Extremely disappointing service…read more We visited The Dirty Duck and spent nearly $60 USD on our meal. I ordered the fish and chips and, when I was finished eating, I specifically asked for the remainder of my food to be taken away and boxed up so I could bring it home. After we received and paid our bill, I sat waiting for my leftovers to be returned. They never came. We eventually asked our server, Matthew, where my food was, and he told me it had been thrown away because I had supposedly told him to throw it away. I absolutely did not. I had specifically asked for it to be boxed up. Mistakes happen, and although I was understandably frustrated that food I had paid for was thrown away, what happened next is what completely changed my opinion of the experience. When I expressed my frustration, Matthew told me to "get over myself." I was genuinely stunned. There is a huge difference between making an honest mistake and speaking disrespectfully to a paying customer after that mistake is brought to your attention. An apology or even a simple attempt to make the situation right would have gone a long way. Instead, I was spoken to dismissively and made to feel as though I was the problem for questioning why my food had been thrown away. We are visiting from the United States, and I was excited to experience local places while here. Unfortunately, this interaction left an awful impression. I hope the owner or management sees this review because regardless of the misunderstanding over the food, telling a customer to "get over yourself" is completely inappropriate and unacceptable customer service. The Dirty Duck may be a beautiful and popular place, but our experience with the service was incredibly disappointing.

The Dirty Duck has become my regular go to, its that is has my favourite beer and its location…read morebeside the sea. I love to be able to go here for a walk and then a pint and a little bit of food. The staff are always great, warm friendly and helpful and the food in terms of the offerings and range and the quality are all excellent. Great food, great people, great ambiance and great views.

In the heart of Belfast we found this bit of southern America. Top floor of the Dirty Onion pub…read more.. Wings and loaded Fry's..gravy chicken cheese and onions. Great food. Historic surroundings and friendly service.

I ordered the regular fried chicken burger but our server apparently heard buffalo chicken burger…read more I sadly didn't realize this until I'd already taken a bite and didn't want to send it back, so it is what it is. I'm not the biggest fan of buffalo chicken, butttt the chicken was flavorful and the perfect amount of crisp. My sinuses are also super clear now so I've got that going for me, haha. Fries were tasty and service was friendly/pretty quick! Nice place to stop by if you want to grab a bite for pretty reasonable (city) prices!

Food has been excellent every time I have visited , including Service staff and wine …read more However on every visit I noticed front of house welcome very poor , we stood approx 2 minutes before anyone greeted us. Which is quite long , eventually the bar man spoke over his bar to us before the lady turned around , to acknowledge us. She was busy on an iPad. Restaurant very noisy so not the place if you want an intimate dinner. Kitchen staff were exceptionally noisy clanging pans and utensils. Having said all this the quality of food would have me return. Food value for money Wine too expencive.

Had one of my best lunches anywhere, ever in recently-arrived Wine & Brine in Moira. The Princess…read moresaid the food was so good she wanted to cry! The Blonde reckoned it was so good that the trip to Moira felt like being on a European mini break. It really was that good. Opened just before Christmas 2015, Wine & Brine is the first restaurant of local man Chris McGowan who spent over a decade in the London kitchens of culinary megastars Richard Corrigan and Gary Rhodes so his provenance is pretty promising. The welcome was friendly and professional and the dining room is bright and airy if perhaps a little lacking in atmosphere. It may have more ambience after dark. However the open kitchen is the focus of the room so you know they're serious about the food The fabulous warm home-baked brown and white breads were accompanied by creamy, tart Goat's cheese curds with bacon crumbs and delicious caramelised butter - so good we had to ask for more. Starters were Crubeens (little croquettes of pig's foot in a creamy mustard sauce), Black Pudding Sausage Rolls with a divine House mushroom ketchup and Goat's Cheese and Beetroot Croquettes. All were exceptional - so good that everyone tried everything - even those who would normally never touch black pudding or offal. Mains were Steak Pie with Burnt Onion sauce, Confit Pork Jowl and Glen Hill Lamb. Again the food, flavours and presentation were superb and everyone had to share! Waistbands were by now under pressure but we had to persevere and ordered 2 desserts between the three of us - a Hazlenut Affogato and a Lemon Yoghurt with Raspberries and Shortbread. Suffice to say we found room to finish them. If the food is unbelievable then I need a new word for the prices. Starters and desserts are £3, mains are £8. So we're talking world class food at below pub grub prices and its 20 minutes mins from Belfast. Those prices surely can't last especially as Wine & Brine was recently awarded Waitrose best local restaurant in the UK. So you really need to get there soon. Wine & Brine just took NI restaurants to a whole new level.

