Gluten-free & allergy-friendly dining in Mid and East Antrim

• gluten-free options
• gluten-free pizza
• vegan options
• staff allergen handling
• coeliac experience
• cross-contamination/checking

Reviewers frequently discuss gluten-free options, with several noting plenty of gluten-free choices and gluten-free pizza, plus mentions that many dishes are either gluten-free or adaptable, including gluten-free bread served alongside a starter. Some comment on vegan provision — a few menu options and a chef said to offer extra choices on request, though others wished for more, including vegan cakes. Reviewers also describe staff helping with allergies and an unusual rapeseed oil intolerance, while one coeliac diner recounts bread served beside a starter and a less reassuring exchange when checking their main, and another notes some staff need more allergen and gluten-free training.

• gluten-free menu range
• full vegan/plant-based menu
• vegetarian options
• staff accommodating dietary needs

Reviewers focus heavily on the free-from menu range, with several gluten-free diners noting a full menu of choices rather than the one or two options they say they usually get elsewhere, including at Christmas lunch. Vegans likewise highlight a full vegan/plant-based menu — described as unusual for the area — with mentions of crispy mushroom and roast cauliflower dishes and a vegan brownie, though one reviewer found the single vegan option on offer rather small. A couple of reviewers mention staff being friendly and accommodating around dietary needs.

• gluten-free options
• staff allergen knowledge
• vegan choices

Several reviewers focus on the gluten-free offering, mentioning gluten-free sandwiches and tray bakes and describing a good selection of gluten-free food. One reviewer with a gluten allergy notes that a member of staff was friendly and happy to talk through the gluten-free options. A vegan reviewer says the choice suited them, mainly sticking to the soup.

• gluten-free menu
• gluten-free dishes (goujons, fish supper, gravy)
• coeliac/gluten intolerance
• friendly staff

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free offering, with several singling out a gluten-free menu and praising specific items such as gluten-free goujons, fish suppers and gravy. One reviewer who identifies as gluten intolerant/coeliac highlights the gluten-free menu as a particular draw, and a couple of comments note that staff were friendly and personable. Overall the discussion centres on the breadth and quality of gluten-free options rather than wider allergen handling.

• staff allergen knowledge
• gluten-free options
• coeliac mentions
• vegan options
• sesame
• dairy

Reviewers frequently discuss the free-from offering, with several describing staff and servers as friendly and knowledgeable about food allergies. Multiple mentions point to gluten-free options and a venue that one reviewer calls a great spot for coeliacs, while others highlight consistent vegan choices such as oyster mushroom tacos and mole. A few excerpts also note specific ingredients including sesame and dairy, alongside general comments about being gluten-free friendly.

• gluten-free options
• house-made gluten-free pasta
• gluten-free pizza
• coeliac diner
• staff accommodating gluten-free

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free offering, describing a good range of gluten-free options including pizza and pasta, with several noting the chef makes his own gluten-free pasta in house. One reviewer who is coeliac highlights the choice of gluten-free dishes, and another group mention staff accommodating a gluten-free meal without any issues. Comments on the free-from food are consistently warm, with repeat visits planned.

• gluten-free options
• gluten-free bakes
• coeliac dietary needs
• vegan options

Several reviewers focus on the gluten-free offering, mentioning a gluten-free breakfast as well as a gluten-free Lemon Drizzle cake that one called delicious. One reviewer who identifies as coeliac notes there were gluten-free options available. A separate reviewer highlights vegan choices, including a vegan sausage roll, and reviewers across the excerpts describe the staff as friendly and welcoming.

• staff allergen checks with chef
• gluten-free menu choice
• vegan options
• general allergy accommodation

Reviewers focus on how the venue handles allergens and dietary requests, with several describing staff as accommodating and willing to check with the chef — including one instance where the kitchen confirmed no fish oil was used for flavouring. One coeliac/gluten-free diner notes their meal was altered to offer the same choice as the non-GF menu, and vegan guests mention good vegan options with further veggie alternatives available on request. A couple of reviewers also describe staff responding with genuine care when an allergy came up, including when it had not been flagged in advance.

