The Bucks Head Inn in Down

I had the chicken strips, burger and ice cream and my broken arm instantly healed. That was an exaggeration but it felt like nectar of the gods or some shiz overall 89u2839388228393838282838373737e+74/5 stars

In the midst of all this doom and gloom, my wife and I enjoyed a special anniversary meal at the Bucks Head just days before the latest shutdown of hospitality here. Another memorable, mouth watering meal in one of our favourite restaurants with the best of fine food and wine served in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.A wide ranging three course a la carte menu for just over £30 is exceptional value and we could not have been happier with our various choices, including the cheese and onion tartlet for starters, the melt in the mouth main of delicious Dromara beef followed by a chocolate and cherry fondant to die for - all washed down with a wonderful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.Thanks to Alan and Leiontia for their warm welcome and hospitality .... can't wait for our next visit!

We called in for lunch and were met by a friendly and helpful member of staff. I ordered the risotto from the vegetarian menu and my husband had the chicken Caesar salad with sweet potato fries. Both meals were delicious. Thank you. We will definitely be back

Had my first visit the The Buck's Head Inn a few weeks back. We had the 3 course set lunch, the food was the best I've had in a long time. Very homely place and I will definitely be back. Thanks

Fabulous meal in one of our favourite restaurants. The Bucks Head in Dundrum always delivers. We’ve eaten here many times and never been disappointed tonight was no exception. After a drink in the sunny courtyard garden at the rear of the pub we enjoyed Oysters and seafood in the cosy restaurant. The meal was superb and we would highly recommend it on a trip to the Mournes

Both times food and service were excellent, 1st time was with my wife and three of the family, 2 of whom are Vegans and the Staff were very accommodating. We shared Breads and Oils and I enjoyed the Rib of Beef, would definitely recommend it. 2and time, just my wife and myself, this time it was the Garlic cheesy Doda Bread and the Chicken Pasta, again both enjoyable and the portions were just right for me. My wife had the Dromara Beef and champ, with hindsight, she wishes she had not ordered a dessert . Will definitely be back next time.

We had a brilliant Sunday lunch out at the Buck's Head in early Sept. Our first since lockdown and not eating out since mid March. And it really was a treat with a very professional team as regrads service. Food excellent value for three courses at £24.50. Tables very well spaced out and staff very visible keeping tables etc clean.All very civilised.No one hanging around the bar area and very much aimed at those coming in for a proper meal

Love this restaurant, went recently for lunch, food was exceptional as were the staff. All in all a lovely dining experience. Will be back again for sure.

Mussels - Very good 24hr Dromara beef - excellent Scampi - excellent Chips - Very good.There are good reviews for wheaten bread, nice flavour but a bit dry.Overall - Very good, I rarely give 5 stars, but would give this 4.5 if it was possible!

Visited on Saturday evening, the restaurant is lovely so cosy, stylish and inviting. Food was delicious and presentation fab. Definitely don’t skip dessert! Service was excellent with friendly , knowledgeable staff. We will be back very soon

Eat here two days ago for dinner, one of the best meals ever that we had ever had. All three courses were excellent. Staff very friendly and done all they could. Chocolate fondant is a must and a great wine selection. Would 100% recommend going out of your way to eat here.

We had a good friend visiting and thought it would be nice to take her out for dinner at the Buck's Head for her birthday .... Mistake! Bottom line, only 5 out of 7 starters came out and when we asked about the other 2 the waitress was so rude, she accused us of being wrong, she rolled her eyes and just walked away! Customer service at it's worst! Can't beleive she is allowed front of house!!! I have never seen anything like it! I was so upset I had to leave. I also couldn't beleive they weren't wearing face masks as all other eateries we have been to are wearing them. WILL NEVER RETURN!

