The Hillside

4.3

809 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 2 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 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Northern Ireland
Great for brunch
Northern Ireland
Good for business meals
Northern Ireland
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Ireland
Lively
Northern Ireland
Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

809 Reviews

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Gary
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal at the Hillside and I definitely go again.
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Cathy
N. Ireland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, service and venue for a Christmas meet up. My only disappointment was that I couldn't stay a little longer for the music session! I'll plan better next time. Well done to all
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Stephen
Ulster, ROI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Christmas dinner.
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Ashleigh
Manchester
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. However the customer service was terrible. We had to ask for our starter plates to be cleared and had to chase our main meal. We were overcharged and when we quiered our bill was snapped off us changed and didn't even offer an apology. It's a real shame the service was so poor as the food was faultless.
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Claire
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. food was 10/10. Service was 10/10. Will definitely return. The cranberry sauce was amazing tasted like the smell of Christmas.
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Katy
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Would highly recommend. Mia our server was very pleasant and helpful.
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Karen
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food . Lovely atmosphere.
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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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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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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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The Hillside is rated 4.3 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 2 times today

21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

Additional information

Area
Hillsborough
Hours of Operation
Food Served Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.hillsidehillsborough.co.uk/
Phone number
028 9268 9233
Private party facilities
We have functions spaces available for private dining & celebrations

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Diners' Choice Awards

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