Johnny The Jig in North Down

It's been completely refurbished with new slides etc. It really is a fantastic looking kids park. My 2 year old loves it, plenty of things to do.

Well known local landmark, wonderfully executed study of young boy with concertina.

Visited for lunch on Xmas Eve with Family, The restaurant has recently had a refurb and under a new name called Bettys. We waited an hour for the starters and then a further hour for the main course - 8 of us ordered burgers - this does not take 2 hours! The chips were cold and burgers not great bearing in mind the waiting time. The management advised that a large order had come in prior to ours, however, the place was fairly empty and this was a poor excuse. Disappointing and will not be returning for food.

Visited for lunch and it turned out to be half price taco Tuesday! Tasty food, staff friendly good menu. Be back for the half price ribs on a Wednesday !

We took the 2 grandchildren here on Sunday due to seeing the sign kids eat free on Sundays and expected normal portions we both had the roast beef wit the tiniest portion of cabbage and a spoonful of carrot and parsnip mash potato again small portion hid under the roast beef ,my 9 yr old granddaughter ordered the breaded chicken Goujons well when her plate came I saw the look on her wee face two chicken nuggets more like, younger grandchild had sausages and chips which was the best size portion out of us all....Never before have I had the nerve to complain when in anywer but we paid the bill and when I got my change I did complain tld them I jst cldnt leave the premises without saying something guy said he was very sorry wld pass message on ...Wat I will say is waiters wer very gd in getting the kids colouring pencils for the kids play sheet they wer given....Wld never ever be back and told the guy that after I complained ..It was the worst meal I've had in a very long time and very misleading advertising kids eat free yes true if you all wana leave still hungry all I can say is unreal...

I went with a party of 5 to Johnny The Jig for a late Sunday Dinner. We had not booked a table so were very pleased when we managed to get a free table. The decor of this restaurant is very interesting and fun to view. We ordered our different meals and I have to say it was very tasty and plentiful - a couple of us had chicken and the rest had the roast beef - every plate was empty by the end of the meal. The waitress was really friendly and informative - she was extremely pleasant to my 95 yr old Mother who only wanted ice cream - a huge bowl was set in front of her with two difference sauces in separate bowls. She loved it. I noticed a lot of meal deals available on different nights of the week - I will be back to try them out.

Awful experience from start to finish. Beer glass dirty, waitress forgot to give us kids menus at start with our two children sitting down with us. Had to ask waitress to place our order, long wait for food - asked waiting staff twice if it was ready. Sunday roast beef - presentation horrendous - I would have presented it better myself at home - gravy all over the dish , 2 small fatty slices of beef. My wife's battered fish was mostly batter!! Waiting staff were very pleasant but unable to redeem a bad experience. On departure my 8 yr old daughter requested that we do not return here and I was in full agreement. Moral of the story - if something is free (kids eat free on a sunday) - it often comes at a cost !!

We have been here on a number of occasions for Sunday lunch. The Sunday roast menu is such good value and kids eat free on Sundays too! The roast beef is usually served pink which results in it being very tender and delicious. This visit we were informed it was "a bit more cooked" it's was cooked right through and was a little bit hard to cut through in places. The starters were as good as ever as was the kids food. All in all good lunch just a little bit let down by over cooked beef. We will return as it has always been amazing so fingers crossed just a one off!

Nos encanta este lugar! Tienen grandes ofertas en diferentes noches! Nuestro favorito es comprar una noche con media pensión Precio conseguir una hamburguesa un Jueves! Este es el único restaurante en Irlanda que he sido preguntado 'qué manera quieres su hamburguesa hecho? 'son insuperables, con un rico y un pan delicioso saborear! El lugar también tiene música en vivo por la noche con una variedad de talentos locales y una gran variedad de cervezas.

Vi este cartel fuera del Johnny la plantilla en Holywood y pensé que podría ir y comprar mi esposa y a mí un vaso de vino tinto. El tiempo era de diez últimos cuatro. Pedí dos copas y me dijeron que era de 9 libras. Pensé, tal vez el precio era normalmente un vaso, 9 libras, que sería realmente muy caro, o tal vez tuve malinterpretar el aviso. Después de comprobar la señal de nuevo fui de nuevo a la camarera y le pregunté si el vino era mitad de precio entre cuatro y seis. Ella dijo que era sólo si compré una botella de vino y era sólo para determinados vinos, pero sin saber la próxima vez yo estaba. No me siento engañado? Sí lo hice. Volvería alguna vez de nuevo a Johnny el calibre? No me volvería. Hay un montón de otros establecimientos en la ciudad que pueden probar!

