Where to Eat in Hillsborough: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 15, 2018 Toi Mattera

Discover the best restaurant in Hillsborough, United Kingdom (UK) including The Plough Inn, Spice, Hillside, Revivals, The Pheasant, The Parsons Nose, Boyles, Ed's Bar and Grill, Cafe Vic-Ryn, Square bistro
Things to do in Hillsborough

1. The Plough Inn

3 The Square, Hillsborough BT26 6AG, Northern Ireland Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +44 28 9268 2985
Excellent
44%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
11%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 629 reviews

The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn is a famous family owned pub boasting an excellent reputation for hospitality, atmosphere & wonderful food. In business for over 20 years the Plough offers a contrasting dining experience with award winning pub grub lunches & fantastic gourmet dining in our highly acclaimed restaurant seven nights a week. Launched September 2012 our brand new Simply Seafood restaurant at the Plough Inn. Simple, affordable, fresh local seafood in the beautiful village of Hillsborough every Friday & Saturday night. Our public bar is the quintessential "local", a traditional pub with a fantastic selection of beers, wine & spirits. All major live sport shown daily, weekly pub quiz & live music every Friday & Saturday night!

Reviewed By Rose W - Ireland

Party of three. We ordered 3 breakfasts and were very disappointed at the quality presented. Minute piece of bacon, 1 overcooked mushroom served in isolation with hard potato and soda breads presented, that had been cooked at a much earlier timeframe. Portion size ludicrously mean.
After a good start, this establishment seems unable to maintain standards.

2. Spice

Unit 2 Bridgewater House Bridge Street, Lisburn BT28 1XY, Northern Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer Indian, Asian, Balti, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$8 +44 28 9260 2220
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 436 reviews

Spice

Reviewed By DandCR - Dromara

I had been told really great things about Spice and being a curry lover thought we’d give this a go. I did book but on arrival the restaurant was empty although it was 6pm so early.
Restaurant clean but cold so that was slightly off putting. We were shown to our table by a very polite member of staff and hubby and I ordered the Cobra beer on draft.
Quick Delivery of our pints and we straight away ordered.
Chicken Makyani for hubby was definitely not what he was used to it was so very sweet and bright red in colour.
I ordered the vegetable curry and pilau rice with both and garlic Nann with popadomms and chutneys to start.
Food was nice and as we learnt from the lovely bar man all chefs are different and one may be from Pakistan and another from Deli and they all have their own interpretations of western dishes so you will rarely get the same dish in restaurants.
All nice and tasty but not the wow factor we were expecting.
£41.00 for two mains with cobra beer for two and popadomms so not that bad.
A good curry house but not the greatest for us.

3. Hillside

21 Main Street, Hillsborough BT26 6AE, Northern Ireland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$110 - HK$220 +44 28 9268 9233
Excellent
43%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
10%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 268 reviews

Hillside

The Hillside is a charming, rustic pub situated in the historic Georgian village of Hillsborough, County Down, only 15 minutes drive from Belfast city centre. The Hillside first opened its doors to patrons in 1752 and has been enjoying a busy trade ever since thanks to our excellent food and drinks selection and our friendly, welcoming service. We are renowned for our roaring open fires in the winter and our pretty cobble stoned beer garden in the summer. Food served daily. Large parties catered for. Private room available.

Reviewed By Rosenallis

The Hillside is a lovely Inn situated right in the centre of Hillsborough. The staff were very welcoming, especially on a cold January day. Service was a little slow but very good. The atmosphere in the place was very inviting, especially the glowing fire. Parking can be difficult around this venue but it is well worth a visit. The food was excellent, when it arrived. All in all a very pleasant experience

4. Revivals

41A Old Coach Road, Hillsborough BT26 6PB, Northern Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Full Bar Indian, Balti, Eastern European Dinner, Late Night +44 28 9268 9624
Excellent
36%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
9%
Terrible
32%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 104 reviews

Revivals

Reviewed By David_And_Heather - Northern Ireland

Although building and decor leave little to be desired, the atmosphere is still good. A family run restaurant with the most amazing home cooked foods, producing meals with fresh ingredients that taste incredible! The offer of two course meal for 2 people costs an amazing £14.95 (not per person!! But for two), offering traditional Indian cuisine to your taste as well as poppadums and dips included. We ordered the chicken pakora for starters (I would definitely recommend) and a chicken korma and vegetable rogan josh for mains, and away from the set menu our third party ordered a lamb Bhuna which melted in the mouth! The service is extremely friendly, and we are never disappointed!

