The Cuan in Down

Visited here with my family after a lovely but wet and windy boat trip over from Portaferry, Staff right away sent us over to seating beside a lovely blazing warm fire, I ordered the beef was falling apart, my partner and daughter ordered lasagne which I also tasted and was beautiful. My young sons food was also very tasty. Would love to visit again, lovely atmosphere, spent ages searching for somewhere pleasant to eat after the aquarium and so glad we found here. Ended off a wonderful trip to Strangford.

We were highly disappointed in our visit here this evening. We have been fans of The Cuan for years, we have eaten here on multiple occasions, and have recommended it to people. However, after our meal tonight, I can say we won’t be back. We fully understand the cost of food is high and we are more than happy to pay our share but the seafood sharing platter that we were served this evening was absolute joke. On the menu it is listed as having langoustines (plural), we received one. There was one piece of Guinness bread. Two bites of pickled herring and a few prawns. When we flagged down the waitress, she gave us two more pieces of Guinness bread after saying we were shocked at the size of this supposed sharing platter. To charge £30 for this small amount of food is shocking and to list it as a sharing platter is ridiculous. The fish that we got from the fish and chips was incredibly greasy and the batter was very thick. The vegetable curry was very oily and all in all we were just not impressed with the food that was served tonight especially given our previous visits that we have raved about time and time again. Despite this disappointment, the breads that we started with were good which is where the second star came from

We were highly disappointed in our visit here this evening. We have been fans of The Cuan for years, we have eaten here on multiple occasions, and have recommended it to people. However, after our meal tonight, I can say we won’t be back. We fully understand the cost of food is high and we are more than happy to pay our share but the seafood sharing platter that we were served this evening was absolute joke. On the menu it is listed as having langoustines (plural), we received one. There was one piece of Guinness bread. Two bites of pickled herring and a few prawns. When we flagged down the waitress, she gave us two more pieces of Guinness bread after saying we were shocked at the size of this supposed sharing platter. To charge £30 for this small amount of food is shocking and to list it as a sharing platter is ridiculous. The fish that we got from the fish and chips was incredibly greasy and the batter was very thick. The vegetable curry was very oily and all in all we were just not impressed with the food that was served tonight especially given our previous visits that we have raved about time and time again. Despite this disappointment, the breads that we started with were good which is where the second star came from.

We went to the restaurant on Easter weekend, it was busy and the service was slow. However, the food was delicious, I have to say they have one of the best chowders I've tried in Northern Ireland. Great wine list, great Guinness. It's a very nice and spacious restaurant located in a cute Irish town.

Such a lovely evening and overnight at The Cuan. Friendly service, the place was spotless and very comfortable. I’d highly recommend The Cuan.

Nice cozy elegant restaurant. We had the soup as a luncheon started. Husband really liked the fish soup while I enjoyed the potato root. Hot roast beef was delicious.

Fantastic fresh seafood and a great value set menu. The service was friendly and engaging. Good wine menu. Rooms looked nice too.

Great food, friendly service. Really enjoyed it.

Superb hotel with cosy restaurant and bar (both open to casual visitors). Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Food is superb quality and good value considering you're getting quality food - not pub grub. We go regularly (we only live a mile away) but it's always very popular with visitors, tourists etc. Avoid on days when a cruise liner is in Belfast: we find there's usually a coachload of cruise tourists and there is no availability unless you've booked. (This, in itself, shows that this is a quality establishment if they're bringing coachloads of tourists 30 miles to have lunch here!)

Went to the restaurant on Easter Sunday. Food was delicious, staff were all very good. Tomato & chili soup was the best tomato soup I’ve ever had. Wheaten bread was also beautiful. Can’t wait to go back.

Wonderful hotel, Very well run. We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Rooms are in a class in their own. The staff are so friendly here which really goes a long way to making this place a memorable stay. Keep up the good work 👍

Visited on a Sunday evening for dinner. Food was very nice and not too expensive, that’s the positive. Frustratingly the negatives, really poor wait getting seated, protracted wait to get order taken. Kids running around the restaurant. Whilst eating young staff brushing and cleaning between tables.