Can't comment on the food as i didn't ever actually get served any.... Can comment on the unfriendly, obnoxious, rude and argumentative woman that walked away from us mid argument rather than even try to listen to us and resolve an issue they caused... Left before food even arrived... Possibly the most offensive behaviour i have ever experienced... I will never return and i strongly advise you go anywhere else...

My husband and I were in on Sunday and we both agree....we had the most amazing meal from start to finish. The service was outstanding and the staff were so attentive. We will definitely be back again soon.

We haven't been here for sometime but were staycationing in Dundrum so booked. Not disappointed. Lovely friendly atmosphere, nice ambience and decor. Avove all a fabulous meal. We had chicken liver parfait, lemon sole and passion fruit creme brulee. All superb. Its far too easy to pass through Dundrum but, folks, you gotta stop.

I have been cautious regarding dining out in the current climate but The Buck's Head staff put me and my mother at ease from the start. The Dromara beef was amazing and changing champ for chips, for my mother, was not a problem... She ate the lot, followed by a portion of sticky toffee pudding... The best in Co. Down! My scampi was crisp and fresh. A delicious treat.. Thank you Buck's Head team!

Booked for a special birthday occasion. Nice person took the booking (though she threw in the odd swear word throughout the conversation) she suggested a ‘birthday plate’ would be brought out at the dessert. She took note.Arrived, nice welcome, but that’s a good as it gets. Staff were friendly but random in who looked after the table. Very, very slow service and delays in all the mains coming out. Some had clearly been sitting prepped for a while. No children’s meal options. Basic pasta options for them given when pushed. Food that was once the envy of other restaurants, was something that a local pub would serve better. Dessert sponge was hard in the middle, sorbet was just served as 3 scoops - plate wasn’t dressed - the presentation wasn’t there- the least you would expect for the price. No birthday plate ever came. Very overpriced for what it was in terms of the quality of what we got. It will be a long time before I consider it again, especially for what was to be a special meal out.

The bucks head never disappoints. With a lovely relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff the food is delicious 😋 The Menu has something for everyone 😋

Dropped in on Sunday afternoon after a long coastal walk and were delighted they were able to give us a table in the bar. We had fish and chips in mind and, despite not being an option on the lunch menu, the chef kindly accommodated. Good beer selection - good Guinness. Lovely decor and artwork in restaurant/bar. Excellent fish, chips, tartare sauce, peas - delicious light batter, meaty cod and super chunky chips. Delicious desserts. Creme brûlée amazing. Only thing I would say is crumble on apple and pear crumble a bit too hard and chunky - you could lose a filling! And more creme anglais needed! Extra bonus points for Fairtrade earl grey tea! Please can the ladies toilets be given a good clean! The dust on the cubicles is noticeable! And the cobwebbed skylight! And the watered down hand wash! It’s a shame to have the loos let down an otherwise smashing restaurant!Compliments to the excellent chef!

spontaneous stop for very tasty lunch. warm welcome and excellent service. beautiful decor. thankyou

A lovely place for us to have a meal. Cosy fire on a cold night. Breads and tapenade are enjoyed. Starters of tempura oysters. We enjoyed steak and the fish and side orders. Good food.

What a relaxing and inviting setting for the ultimate birthday treat on a windy, dull Saturday! I had the special fish of the day (plaice) and my Mum had her favourite quiche. Dessert was to die for... White choc and ginger cheese cake. It was A-MAZ-ING!!! And that is no exaggeration. Thank you Buck's Head and the fabulous staff!

Went for dinner on my daughters birthday as it is her favourite restaurant.With a good experience it's always about the fine details.Make sure there is salt in the salt cellars. Take coats from guests.Serve drinks in the right glasses.Train staff on the basics of the menu. Ice cream v sorbet etc.The food was good. Starters could be a little bigger.Hoping the attention to detail can improve and it can once again be my daughter favourite.