Visitamos aquí Saint Patricks día, pedimos una botella de vino tinto y 2 cócteles que eran preciosas.

The decor is a little odd but once you settle into your table it all works so so well. The food here is just marvellous really tasty, fresh and is of greater quality than the price demands.

I found the restaurant generally grubby. The decor is rustic which may hide a lot, but I found salt cellar which was brought to table dirty with dried on food. Floor dirty,cellophane wrapper under table,toilets unpleasant and handrail at stairs decidedly tacky to touch.Chicken gougons uneatable,sweet potato fries burnt,risotto not pleasant. Steak was good,also kids burgers. Staff pleasant. Wait of almost an hour for food.

Dropped in for a quick lunch, a wee bit pricier than normal but to me food was made as ordered as waited a while? We had chicken goujons and carbonara..

Serves one of the best burgers around , homemade using good quality beef and cooked to order all served with the usual sides and topped with a few extra's Service could be a little better, bit of a long wait between courses and it wasn't a busy restaurant at the time .

First visit, were made to feel very welcome, good atmosphere, nice friendly staff. Chicken wings for starters were tasty and a large portion. I'd the veggie burger and onions rings on the side, great onion rings, average burger. My partner had lasagne and sweet potato fries on the side, these were soft, lasagne again average. Large portions, good wine, friendly staff and good atmosphere, food could be improved, but would definitely go again.

What a dish by the chef (Darren). Piri Piri Lamb chops on a bed of fire roasted peppers, with poutine fries with feta cheese. Genius!!!!! What a dish. Service was superb with Lisa, Tom , Phil and Rory. If you are in Holywood it's a must place to go

We had a very good tasty steak with onion rings and fries, with section of drinks available very good service

We did not get to try this restaurant. The first time we went it was windy and cold and we where told to come back in 15mins as they were not open despite having the tables and chairs and signs out on the footpath. Would it have hurt to allow us to sit in the warmth? Its a bar for goodness sake - can't serve a drink? It was the middle of the day. Suckers for punishment we tried again another day only to be told they were full. Just belligerent bad service.

Really enjoyed the Sunday roast. Great staff. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the food was delicious. Very nice after a walk along the coast path.Staff even gave a discount after we waited a while for the starter. Will definitely be back.

Lovely refurb of a local pub, nice atmosphere however my rather tall husband was almost touching the roof with his head!

First time we have been here...quite a nice spot though the toilets where very dirty... food was pretty average I had a pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries.... the sandwich came in burger form a bit disappointed and my fries where very soft.....my partner had fries which where actually wedges though he enjoyed his beef burger which was made with mince beef...if you are starving like we were it's OK to nip in

Called in off the cuff; was quiet when we arrived & started to get busy. Good value & good service. I had roast beef & partner had prawn pasta. Both were beautiful, really tasty. Will definitely recommend & come back.

brilliant staff, such a laugh and very welcoming especially Sarah she is the best. The food is also great highly recommended

Good food and value, with a nice selection of craft beers as well as great cocktail and wine offers! Can get very busy at times and feels a bit claustrophobic, but it ebbs and flows. Not a massive fan of the live music but that's my own personal taste,many others enjoy it

My weekly date night is usually in Johnny the Jig. It has a lovely atmosphere, funny and friendly staff and a quite varied menu. I always enjoy my food and the live music is simply brilliant! Haven't had a bad night in it yet.

Friendly welcome. Beer choice rather 'standard big brewery'. Craft beer from Belfast in bottles. Wine half price between 1600 and 1800.

The teapot cocktails are great! The food is good and I live the distressed decor! If you're looking for somewhere that won't completely break the bank in Holywood then this is the place to go!

never been before.when we walked in,the décor was deliberately "distressed" in a very interesting way with reclaimed timber wall panels and tables.the three of us ordered chicken Caesar salads,withs sides of chips,sweet potatoe chips and onion rings.the food was very good as was the service.

