The Central - Carrickfergus

Stopped here a few times for drinks but the food looked fine. Drink prices were the cheapest I have paid for a long time. Some good cask real ales. Staff were friendly.

For four mornings we came here for breakfast and enjoyed every one we had. Compared to what we got in the premier inn this place was so much better. We both loved the bacon and the sausages were lovely and tasty. Staff very friendly and it was clean when we entered. Plates were warm too.

I have visited this bar on numerous occasions and something seriously needs sorting with their heating system. Autumn, winter, spring and summer, there is freezing cold air blowing from the vents. When getting food, you have to eat it so quickly before it is stone cold. Everyone that comes into the bar and sits at the empty seats, soon move, when they realise why they are empty. Customers are constantly having to put their coats and hats on. When the staff have been asked to switch the blow off, they give different stories as to why they can't....they say that they have no control over it and that it is controlled centrally in England, or it is controlled by sensors outside (which is absolute rubbish because that would mean the in the winter it would be warm).... obviously no one knows how to, or wants to, switch it off. This is the topic of conversation at all the tables and it has been like this since before COVID, so they can't use that as an excuse.

My wife and I visit here regularly, food is average at best, but the biggest problem is the heating, 1 min it's blowing lovely warm air, the next it's blowing freezing cold and makes your food go cold very quickly. When we asked 1 of the staff about it, we were told it was controlled centrally from England, I think this is ridiculous, how can heating not be controlled locally... The bar itself is ok, but definitely could do with a makeover, decor is in need of updating....

I always enjoy a pint here of real draught ale. And the food here is duplicate of other wetherspoons I go to. That is very tasty . Well presented and very good value. I have I find the staff always busy helpful and friendly. Really great value places and comfortable.