Join three of Castlerock’s top artisan producers for a two-hour grazing evening at Bertha’s Bar—cheese, charcuterie, grass-to-glass ice cream and chocolate, paired by Fairley’s Wines. A social, small-scale taste of the Causeway Coast food scene.
Join three of Castlerock’s top artisan producers for a two-hour grazing evening at Bertha’s Bar—cheese, charcuterie, grass-to-glass ice cream and chocolate, paired by Fairley’s Wines. A social, small-scale taste of the Causeway Coast food scene.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by The Chocolate Manor · Castlerock, Northern Ireland
easy.
2 hours.
Light activity—mostly seated tasting with short walks to and from nearby streets or parking.
Guests meet at The Bistro at the Courthouse, 75 Main St, Bushmills BT57 8QD before proceeding to Bertha's Bar in Castlerock.
The menu is a set menu created by collaborating producers and cannot be adapted; notify the vendor before booking if you have serious allergies.
This event is for guests aged 18 and over; photo ID will be required at check-in.
Seating is unreserved and communal; arriving early improves your chance of sitting with a preferred group.
The Grazing Experience runs about two hours from the listed start time.
Accessibility details are limited in the listing—contact the host or Bertha's Bar directly to confirm specific needs.
The hosting producers are part of the Taste Causeway network, a local food collective that promotes Causeway Coast ingredients and makers.
Supporting small producers and buying on-site reduces food miles; guests are encouraged to take leftovers in reusable containers and respect village waste-sorting measures.
The Chocolate Manor in Castlerock, Northern Ireland, is a boutique chocolate workshop and visitor experience led by Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin. The Chocolate Manor offers hands-on chocolate-making workshops, private group experiences, seasonal family sessions and specialist events that showcase artisan techniques and local ingredients. Participants learn tempering, moulding and truffle-making in guided sessions such as The Chocolate Box, The Truffle Shuffle, and the Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience. Sessions range from one-hour kids’ workshops to two-and-a-half-hour artisan classes, and can be booked as private events for birthdays, corporate team-building and special occasions. Each workshop includes hot chocolate, take-home creations and access to The Chocolate Manor’s Chocolate Shop discounts where available. Special events like Truffles & Tipples pair chocolates with local liqueurs in collaboration with Dunluce Distillery, supporting community causes including Portrush RNLI. The Chocolate Manor emphasizes transparent sourcing and hands-on education. Workshops include discussion of cocoa origins and use premium Belgian chocolate and local flavourings such as Bushmills Whiskey and Causeway Coffee. The venue delivers practical instruction suitable for families, groups and adult-only evenings, led by experienced staff with a focus on safety and enjoyable learning. Located in Castlerock, the business attracts locals and visitors exploring Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. Booking information, session durations and age guidelines are provided for each trip offering. The Chocolate Manor combines craft chocolate skills, local collaboration and memorable, take-home results to create an approachable, reputable visitor experience. Advance booking is recommended during peak season and private workshops can be tailored to dietary or accessibility requirements.
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