Vegan burger was lovely and sweet potato fries. It is great to have a local restaurant that caters for everyone!! Makes it less uncomfortable having to seem fussy by asking for butter, milk, cheese etc to be left out. Defo will be back :-)

Never in Hollywood before. Parked up and a couple of restaurants just off the car park but decided to have a wee walk through the town and see what else was on offer. Decided on Johnny The Jig. On entering we were met with a very fresh fishy smell. I opted for fish of the day which was hake. Really good and tasty. The girls also enjoyed their choices, make your own toastie and the chicken and bacon tagliatelle, left very satisfied. Only downside was a not so clean toilet, but easily remedied and all in all good fresh food and value for money.

Was with 2 other women and I had the steak, absolutely beautiful, best steak I've had in a long time in NI. My friends also thoroughly enjoyed their food too.

Took us a while to come here for food as we live a stones throw from Johnny the Jigs. Glad we finally tried it. Staff very helpful and welcoming, we said we did want food but fancied a drink first so they let us peruse the menu while we had drinks at the bar . They also allowed us to choose our own table - might not be an option if it's busy. When our food arrived, wasn't disappointed. The Mussels starter was delicious and I had the roast beef Sunday dinner. The beef was was melt in the mouth. I've only tasted a better roast better than this and that is my mum's, and she used to be a chef. I only didn't clear my plate because the portion was a bit large for me. My husband had the pate starter and roast chicken main and really enjoyed his as well. He cleared his plates. Lovely food, brilliant staff. We'll eat there again.

When I first walked in I was taken aback how dark and unwelcoming the place looked, mix match of chairs and stark empty tables... trying to be shabby chic I think but doesn't pull it off. Glad we stayed though as the food was really good, steak was perfectly cooked. Starters, mains and drinks for 4 cost £113 with everyone pleased with their meals. Few candles on the tables might make it more visually appealing as it definitely needs a little something. Decor let's it down.

Très bonne cuisine, copieux et prix intéressant. Facile d'accès.Serveur très agréable je recommande vivement !!!! Un vrai régal. Un cadre charmant.

Popped in here today having never eaten in it before. We were really pleased with our lunch, great deal of £12, £14 or £16 for 1,2 or 3 courses along with their usual menu. All the food was freshly prepared and home cooked. We had salt and chilli squid and chicken and the roast dinners. Kids had burger and pasta. Nice to have a home made burger for a change in a kids menu. The chocolate brownie dessert was excellent and more than enough to share. Staff were friendly and attentive. Kids eat free on a Sunday which makes it a good value Sunday lunch. We would definitely return.

The Pub/Restaurant looked well maintained and nicely decorated from the outside, we stopped here on Sunday for lunch, we liked the Sunday menu because it was relatively simple, choice of 3 starters, 4 main courses and 3 desserts, 2 courses for £14 or 3 for £16. We had the moules marinieres and chilly crisp and salty squid, both were excellent, you could tell that the squid was freshly prepared, not the frozen dip fried that you usually get in most places. As mains, we had the fish of the day which was 10/10, 5 generous pieces of monkfish with sautee potatoes and basil sauce, I took the sunday roastbeef roast which was also excellent and very tender! This is definitely a place we shall visit again, the quality of the food, the nice and prompt service, made this place one of my top 5 in Northern Ireland

Visited over the Easter break - just called in for lunch - good selection for lunch menu along with the additions of specials - really beautiful, tasty food - well presented and well priced. Staff very attentive, welcoming and friendly - will return soon for an evening meal.

Food was very nice good menu, two courses for £15 which is very good not bad surrondings bar downstairs and some tables we sat upstairs

Easter Tuesday went for some lunch ordered beef bourguigon very disappointed as the beef was dry the staff noticed I didn't enjoy it and reduced bill by 20% still paid £12 for something I didn't eat !!

Came for lunch with a girlfriend. Staff friendly when arrived and intrigued to try the new menu, disappointed though that the tacos were taken of the menu as they were always a hit before! New cocktails gorgeous and arrived quickly, we got the chicken wings and squid to start, very impressed! I got the pulled pork burger and sweet potatoes fries for main and my friend the burger with fries. I was once again impressed by the food for my main, unfortunately my friends burger was very disappointing and not something I would recommend! Patty was small and dry and didn't seem like great beef and not tasteful at all! We thought we'd be upfront and tell the staff (don't know how well it went down but felt we had to say)!Overall really enjoyable experience and we'll definitely be back but pity all the food wasn't up to the same standard.

Bar staff ignorant and don't know how to smile, everything seemed too much bother, except for playing with phones, this is the 2nd and last time I use this place.