Went to Restaurant with family on Friday evening. Menu was two or three course set with fabulous choices for cost of £25 OR £31.The food was amazing. We all had steak which came with selection of Mediterranean style vegetables and chunky chips. The portions were just enough for us all. Good selection of desserts and a great wine selection.Best meal ever. Definitely recommended.Staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Memorable family dinner at the Bucks Head. Couldnt pass up the traditional Turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by Ali's famous Christmas pudding! Not any words to describe the whole experience except DELICIOUS from start to finish! Also our pre dinner cocktail The Gin bramble was a show stopper with fresh muddled fruit! Never disappointed with our meal at the Bucks Head, friendly knowledgeable service and an awesome wine list.

Another great meal!! I have been coming to this place for 20 years and have never had a bad meal. The chef has fantastic taste and knows how to make you Dea right at home. The staff are great and the little bar is great too.

I'm really surprised by the poor reviews some people have given this place, as our party of five all loved it and we couldn't fault a thing. We were on holiday in Dundrum and visited on a personal recommendation. On a cold November evening, the pub felt warm and inviting. The quality of every dish was excellent and, although a little on the expensive side (the menu is fixed price) was well worth the price. The staff were lovely too - friendly and attentive without being intrusive.

Wir haben 2 x hier gegessen und waren 2 x begeistert. Das Essen war sehr schön serviert und war von bester Qualität. Der Service war sehr gut, die Bedienung jeweils ganz nett. Wirklich empfehlenswert.

With a group of friends we had been driving locally and enjoying the scenery of the Mourne Mountains and dropped in here for a light lunch. The food was OK , but nothing special. The inside of the premises is much more impressive than the exterior. The bar/ restaurant was clean and well presented, but it lacked any friendly atmosphere. In particular the staff did not exhibit any welcoming attitudes to visiting patrons. Overall “disappointing “.

Called in here for a lunch before work. Seen it had Michelin stars so that was a good sign. Ordered the beef with mash, excellent meal. Service was great, they changed a few things for us and nothing was too much truble. A bit pricey but when you taste the food you understand why. Would definitely call here again.

Stopped here yesterday the 21st September 2019 on way back to Belfast from Newcastle County Down a party of 4 of us , looking tea and sandwiches was told by a very cheeky young lady behind the bar that they could not give us this service, I will not be back in the place or recommend anyone going near it either , we had a guest with us from Czech Republic it was an eye opener for her to getting turned away , it’s well for businesses to turn away any business in this day and age , also they removed my post I put on their Facebook page I wonder why

Just had fabulous meal in this establishment. It is worth going to taste the tapenade alone. Everything was so tasty and succulent. Good service too! Thanks

Outstanding food both in presentation and taste was the highlight of our visit to this lovely modern and airy restaurant. Staff were friendly and highly attentive despite their busy Saturday night service. Don't miss out on a visit here if you are nearby.

Great service and great food, Will be back again and would recommend any of the fish dishes. The steak was just ok.

Just had a wonderful 3 course Sunday lunch. Haddock fish cakes delicious, chicken delicious and chocolate pudding delicious! Everything that a good restaurant should be. Service, atmosphere, friendly staff and superb food, both with presentation and quality. Thank you to the wonderful Buck Head Inn team. Can't recommend enough!

as we were visiting friends we decided to try the bucks head for dinner our first evening we were very pleased with the quality of the food and the variety also the staff were very pleasant and the service very good

I have been visiting the Dundrum area every year for more than 10 years and the Bucks Head has consistently delivered an excellent meal and wonderful service every time. I believe my wife and I must have had approximately 40 meals over that ten year period. We have also recommended the Bucks Head to friends and family who have all had the same wonderful experience. Enjoy !

called in this evening without a reservation and was offered a table. Beautiful food. All of the staff were very polite, courteous and friendly. Thanks

Where do I start? We booked a table for two on a Tuesday evening, the place was busy even early in the week so booking is recommended. The food was amazing. I had duck which was cooked to perfection. My partner had braised beef which was delicious. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert but the little pieces of fudge which were served with tea at the end of the meal were divine. They do a set price 2 or 3 courses which was great value considering the high quality of the ingredients and cooking. Wine list was good. I've nothing to fault about this place, other than it's not local to me! When we are back in northern Ireland we will definitely be returning! The only thing on the service front was that the Male waiter seemed a little heavy handed and put my plate down in front of me in such a way dinner nearly ended up in my lap. Female staff very attentive however. Highly recommended restaurant which will go down as one of the best meals I've ever had.

