Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Northern Ireland
July is National Ice Cream Month, and there’s no better time to treat yourself to some of the best artisan ice cream in Northern Ireland. From rich Italian-style gelato to nostalgic vanilla cones, the Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough regions offer a scoop for every taste.
Whether you’re exploring with family, catching up with friends, or simply cooling off on a sunny day, here are eight top ice cream palours and producers to visit this summer.
1. Brennan’s Ice Cream – Seaforde & Dundrum
A long-time local favourite, Brennan’s Ice Cream is best known for its mouth-watering vanilla. Based in Seaforde and Dundrum, Brennan’s also operates a mobile ice cream truck that pops up at events across the region—perfect for a spontaneous sweet treat on the go.
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2. Gelatoz - Downpatrick
Located in Downpatrick, the new Gelatoz Icecream a static shipping container serving homemade icecream in an outdoor setting, You can expect delicious icecream, coffee and cold drinks.
3. Lick Gelato - Newcastle
Specialising in Handcrafted Artisan Italian Style Ice cream Lick Gelato have quickly become one of the most Nationally recognised ice cream producers in the whole of the U.K and Ireland receiving awards of the highest accolade from the Ice cream Alliance including Several Gold Medals and Silver Medals for ice cream flavours.
4. Morelli’s Ice Cream – Newcastle
The Morelli family name is synonymous with Ice Cream, with branches across Northern Ireland, including Newcastle, their rich dairy ingredients are created using milk from cows that graze in the lush green fields.
5. Nugelato Ice Cream Boutique – Newcastle, Kilkeel & Newry
Nugelato Ice Cream Boutique, opened in Newcastle in 2015, and since have opened five more boutiques across Northern Ireland including Newry and Kilkeel. Once you step inside, you’re hit with the aroma of beautiful Gelato, they also have a chocolate Nutella tap, and every topping you could ever imagine including favours like Honeycomb and Bubblegum. They are renowned for their Sundaes, Nuggy Pots and Brrr-ito.
6. Timoney’s Ice Cream – Newry & Warrenpoint
Timoney’s Ice Cream, Newry and Warrenpoint have been open over 80 years and are famous for their home made vanilla flavour ice cream, but if you want to add something there’s a wide selection of toppings and sauces to tempt you.
7. Mauds Ice Cream – Ballynahinch, Newcastle, Newry & Kilkeel
Mauds ice cream have outlets in Ballynahinch, Kilkeel, Newcastle and Newry and have become very experimental with flavours such as Poo Bear, Blue Surf and Irish Atlantic Sea Salted Caramel to name a few but are they as popular as the old favourites... whats your choice ?
8. Mabel’s Ice Cream Parlour – Downpatrick
Named in honour of Granny Mabel, this charming parlour in Downpatrick serves more than just ice cream. With coffee, sundaes, milkshakes, bubble wafles and smoothies, Mabel’s is a must-stop for anyone craving variety in a fun, family-friendly setting.
Plan Your Sweet Summer Adventure
Exploring the Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough area is even sweeter when you know where to find the best artisan ice cream. Support local producers, taste award-winning recipes, and discover your new favourite flavour this National Ice Cream Month.
Lick Gelato is located on Central Promenade and specialise in handmade Gelato frozen yoghurt, ice cream, sweet waffles, sundaes, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milkshakes and traybakes.
Mauds Cafe, Newcastle is located on Main Street, and serves a wide selection of freshly made food for breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and Mauds secialist ice cream.
Nugelato is an Award Winning Ice Cream Boutique located on Central Promenade, Newcastle Newcastle with a wide selection of hand made ice cream, gelato and sundaes.
