The Downshire Arms Hotel
Banbridge
📍 95 Newry Street, Banbridge, BT32 3EF
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Eric Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic hotel, pub and eatery dating back to 1816
- 9 individually decorated bedrooms with modern facilities
- Beer garden with weekend DJ nights and live music
- Private function areas available for events
- Family-run business passed through generations of the Heslip family
The Downshire Arms Hotel is a historic hotel, pub and eatery in Banbridge, County Down, dating back to 1816. It has 9 individually decorated bedrooms with modern facilities, along with a bar, open fire, and restaurant serving lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. The beer garden is a popular weekend spot, hosting live music and DJ nights, and private function areas are available for work events, family reunions and engagement parties. Run by the local Heslip family for generations, it's a well-established social hub for food, drinks and good company. For days out, Brownlow House is 8.5 miles away and the Barn Museum 9.3 miles away, both within easy reach for exploring the local area.
How far to…
- Brownlow House
- 8.5 miles
- Barn Museum
- 9.3 miles
Practical details
- Open
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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