• dairy-free and vegan ice cream
• gluten-free options
• staff allergen knowledge
• catering for allergies

Reviewers focus heavily on the free-from ice cream range, repeatedly mentioning a dairy-free, lacto-free and vegan version of the signature ice cream, alongside gluten-free ice cream and gluten-free caramel squares. Several note that staff were friendly, informative about allergens and willing to take time working out what a dairy-free or gluten-free customer could and couldn't have. A few comment more broadly on catering for allergies and helpfulness towards allergy sufferers.

• gluten-free menu
• gluten-free bakery items
• vegan menu and options
• staff helpfulness with dietary needs

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free and vegan offering, with several describing a full gluten-free menu and singling out gluten-free items such as a loaf and granola. Vegan reviewers note a dedicated vegan menu with plenty of options, and a few mention staff being friendly and helpful when it comes to dietary choices. One reviewer would like to see an even wider gluten-free selection.

• gluten-free selection
• coeliac dining
• staff allergen knowledge
• vegan options
• gluten-free beer choice

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free offering, with several describing a strong gluten-free selection and one coeliac diner noting the kitchen catered for both a gluten-free and a non-GF meal at the same table. Comments mention staff being knowledgeable about allergens and aware of food allergies, alongside vegetarian and gluten-free meal options on the menu. One vegan reviewer says they were pleasantly surprised by the choice, while another flags that the only gluten-free beer available is bottled Peroni.

• gluten-free options
• allergen-friendly menu
• staff allergen awareness
• dairy/milk allergy
• nut allergy
• vegan options

Reviewers frequently mention gluten-free options here, with several noting a dedicated allergen-friendly menu and a good range of GF choices across the Sunday lunch, early bird and fish-and-chips dishes. One person with a nut and gluten allergy recalls the server asking about it before taking the order, and another managing both gluten and a milk allergy found plenty of dinner and dessert options for both. Vegan dishes also come up positively — a sweet potato yam kebab and a veggie lasagne are named — and a few reviewers describe staff as good at accommodating allergies.

• dedicated gluten-free menu
• dedicated gluten-free fryer
• cross-contamination steps
• staff allergen knowledge
• individual allergy accommodation
• dairy/lactose-free

Reviewers focus heavily on the venue's gluten-free provision, repeatedly mentioning a separate or dedicated gluten-free menu covering items like wraps, gravy, tobacco onions and an all-day fry, with several noting a dedicated fryer for gluten-free chips and burgers prepared separately to reduce cross-contamination. Staff are frequently described as knowledgeable about allergens, happy to answer questions and to accommodate specific needs, including a coriander allergy handled with a sauce served on the side and a lactose-free child. Vegan and vegetarian options also come up, with one vegan reviewer saying staff made them feel comfortable checking ingredients.

• gluten-free menu
• separate fryer
• gluten-free buns and desserts
• coeliac dining
• staff allergen knowledge
• vegan/vegetarian options

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free side, repeatedly noting a dedicated gluten-free menu with plenty of choice, including gluten-free buns, onion rings and desserts, and one mentions a separate fryer. Several say staff know the menu well and were willing to advise on what could be classed as vegan, though one notes a plant-based diner would find the options limited and that the vegetarian menu must be requested. One reviewer specifically discusses the venue in the context of coeliac dining.

• gluten-free options
• vegan and plant-based options
• staff accommodating dietary needs
• catering for mixed diets and allergies
• coeliac awareness

Reviewers frequently mention gluten-free choices, with several noting dishes that are either gluten-free or can be made so, alongside a good range of vegan and plant-based options both in the café and the shop. Several say staff were happy to accommodate mixed dietary needs in a group — including vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free — and describe the seasonal menu as catering for a range of diets and allergies. One reviewer with coeliac disease/wheat allergy felt options were more limited and suggested staff understanding of coeliac needs was not always consistent.

