Rathlin Businesses
Local Rathlin Island Businesses
Below you will find a wide variety of businesses and attractions that you can visit during your trip on Rathlin Island. Whether you're staying overnight or just for a day Rathlin Island has something that will interest everyone so get your tickets booked now while you still can!
Location: RSPB Rathlin Island
Accommodation
Stay overnight on Rathlin Island.
The Manor House Guest House
- Phone: 02820760046
- Email: info@manorhouserathlin.com
- Website: manorhouserathlin.com
Coolnagrock B&B
- Phone: 02820763983 / 077181124662
Rathlin Island Hostel
- Phone: 07563814378
- Email: info@rathlinhostel.com
- Website: rathlinhostel.com
Rathlin Camping Pods
- Phone: 07715897773
Cosy Cottage Self Catering
- Phone: 07851583831
- Email: nualaduncan@outlook.com
Druim Apartments Self Catering
- Phone: 07956005734
- Email: druimrathlin@gmail.com
Places to Eat & Drink
Day trips are perfect when there is lovely locally sourced food and drink.
The Manor House
Contact directly for up to date information
- Phone: 02820760046
- Email: info@manorhouserathlin.com
The Watershed Cafe
TContact directly for up to date information
TContact directly for up to date information
- Phone: 07517354990
- Email: watershedcaferathlin@gmail.com
McCuaig’s Bar
Contact directly for up to date information
Contact directly for up to date information
- Phone: 0282076011
Location: McCuaig's Bar
Location: Breakwater Studio, Rathlin Island
Shop & Art
Tell everyone about your trip with these gifts.
Island Shop
Your one-stop-shop for groceries, ice-creams, soft drinks and general supplies.
Your one-stop-shop for groceries, ice-creams, soft drinks and general supplies.
Island Treasures Souvenir Shop and Post Office
Rathlin Island souvenirs, nautical gifts, books, art, ice-cream, cold drinks and more. They also offer Post Office services.
Rathlin Island souvenirs, nautical gifts, books, art, ice-cream, cold drinks and more. They also offer Post Office services.
Islander Rathlin Kelp
Rathlin Kelp products harvested and produced on Rathlin Island and available to buy in the Island Shop. Talks, tours and demonstrations also available.
Rathlin Kelp products harvested and produced on Rathlin Island and available to buy in the Island Shop. Talks, tours and demonstrations also available.
Breakwater Studio
Artwork and gifts by Rathlin Artist. Souvenirs, cards and gifts can also be bought here.
Artwork and gifts by Rathlin Artist. Souvenirs, cards and gifts can also be bought here.
Old Shop Studio
Come and view original local artwork produced on Rathlin Island.
Come and view original local artwork produced on Rathlin Island.
Rathlin Seafood
Surrounded by water, why wouldn't you try some?
Rathlin Island Seafoods
Freshly caught fish, crab and lobster which are available to buy in the Island Shop
Freshly caught fish, crab and lobster which are available to buy in the Island Shop
- Phone: 07717028169 / 07711700603
Islander Rathlin Kelp
Rathlin Kelp products harvested and produced on Rathlin Island and available to buy in the Island Shop.
Rathlin Kelp products harvested and produced on Rathlin Island and available to buy in the Island Shop.
- Talks, tours and demonstrations also available.
- Phone: 02820765082 / 07925025211 / 07849441691
Location: The Kelp Stones
Photography: Northcoast Nature
Photography
Don't just experience it once.
Northcoast Nature
Local wildlife and landscape photographer who offers Photography Workshops. Prints are available from Breakwater Studio and serveral Ballycastle shops.
Local wildlife and landscape photographer who offers Photography Workshops. Prints are available from Breakwater Studio and serveral Ballycastle shops.
- Phone: 07723087668
Douglas Cecil
Island prints – available to order.
Island prints – available to order.
- Phone: 07593392484
Rathlin Books
Read up on the local History, myths and legends.
Augustine (Gusty) McCurdy
Stories and Legends of Rathlin, Gaeilge Reachlann, Walking on Rahtlin, Rathlin’s Rugged Story, An Island Childhood. Available from Island Treasure Gift Shops & The Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin, McLister’s Newsagents – Ballycaste and Ceathru Poili – Falls Road Belfast and also on Amazon.
Stories and Legends of Rathlin, Gaeilge Reachlann, Walking on Rahtlin, Rathlin’s Rugged Story, An Island Childhood. Available from Island Treasure Gift Shops & The Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin, McLister’s Newsagents – Ballycaste and Ceathru Poili – Falls Road Belfast and also on Amazon.
Ian Wilson
HMS Drake Rathlin Island Shipwreck. Available from Rathlin Island Books online shop, Island Treasures Gift Shop and the Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin and in many bookshops.
HMS Drake Rathlin Island Shipwreck. Available from Rathlin Island Books online shop, Island Treasures Gift Shop and the Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin and in many bookshops.
Wallace Clark
The Call of the Running Tide. Available from Rathlin Island Books online shop, Island Treasures and the Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin and in many bookshops.
The Call of the Running Tide. Available from Rathlin Island Books online shop, Island Treasures and the Boathouse Visitor Centre – Rathlin and in many bookshops.
Nicky Sebastian
Eight Walks on Rathlin Island. Available in Island Treasures Gift Shop & the Boathouse Visitor Centre and Breakwater Studio – Rathlin, Rathlin Island Ferry Office, Tourist Information Centre and McLister’s Newsagents – Ballycastle. Can also be bought direct from the author Nicky Sebastian (028 2076 0028 / islandnicky@aol.com).
Eight Walks on Rathlin Island. Available in Island Treasures Gift Shop & the Boathouse Visitor Centre and Breakwater Studio – Rathlin, Rathlin Island Ferry Office, Tourist Information Centre and McLister’s Newsagents – Ballycastle. Can also be bought direct from the author Nicky Sebastian (028 2076 0028 / islandnicky@aol.com).
Location: Kelp Store, Rathlin Island
Location: East Lighthouse
Visitor Information
a wealth of knowledge and history at your fingertips.
Boat House Visitor Centre & Museum
Visitor Centre & Museum has artefacts, photographs and information about Rathlin’s history and life on the island. Souvenirs and island related books are also for sale here. The island resident staff are on hand to answer your question and to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Visitor Centre & Museum has artefacts, photographs and information about Rathlin’s history and life on the island. Souvenirs and island related books are also for sale here. The island resident staff are on hand to answer your question and to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
- Phone: 028 2076 0054
Toilets and Harbour Berthing
Just general business, nothing else.
Toilets
Public Toilets with Disable Access and Baby Changing. Please note that there are also toilet facilities including Disable and Baby Changing at McCuaig’s Bar and the RSPB West Light Seabird Centre.
Public Toilets with Disable Access and Baby Changing. Please note that there are also toilet facilities including Disable and Baby Changing at McCuaig’s Bar and the RSPB West Light Seabird Centre.
Berthing
Harbour Berthing with space for approximately 40 boats – Berthing Fees apply.
Harbour Berthing with space for approximately 40 boats – Berthing Fees apply.
- Contact Harbour Master: 07724594118
Location: Rathlin Island Harbour
Location: Rathlin Island
Churches
Whether you want to pray or just visit, these two churches are always welcoming.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday at 12:00PM every week.
Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday at 12:00PM every week.
St. Thomas’s Church
Church of Ireland Services at 11:30AM every Sunday July to September, every third Sunday in October and November and every second Sunday from December to June.
Church of Ireland Services at 11:30AM every Sunday July to September, every third Sunday in October and November and every second Sunday from December to June.