Fuel Your Adventure at The Gobbins Cliff Path
Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee at The Greedy Gannet, The Gobbins Visitor Centre
Set on the beautiful Islandmagee Peninsula in County Antrim, The Greedy Gannet is ideally located inside The Gobbins Visitor Centre, making it the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, freshly brewed coffee or something sweet before or after experiencing one of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular coastal attractions.
Whether you are preparing for your adventure along The Gobbins Cliff Path, returning after an exhilarating few hours beside the sea, or simply exploring Islandmagee and the Causeway Coastal Route, make The Greedy Gannet part of your day.
Using locally sourced produce wherever possible, alongside our delicious home-baked traybakes and sweet treats, we offer a welcoming place to relax, refuel and enjoy good food in one of County Antrim’s most dramatic coastal locations.
Discover The Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee
The Gobbins Cliff Path is no ordinary coastal walk. Carved into the rugged cliffs of Islandmagee, this remarkable visitor attraction takes walkers across bridges, around dramatic rock faces and past caves while the waters of the North Channel stretch out below.
Originally conceived by engineer Berkeley Deane Wise, the route combines spectacular coastal scenery with an extraordinary piece of engineering heritage. On clear days, views can extend across the North Channel towards Scotland, while the surrounding coastline is also rich in birdlife and marine wildlife.
The experience is approximately 3 miles / 5 kilometres long and includes narrow sections, uneven steps and substantial climbs and descents, making it a rewarding adventure for those ready to explore this remarkable section of the County Antrim coast.
Start Your Gobbins Adventure with Breakfast
Planning an early tour of The Gobbins?
Why not arrive with enough time to enjoy breakfast at The Greedy Gannet before setting off?
From a hearty Ulster Fry to porridge topped with fresh fruit, freshly baked croissants and morning coffee, we have plenty to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Visitors taking an official Gobbins tour should always allow sufficient time for their scheduled check-in and safety briefing. The attraction advises guests to arrive at the Visitor Centre at least 15 minutes before their tour departure.
Breakfast. Boots. Breathtaking views. That's a pretty good way to start the day.
Worked Up an Appetite? Join Us for Lunch
After taking on the cliffs, bridges and dramatic coastal scenery of The Gobbins, there's nothing better than returning to the Visitor Centre and sitting down to a well-earned lunch.
At The Greedy Gannet you can relax over a freshly prepared lunch, tea or coffee and perhaps reward yourself with one of our home-baked traybakes.
Our menu includes satisfying favourites ideal after a day outdoors, whether you're looking for something light, a warming lunch or simply a good cup of coffee and something sweet.
And you don't have to be taking a Gobbins tour to visit us. If you're exploring Islandmagee, Whitehead, Ballycarry, Larne or the wider Causeway Coastal Route, The Greedy Gannet is a great place to include in your day out.
More Than a Walk – Make a Day of The Gobbins
The Gobbins Visitor Centre is the starting point for the guided Cliff Path experience and provides visitor facilities before and after your adventure. The Gobbins itself is accessible as a guided experience, so advance booking is recommended, particularly during busy periods.
Why not make a full day of your visit?
Enjoy breakfast at The Greedy Gannet, experience the spectacular Gobbins Cliff Path, take in the rugged scenery of Islandmagee and then return for lunch, coffee or one of our homemade treats.
For visitors travelling along the Causeway Coastal Route, we're also an ideal stopping point for exploring this less-discovered corner of County Antrim.
Visit The Greedy Gannet at The Gobbins Visitor Centre
You'll find The Greedy Gannet at The Gobbins Visitor Centre, Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL, right at the starting point for your Gobbins adventure.
Whether you're joining a Cliff Path tour, visiting Islandmagee for the day or simply searching for a welcoming café near Whitehead, Larne, Ballycarry or Carrickfergus, we'd love to see you.
Come for the coffee. Stay for the food. Then discover one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular coastal experiences