Hi received a gift voucher from wife’s son for Christmas for an overnight stay with breakfast ,my step son booked the voucher as they have a dog friendly room, booked for 13 of march have to say lady at reception was very friendly,was very attentive to our needs ,room was lovely all the facilities, nespresso coffee machine plenty of variety of tea to suite everyone taste,towels were lovely and soft ,shower was very good and had good pressure,they even had my favourite shower gel and shampoo from the real soap company ,while we book room we also booked for dinner booked for 6 pm as we brought dog with us and did not want to disturb other dinner. As he can be a bit of a nightmare ,but for once he was as good as gold ,restruant staff had reserved a table for us ,food wife had the fish and chips and I had the Korean k pop chicken witch was superb wife loved her fish and chips as well,for dessert we had pavlova and crème brûlée which very good as well,Breakfast was continental Breakfast which okay as it was Early in season ,they do cooked. Breakfast in high season ,but one thing we like was they give u discount on your meal for breakfast.

I met up with school friends for an overnight stay with dinner & breakfast. From beginning to end it was nothing short of fantastic. Friendly staff, delicious food an amazingly luxurious accommodation. Can’t wait for my next trip home to revisit this fabulous spot.

From the moment we arrived until we left every single member of staff just embraced us. We had dinner on our first night and it was delicious. We stayed in room 6 and it was wonderful. Highly recommend this hotel.

Sat at a table in the public bar where I spent £50 to £60 on drinks whilst enjoying the rugby on TV only to be told that I and my wife and friends ( and a number of local patrons too) had to vacate our tables to accommodate the overflow from an already overcrowded dining room. Poor poor poor management to say the least

Had a lovely meal after we had our meal we went into the bar I thought but only to be told that the table we were sat at we could only sit at for 15 minutes as it is reserved for someone to come in and have a meal very disappointing and there was a lot of people from Strangford who had been there all day and were told the same and I myself from Strangford not a good way to run a business a lot of unhappy customers over the winter months you need us not a happy experience don't think I will be back very disappointing

Special Getaway with superb food and drinks right down by Strangford harbour, only got to be there for one night unfortunately but we will surely go back to enjoy this hotel again. Lovely friendly staff and a superb room overlooking the main street well worth a stay when in the area. 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent lunch. Chowder was superb. Really nice decor including open fire. Waitresses really nice. Toilets excellent.

A last minute birthday surprise for my wife, the restaurant welcomed us with great hospitality and wonderful food. Sharing plate starters were delish, but the mains were totally fabulous. Traditional fish and chips for two, salmon and smoked haddock for the others. Top quality fish, which is hardly surprising for a restaurant which literally backs onto Strangford Lough. Finishing off with delightful desserts, this was a culinary experience second to none. Oh yes, and the waiting staff were super friendly whilst being quietly efficient.

Great little spot, appears to have been modernised recently, good food, good Guinness and the staff simple could not do enough for us

Beautiful hotel, lovely food, and very friendly staff. I felt compelled to review even before we checked out. Great veggie options. Genuinely lovely staff, really nice to chat with chef at breakfast this morning. Highly recommended hotel for stay and meal

This hotel was so nice the staff were lovely and the little village was perfect we will be back

This restaurant has it all . Beautiful premises - twinkly clean- superb friendly staff and top class food . We wanted a quiet day for health reasons and were given a cute little booth with a view of the whole area.

The Cuan Hotel in Strangford is absolutely fabulous. We are so happy that we have found it and we booked in again for July before we left yesterday. The staff are so friendly and very efficient. The food was amazing and the location is beautiful. Our room was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Can't wait to return.

Beautiful hotel in middle of the village. Rooms are cosy and bed extremely comfortable. Service from all staff was excellent, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Lovely breakfast and evening meal. Great location for seeing stranford lough, ferry right around corner to be a foot passenger over to portaferry, well worth a visit.

Called in while waiting on the ferry to Portaferry , Ordered a glass of white wine and some water before checking the food menu , we wanted something small to eat just as a stopgap between main meals my wife ordered prawn cocktail and I...

Stayed overnight on Saturday 9th December. The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. Excellent drinks food and service, a big shout out to Bernie in the restaurant fantastic. Lovely room, great breakfast and checkout. Would strongly recommend to anyone. Cheers Tony and Paula

It has been nicely renovated but some of the waiting staff could do with a bit of training; noticing when people would like to order, pay a bill etc. I only had a burger but it was really bad - two flavourless things straight from...