Checked this place out while in the area. So glad I did. Staff very welcoming. Sunday lunch menu was limited but enough to please all. I had the Brie for starter and the roast beef for my main. Delicious. Easy access from the street. Just beware that they stop serving Sunday lunch at 2-30.

If you are looking for a good meal, good wine list, good service look no further then this resturant as it delivers on all accounts. It has a reputation as one of the better restaurants in the area and I found the reputation to be deserved. The Buck is good all around not great but always good and in a small town that high value

Stopped in here on the way home from Newcastle - and we were so glad we did! The restaurant is freshly modernised but maintains all its charm. Tables well set up and presented so it felt special from the off. Staff were attentive without being overbearing. The menu was excellent and great value too - we loved the 24 hr slow braised beef and scampi. Dessert didn’t disappoint either. We will definitely be back and have no hesitation recommending!

Each course was delicious I had ham hock, then roast beef & brûlée each course was mouth watering. I then had a Black Forest cocktail to finish. Helpful friendly staff which even wished me a happy birthday when they realised that’s why we were there. Would 100% recommend you visit The Bucks Head I’ll be back that’s for sure

Went on Saturday night with my husband & surprisingly it wasn’t busy. We were greeted & shown to our table by a very nice young dark haired girl who also took our drinks order. There was a different story however with the older blonde haired woman we found her rather sharp & rude on several occasions throughout our meal. Starters were pate which was good but the seafood chowder was disappointing, plenty of fish but no real flavour & the breads we got as a wee appetiser before were ok but a few of them were almost a bit stale. Mains were lovely duck was cooked well & my slow cooked beef with red wine jus was lovely however when it came to the bill I got charged extra £3.50 for a small portion of chips even though I had asked for them instead of everything else it was supposed to come with! Not good & we tried for 10 minutes to get attention from any of the waitresses to suggest it should be removed but in the end gave up! We won’t be in a rush back, service means a lot when your paying that bit more!

Called in on last Sunday, no booking but staff fitted us in. Food excellent an reasonably priced,would definitely eat here again

Dark wood. Nice ambiance. Not formal. Good food: Beef, local seafood, duck, local lamb, nice desserts! When in Dundrum, a good choice!

I always thought the prices here were too expensive, but happily this is not the case. The food was good and beautifully presented. I had cod wrapped in parma. My friend had the game pie. Both were delicious

3 of us enjoyed a birthday lunch at The Buck's Head today. We were greeted by the friendly staff and given time to study the amazing menu... could have picked a number of dishes. I settled on the 24hr braised beef. I was not disappointed... it was delicious! My husband had chicken Maryland which he said was very tasty. The mushroom and thyme soup starter was a perfect beginning ... then the sticky toffee pudding to finish ... I challenge anyone to better it!

Arrived in Dundrum and whilst it is a quiet village in February it does offer amazing food all thanks to the Buck Head Restaurant. All round amazing feel and atmosphere here and the food is top class. It deserves all the awards which it has. You won't be disappointed!! ....try the steak!!

Had never visited this restaurant before. From start to finish we were not disappointed. The goats cheese salad was lovely, the slow cooked Dromara beef was mouthwatering. Will definately make another visit.