Brilliant place - food and service are excellent. Recommend the fry and the scampi. Also enjoyed…read morethe curry sauce with the chips.

This is hands down my favourite place to eat!! I have travelled all over the world and my husband…read moreand I love to eat the local food wherever we go. This place is a hidden gem and absolutely fabulous. The portions are huge, the food is fresh and delicious and served piping hot. I am a big fan of the Ulster Fry and this is the best in the world. The staff are lovely and the owners are always there, making sure everyone is looked after with plenty of time for a hello and and a chat The staff are so pleasant and the service was first class. The best part is they do not hassle you to leave the table once you finish, they let you enjoy finishing up your tea and coffee without feeling pressed to leave. This is a place we will fly to Belfast just to go here! Don't miss it!!! I wish I had photos to post, but we were too busy having a great time to think about photos!

Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

As a huge fan of the Plough, I naturally had to visit their sister establishment, handily just next…read moredoor. Bar Retro, while being super stylish, does it in a way that it still fits in with the picture perfect traditional surroundings in Hillsborough. Aside from the Bistro, Bar Retro also comprises a modern cocktail lounge, club, and café. I had a two course lunch (unplanned) because upon viewing their menu, I was delighted to see that they did flatbreads with hummus as a starter. If you know me, you will know that I could absolutely live on the stuff, and it's not often you see it on a menu, so it would be a shame not to seize the opportunity when it presents itself! For my 'main' dish, I had the chicken with feta and olive salad, which was absolute perfection. There are so many other things I am dying to try here, and with the prices so reasonable, I will definitely be back!

Went here for my birthday and made a reservation for the bar retro bistro. We arrived and were…read moredirected to bar retro cafe where they had mistakenly booked us in for. We were not escorted to our table and it was sticky and untidy on arrival. We complained that we had not booked in for the cafe and so they eventually found us a table half an hour after we had arrived. There were very long waits for the main course and the dessert. The food was nice enough but to be honest you can get similar meals elsewhere plus better service. We ordered an Americano at the end and were given a filter coffee - we asked whether it was an Americano and the waitress said it was an "Americano Filter"... enough said. We were charged full price for the whole meal without anything taken off for the hassle and all the waiting. To conclude, do not bother going here. I'd recommend one of the other restaurants in Hillsborough if you are trying to decide where to eat because there's no way that their service could be any worse than this place! For the price you are paying I expect high service and good food!!!

Great restaurant at the heart of town. It was recommended to me by friends and I have to say the…read morefood didn't disappoint. I've come here few times during my stay and tried squid and salmon appetizer, I've also had their sea bass entree and gluten free pizza with the toppings I've chosen. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend. I would recommend making a reservation if coming for a dinner, as it gets crowded fast.

I had a delicious dinner at Zio's. We had reservations and they let us know (when we booked) our…read moretable was needed by another party at 8 but we never felt rushed. We had chicken skewers and bread for starter (just chicken for me), two of us ordered steak, one duck, and one chicken pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Some people also had dessert, but I was full. All the portions were generous and the tab was quite reasonable. There were a lot of families with children dining and a couple birthdays were being celebrated (by young and old) Nice atmosphere. Would be a good place to bring a date.

Quaint Irish country pub with outside seating and strong, delicious cocktails. Has a lovely mellow…read morevibe and is heavenly on a summers day. But just beware the few wasps which hover about outside and seem to be attracted by nearby apple trees and the scent of fruity cocktails! I visited in August 2017, as part of a Carlingford Mystery Cocktail Tour, and amongst our party of sixteen ladies, for most, this pub was a firm favourite. It was an extremely enjoyable stop during the tour. Will definitely be returning.