Had a fantastic night away in one of the dog friendly rooms and a gorgeous meal.

Cosy, room, beautiful food & lovely staff, thank you Dolores, Bernie, Cathy & Gerry.

A beautiful setting for a hotel. Service was excellent. Food for dinner was exceptional!

Stop here on our shore excursion and the food was outstanding. The staff was great and I was able to get a pint with no problems.

We have been visiting The Cuan Little Wolf pizza takeaway since it opened: the main attraction was the beautiful pizzas cooked in their Italian oven, imported Mozzarella etc … very authentic. We travelled a couple of miles tonight to get pizza…. Tried so many times...

Second visit in 6 weeks - we made a return visit because of the fabulous food! Drinks order was taken at the table, food was served quickly and was beautiful- the buttermilk chicken is a must! The only down side to our visit (both times)...

If you like your plain with everything but flavor, this is for you. It has that peculiar set up that the drinks order can take place only at the bar or the bar staff. And they let you know in the rudest way possible. But...

Having been here before a few times for dinner,I came to stay over with friends. Everything was lovely,great service, beautiful food and the room was amazing . Staff were all very friendly and the room was immaculate. Would highly recommend for an overnight stay

Arrived as per our booking to find that the table was unavailable as previously booked very disappointing ! Staff not at all helpful

Great stay as part of a cross country tour. The bar area was fun and the bartenders were quick with our drink. But the best element was Gerry, our morning chef. He prepared our orders to perfection and then stepped out of the kitchen to...

Visited last Sunday initially for Breakfast @ 11 am which was average. Service was poor. Booked a table for lunch at 14:15 for 6 people. We arrived earlier than planned at 12:10 approx and were informed the earliest they could seat us was 13:00? Despite...

We were staying here for a family wedding nearby, 2 nights, and it was wonderful. Homely but boutique style. Such genuinely friendly staff, praise to Alison and Delores.. and wonderful barman Rory, a true professional ( order his Expresso Martini). Food was great, sumptuous breakfast...

The Cuan restaurant is very welcoming and you are immediately attended to by very friendly staff. We chose fish and were far from disappointed with both the scampi and the Catch of the Day proving that dishes were as tasty as they were fresh. A...

10 out of 5 - I strongly believe the Irish are just the most beautiful people on earth. We miscalculated our checkout date and instead chose to go play golf 90 minutes away. When we finish playing we (party of 4) had missed called text...

I've been excited to try the restaurant since I heard it was under new management and it did not disappoint. The interiors are beautiful with a relaxing bar and dining area that looks like something from a classic NYC Hotel. The menu is varied from standard pub favourites to bistro style food to choose from. When I arrived I advised I had a gluten allergy and was talked through the menu (there was very little I couldn't eat) and asked to fill out an allergy card which ensures all staff knew I required a gluten free meal. For starter I had smoked salmon and fresh fennel with a delicious piece of gluten free wheaten bread and I had chicken for main. My partner had squid for starter and a burger for main. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our meal.Will definitely be back when next in Strangford

The refurbishment is great, place looks amazing. Have to say a bit disappointed with the front of house staff. We had booked at the start of May for Saturday night dinner. On arrival we had a drink outside and requested to see a menu, went and asked again for a menu and got one but it was time to go inside then anyway. Walked through the front door and stood with staff looking at us as if we were lost, said we had a booking and the member of staff looked around the room as if looking for a free table. Once she seen one I was asked if this will do? Being treated like a walk-in is not good. I asked if we could sit in the actual restaurant section, in the other room as there are two seats free, I was told they are booked? As I could see these seats when I went to the bathroom, they were never filled all night. Drinks had to be chased, food orders wrong, no recompense, there are actually so many things to write about here that I can't be bothered. Disappointed.

It has been a while since we last were here. Really liked the layout changes. The food was fantastic, the crispy prawns were as good a starter as I have ever had. The lamb main was perfect. As for the staff, service was faultless, very friendly, attentive and really made us feel welcome. Will definitely be back.

Had a superb overnight stay at The Cuan. Hotel has been transformed inside and they have done a really great job. Lovely welcome when we arrived and shown to our room. Room was lovely and felt like we were the first guests. Breakfast was outstanding and once again served by extremely pleasant and friendly staff. Couldn’t find fault and will be back.