We are a large walking group (12 people) and were easily accommodated here on a Friday evening. we did have to book a week in advance though. Food was sumptuous, wholesome and reasonably priced. the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

We went for a family meal again after an outstanding visit here in Feb this year. The welcome again was lovely and the wine beautiful. Service was good and we all ordered three courses. The chowder was good, as was the mussels and Brie. Two fishes for mains, a steak and a slow cook beef were perfect! Unfortunately the chips had been refried, we understand that this is common now but normally at the same time, they must have been left over night because you can taste when potatoes are reheated after time and this just took the shine off what was a lovely meal. Pudding and cocktails amazing thank you.

What a great evening we had on a Saturday night in the Buck's Head. We chose to go straight to our table and took our time over the menu and wine list. We ordered and asked for and intentionally slow meal. The staff were perfect from start to finish. Exactly right levels of attention and service. Our dinner was magic. There were three of us and we enjoyed, 2 starters, 3 mains and 2 desserts. Coming to a total of £80. Particular highlights were the tempura oysters, the Lamb and the Chocolate fondant. Although I would have been happy with any of the 7 various servings which we received. The range was interesting from delicate fish courses, mild and delicate curry, beautiful meat and both desserts were fantastic.

We always choose the scampi made with fresh prawns and a light batter. Nice pub atmosphere allied to good restaurant food and service. A winning combination.

We called to see the menu and ended up staying for a very late lunch which was delicious. The staff were very friendly. Will be back.

We ate here as a family. We booked late but they were very accommodating and managed to fit us in. The service was nicely paced and the food was excellent as was the wine. My only gripe was the noise. We were eating in the rear 'hall' and there were two very loud groups which made it very hard to hold a conversation at times.

We popped in for lunch on our way to Murlough Beach. There were four of us. One had the salmon with harissa flavoured cous cous. She didn’t leave a morsel and said it was delicious. My son had the curry which he said was tasty. My friend had the burger which was massive! I had the large dish of local mussels in garlic and white white which were fantastic. All food was well presented and all very tasty.

We enjoyed a delicious meal here last week. So much so, we booked again for the last night of our holiday. What a disappointment second time around. My sis and I ordered a gluten-free version of crispy cod with minted peas and chips. Got oven-baked cod, mange tout and other greens, plus mash. It was flavourless, unseasoned, and bland. It felt like no effort had been made whatsoever. Very disappointing indeed. On the bill, we were then charged for a beer we'd already paid for, and a salad we never received. After I said I hadn't enjoyed my food, it felt like the staff avoided us, when the service before had been warm and friendly. I see this restaurant has amazing reviews, including from Michelin. This was a Sunday night. It felt like tonight was perhaps a different chef from last Wednesday, when the food had been so flavoursome. So, which do I trust? My meal full of delight last Wednesday, or my meal full of disappointment tonight?

omg wow the food was so great the staff are great huge portion size and tasted amazing chilled atmospere and gluten and lactous free no problem what so ever 10 out of 10 2 big thumbs up 😀😁

We were staying in the area and had an early evening meal (2 Adults, 3 Kids - 7, 5, 1). We enjoyed it so much we returned a couple of days later with relatives for a late lunch (5 Adults, 3 Kids). Kids high chair was provided, and seating location considerate to avoid disturbing other diners. Nice kids menu - they loved the scampi and chips. Very good selection on the adult menu - scampi and chips and the 24 hour braised beef very popular. We took desert in the "hidden" beer garden at the back. Outstanding meals and would definitely return.

My mum, daughter and myself decided to have a meal in the Bucks Head today, after spending a few hours in Newcastle, i have not had a meal in here for years and it was lovely, today was no different, we had excellent service, mum got the seafood chowder which she was thought was absolutely gorgeous with lots of variety of fish in it including mussels, my daughter who is only 5 and myself had the scampi and chips between us which was so tasty and enough even for the 2 of us, the service was great and the waitress came over to make sure everything was ok, we will be definitely back next year for another meal.

