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The Hillside, Hillsborough, County Down

The Hillside

4.2
4.2
803 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
23:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Pub, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Food Served Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    028 9268 9233
  • Website
    http://www.hillsidehillsborough.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Doran
  • Private party facilities
    We have functions spaces available for private dining & celebrations
  • Location
    21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE
  • Area
    Hillsborough
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hillside offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent" food and "friendly" staff. Guests rave about the "amazing" langoustine bisque and "best" steak burger. While service can be slow during busy times, the warm atmosphere and varied menu keep patrons coming back for more.

803 Reviews

  1. Karen

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food . Lovely atmosphere.

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  2. Donna

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love dinner in The Hillside. Good choice of food and lovely atmosphere. Staff are always helpful and chatty.

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  3. Karen

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service was poor. We had to wait over an hour for our food.

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  4. Seamus

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were friendly, but were slow with the drinks. The meal had a nice flavour but was overdone and dry.

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  5. mandy

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very tasty ...love this place and lovely table ....good wee night thanks

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  6. Sharon

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice meal. Only one vegetarian main option which was disappointing. Otherwise good evening.

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  7. Ann

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place and staff very good although think they were understaffed. We ordered battered fish and couldn't believe the size of it when it arrived. It was tiny. A toddler would have finished it no bother. The curry sauce wasn't nice either. We left and went for snacks as still hungry and I'm normally full after being out for meal. To be honest, I wish we had just gone for a fish and chip from the chippy. It would have been filling and value for money

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  8. Darren

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food normally at the hillside is very good, we both had haddock have to say very small haddock not the normal. Fish may on a diet that night

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  9. Jackie

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for Sunday roast (table for 4 adults) and was not disappointed. Quality of food, portion size and service were all exceptional. Cosy Sunday afternoon atmosphere. The Hillside delivers perfectly every time!

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  10. Betty

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning from the moment we walked in, friendly staff great feeling. Food and service was amazing and for what we got the price was great value.

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The Hillside is rated 4.2 stars by 803 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Hillside

21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

Additional information

  • Area
    Hillsborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Food Served Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Pub, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Doran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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