Honest bread in County Down
County Down has 4 real bakeries listed on Honest Bread, in 3 towns. Every one bakes from scratch on its own premises.
Look for honest bread in Bangor, Donaghadee and Lisburn.
Towns in County Down
All bakeries in County Down
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.
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.