A Northern Irish tourist hotspot has been named one of the 11 coolest postcodes to move to in 2025 by The Sunday Times.
Famed for its sandy beaches, and family activities, Portrush has been a firm favourite with locals for generations but with the nearby scenic Causeway Costal Route drawing flocks of international tourists and The Open set to return to Royal Portrush this summer, the town has become one of the most sought-after postcodes for those who want to move to Northern Ireland.
Portrush is the only NI postcode to make the list which also includes Farsley in Leeds which is famed for it's microbreweries and Sourdough houses.
"Perched on a peninsula along the Causeway Coastal Route, the pretty seaside town of Portrush has three glorious blue-flag-rated beaches. There’s lots on the go for sporty sorts: at West Strand you can surf, kayak or take a stand-up paddleboarding tour with Alive Adventures (a few miles along the coast there’s a seaside sauna at Portstewart Strand, a filming location for Game of Thrones )," The Sunday Times wrote.
"Even better: the Harbour Bar serves Guinness and salt-aged rotisserie chicken (there’s live music, a gin bar and guaranteed good craic too), while the menu at Shanty includes baked Cooleeney cheese and seafood chowder alongside great sourdough from the Ursa Minor bakery just up the road in BT54. That’s named after the Little Bear constellation, of course — and, indeed, a ten-minute drive away from Portrush is Magheracross Viewpoint, one of the best places for stargazers and northern lights hunters in the UK.
"For a different kind of star-spotting, Harry Styles has been known to tee off at the Royal Portrush Golf Club."
Local business Babuska which is located on South Pier in the town also got a special mention for their Iced Oat Lattes and Babs brekkie.
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