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The Hillside, Hillsborough, County Down

The Hillside

4.3 (852)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 852 people are saying

The Hillside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for groups

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hillside offers "fantastic food and great service," with highlights like a "delicious Sunday lunch" and a "simply superb steak sandwich." Guests enjoy the "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff. While service can be slow at times, the restaurant's "excellent food" and "warm atmosphere" make it a favorite choice for special occasions.
852 Reviews

  1. Davy

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub, cracking food, and all served by polite and friendly staff - what more. Super you want!

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  2. Hilary

    Munster1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, enthusiastic well trained staff. Would recommend and will be back.

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  3. Stephen

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just had soup and bread for a light lunch and it was perfect

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  4. Patrick

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful and the staff did their best to make the whole occasion special for us even though they were rushed off their feet and under enormous pressure. But the whole event was really enjoyable.

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  5. Patrick

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I were thoughtfully offered a seat in a quieter area which was helpful to my wife who has hearing difficulties. The staff were attentive and the food was truly wonderful! We have eaten there often and no doubt will return when next we're in Northern Ireland.

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  6. Tania

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Sunday lunch , well presented and full of flavour Lovely selection of vegetables on each plate Service a little slow but we didn’t mind as lovely live music playing to create lovely atmosphere in what was a wet miserable day outside

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  7. Martin

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply superb steak sandwich. Perfectly cooked to order and beautifully presented.

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  8. Christopher

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely disappointed with what has always been my favourite restaurant in the area. Staff were inexperienced and it showed. Their attempt to be endearing at the lack of knowledge with food and drink became incredibly irritating. The young waitress did not know what the names of the dishes were when serving the food. The food itself was delicious, but had clearly been sitting for a while before being served to the table and so arrived lukewarm at best. The restaurant didn’t seem too busy and so I couldn’t even use this to give them the benefit of the doubt. I’m usually not one to complain but the whole experience was poor, especially for the special occasion that we had booked for. Will think twice before booking again.

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  9. Alex

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and great service, will be back, burger to die for

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  10. Karen

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. In for an amazing lunch followed by cocktails. Seriously could not fault anything. Service was amazing.

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The Hillside is rated 4.3 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

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  4. County Down
  5. Hillsborough

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Hillside

21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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