The Beauty of Bushmills Inn
In the heart of Bushmills, about three hours from Dublin and close to the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, discover The Bushmills Inn. This boutique hotel creates the ideal setting for a retreat from the busy world or a jumping off point for the discovery of Northern Ireland. The village is the home to the world’s oldest whiskey distillery - Bushmills Irish Whiskey - as well as the Royal Portrush Golf Club.
It's original structure - now the restaurant, built in the 1600s as a Coaching Inn, has now become modernized but not at the expense of losing its history. The main part of the Inn was built in 1820 and was a popular site with Causeway visitors. It was also given the first license to brew whiskey. As the Causeway grew in popularity, the Inn waned. History tells us that it was a boarding house, a private dwelling, a factory for making bicycles and, on the top floor, a residence for chickens!
In 1987, restoration began. With each addition, the owners have methodically retained its historical sense with attention to comfort. Now, with 41 rooms each named for Irish whiskies, many overlooking the Bush River, it is the epitome of luxury. There are nooks and crannies everywhere, with sofas and chairs; outside gardens with sitting areas and blooming flowers; and in the winter, Christmas lights and trees sprinkled everywhere, even in the rooms. And there's no better place to end the day than at the Gas Bar enjoying their bar bites, live music and a pint of Guinness. And if you're feeling a chill, nothing warms you quite like their divine Irish Coffee!
Visit the website for yearly specials and seasonal offers.
9 Dunluce Road
Bushmills
Co Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT57 8QG
Bushmills Inn. One of the most unique touches we've ever discovered at any hotel: notice the flag flying over the entrance. In their flag room, there is one from every country. They fly the flag of the guest who has traveled the farthest. Today, it was us. An amazing place to rest your head
Ask about the secret library and the screening room!