We visited The Bucks Head 17th June 2018. I had the most delicious seafood chowder which was a meal in itself. My husband had a fab soup with guinness bread. I had a baked chicken dish for mains which i could not finish it was so big. My husband had fillet steak with rosemary pots and veg and pepper sauce. The best steak ever! He had dessert, poached pear with warm ginger cake and brown bread ice cream. All delicious and served with a smile.

My birthday celebrations had been planned well in advance by my Daughter. She couldn't have chosen a better place, food, surroundings, all were first class. Definitely return for another visit.

If you wish to have a reasonabley priced lunch in comfortable surroundings, then this is the place to go. A Michelin star restaurant, plesant and professional staff, very good service and excellent food makes it a very nice place to have lunch with Friends. Would go back in a flash!

The Buck's Head Inn was very busy when we went in for dinner and had a big party booking. Even though we did not have a booking, the staff were extremely accommodating and made a table specially for us in the bar.

Called in for dinner in the middle of the day; the food was absolutely delicious, prices were extremely reasonable and staff were friendly. Lovely atmosphere as well. I had the chicken and lentil curry - the chutney was clearly homemade, and tasted incredible! Will definitely be back at the next opportunity!

After being for a walk around Castlewellan Lake we decided to have lunch in Dundrum. Had never been to this restaurant before

This is the perfect restaurant for a special occasion. The decor is beautiful and even on a Saturday night felt relaxed. The food was gorgeous. I would highly recommend the seafood chowder and chocolate fondant. The staff were attentive and welcoming.

It was only by chance that we ate in the Bucks Head and im very glad that we did. I went with my partner on Saturday and had a great lunch, staff were attentive and friendly which complimented the meal. We had the chowder whick was brimming with seafood, oysters followed by the scampi and blue cheese and broccoli quiche and Alisons bread and butter pudding. We will be back. Many thanks.

Nice decor/ furnishings, the music created a nice ambience and there was a clean smell as we passed by the bar into the dining area. The main waitress seemed agitated, there was a lack of warmth in her service and this left me feeling as though we were an inconvenience. I had asked to see the vegan menu as I was thoroughly interested to see what was on offer. Northern Ireland restaurants aren't well known for their vegan friendly approach to menu options. However I love tapenade and ordered the bread selection. The breads lacked freshness and were all bland but one, the wheaten bread was especially tasty - congratulations. My friend ordered a cup of potato and leek soup, not the type of soup Northern Irish restaurants should be getting wrong, but wrong is the only word to describe the dish water consistency of this cup-a-soup with lots of pepper. My friend was home from LA,while home he takes the opportunity to order fish'n'chips wherever we go. Mushy peas should be as the name dictates, mushy, not dried up and crumbly again another very basic food that Northern Irish restaurants really shouldn't be getting wrong. My friend who is old-school and politely eats everything that is placed in front of him kept saying "at least the fish is good" my reply having grown up with an uncle from Annalong who was a fisherman "it should be good Kilkeel's only 20 minutes up the road!". For anyone who doesn't know you would really worry if this part of Northern Ireland wasn't serving good quality fish, it's basically on the waters edge! I ordered the Hake special, the fish was the only redeeming factor to the dish, the butter beans were dry, there were miniscule potato cubes the size of babies finger nails dotted around the plate which did nothing for the presentation. The staff are fortunate that any type of tip was left, as I was not impressed at all. And to add insult to injury it would be no exaggeration to tell you, the waitresses mother had parked behind my car so I couldn't leave, mean while the chef and kitchen staff made a hasty exit from the restaurant. Clearly as the last table in we had kept them from getting on with their afternoon. Having driven from Comber, as far as birthday lunches go it was disastrous. I can not recommend the Buck's Head on Tuesdays and best of luck to all who try it any other day of the week. Having worked in hospitality for ten years or more I understand waiting on the public can be demanding and at times thankless. This hospitality team struck me as tired, they lacked luster which is unfortunate as I know locally this restaurant can be popular. I highly recommend Ballo House.

