The Causeway Coast

The Smugglers Inn is located in a rural setting  2 km from the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Headlands and 2 km from Bushmills, home of the world famous Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery. The Smugglers Inns is within easy reach of Dunluce Castle and several local golf course including Portballintrae (Bushfoot), Royal Portrush and Portstewart.  Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a week of sightseeing, the Smugglers Inn is a perfect spot to call home for your stay.  Enjoy our rural location with views of the coast and ocean across to distant Donegal. Travel time by car from Belfast George Best City Airport is around 1hr 15m, from the International Airport around 45 minutes. The closest  location for shops is the conservation village of Bushmills which has free parking at Dundarave Car Park.
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Modern and Traditional

The importance of our shoreline along with its stories inspired us to create the Smugglers Inn with a warm, traditional and homely atmosphere that would reflect our close connection to the ocean. The shore has played a vital part in our history and tradition as well as provide food and work for generations before us.  At one time it was easier to sail from here to Scotland than to walk or ride a horse to Ballymena. Scattered around the coast you will find many harbours and boat slips, all having a story to tell.  Many shipwrecks have occurred along this coast including the famous treasure ship of the Spanish Armada 'La Girona' which foundered at the Giants Causeway in 1588. There are many tales of smuggling  between Scotland and here  with goods such as whiskey, poteen, silk, tea, sugar and tobacco. With a rich seafaring tradition it was inevitable Ireland would have the odd pirate including a famous female pirate known as Grace O' Malley.
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Our Services

You’ll find a full service restaurant, bistro and guest lounge onsite as well as free parking

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