We stayed overnight and had dinner. Our room was excellent. A comfortable large 6ft double bed, and bathroom with very modern walk in shower - everything spotless. Bathrobes and slippers were provided, as were nice toiletries.Dinner in the restaurant with drinks before in the bar was a friendly and enjoyable experience.The dinner menu offered good choices which included fish, meat and a suitable choice for vegetarians/vegans.As fish depends on the catch of the day - we chose for our main course the hake, crusted with a tasty melange, and there was also "brandade" with it, which was excellent. Prior to the main course we had some super smoked salmon, prawns and a salad with apple and fennel which was very fresh. The chef in the kitchen is obviously very competent!!Breakfast - again in the restaurant with it's central high domed glass ceiling offered an irresistible menu. Full Irish for sure - but Eggs Benedict, kippers, smoked salmon etc. Nice touches were fresh fruit, granola with a fruit compote and some viennoisserie.Throughout we were made very welcome by all staff in all parts of The Cuan. It's a great place!

First time in the renovated Cuan. The bar restaurant is both highly designed and inviting. The meal was 5 star: prawns, ribeye and creme brûlée all excellent. Big Thanks to Bernie, Cathy, Ryan and Callum for their professional, friendly and attentive service. A visit is to the Cuan is highly recommended

The Cuan was the only place to eat, that night, but it delivered quality, choice and good service.I had a brilliant seafood chowder, my wife a lovely smoked salmon fennel concoction. Good flavours, good quality food.Service good, wine excellent. Good atmosphere generally, just post Covid restrictions.Would definitely return.

A busy day for the Cuan, but staff were delightful and helpful. We arrived just after two off the ferry on a family day out. Looking for food, we approached the Cuan and unfortunately they were at capacity for food given the wonderful day. The girl was polite and professional and told us that if we got a table we would be ok for drinks via the table service. With two hungry kids in tow I enquired (cheekily) that since they were at capacity for gods could I order chips and eat them at my table so long as I had some drinks. The girl agreed that it was ok given the circumstances. In the course of our stay we sat in the sun and had two rounds of drinks. With a happy wife and two lads we departed for home, but we will be back with the hope we can sample the menu (which looks fab) next time. See you in a few weeks.

The new look Cuan is gorgeous down to every last detail, I loved the colours, the space, everything! The food was fab too, the chowder is a knockout as was the panacotta. My husband had the steak which is said was great. We had the house Italian red which was beautiful. The staff were working so hard and were very attentive, however it was the great welcome we got from the fabulous Michael that made us feel special, he really is a treasure. Can’t wait to go back and take all the family, brilliant addition to the great eateries we have in the Strangford area.

The place is stunning . The decor was on a par with any 5 star hotels in the greater Belfast area. We had a few starters The food is very affordable. I felt the Squid was a little salty but I cleared the plate. Staff:- Deloras Kerr could run any restaurant single handed. The woman is doing 2 jobs and so friendly. Lovely young lad introduced himself to my wif and I. Very sociable. they shone for us!

Just stopped on the off chance for for lunch and had an amazing meal, fresh fish, fresh prawns, succulent Dexter beef burger.....all delivered by friendly professional staff. Thank you

We've just come back from having a delicious lunch at the Cuan. Great starters - the scallops were beautiful in taste and presentation, and the butterflied chicken was lush. Ribeye steak, chips and pepper sauce were superb, as was the crab linguine. All served on hot plates, al fresco. Service was great. Certainly a very welcome treat out of lockdown!

Had a lovely meal with very good staff serving who made us feel welcome. Heaters take the edge off the cold but it is a good idea to bring a blanket. Food served piping hot and very tasty.

Today was our first return to ‘restaurant dining’ after 8 months, and what an amazing lunch it was! I won’t lie that we were outdoors under the canopy and it was cold, and we even had hailstones at one point; but the overhead heaters on the outdoor terrace, and the warm friendly welcome from all the staff soon had us forgetting how cold it was.I had the chowder to start, followed by the best crab linguini I have ever eaten.. then Raspberry creme Brûlée for dessert. All three courses were delicious. All washed down with a very nice bottle of French Sauvignon Blanc.The refurbishment of the Cuan is fantastic - so we can’t wait to return and dine indoors… and likewise, the food was just fabulous. Thank you to the chef and all the staff for a very memorable and wonderful lunch… we will be back… and DON’T ever take that crab linguini off the menu!!

