Bushmills Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Giant\'s Causeway showing general coastal views, heritage elements and rugged coastline
Giant\'s Causeway featuring heritage elements, a monument and general coastal views
Bushmills
Giant\'s Causeway which includes rocky coastline, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Bushmills
For the quintessential Northern Irish experience, the small village of Bushmills in County Antrim won’t disappoint.

Situated 60 miles north of Belfast, just inland on the northern coast of Ireland, Bushmills promises the best of country and sea. You’ll also find the residents in this quaint little village are as warm and welcoming as they come.

Perhaps best known as home to the world-famous Bushmills Whiskey, take a tour and sample some of the local nectar at the Old Bushmills Distillery. Otherwise, rent a bike and cycle along the breathtaking coastline to Dunluce Castle, or hop on the railway to the Giant’s Causeway.

Bushmills is probably most well known for its distillery, which produces some of the best Irish blends and malt whiskeys in the world, and has been doing so for over 400 years. Take a guided tour of the premises and get the insider’s lowdown on how it’s all done. Learn about the ingredients involved and get up close and personal with some of the whiskey stills themselves. If you’re lucky, you might even get to try a free sample!

Perhaps the most famous landmark in Ireland, no trip to Bushmills would be complete with a visit to the monumental Giant’s Causeway, just along the coast. You’ll be amazed at the sheer size of this natural feature, and its curious geological formation. In fact, it is so geometrically consistent that it’s hard to believe this natural structure isn’t really manmade. The Giant’s Causeway makes a delightful trip for kids and adults alike.

While there’s certainly no shortage of medieval castles in Ireland, Dunluce Castle is a particular treat. Teetering on the edge of Ireland’s northernmost cliffs, it looks almost as if this gravity-defying structure is emerging from the very rock on which it perches. If you’ve ever seen Game of Thrones, you might have even seen it yourself, as Dunluce Castle has been used as a filming location in this hit television show.

Keen golfers out there might want to enjoy the scenery from Bushfoot Golf Club in the nearby seaside village of Portballintrae. The club accepts non-members, meaning that it’s perfect either for experts or tentative novices who simply want to head out on the fairways to see how they get on. The dramatic views over the coast and country alone make it worth the visit and the bar and restaurant here are top-class.

The most unique perspective of the Northern Irish coast is from out on the Atlantic waves. There has been a recent boom in paddle boarding in Northern Ireland and the north coast is a primary spot to try it. Enjoy the Giant’s Causeway from a new point of view by getting out on the water. You’ll be under careful tuition from an instructor who will put even the most nervous novice at ease.

With so much on offer in the bijou but bustling Bushmills, search online and book your trip today with Expedia.

Causeway Hotel

Causeway Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Causeway Road, Giants Causeway, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,344 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹15,344
₹18,413 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"Rooms needs updating"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Causeway Hotel
Bushmills Hostel

Bushmills Hostel

3 out of 5
49 Main St, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Bushmills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Bushmills Hostel
Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Bayhead Road, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is ₹16,356 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹16,356
₹19,627 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
"Bayview. It was clean and comfortable. Staff were good. Especially the nice older lady - I think she was in charge at breakfast this morning. Nice location and enjoyed strolling around the village. Had dinner there last night too. Both reasonably priced. Really enjoyed the views from the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Bayview Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation

Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation

3 out of 5
49-55 Woodvale Park, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
Decent apartment but attention needed for few bits
"This was a nice little apartment, great location and good kitchen, living area and bedrooms. However the towels provided were unusable- just need new cleans ones, these were really old and very smelly. Duvet in main bedroom yellow, really off putting. The bathroom was ok but some areas not great ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation
Coastal View

Coastal View

3 out of 5
6, Seaport Apartments, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush ...
Very pleasant North Coast stay
"We had a lovely couple of days and even the weather was mostly kind to us. Perfect location for beach walks and catching the aurora."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Coastal View
Causeway Coast Retreats

Causeway Coast Retreats

3 out of 5
77 Toberdoney Road, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ballymoney. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dervock Riverside Park and Benvarden Garden are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
A taste of Northern Ireland.
"This was a good location for The Open Golf and sightseeing. The property would benefit from a washing machine (clothes) for travellers who are on longer trips. Very nicely presented but a little small. The automatic light sensor could be an inconvenience during the night. Beautifully quiet and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Causeway Coast Retreats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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