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The Hillside, Hillsborough, County Down

The Hillside

4.3 (844)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
21 Main Street, Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6AE

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 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 844 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for groups

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hillside offers "excellent food and service" with a "relaxing atmosphere" perfect for a leisurely lunch or celebration. Many guests praise the "fantastic food" and "lovely staff," making it a go-to choice for special occasions. Some comments suggest room for improvement in service speed and consistency.
844 Reviews

  1. Alex

    N. 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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  2. Karen

    N. 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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  3. John

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant and Fantastic service and the food was outstanding.

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  4. Gary

    N. Ireland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Would have regularly eaten at the Hillside in the past but haven’t been for some time. To say the food was disappointing is an understatement. The steak sandwich and the chicken fillet burger were both burnt. Very disappointed. Salmon was cold and chicken tasteless

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  5. James

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The meal was average, both my wife and myself ordered scampi, which was small and the chips were overcooked I would not recommend this as a venue Very disappointed

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  6. Elaine VIP

    Yorkshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mother’s Day menu, we opted for the roasts, Turkey and lamb, delicious and plenty on the plate, I never eat all the potatoes and would prefer more veg, but it was very good plus mint sauce for lamb and plenty of gravy

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  7. Sharon

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still our favourite place to eat and we weren't disappointed. Food excellent as always!

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  8. Kirsty

    N. Ireland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but servers aren’t very informed on what drinks you provide.

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  9. Judith

    N. Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a relaxing late lunch on a Friday afternoon. Excellent food and staff. Four stars overall because a bit disappointed in the lemon meringue but main meals were excellent!

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  10. Michael

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxed, excellent service, excellent food, great value.

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FAQs

The Hillside is rated 4.3 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. County Down
  5. Hillsborough

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Booked 6 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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