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Grace Neill's

Free admission

Grace Neill's in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Former Town Hall, Donaghadee (2013-1) - geograph.org.uk - 3588345

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Grace Neill's is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Grace Neill's, in the town of Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, is "one of Ireland's oldest pubs" and was opened in 1611.

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Background

History

The pub was opened in 1611 as the King's Arms. According to family tradition, Grace Neill was given the pub as a wedding gift from her father. Neill was a well-known figure in Donaghadee and owned the bar until her death in 1916. The pub was renamed in her honour. Russian Czar Peter the Great, poet John Keats and novelist Daniel Defoe are all said to have visited the pub.

Visiting

Situated on High Street, the small bar has stone flooring and beams that were constructed from ship timber, both of which are original to the building, and antiques and memorabilia displayed around its interior. Grace Neill's has the oldest known pub deeds in Ireland, and is sometimes listed alongside other Irish pubs (including Sean's Bar in Athlone) as the "oldest licensed pub in Ireland". In 2010, Grace Neill's was featured in the Michelin Eating Out In Pubs guide.

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Coordinates
54.6417, -5.5365
Postcode
BT21 0AH
Parliamentary constituency
North Down
Established
1649

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grace Neill's?
Grace Neill's is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT21 0AH).
When was Grace Neill's built?
Built or established in 1649.
Is Grace Neill's free to visit?
Yes, Grace Neill's is free to enter.
How do I get to Grace Neill's?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT21 0AH. It sits within the North Down parliamentary constituency.