Brill visit, really funny staff lots of fun, great Gin selection and local ales. Food is good, menu changed recently so I was gutted not to get the Chicken Tacos and dessert nachos, but the salted Carmel Sunday Was lovely and the chicken burger was also good, so no complaints from me! Personally I am over the 'shabby chic' thing but that's only me on the decor!

The young woman serving behind the bar couldn't crack a smile. Everything seemed to be to much effort, as she was more interested in discussing her love life with the other staff members.

I love this place! The food is delicious and much of it is just that little bit different.Today my grandchildren were with me and enjoyed colouring a picture while we waited for our meals.My mackerel was really beautiful and the children's meals were fresh and tasty while my daughter's food was also super. Our waitress was so pleasant and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We sat downstairs and enjoyed the ambience. What a great place!

We do not use the restaurant upstairs but the main bar. The atmosphere is great with a good age range. The food is excellent and good value. We are locals and highly recommend this place for a nice night out.

Just had a very poor lunch at Johnny the Jig - the mussels had to be returned as some were closed / some shells had no mussels in them & looked like flem. The meat in the steak & guiness pie was over cooked & was given to the dog! Not impressed at all!

My partner and I booked here last minute for dinner on New Year's Eve, not expecting to get a table but thank god we did! The staff were very down to earth, helpful and friendly. There was a deal on 3 courses for 2 people and a bottle of prosecco for £60. As the price was so reasonable we did not expect the food to be anything to get excited about... How wrong we were!!! I had scallops for starters, surf and turf for main and apple crumble for dessert and I absolutely loved each dish (this is a rare occurrence). I have been raving about it to friends and family since and we will definitely be back. This has honestly been the nicest meal either of us have had in a long time! Thanks Johnny the Jigg. See you soon!

Not a dining destination as such, but more like somewhere to grab something to eat with a few friends and drinks. Burger was a tad disappointing but staff dealt with his complaint very quickly and it was removed from our bill. I'd give it another chance as its close to work for us.

A large party of us went for New Years Eve 3 course set menu and everyone commented on how fantastic their meals were. The service was very good, staff very helpful and friendly .a great atmosphere and excellent value for money - I would highly recommend the food as have also eaten frequently from the normal menu .

I have been here about 3/4 times for food , most recently last week . I always have mussels they are great price for a big pot Starter and main size available and you can add crab claws yum. My husband had the nachos for starter and said it was great. Food is great and is out in good time. will be back :)

Service was good, food was good but restaurant was cold!! We called in for a drink and to book a table for Saturday evening. I asked if they only stocked Hennessy brandy - yes was the answer. I then asked for a Smirnoff vodka & coke to which I was told that they only stocked quirky brands of vodka. I then asked for a Bombay gin- no we only stock quirky brands of gin. Correct me if I'm wrong but what's quirky about Hennessy brandy?

Went for sunday lunch thinking would give 'jtj' another go after a failed first visit a few weeks ago.Wrong decision!Slow service to say the least - we were there a total of 2hrs and 20mins and staff could only bring us main course. We mustve waited at least 30mins for desserts when nothing came so we got up and left

Having not visited Johnny the Jig before, we decided to have lunch here. The staff were very friendly and let us choose our table. The restaurant is very quirky with what looks like old fashioned school seats and locker room decor. The restaurant was a tad cold. The waitress brought us menus immediately and gave us plenty of time to make our choice of food. The service however was quite slow, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy, with us waiting over half an hour for our meal. However it was well worth the wait, I had the ratatouille and my son the steak sandwich, both were delicious. My son had the chocolate brownie for desert. The waitress was very attentive and helpful. Will definitely be back.

Properly cooked burgers with decent brioche buns. A hard thing to find in N.I. but these ones are spot on. Taste fresh and plenty of flavour. Extensive beer menu as well which is nice. Well worth a visit.

Great value sunday lunch - £14 odd for two courses.Great rustic/auld school furnishingsHelpful and attentive staff who were eager to assist and apologise for our long wait due to many diners upstairs.Only real criticism would be namely my starter of goats cheese was described as being accompanied with a pomegranate salad but sadly there was no pomegranate on plate and secondly when I requested French or Wholegrain mustard to go with my delicious pork belly was presented with a jar of English mustard!

We spent a year walking by this restaurant and due to the "pub" look it has we always escaped it. We finally went with some family visitors and had a great experience, very healthy options with fish tacos and a super comfortable place to seat on the second floor with a lot of natural light

Ended up here because the Dirty Duck Alehouse was full. Quaint place for the locals. Price was right, the food was good, ended up on a table (large) to share, worked for me but might not be ideal for some.