Go here if you want a very good meal. Staff are pleasant and the food excellent. Not the cheapest in terms of price for food and drinks but nevertheless well worth a visit. Seems wheelchair friendly and accessible to everywhere either in the bar area or the dining room which could be a little draughty in winter.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but inside it's smart, warm and modern. We had great service and drinks. I had the Salmon which was absolutely fantastic. All of our group enjoyed their food and we had a great time. The food and drink is on the expensive side but it's not super expensive and you definitely get the quality you expect for the price.

Called here yesterday for lunch on way to Newcastle. Food and service were both great. Quality of food was excellent. staff were friendly. However, big surprise on the bill was Prosecco was £10 a glass with no strawberry!! I'd a pint of Magners which was priced as you'd expect.

This was the fourth time I had dinner in The Bucks Head, on all occasions the meal and service were excellent, however my recent visit was a different matter.

A romantic meal out with my partner on a wintry night and what a spot it was. The food was simply delicious and the staff were very attentive. The wee free extras are always a hit with me.

Booked here for a Sat night meal. Having never been before I was expecting a better than average bar food. Wrong. It was top notch restaurant standard. Service was super and I could have eaten everything on the menu. Presentation of each dish was excellent and tasted great. the chocolate fondant pudding was one of the best puds I've ever had.

After many years returned to the Buck's Head for Sunday lunch and had a pleasant surprise. Three excellent courses for £22 served by pleasant and professional young staff complete with smiles!

I was taken by my daughter and her boyfriend to celebrate my 73 Rd birthday. I had not been there before,but I will certainly be back!

Best food EVER!! Alison doesn’t serve anything but the best local food. I have never had a bad meal. Thanks Ali

I dined here in the recent past with my mum for lunch. We had been at Murlough beach and often pass this restaurant so decided to try it out. The most notable part of the experience is how cosy and homely the atmosphere is. The Bistro area was recently refurbished and truly has superb character.

Enjoyed a tasty lunch with family on a chilly November day. Fire was lit and atmosphere was cosy and relaxed. Food was up to the usual top class standard. Christmas pud to die for!

Stopped in at the Bucks Head after a long walk along the beach at Murlough on a very cold but dry winters day. I've been popping in here for over the past 15 years when down walking the beach. It's always been a reliable wateringhole with excellent service. On this occasion we were a bit late in - around 2.30 - but were able to get a couple of bowls of soup to warm us up. Chowder for me and broth for my wife. Served with lovely freshly made breads. The soups were very tasty and the bread rolls and wheaten excellent. Service as usual was quick and efficient. It's a great place to stop at if you're in the area - it's a bit far away from us to be a local but always a good reason to go for a bracing walk by the sea!

A little gem of a place for anyone in the County Down area. Under stated , and looks quite low key but a great menu and a good wine list.

I visited The Bucks Head Inn on the evening of 18 November along with 2 friends. Our first visit and it won't be the last. Fabulous food, great ambience and excellent waiting staff. Couldn't ask for more :)

Called in mid afternoon for refreshments.

My wife and I had the privilege of dinng at the Buckshead in Dundrum on 14/10/17.

Decided to take the scenic, leisurely trip back from Dublin to Belfast and stopped at Dundrum Castle. Then stopped at The Buck's Head based on a recommendation from a friend for the Sunday lunch menu. It was outstanding, both the food and the service. Glad we made the trip!

We had a corner table and were shown to it on arrival the service was good , rustic breads and olive pate were brought to the table and when refused (gluten free )they were replaced with Gluten free bread .The oysters tempura batter were also done gluten free . Good choice of fish or meat . Portions good size Vegetables cooked well .Menu 2 or 3 courses set price so no surprises with bill . Dress code smart casual. Bar lounge if you like a drinks before or after meal relaxing atmosphere.

