Relax and unwind with the soothing soundtrack of the sea and enjoy all The Arcadia has to offer.
Built in the 1920s by local businessman, RA Chalmers, The Arcadia, originally designed as a café, opened its ballroom in 1953, subsequently becoming a successful entertainment venue. Frequented by musicians such as The Dave Glover Band,The Stranglers, The Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers, Ian Dury and The Blockheads over the years amongst many more.
When the Arcadia later risked being demolished, Portrush residents rallied round this iconic landmark, with the result that it was restored in the early 2000s. While the original part of the 1920s building remains, the former ballroom has since been transformed into a children’s play area, complete with paddling pools and sand.
The Arcadia is a locally operated family-run business fuelled by a desire to provide a shared community space everyone can use. With this in mind, we offer free admission to our upstairs Art Gallery, accessible via an indoor lift or by the stairs. We also run regular classes within this space, including yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi
Car parking is also just a few minutes’ walk away at the East Strand and we’re fully wheelchair accessible, with our inside lift offering easy entry to the first-floor.
Managed since 2010 by Portrush native, Tanya Gillen, The Arcadia offers a unique space for hosting weddings, as well as corporate and social events. Meanwhile, our spacious open-plan studio on the first-floor regularly features local artwork and hosts everything from yoga classes to corporate networking events.
Renowned for serving delicious local produce, our recently renovated café also provides the perfect meeting place for families and friends, with a children’s play park and paddling pools just outside the door. The popular Ladies’ Beach is also conveniently located beside The Arcadia on the opposite side, with a clean sandy space for enjoying the water. Whether it’s welcoming the Portrush Parkrun group on a Saturday morning, The Arcadia Bathing Club on a Sunday, or any other customer, we extend a warm welcome to all.
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