After suffering total and utter abandonment from my “friends” the night was to take an unforeseen turn as an essence in the form of Rumblestilskin lead this hero down a dark and perilous path into the pub known as Jonny the Jig. Although I blamed others for where I ended up it was my burden alone. The atmosphere was comical  and even accusations of forcing drugs upon young children was chuckled at due to the jolly mood and pleasant company. Intimidated by the queue at the bar I was aided by a friendly passer-by who forcefully  insisted the barman serve me immediately. However I was then questioned what mixer I desired with my Jameson, as they only had “weird” Ginger Ale.  Well let me tell you this lead to major increased levels of concern, do I stick with the safe option or just risk everything and turn my life flip upside down for this exciting, dangerous and somewhat crazy option? That night I was going to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight and opted for this new fascinating brand. It tasted heavenly, a rare breed indeed. I buried my face inside the glass until I was half drown. I consumed it the only way I know how to, like an animal. I sat down it was all too much, I had yearned for it for so long. There staring directly at me was two of juiciest biggest burgers I have ever laid eyes upon, they were perfection. Like Kryptonite to Superman they were my one true weakness. The intense arousal was almost unbearable and I believed they had my name all over them but I was sorely mistaken they weren’t for me at all. These outrageous burgers were only cruelly teasing me, I had misjudged the situation badly. This taunting and rejection caused utter insanity and resulted in regrettable angry behaviour towards staff. A build-up of starvation and empty promises unfulfilled were to blame. Still trying to wrap my head around this whole saga which has caused complete loss of confidence and will negatively effect future interactions.  All those moments will be lost, in time, like tears in the rain. Overall I enjoyed my visit to  Jonny the Jig but perhaps I’ll order less stimulating burgers and ginger ale next time. 

Dreadful service, warm wine and beer, burnt and bland food. If you choose to open on a bank holiday with minimal staff and a terrible menu, expect a bad review

We tried JTJ on recommendation of friend and approached with some apprehension! The upstairs restaurant is a bit bizarre but the food and service were both excellent. The ribeye is especially good. We have been back three times and have always been very pleased.

The menu has changed at JTJ of late, it used to be great as it was, but has taken on more of a mexican theme. Tacos were great, and value for money first class. Food prepared with love shines through on the plate, whatever the price. Marvellous kitchen in this place for sure.

We have been to Johnny the jig a few times before. As the title of my review says there is great food to be had. I haven't been disappointed with the standard taste or presentation of the food.That being said ....If you are planning to go somewhere I mean anywhere after your meal here do not bet on being there.You will not make your next appointment event or party on time if you eat here before it.We visited as a couple on our first occasion. It was midweek and we were one of around three couples sitting there to eat. We waited for 45 minutes for our main course. We ordered dessert it too took a long time half an hour to be exact to arrive. We had ordered tea and coffee but had to cancel this as we had plans and would not make them if we finished our meal.We arrived at the restaurant around 6pm and left at around 8.30 pm. This would not normally have been an issue but we ordered a burger therefore did not anticipate it taking so long to be served.We returned on Saturday evening thinking that the food was nice and maybe Thursday evening was a blip. We were a party of four. Again we ordered simple food as it is quality food here. However it took an hour for our food to arrive... Again. We had plans after the meal but had to cancel these.We were asked how everything was when paying the bill but it was not taken seriously when we asked why it took so long to be served dinner. We even joked with the waiter that we had never been to a restaurant that seemed to not serve food since everyone around us didn't seem to be eating either.Unfortunately I don't see us returning to Johnny the jig food is lovely but don't count on going anywhere or doing anything after dinner. We didn't order dessert or teas because let's face it we could still have been waiting on them for who knows how long.Very disappointed.

Great Guinness and great food in a quirky but welcoming setting with very friendly staff. Love the name!