Great service, food, location and ambience. Yummy and impressive vegan menu! I got the house salad and it did not disappoint

We went with friends as this place had been recommended.The food was good but not great. We had the crispy chicken and Thai mussels to start and the pork and 24 hour braised beef for mains. I had the beef and it was delicious and only let down by the advertised caramelised shallots consisting of two thin pieces of cooked but far from caramelised pieces of shallot which seems both misleading and mean.Service was OK but a bit slow and a request for more water was apparently forgotten by one of the waitresses. Atmosphere was fairly old fashioned.

Ich bin einfach kein Freund davon. Habe ich hier wieder festgestellt. Die Pommes waren echt gut, aber der Fisch viel zu fettig, konnte nicht aufessen, sonst wäre mir übel geworden.

li had fresh local scampi nothing frozen about this place.My fried had Ribeye steak .Cooked to perfection.Food was hot well presented and tasted Fantastic.Certainly worth a stop off.Would maybe suggest a reservation if going at the weekend we were fine during the week,but can see it would get busy

Lovely lunch fabulous friendly service and great food - just perfect Will definitely be visiting again xxx

We eat here regularly and are never disappointed. Fantastic choice of locally sourced dishes, always cooked to perfection with very attentive, friendly service. The last dessert I ordered here (white chocolate pannacotta) was the best I've ever had and was beautifully presented.

Brought out by family to celebrate my 60th birthday.Found the dining area a bit up market canteen like and tables were "rocking" on the floor.Service was fine and all meals came promptly. None of our party had any complaints.Menu was a bit sparse of choice 2 and 3 course option £30 for the later.Several steaks all cooked as ordered.Please try the braised beef which according to my better half was to die for.Wine list ok but as usual a bit expensive.Overall not a bad night and reasonlby priced.

After listening to so many people recommending The Bucks Head we decided to call in on our way home from Newcastle. First impressions were good, the place is clean and the staff were friendly.We scanned the menu and ordered or meals and waited eagerly for them to arrive.The kids scampi arrived with around 4 pieces of scampi on a plate with some chips and the other kids meal was supposed to be penne pasta with cheese, but a bowl with under cooked pasta sitting in some oily substance arrived. My partners sea food chowder arrived (apparently they are famous for this offering) and I can only describe the grey coloured liquid with lumps tasted like puréed celery with chives. As for my cheeseburger, I've had better from burger vans parked at the side of the road.One saving grace was when I pointed out the issues to our server my partner was offered an alternative dish and the kids were brought chips. However, my partner ordered a cheeseburger and this came loaded with burnt cheese.There were other diners expressing their concerns with the standards on offer on Sunday evening, with one couple walking out, so we weren't being difficult, there really seems to be a issue that needs attention. To be fair our server adjusted the bill to reflect our situation.It's a shame to have to post such a negative review, especially since the staff were so nice but if experiences like this aren't highlighted then they can't be addressed.

Visited this lovely restaurant today for Sunday lunch with our vegetarian friend. We had the lovely soup to start with and the roast beef for main which were delicious. Our friend was delighted to have her own vegetarian menu which had a great variety to choose from. Thank you for a most delightful lunch. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant. Staff were attentive, polite and efficient...Give it a try...you won't regret it.

For Pub food it doesn't get much better, when we first turned up it looked like it was closed but once you enter it has large lounge dining area and a garden bar. The food was very good across all 7 mains we had with the whole family, well worth the stop off if your traveling in the area.

We have visited this restaurant several times before, the service is always great, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, diners range from singletons to family parties. We were really looking forward to having the seafood chowder but sadly we were very disappointed. The chowder was very ordinary, they had not used any smoked fish and there wasn't enough fish in the chowder, in fact very little, we were very disappointed. However, the special was a beautiful baked cod with a Parmesan crust served with champ potato and the scampi was delicious. This establishment does punch above it's weight with most dishes, such a shame about the chowder.

Popped in for a bit to eat with my family and was expecting pub grub but we all were so surprised to receive really fantastic food. We loved every bite and in a great location too! Am planning to go back in a few weeks.