
"VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER!!! Great food. I got a large pepperoni pizza last Saturday and thought the food was that good I wanted to shake the chefs hand...."
Rambo
"Always top notch food 👌 try the dirty fries, fantastic..."
Ian McFetridge
"Drove from belfast. The food was ok, portions seemed smaller than last time trying or the old belfast shop..good service just need so more meat on..."
John g
"I ordered a takeaway pizza so "atmosphere" didn't matter. Excellent..."
Gary Millar
"Big Als food is great just our pizza could of done with more..."
Marie Mcauley
"Really good, large, interesting burgers, strongly..."
Richard Jolly
"The best place to eat in the town and for miles around. It's clear the owner and staff take pride in their produce. All the ingredients are very..."
S 09
"the peri peri chicken is fantastic..."
Frank Moorcroft
"Great experience putting in a large order for a football group, Mark was very accommodating and everyone was happy with our food, highly..."
Keith Mccandless
"Unquestionably the best pizza in Ballymena. Big Al’s online ‘pick & pay’ mobile app makes it really easy to pick the pizza of your choice and..."
Rodney Kernohan
"Awesome pizza, the burgers are amazing and the chicken nuggets are -by far - the undisputed BEST chicken nuggets I've ever eaten. The garlic dip and..."
Katie Todd
"Staff were more than helpful and offered extra sauce and extras without having to..."
dan tully
"I don't normally write reviews but Big Als is such an incredible place I just had to! I've never eaten such excellent pizza, burgers and BBQ. The..."
Julie Gamble
Castle Kitchen + Bar
Castle Kitchen + Bar
86/100 (1105 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Grill
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Barbecue
Irish
Grill
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Castle Ice Cream
caesar salad
Focaccia Bread Hummus Plate
Garlic bread
Humus with Feta Honey and Pine Nuts
gin
Beef
Brisket
Guinness
Rump steak
Baked Alaska
Salad
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Salmon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cod
Pan Seared Duck Breast
Castle Burger
Steak Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Goujons
Sirloin Steak
Sandwiches
Chateaubriand
Steak Sandwich
Burger
Steak and Ale Pie Special
Fish
Pastachio Rhubarb and Polenta Tart
Cocktails
Sit down
Street Food
Bar
Grill
British
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited Fri 16th June. Setting is beautiful - decor and lighting on point! Warm welcome and offered a lovely table. Staff very very friendly and..."
Stephen
"Had a wonderful meal. Went for the hugh tea 2 courses. Burger was huge, juicy ansd the caramelised onion was on point. The focacia with humous, feta..."
Graeme Clark
"Reasonable menu at a very good price. Lovely surroundings and the restaurant/bar has a great atmosphere. Service was good as was the menu. Good value..."
Julie McCaige
"Wow! I am mighty impressed with the beautiful food we were served this afternoon at Castle Kitchen and Bar. My boyfriend and I chose the Steak..."
Lauren Finn
"This is an excellent restaurant, wonderful food, good service and very nice atmosphere, its great to be able to see what’s happening it the..."
Brendan O'Kane
"My wife and I wanted to try the Castle Kitchen + Bar as this seemed to be a new and upcoming option as opposed to Gillies and Fratellis at Galgorm..."
Andrew Trueman
"We have tried all three restaurants at Galgorm and this is our favourite. Food is always piping hot and served as it states on the menu . The..."
David Spratt
"Really good ambiance. Food is lovely and well priced. Staff were friendly and helpful. A really lovely place for lunch. I had the steak and Guinness..."
Rachel McGaw
"Amazing food. Excellent friendly staff with great service throughout our stay. Made to feel very..."
Keith Foster
"Just got in under the wire for a lunchtime special. Very popular and busy but the staff were extremely accommodating. The salmon was very tasty and..."
Philip J-D
"Delicious lunch at Castle Kitchen the steaks are so tasty. The staff are friendly and professional. Really enjoyed this visit. Due to Co-Vid..."
Donnah Mckeown
"Fine restaurant at Galgorm Castle Golf Club. We had dinner there from the guest menu.Felt range of menu wasn't great but food we ordered was very..."
William Geraghty
"This is a very deceiving building from the outside so do not be fooled, it is an incredible restaurant inside. The menu has a good selection to..."
Baking Bar
"The best restaurant at Galgorm Resort in my experience. The staff were great and engaging from arrival to helping us leave on the resort bus and we..."
Tom Salmon
"We had an amazing attention here. Waiters were all fun. Place looked lovely and food was delicious. Definitely recommend the baked alaska for..."
Rodrigo Vaamonde
"Went with a large group. We had lunch on the terrace. The food and service were excellent. I would highly recommend Castle..."
Carole Fullerton