This place is great for food drinks and live music on a Friday. The burgers are delicious and different to the main stream burger types and staff are very good. Prices are reasonable and worth the price

As a payday treat, the other half offered to take me out for my lunch. We decided to try out a little spot that I had seen advertised on Facebook. We ventured to the back of beyond (Holywood) in order to try out Johnny the Jig - a little, unassuming bar on the corner of Holywood High Street that turned out to be a hidden gem!The interior was slightly hipster (which suited my check shirt wearing, bearded other half) and the staff were so friendly, seeming excited for us to try they're favourite dishes. We bother ordered a variety of different tacos from the menu along with some of the best sweet potato fries we've ever had!We were easily convinced into desert - dessert nachos for him, lemon posset for her. Both were absolutely heavenly!Can't praise this place highly enough! Johnny the Jig aren't just jumping on the Mexican band wagon, they are serving great tasting food that has a lot of heart & sole - and that definitely shows in their attitude towards food & their customers.We say this a lot, but we actually mean it this time - we'll definitely be back! (What time is dinner?!)

Decided to come here for Sunday lunch, I had expected it to be busier, but it was very quiet and we had our choice of seats. Service was fantastic, the staff could not of been any more accommodating. I was very impressed with the menu, there was something for everyone. I ordered the chicken roast dinner which was very tasty. The only fault I could find was the chicken was very dry. We ordered a bottle of wine with our dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that between 4pm an 6pm all bottles of wine are half price. Nice end to the afternoon. Will definitely be back to sample more of the menu.

Was meeting a few friends and decided to pop in for a pint. Excellent selection and great atmosphere. Even though the bar was really busy I was still made to feel like I was valued and served quickly. Will definitely be back to try out their food but if it was a good as lady night then I will definitely make this one of my favourite places!

Went to try out this restaurant with a couple of friends. Decor and menu were lovely and we had difficulty deciding what to go for. A friend had a vege burger and chips which she said were grand. I decided on vege option of the burrito and chips. The waitress was able to swap the chips for sweet potato chips, which were delicious. The burrito however was about 4/5 rice and the rest was filled with tinned sweetcorn, and few beans and some strips of soggy red pepper. It was disappointing and I didn't eat much of it. At the end of the meal the waitress asked how it was so I said there was a lack of vege filling. She said she'd let the kitchen know but never came back to feedback to me. When we were paying our bill I spoke to the manager to let her know, thinking she would want to be aware of this for future reference. My friends and I were quite shocked with her accusatory attitude that I should have told them before the end of the meal. She was bordering on the aggressive and I will not be back to this restaurant, nor recommending it to anyone I know.

Lovely atmosphere and good food. We make it a regular mid week treat! On Tuesday's they do a special deal and the food is delicious and very good value for money

Visited here last night with friends , band was superb! Came back today with my family for Sunday dinner. Sign outside read - half price wine 4-6pm. We sat down to order and I asked our waitress is that on all the wine and she said -I will ask. She came back and said yes. I ordered a glass of Merlot. When our bill arrived after our lovely meal , the wine was full price so I asked why this hadn't been taken off ? Another member of staff stepped in and said its only on bottles. I told her that's not what I was told and she Replied - YOU should have asked ! This isn't the point - the tone and manner I was spoken to was rude and bad customer service due to this ruined our amazing meal .What a horrible end ! My post on Facebook was even deleted with 30 minutes of me posting my comments

We stopped in for dinner while staying nearby. The food was fantastic, and the people were very friendly. Our waiter was really good, but I think their kitchen may have been a bit backed up. If it hadn't been late in the day and having young boys with us (who were starving), it might not have bothered us. I would go back, but not when our kids were starving.

We stopped off for a meal although the food was good the price for what can only be described as a very small bowl of chips for £4 we could not believe the price for such a minute quantity

We went here for a family birthday meal on a Sunday afternoon early evening. There was 6 adults and 2 toddlers. The experience started well and the staff were very friendly and helpful in accommodating us and getting high-chairs in the right places. We started with some sharing starters. The nacho's were amazing, very fresh ingredients with what seemed like home-made guacamole and salsa. Then we ordered a full range of meals from roast dinners, seafood and burgers. Everyone was very impressed. What impressed me about the food was the ingredients, nothing was cheap. The burgers were served in good quality buns, the fish was a good fillet and the roast dinners we well cooked and tasty.The service was very good too. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. He also took the time to entertain on of the toddlers, who loved to dance. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Johnny the Jig and will return when I get the chance

Me and my girlfriend had chicken burgers and french fries was nice. There was type of onion marmalade on the burger we weren‘t fussed on, so we just took it off not a big deal. The service was friendly. would like to go back and try the dinner menu.

My freinds and I had a lovely Sunday Roast Dinner. We will definitely be back. We were never asked to move on from our table & had a relaxing afternoon over a bottle if wine. Pleasant staff. Cheery place!!

