A big change since the no smoking. Patio doors at the front allow access for the smokers under a canopy. The premises has large fire exit doors (ramped for wheelchairs), disabled toilet, and a low level public phone. There is a lift to the upper floor for the disabled (ask at bar for details).

Downstairs has large front windows, low and high tables, comfortable sofas with coffee tables and lots of modern paintings. Money has been spent here, and it shows. Lavish toilets includes a baby changing area (ask at bar for details).

Beer & food quality and prices are the usual Wetherspoon's consistency. The barstaff are well trained and friendly. Very busy most nights with a great mixture of people of all ages. Good, everchanging range of ales and the odd Beer & wine festivals.

Winner of "MARKSALEHOUSE" award.

I personally believe this to be the best refurbishment of a licensed premise in the province. The front of the building, steps, patio and porch are gleaming. Walking in through the front door is breathtaking, trying to take in the lounge, circular wooden stairway, balcony and overhead windows all in one go.

Both downstairs and up has an embarrassment of wood with a lingering (imagined?) smell of government polish going back to schooldays. A rich carpet and good seating lends an air of relaxation probably not experienced in its days as a court house (built 1852). Food is the usual standard from JDW and the ales are good quality. "I will be back!"

Winner of "BFTWNI POTY" award.

Very good refurbishment of an existing bar. A great view from upstairs, overlooking the 12th. century castle and Belfast Lough with its busy ferries and other marine craft. Friendly staff, the standard Wetherspoon's fair and the ales are good. Toilets on both floors.

Multi level bars with entrances on Main Street and opposite bus depot at rear. Painted white with black surrounds, large windows, rear balcony and brick and stone archway. The name reflects the once main business in the county. Usual Wetherspoon's food and drink. Good parking at rear (pay, but free further up road).

Excellent town centre pub with no music or TV's . The main bar in long and narrow with an upstairs bar and balcony. The front (listed) straddles an entrance to the beer garden with a third bar to the other side. Lots of brick, stone and reclaimed wood. Uplighters give a good airy feel to the place. Spot the leaded windows. Both bars have real ale with five hand pumps serving two guest beers. Standard JDW fare but very tasty.

Winner of the first "MARKSALEHOUSE" award.

A bit like Dr. Who's TARDIS, much larger on the inside than you would expect. This former furniture shop is nicely laid out with large opening windows along the front giving a semi alfresco effect. Seating is well spaced out and the upper floor has a square balcony well. The only toilets are on the first floor but there is a lift for disabled access. Parking close by can be difficult. Staff are friendly and helpful.

The first of the Lloyd's chain to open here. With a multi storey car park to the rear and large exterior glass panelling, it is easily distinguishable. Unlike the other outlets it has music and pop videos all day, plasma screens and a dance floor. Also a special menu.

This bar, a beautiful new two storey premise only opened, did not get off to a good start. The clientele has mainly changed and it is now quite a mixture of ages. It has a large downstairs lounge with stairs and a lift leading upstairs to another large lounge. Toilets are in the basement. It is named after the market bell  (now in the local museum) which announced Tuesday trading. great staff and a good selection of ales.

Winner of "BFTWNI POTY" award.

What would appear to be a small premise on the main street is in fact quite substantial. Toilets on the upstairs (I did not notice a lift). The place gets very busy at nights so get food orders in early. It has the same theme as most of the other establishments and the beer is good. Apparently the local militia appear later at night! Be advised!