Honest bread in County Down
County Down has 8 real bakeries listed on Honest Bread, in 7 towns. Every one bakes from scratch on its own premises.
Look for honest bread in Bangor, Donaghadee, Hillsborough, Holywood, Lisburn and Newcastle.
Towns in County Down
All bakeries in County Down
Camphill Holywood Organic Farm Shop & Bakery
Community bakery and organic farm shop on the Holywood seafront, run by Camphill Communities since 1997. All bread is handmade from organic flour and Soil Association certified, with the range covering sourdough, rye, spelt and wholemeal loaves baked fresh.
Cookie Jar
Three-generation family bakery in Newcastle, County Down, established in 1965. The Herron family makes wheaten bread, soda bread and seasonal bakes from scratch at their Main Street shop, continuing a recipe handed down from the founder.
Counter Culture
Artisan bakery in Bangor run by Sean Kelly, making sourdough from just flour, water, salt and starter, alongside focaccia and buns. County Down Producer of the Year 2025 at Blas, and a Real Bread Ireland member selling through local shops and markets.
Counter Culture Bakery
Artisan bakery in Bangor, County Down, run by Sean Kelly. Sourdough made from flour, water, salt and starter only. The sourdough focaccia won gold at Blas na hEireann 2025.
Go Yeast
Specialist sourdough microbakery in Donaghadee run by Kenneth McNaul, handcrafting naturally leavened breads from stoneground organic and ancient-grain flours. Supplies delis, restaurants and farmers markets and is a Real Bread Ireland supporter.
Knead Bakery
Family-run artisan bakery on Newtownards High Street with over three decades of baking experience. Every loaf and savoury is hand-crafted and baked fresh on site each morning. National Bakery Award winner for Best Bakery in Northern Ireland.
Round House Bakery
Artisan bakery in Royal Hillsborough, opened in 2022, making sourdough loaves and pastries from scratch. The two bakers came to baking through a food pilgrimage that took them around the world. Open Friday and Saturday mornings.
The Daily Apron
Artisan bakery at Market Square North, Lisburn, founded in 2021 by Cathy Stevenson and Katrina Collins. Sourdough fermented for up to 48 hours. The plain sourdough won Gold at the UK World Bread Awards 2022 and first place at Blas na hEireann 2023.