Opened a while ago and I'd only ever nipped in to meet a friend for an early evening drink & spotted half price mussel promotion on Monday nights & thought we'd give it a go. Was not disappointed. Good choice on menu, friendly helpful staff & good value. We'll be back!

Walking through Holywood on way back to our hotel around 8pm and seen this cute little pub and decided to go in for a few drinks, the atmosphere was lovely, drinks reasonably priced and the music playing was brill we decided on only having a few drinks but as it was good we were still there to 12, It was Easter Saturday so last orders were about 12ish otherwise we would have been here longer. Bar service was great with staff who were good Craic and jolly!Will deff be back,

Visited the restaurant last night with a mixed party of 30 comprising adults and young teenagers ( in celebration of a youth team's sporting success). The staff could not have been more helpful in terms of planning, seating arrangements and food. Both adults and kids had an excellent time - and it was great to experience great personal service as well as great food ( not forgetting the excellent range of beers on offer!)

From the outside this place looks like a restaurant, so I walked past. It was only later when I got talking to a local lady, that I realised that's is also a bar, so I went back. On entering, my first thought was TGI's, but with less emphasis on the booze. After speaking to another local, I found out how it got it's unusual name. It's named after a piece of sculpture that a local, Rosamund Praeger, made and is now situated to a play area in town.They have only four beers on draught, but I'd say it's mostly vino here. Upstairs is the restaurant, and the clientele are trendy and laid back. The publican is local also, and has another fine bar in town, called Wolsey.

Hollywood is becoming a bit of a spoilt for choice town for places to eat so Johnny the Jig got my friends choice the other night as we headed out for a bite to eat with his two kids. Kids had fish fingers and chips...proper fresh battered fish rather than pre made. My friend and I had the sharing platter to start and then This curry and a chilli burger...plenty of food, very tasty, well made and glad to report authentic tasting home made food.Will definitely be back or will drop in on way to Bangor.

Called in for early dinner mid weekBar was quiet but had a friendly atmosphereReally quaint decor, old fashioned but really well doneI had a sea bass special which was great, wife had Jig burger which was very goodStaff make an effort to make you felt welcome Enjoyable experience

A Friday evening at 7-8pm and the restaurant upstairs was nearly empty ... why?A varied menu with steak, fish, duck, to suit most tastes. A good platter mix starter went down well with my family party from 6-17yrs; maybe a bit more imagination for the kids menu though. Finished with large desserts which ended meal well .. sticky toffee pud was great.Well priced and the young staff both friendly and attentive. Atmosphere a bit lacking upstairs which is too dark in many areas. Distressed painted wooden board walls and a variety of table, chair types gives a quirky style. Some lighting onto individual tables would go a long way to making this a great spot.

I've been here for a drink a few times and it's brilliant craic if you go on a Friday night with live music etc. The staff are really friendly too. I've had lunch in it twice now and the food is decent enough for all the price of it. Will definitely be back for a drink and maybe a quick, cheap lunch somewhere along the line too.

So this wee pub has a really good selection of world beer at a reasonable price. For lunch we had a club sandwich and fish tacos, which were very good and not your average fayer in Holywood (although a little lacking in portion size but that's relatively standard these days). Chilled (rather quiet) atmosphere during the day and early evening. Most nights there's some form of live music on which livens up the place. A great addition to the bustling cafe culture in Holywood, a bit of funk for a younger crowd.

Walked in for an afternoon Sunday dinner. Probably in between services but staff were good and took our order promptly and served 2 good roast dinners which were plentiful and tasty. Decor is rustic and casual. Would dine there again if in area.

We were here on the 1st Jan 2015 and had drinks and pub grub which were fine , We wish to applaud the young barman Barney who was most welcoming , helpful and courteous.Best service we have received in a long time.. Well done Barney,, you get our best barman vote,, !!

booked for 4 people , pre ordered menu and paid £40 deposit. on arrival no table , no pre ordered meal and no deposit found. spoke to manager and after ten minutes table and deposit found. ordered our prevoiusly pre ordered dinner only to be told 10 mins later no veg meal available, ordered again of day time menu which was totally inedible ! worst christmas night out ever now organising a post xmas dinner in the always amazing COPPI!!!

