Drains Bay is a small residential and commuter village on the County Antrim coast approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Larne, Northern Ireland.
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The name is an anglicisation of the original name of Drinns Bay, which refers to the blackthorn which grew profusely in the area.
The village is largely residential with many retired people living there. Some residents commute to Larne by car and to Belfast by car or by train (from Larne). There is a beach of sand and rocks, with benches and picnic tables provided closeby for visitors, as well as a play area for children close to the car park. Behind the village, the hills provide an excellent place for walkers, hikers, picnics and landscape painters. There are no shops in the village, but it is occasionally frequented by mobile shops at weekends.