The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

(16)
P.O.A
Up to 230
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Northern Ireland's most iconic wedding venue; The Loft, Templepatrick offers an alternative setting for your wedding day. With a One Wedding A Day policy, The Loft is available for weddings from 100 - 150 of your closest family and friends. This exclusive-use venue offers an environment of unabridged luxury.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: General Manager
Congratulations on your engagement, we're so looking forward to meeting you! Please get in touch via Bridebook to book a show around.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50

Overview of The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
230
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
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Wedding Venue Details

Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Spa On-Site
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Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
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Cultural Specialists

Other

Reviews for The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
(16)

Treasure Box Photography NI
Wedding: November
November 2024
Lovely Hotel and Stunning Wedding Photo Locations

Lovely hotel. Great wedding venue with beautiful photo locations on their grounds.

Stephen
Wedding: November
November 2024
Unforgettable Wedding Experience, Amazing Food

Recent family wedding. The Venue, rooms, food (which was amazing) all add to an unforgettable experience. I will definitely go back some time for an overnight stay to use the fantastic spa facilities.

Carolyn Agnew
Wedding: July
November 2024
Beautiful Setting, Great Food & Excellent Service

Attended a wedding here. Excellent setting-quaint yet opulent and comfortable with lovely grounds. Gorgeous food and decor. The wedding compere was excellent- keeping the atmosphere upbeat and getting everyone involved. Great craic and staff very friendly and helpful.

james Connolly
Wedding: June
November 2024
Best wedding for many years

Attended a wedding and reception at the Rabbit in my capacity as a church minister. Best wedding for years. Staff friendly and provided first class service. Beautiful surroundings and food was excellent. Full marks to managers Steve and Abi for their hard work. Fantastic day. Highly recommended.

Desy M.
Wedding: August
November 2024
Daughter's wedding - 11/10 !!

We had an amazing day at the Rabbit celebrating my daughter and her new husband. Huge thanks to Abby and Steven for going above and beyond, ensuring everything was perfect, from the big things to the little details that made a huge difference. The surroundings were stunning, and the service was excellent—professional yet friendly and accommodating. You truly nailed it! Thank you so much for making the day so special. - Desy

Courtney M.
Wedding: May
November 2024
Customer service amazing especially Blair!

I attended a wedding at the Rabbit. My experience was made more enjoyable by the amazing customer service especially by Blair. Blair was friendly and helpful when asked questions about cocktails available. Will definitely come again!

Paul B.
Wedding: July
November 2024
Super wedding venue

Attended a recent wedding and very impressed with the setting , ambience and comfort of the Loft venue. Meal was different to most weddings as starter was served as a platter for two. The main meal and dessert was served as a carvery. Food was top class, very tasty, delicious and plentiful. Staff were very pleasant and courteous. The only downside of the venue is the very expensive prices of drink especially soft drinks. Yet still a very enjoyable wedding.

Jessica Hamilton
Wedding: July
November 2024
Will be back in a heartbeat

Overall a great stay, really clean and comfortable rooms. Great and very welcoming staff members. Food was fantastic. I was staying due to a family wedding and I can’t believe how gorgeous and stunning the day was.

Laura M.
Wedding: May
November 2024
Great Stay at The Rabbit

Attended a wedding at the rabbit. Day was brilliant from start to finish. Rooms were spotless and breakfast was just what we needed after a day on the drink! I would recommend this hotel if you are planning a stay in Northern Ireland. Close to Belfast international airport and not too far from Belfast city centre.

Darren M
Wedding: June
November 2024
Great Wedding Venue

We attended a delightful family wedding here and everything that we saw was excellent. The service was very attentive and the food was one of the best wedding meals I've had. The setting was gorgeous and I'd 100% recommend it for a wedding (although the price of the drinks totally took advantage of the captive audience and the fact there's only two places to drink in the village!). I'm sure the photos are going to be excellent too.

Location & Contact Details for The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Wedding Venue Address
The Rabbit Hotel, 882 Antrim Rd, County Antrim, BT39 0AH, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat ?

All of our weddings are the very best.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Collaborate, make sure both of your ideas are included so that your big day is even more special.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A doggy ring bearer - So cute you'll cry! 🐶💍

Describe The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in 5 adjectives

Romantic, Unique, Iconic, Timeless, Unforgettable.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat ?

With such a beautiful venue there's too many to pick just one!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat ?

Shhhhhhhhhhh, we can't tell you that - It's a secret...

What’s your favourite canapé?

Has to be Cucumber-Dill!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate-covered strawberries 🍓🍓, simple but timeless.

What is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat most unique feature?

Our amazing couples make our venue unique - We have the very best couples!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The bespoke feel to the weddings we host, every single one is different to the last.