Wonderful service from start to finish....very warmly greeted by Rick and Michael and indeed all the staff were very efficient and friendly. We enjoyed a few nibbles before dinner....the goats cheese and Olivia bites are delicious....a beautifully cooked chicken for main and followed by the most delicious creme brûlée shared with my husband....all the staff are very attentive and nothing was too much trouble even are inability to choose from the menu as it all sounded delicious....our children too said the pizzas were very tasty. Would highly recommend and we will most definitely be back....

We came for lunch on Saturday 1st. Cannot fault anything. Literally. The service as welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble. We had a few of the snacks before lunch and they were all lovely, the crispy olives in particular. Our lunch was superb. Rick and Michael are great hosts, mind you the rest of the staff are also great! 10 or if 10 for us! Booked to go back already.

Beside the main restaurant, they have a takeaway. The board outside had a sign saying delicious bacon butty. So was tempted. HAve to say was not disappointed. BAcon well cooked and presented. The cup of tea with it was warm and as requested. When I took the lid off the cup was not full. All that let them down.

Sad it has come to what was a really exciting era under Peter and Caroline's stewardship.....lets hope the new owners keep the atmosphere, keep the staff, keep the craic and more important keep some of the well tried and trusted menu items. Michael Drak.

A big thanks to Caroline and her fantastic team for looking after our group of TVR car enthusiasts for Saturday lunch at The Cuan. Everyone of our large group thoroughly enjoyed their food and commented on how efficient and friendly the staff were. Thanks so much for helping us to organise our visit.

My husband and I stayed here last night as we were attending a 50 th Birthday Party in the village and we would like to say a big Thankyou to Peter and Caroline for looking after us so well .. We were treated royally at the Bar and our room was amazing and so cosy and warm on a very stormy night . Breakfast was delicious and Sean and all the Staff were so attentive and always with a smile . We would highly recommend this wonderful establishment and looking forward to a return visit very soon ..

A belated Thank you to all of the staff at The Cuan who made our short stay on 27th and 28th December a fantastic little break with brilliant hospitality.Would highly recommend anyone to stay if planning to be in the area.Best Regards, Tony and Audrey.

We visited The Cuan for the Game of Thrones banquet meal. The location was easy to find with plenty of parking on the street and around the area. From start to finish the experience was phenomenal. Peter and his team made us feel like we were a part of their family. The atmosphere for the banquet meal was top notch. We can’t get over how good the food was. Everything tasted fantastic and the presentation was true to the Game of Thrones experience. We will definitely be back!

The people in this place were SO sweet!! We stopped in to eat lunch and see the first Game of Thrones door. The waitress offered a book of the owner's photos taken during filming AND I got to take a pic with a robe! I was in Heaven!! The food was also delicious!!!

We came here as we heard it was a famous spot for the Game of Thrones actors to eat and stay at. The staff here was wonderful and allowed us to see the banquet room, Game of Thrones door, as well as some pictures of the cast they had. Along with the outstanding service, the food was wonderful!

Excellent fish and chips! Good variety of beers on tap (Hodoor from Mourne Mountains brewery went great with the fish and chips), and they have one of the doors carved with Game of Thrones scenes (pick up a passport and have them stamp it) created from the wood of fallen trees from the dark hedges.

Lovely restaurant. Very family friendly and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Very comfortable and homely feel to the place and the food was excellent. Definitely would go back again.

Wishing to escape 'cabin fever' after Xmas we wanted to visit from Dublin somewhere close, but far away, with a warm atmosphere, good food and entertaining. Impossible ? No ! The Cuan exceeded our expectations under all categories.Strangford is a beautiful village that many people only drive through and fail to stop and sample the overall hospitality and local amenities. The Cuan's location in the centre of the village removes the need for the car for a day or two. When you have finished exploring the village take the ferry to Portaferry and start again !The Cuan is a village restaurant / bar and hotel with very high standards, and equally high delivery. Comfortable rooms, with lovely food and seeking anything different / extra is no bother (within reason). And this is what makes the Cuan different - the staff and service. They clearly love their work and it is evident is the delivery. Find-out for yourself ...