Had lunch with friends here and was surprised to get a table at 1pm on Friday before Christmas!1st time here since its had its 'make-under' and was suitably impressed! Nice atmosphere and seated quickly. Many of the menu options state 'veggie option available' although doesn't go into detail exactly what you're getting! I ordered the veggie version of the burrito and wasn't 100% sure of the contents, there was a bit of cheese here and some rice there, with the remaining being a mushy mess (I believe it to be pinto bean paste!) wasn't overly keen with it, but the other girls seemed to enjoy theirs. I would like to go back however and choose one of their other 'veggie option' meals before giving a final verdict!

A very nice bar/restaurant in Holywood. Only managed 2 courses because we were in a rush which was annoying as some of the desserts sounded delicious! It was reasonably priced too, which was a bonus! The service was attentive also, which can make all the difference as so often smiles are forced... Not here though. Managed to enjoy a really nice Guinness... Can't wait to go back.

Went here for lunch on Saturday and was not disappointed at all. Had the burrito which was full of flavour and every bite delicious! They have a pretty good selection of beer for a restaurant in Northern Ireland, with a range of world beers and ones from the local area that I hadn't even heard of. Would definitely go again.

Took my family out for a Sunday Lunch after previously tasting one of the finest Rib-eye Beef Roasts I had ever had, I had to bring my family along and I'm glad I did.5 of us had Sunday Roasts mixed selections between chicken & Beef Roast dinners. They were great value, no long waits for food & service was excellent from Roisin & Orla who looked after us exceptionally well.My family were extremely impressed and already booking to go back with more of the family.We also had a dessert nachos platter to share afterwards and it was delicious....Great work by the creative chefs as it is something different but awesome! Must Try!If your looking somewhere for a beautiful Sunday dinner....This is the place & you won't regret it.

I'm not one for commenting but I couldn't not in this case! This has to be the nicest food I have ever tasted! So reasonably priced too. Staff were extremely welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely be back.

I have eaten all around Belfast and Holywood for many years but I have never come across such a new and innovative spot. Wednesday lunchtime I spotted this new joint that use to be Wine & Co. When entering, I enjoyed the art work set around the building and the service was excellent by the young gentleman who seated me and took no time in recommending dishes to me and offering me a drink. The Jig Burger as it was named was extremley tasty, I didn't even find myself quenching for thirst. I followed this up with the Eton Mess, which not only looked fantastic, it's taste was delicious although my thoughts would be a sharing dish for two, as I could only make it half way.Will be back to try the Lobster after the staff convinced me it is exceptional as is all their food.

First time in Johnny the Jig, had lovely food, lots of gluten free options, even had a gf burger bun for a delicious burger, that's a first! Everyone enjoyed their food, waitress was very helpful.

My girlfriends and i went here for lunch during work for a payday treat and absolutely loved it! At first glance the menu seemed a bit fancy but it's just really creative. A lot of thought has clearly gone in to what flavours work together and the result is fantastic. I went for a burger and it was the nicest I've ever eaten! My friends loved their meals too. The decor was really creative too- old school doors as partitions and old school chairs mixed with random old paintings (that also had some very creative touch ups added!) The staff were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back - to try everything else on the menu!

Table booked as a birthday treat with two friends and found the menu very poor. Fish was off the menu and most other choices were meat on the bone so I opted for a burger which I requested as very well done. This arrived on a very small wooden board so had to ask for a plate. On cutting into the burger I found it was pink. I returned the food which was later returned after it had been microwaved, chips and all. I was very disappointed with the whole experience as were my friends with their chicken dishes.

This wee place would be an acquired taste I loved it ..Decor is mostly salvage from a old school ..various interesting things creating a eclectic mishmash ...We sat downstairs on the sofa was very comfortable and private but felt quite removed from the rest of this small space because of large doors felt bit claustrophobic ..Bar staff really nice and friendly ordered drinks then decided to have something from the Menu . We ordered a selection of starters which were excellent we all ordered different mains again no complaints .. All in All excellent service great food .. Would recommend

great food….just improve upon the atmosphere in the restaurant, was quite dark - need candles on tables etc. and be careful that the live music isn't too loud for people sitting in restaurant above. great place- good luck!

Visited this restaurant on a recent visit to Holywood and I have to say I was impressed. The food was excellent , well cooked and very tasty. The service from the staff was excellent , meals arrived in good time and the manager was keen to make sure we enjoyed our meal. We had rump steaks which were lovely. We also had a como starter for two which you could make a main meal, as there was so much. I look forward to my next visit.