• gluten-free options
• vegan and vegetarian options
• attentive staff

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free offering, with several describing a good selection of gluten-free meals and one noting plenty of options across starters, mains and desserts. A couple of reviewers also mention vegetarian and vegan choices being available. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive when it comes to the menu.

• gluten-free options
• vegan options
• staff accommodating dietary needs
• coeliac catered for
• varied vegan experiences

Reviewers focus mainly on gluten-free and vegan provision, with several saying staff were friendly and went out of their way to accommodate dietary requirements, including a coeliac in one group who was reported as well catered for. One mentions a good gluten-free selection and another notes menus catering for gluten-free, vegetarians and vegans. Experiences with vegan food vary: some describe a vegan dish being sorted on the spot, while another felt the vegan meals offered were unimaginative. None of the excerpts discuss cross-contamination or dedicated allergen handling.

• gluten-free options
• gluten-free fry
• gluten-free baking
• vegan and vegetarian options
• allergen catering
• order accuracy mix-up

Reviewers focus heavily on gluten-free choice, with several describing a good selection of gluten-free food, a gluten-free fry and gluten-free scones, and one noting that care was taken with their order. A couple mention vegan and vegetarian options being catered for, and one says food allergies and vegan needs were all accommodated. One reviewer did flag a mix-up where a gluten-free scone meant to be raspberry and white chocolate arrived with milk chocolate instead.

• gluten-free options
• vegan accommodation
• staff allergen handling
• gluten/dairy mix-up

Several reviewers highlight gluten-free choices, with a number praising the gluten-free options alongside the carvery and Sunday lunch. Staff accommodation comes up too, including a party whose vegan guest was made a tomato soup specially when the standard soup didn't suit. One reviewer did note that staff confused their gluten intolerance with a dairy intolerance, so allergen communication isn't always precise.

• vegan and vegetarian options
• allergens clearly labelled
• dairy-free catering
• gluten-free options
• dietary substitutions

Reviewers focus heavily on the venue's vegan and vegetarian range, with several describing a wide enough plant-based selection that they struggled to choose, and one vegan diner noting a substitution was made without fuss. One dairy-free reviewer mentions that the menu caters for a range of dietary requirements with allergens clearly labelled, and dined alongside vegan friends. A couple of reviewers also point to gluten-free options, and vegan cheese is mentioned as being available.

• gluten-free menu range
• dedicated gluten-free fryer
• cross-contamination care
• staff allergen handling
• oil changed regularly

Reviewers focus heavily on the gluten-free offering, repeatedly mentioning gluten-free fish and chips along with a wider gluten-free choice such as goujons and chicken. Several note a dedicated fryer kept for gluten-free orders, which one reviewer says means an extremely low risk of cross-contamination, and others mention oil being changed regularly. Staff are described as taking care with gluten-free orders, including being mindful at the salt and vinegar stage, and as catering willingly for gluten-free customers.

• gluten-free options
• vegan / plant-based dishes
• staff handling dietary questions

Reviewers touch on the free-from offering, with several mentioning a good gluten-free selection and one gluten-intolerant diner saying they were catered for. Plant-based options come up repeatedly, including vegan "chicken" strips and a vegan burger. A couple of reviewers note that staff were accommodating with a plant-based eater's questions and happy to help with dietary needs.

• gluten-free menu
• staff allergen knowledge
• vegan and vegetarian options
• ingredient exclusion requests
• order accuracy and corrections

Several reviewers focus on the gluten-free offering, describing a dedicated gluten-free menu and saying a manager will come over to talk the options through on request. Comments on plant-based dining are mixed: a separate vegetarian menu draws praise, while one reviewer found the vegan choices limited. Reviewers also discuss staff handling of allergies and ingredient exclusions, with several noting requests being accommodated; a couple describe occasions where an unwanted or allergen ingredient reached the table and was then corrected by staff.