We’ve dined at the Cuan many times over the past few years, when visiting from England.

Me and my partner have just come home.

We went for a coffee after a gorgeous long walk with the doggies. We decided to go to the Cuan as it had been previously recommended on here as dog friendly. Sadly this is not the case as we were told that dogs are not permitted when food is served, and even then only at one table in the bar. We write this only to make others aware, not to dissuade anyone from going. We went to Fodder instead, which is dog friendly.

Came to the Cuan Inn last week (my 70th birthday present from my husband). It was amazing as usual, food exceptional, staff brilliant. On Thursday morning when we came down for breakfast Dale and Caroline gave me a birthday card and sang Happy Birthday!!!! Thank you all xxxxx

Peter is as warm and welcoming as they come, he is a master of hospitality! Nothing was too much to ask for.

great food in a nice little picturesque seaside village. handy for the ferry across to portaferry too.. food is great too

We stayed at the Cuan after my husband had read about their Game of Thrones banquet dinner. We had planned a trip to the UK with our friends who were visiting from Australia, and as we were all fans of the show, we thought it would be fun to "geek out" a bit and share this experience. It was so great!

We stayed here for two comfortable nights in Caetlyn Starks room! Warm and welcoming. We enjoyed eating at the Cuban both evenings and enjoyed the chowder, beef and burgers. Good breakfasts with the best wheaten bread ever . Really helpful and friendly staff, a really pleasant stay and Castle Ward is just up the road!

Called in a group of biking mates for a bite after a Kirkistown track day. The sea food chowder, with Wheaten bread was first class.

We ate here for lunch on our Game of Thrones tour. They were able to handle our large group very efficiently. The food was good, and the service was friendly, even with our large group of people.

We visited for a few drinks and to see the game of thrones doors. Great pub and recommend the Hodoor beer. Really impressed with door one!

We had lunch at the Cuan as part of our Game of Thrones Winterfell tour. The dining room was cozy and the food was good (we had the lasagna) and the proprietor, Peter, came and personally greeted each guest (all 20 of us). He spent some time at our table telling us about how the production of Game of Thrones had (positively) impacted the area. We appreciated Peter's time, it made the whole experience much more personable.

We called on passing as per previous phone call we were advised booking was not required. We got a table promptly. The staff, mature ladies were friendly and civil, and even provided me with cod and chips etc, which was not on the menu. The others all got the haddock.Service was good, all dishes were presentable and tasty, however the price was somewhat expensive for 4 dishes that were basic dishes. Two of our party were over visiting from Canada, they were not overly impressed, I think the trip on the mini ferry perhaps saved the day.

We came over from Isle of Man on a grey day. We were hungry so came straight to the Cuan as we have been well-fed here previously. Right up to our expectations, if anything even better than before. Prompt, friendly service, our beautifully cooked meals arrived in good time. Even our normally reticent crew member commented her meal was delicious, praise indeed! The usual welcoming atmosphere is still there, if anything slightly improved as we were earlier than our normal time so the restaurant was still only filling up. It all set us up nicely for a stroll around the coast path overlooking Audley's Roads and Castle Ward.

I booked a night as part of the game of thrones package as a surprise getaway for my husbands birthday, and I honestly can’t recommend the Cuan enough. On arrival, clearly unsure of the area, one of the staff offered to open up the back entrance to help us get our son’s pram in and to show us where to park our rental car. We spent an hour getting packed and ready and then eagerly arrived for our banquet. The theming and introduction from the knowledgeable staff was perfect-just enough without being over the top. They were super pleasant, accommodating of our 1 year old and eager to make my husband’s birthday special-even putting a candle in his pudding. The lentil pie was delicious and we were stuffed by the end. We stayed in the Cersei room, it was cosy and clean and exactly right for a family of three. Breakfast was a delight. The pancakes were unbelievable, my husband had scrambled eggs which he loved and our one year old had plenty of choice. From start to finish, the staff were a joy and we felt so welcomed . Would go back in a heart beat. Thank you for making our time there such an experience!

