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The Hillside, Hillsborough, County Down

The Hillside

4.3
4.3
813 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 813 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

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.

813 Reviews

  1. Chris

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food wasn’t great Turkey and ham and I had beef Tasted really odd Didn’t eat most of it Not great

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  2. Noel

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table service polite and prompt. Food well presented and hot plates most welcome. Portions ideal. Desserts excellent and 10/ 10 for presentation. Staff attentive Would definitely recommend.

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  3. JohnM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    While the food was good it’s arrival was very slow

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  4. Elaine

    Yorkshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very tasty hot with super service Thank you!

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  5. Gary

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  6. Cathy

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    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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  7. Stephen

    Ulster, ROI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas dinner.

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  8. Ashleigh

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 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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  9. Claire

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 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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  10. Katy

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 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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The Hillside is rated 4.3 stars by 813 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Hillside

21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    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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