5. The Pheasant

410 Upper Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough BT26 6NR, Northern Ireland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Irish, Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$275 - HK$628 +44 28 9263 8056
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 416 reviews

The Pheasant

Our menus are designed to offer the best and freshest of local produce, including game from the neighbouring Larchfield Estate and ingredients and dishes from around the globe. As a sister restaurant to the Award Winning Plough Inn, Hillsborough, naturally seafood is our house speciality all year round. Our aim is to offer something to satisfy everyone's tastes. Our friendly and attentive staff are here to ensure that you relax and simply enjoy a taste of "good olde Irish hospitality".

Reviewed By Susan-H010

My family and i where in for a meal,the food was impeccable as always. I have been in on many of occasions to this establishment, and never beem let down. But an incident occurred between management which shouldn't have made its way into the restaurant. It was clear and apparent a manager and younger member of staff had a disagreement. To which the young girl had to walk past visibly upset. This made the meal slightly uncomfortable and not as enjoyable. Rather dissapointed by something that should have been kept behind closed doors.

6. The Parsons Nose

48 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough BT26 6AB, Northern Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Irish, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Late Night +44 28 9268 3009
Excellent
50%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
11%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 716 reviews

The Parsons Nose

Reviewed By DebsB - Portadown, United Kingdom

I've reviewed this restaurant before but this is the first time since the modernisation which has been successfully done in 2017, though to be honest, I personally liked it as it was. I meet an old school friend in Hillsborough several times a year as it is half way for both of us so we have tried all the local places. We were here for lunch and we're happy with our meals and he service we received, both of us opting for fish dishes from the specials board. There is a new outdoor Seating area which might appeal later in the year.
At the end of the day though, I'm not in a mad rush back. Happy enough but not wowed.

7. Boyles

8-10 Castle Street, Dromore BT25 1AF, Northern Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Irish, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +44 28 9269 9390
Excellent
71%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 111 reviews

Boyles

Reviewed By WalterLockhart - Dromore, United Kingdom

We were a party of 13 out for a Christmas meal. We had traditional Christmas fayre, I had a prawn starter on wonderful wheaten bread, followed by Turkey, ham and veg, and trifle to finish. The food was fantastic. Great portion size too. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great service too. The restaurant is attached to a quite country pub. Just perfect. We are already planning a return visit. Keep up the good work guys. See you soon.

8. Ed's Bar and Grill

12 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT28 1LP, Northern Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi American, Bar, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night HK$110 - HK$275 +44 28 9260 5277
Excellent
68%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Ed's Bar and Grill

Reviewed By Fashionesta5 - Northern Ireland

Firstoff, when you order a messy plate of bbq ribs, you expect wipes to be given. We were given nothing so luckily I had wipes in my handbag.
Secondly, they offer the worst coleslaw I've ever had the misfortune of encountering. Tasteless and disgusting.
Thirdly, I had a large amount of leftover chips and rice which I asked to be packed up along with my remaining enchilada, When I got home I discovered they did not include the rice and chips. I called them and they gave the reason as being that rice goes bad quickly and chips are hard when heated up. I told them I paid for it and I would be the judge of that. So essentially they cheated me out of food I paid for!
Add to the salad sweetcorn wasn't cold and was right out of a tin. Disgusting and outrageous treatment for paying customers. Run don't walk from this place.

9. Cafe Vic-Ryn

Moira Road, Lisburn BT28 2RE, Northern Ireland Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Off-Street Parking, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$110 +44 28 9262 2649
Excellent
44%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 227 reviews

Cafe Vic-Ryn

Located within the House Of Vic-Ryn

Reviewed By Diane L

My husband and I called in here for breakfast this morning as we had both never been before.
We both ordered poached eggs and toast.
When they were brought out, not only was our toast cold but our poached eggs were also quite cold. They had obviously been sitting there for a while before being brought out to us. Not a great first impression. I sent them both back and complained that they were both cold.
They did however remake them for us and when they sent it out, it was fine.
Have to say, they had a great selection of scones which looked absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back again sometime to try these :)

10. Square bistro

18 Lisburn Square, Lisburn BT28 1TS, Northern Ireland Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff European, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$220 +44 28 9266 6677
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 640 reviews

Square bistro

Reviewed By Audrey R - Lisburn, United Kingdom

Always loved to visit this place but noticed lately that have cut down their portions.
The food is good but definitely not good value fir money

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