Had the most enjoyable weekend did the GOT tour and stayed in The Cuan jon snow's room. Had a great chat with Peter the owner. Enjoyed a delicious meal and Breakfast served by Coleman the loveliest Gentleman made us laugh all through Breakfast.

Myself and my 2 sisters stopped here with a group off one of the game of thrones tours . We had pre booked out lunch on a very bumpy and rocky bus journey so it was hard to mark the exact box for the item we wanted. Anyway when we arrived my sister asked for what she thought she had ordered and we began eating as we started a young girl came put of the kitchen and shouted out loud who was p ( my sister) . My sister put up her hand. The girl continued to speak out loud over people and asked her did she not order something else . My sister was so embarrassed and said she was sorry it was a mistake marking the order on the bus . Then the girl said aloud again but you did order this didn't you. My sister replyed again sorry it was a mistake . At this point everyone on the tour was looking over at our table . My other sister followed the girl out to the bar and said to her that it was not very nice the way she handled that in front of everyone and that we were so embarrassed. We couldn't even eat our food after this so we payed ( we shouldn't have because none of it was eaten) and left . So disappointing. Would not recommend. Bring a packed lunch . Or go across the road to the lobster pot very welcoming and lovely food.

We first visited here 18 months ago on a Game of Thrones tour and were back in Belfast for our third visit to the city. On our last day we had some time to kill so rented a car to go back to Strangford. The Cian was the first stop on our list after having amazing food last time - they did not disappoint!

We returned to The Cuan on our annual trip to the area and, once again, all plates were empty at the end of the meal. Smoked Haddock was my choice this time and it was perfectly cooked and accompanied by a delicious sauce, champ and vegetables. My husband is a lasagne connoisseur and he enjoyed every morsel, as well as the accompanying pasta salad and crispy chips. My mum-in-law chose the chowder and was not disappointed.

We stopped here on st. Patrick's day with an organized tour of the game of thrones. Fast and friendly service but the food is nothing special. No chance to have an espresso.

We stayed here for two nights and enjoyed the Game of Thrones dinner and breakfast as well as a regular breakfast. The staff were warm and welcoming, the accommodations were lovely and comfortable and the food was delicious. AND we stayed in the same room that Lena Heady stayed in while filming the first season! The town of Stangford is absolutely gorgeous.

Stopped in from our auto tour of the northwest with my wife, son and daughter in law for a coffee and a light desert. Firstly, we just wanted a coffee and we shared two deserts. No problem! The staff, from the manager to our server were very friendly and accommodating. Our deserts were absolutely delicious, so I can only imagine how good the other food is. As well, the restaurant is spotless including the washrooms. Highly recommend!

This was our first visit to The Cuan but it definitely won't be our last .

We were blown away by the service, food and overall experience we had here: we stayed the one night and had the Game of Thrones Banquet for 2. What an amazing idea they had to recreate some of the recipes straight out of the books!! 100% recommended for not only fans of GOT but for anyone looking for great food and service.

Cenamos y desayunamos en The Cuan y todo lo que comimos fue de la máxima calidad, a destacar por ejemplo un pastel de bacalao impresionante.

We visited this restaurant while on a Hame of Thrones tour. It was outstanding. We had the chicken and mussels. We also tried the Hodoor beer and Mead wine, also delicious!

No jumbo prawns available apparently . If I had known I wouldn’t have ordered the scampi.Expensive for what I got.

I used to love this place. The food is always great, and it wasn't unusual to receive a welcome that made you feel like a long-lost-friend or even family member! But the last couple of visits have been a major disappointment. On the most recent visit, even on a quiet weekday lunchtime with the place half-empty, the service was so slow that we started to feel invisible. Drinks (tonic water) were brought without ice or lemon (Usually we would be asked).

Visited The Cuan during the lunch break of out GoT tour. It was a warm and friendly place to visit which boasts the 1st commissioned door from the fallen 'dark hedges'. For lunch I had the roasted chicken with champ and pepper sauce which was delicious. There was plenty to choose from menu wise and the price was reasonable

Our tour stopped to eat at the Cuan and we had delicious roasted chicken with fresh carrots that tasted they were picked from the local garden. I enjoyed looking at the photographs of the history of the town. There was also a special door the Game of Thrones group donated because the cast liked to eat there after shooting.