The Dirty Duck in North Down

Amazing food … Guinness was the best

I have dined here many times and will be back many times more in the future. Well done Dirty Duck.

Crazy big portions of very tasty grub and very friendly staff

God knows how many calories in that burger, but it was soooo tasty..

Cosy atmosphere and great views over Belfast Lough.

This restaurant is safe enough for you to go there alone and the staf is nice and kind and the food and drinks are great and you even have an amazing view of the Belfast lough and you can even see and hear the planes flying in or out of george best Belfast City Airport and you can also see and hear the boats and ships going in or out of the bellfast port

Havent eat there yet, but its a doggy friendly place! Great atmosphere! Beautiful views. :)

Never had a bad meal in the dirty duck. Highly recommended for food and Beer.

Great pub with good prices, and a lovely view of the coastline—very convenient by train as well

Great service, good food what more can you ask for 👍

Food was amazing about £20a head for food but it was amazing

Crab Claws washed down with proper ale. What's not to like ...

Good food selection. Reasonably prices. Good service.

Great night, called in on the off-chance for a quick drink and bite to eat but ended up spending the whole evening here, a Tuesday quiz night helped

We have been there several times with friends. Although we always reserved a table in advance and asked...we never got a table by the window. When we arrived and saw that there were many empty tables by the windows, we were not allowed to sit there either. While we were in the restaurant, no one came to take a seat. The food is highly objectionable. Critically substandard quality and quantity. A small piece of fish with a pile of rice and 2 slices of dry bread!??...what is this?? Long wait for food and I could go on and on. I'm sorry this place is a huge disappointment. ...

Beautiful fresh veg, fresh flaky fish....champ was delicious!

Still a beautiful pub with fantastic grub. Good Guinness and a great view of the ships coming and going to the docks 👌

Lovely atmosphere and a great view of Belfast Lough. Good service, fair prices and phenomenal food. The fish and chips are literally the best I've ever had and I go out of my way to visit here any time I'm in Northern Ireland.

The food & ambience are always good there!

Food was 100% atmosphere was the company I was with. Couldn't buy a smile from the staff

Great wheelchair access and disability awareness from staff

Best to make reservations but they were able to seat us in an odd spot, wonderful seafood and friendly fare.

Delicious meal chosen from an extensive menu. Relaxed comfy seating areas with friendly staff. I need to go back more often.

The food was excellent, easily the most impressed I have been with any restaurant or pub in years. Good food and damn near perfect execution from the chef. Great location, great views & a very well thought out menu. Well played you dirty ducks. More like mighty ducks!

Food very good. Large portions. Staff very helpful and friendly

Food not good value for money. Menu hasn't changed mych in 20 years. The place smells like it could do with a good clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

Family favourite for a Sunday dinner out.

Lovely seaside pub for good beer, nice people, and lovely views!

Great food and drinks. Perfect location for post meal walk

This venue was hyped and had won numerous awards for it's food, however our experience was not reflective of that. 2 of our party had to send back our food, which was well presented, as it was cold inside. Replacements arrived and these were hot and the food was very tasty, however first impressions count. The decor was starting to feel a little lived in, but again clean and tidy. The view from our table was fantastic. One dessert was also colder than expected however this was not sent back and our post member are most of it. Overall portions were of a good size and the food when presented correctly was tasty. Not sure we were as blown away as we were promised. No concession to a fragmented dining experience was not reflected in the billing.

Great food and a fantastic view. Genuine UK pub feel and food

My friend and I had 3 starters (coz we couldn't decide) between us and it was ample for our meal. Excellent food, brilliant service. Thanks, ducks!!

Great place for a pint and a sunset

Been here twice recently & food was lovely. Beautiful location. Service good. Would definitely recommend.

Been here twice in three days. First visit was with a large group and very busy. Service was slow, however food was good. 2nd visit was table of 4. Very fast service and excellent food.

Great place for a meal and a drink. Food was delicious ( large portions)and reasonably priced. Attentive staff and lovely views.

Ok. Nice setting, good beer choices, so so food

Pre holiday meal, called in on short notice. Was found a table quickly with fantastic views across the lough. The food was brilliant, and the service excellent. Highly recommended.

Most of the muscles didn’t open and the wheaten bread was hard

Love the views from the 1st floor.

Wonderful venue, service was impeccable, worth a visit should you be in the area

We visited on a Saturday afternoon, it was busy but we didn't have to wait for a table. The food and service were great.

Very rude staff - would not recommend

Lovely spot , would recommend booking if having food to get the best window seat

Ordered scampi at £23 ... served a decent portion , but cold . Advised the serving staff and got an apology , but still got charged full amount . Ivebee

Great place super staff and food. Hard to get parked sometimes.

Great food and views from the restaurant.

First at dirty duck would go back would recommend this bar restaurant

Really good taste food and a viticulture view of the sea. They had cute little duck paintings on the wall and the toilets were really well kept which I know a lot places don’t so very happy about that

Just outstanding! The Dirty Duck was recommended to us by our cab driver who picked us up from the airport, and it didn't disappoint. Everyone was really friendly, and everything - the welcome, the food, the drink, the view and the atmosphere were all fantastic. If we hadn't had a day's travel, and if we weren't a forkful away from a food coma, we'd have stayed until closing time! We'd been in Holywood for less than six hours, but The Dirty Duck had already got us saying that we'd like to come back again.

Great place with lovely views across the Lough. Staff are very welcoming and it is family friendly

The champ had four scallions in it and the onion gravy had one piece of onion in it. It only was in my meal, in a group of ten. Everyone else seems to have enjoyed it

On 07/08//4, my brother & I went over to The Dirty Duck Alehouse, in Holywood for a meal. When we got there, the staff offered us a drink & showed us the menu & also told us what the meal of the day was. We had a look at the menu & then, ordered our meal. The staff are very helpful & friendly. The Dirty Duck Alehouse is on The Esplanade, just off The Bangor Road & has an excellent view over Belfast Lough & the mountains on the other side of Belfast Lough. It’s well worth a visit if, you’re thinking of having a meal on your own or with your friends etc. Prices are also very good & I would recommend it if you’re looking for a good restaurant in The Holywood area. Stephen Acton.

Great pub, great food, great atmosphere, food was excellent 👍🏻

Lovely sunny day on the deck overlooking the water. Food was delicious and service was top notch 👌

Really very good quality first class thanks for your help with menu

Yes very good had a meal which was good quality then walked down the seafront a very enjoyable experience all round

Got a starter, was massive. Couldn't finish my main had to get doggie bag.. Great sea view from upstairs. Lovely fod and relaxing place.

Went on a Sunday,table booked for 5,was seated at the window,lovely view. Ordered the 10oz steak,chips,peppered sauce ect,partner got scampi and chips.this was an awesome meal.the steak was beautiful, the scampi was the best I have ever had,and I have eaten a lot of scampi from different places.also you get a lot of pieces of scampi, not like other places you get a handful for a dear price.the meal was a 10/10.first time their, will definitely be back,well done the dirty duck.

Busy upstairs in restaurant. A but quiter downstairs. Food and service are great. Will definitely be back.

Had a lovely night here. The staff are amazing and food is great! The outdoor area would be perfect on a summer day if we every get on I'll definitely be heading here lol

Beautiful food excellent service will be back soon!

Always excellent food, incredible choice, friendly service and lovely views.

Great spot. Amazing views. Good food. Big portions

Lovely spot overlooking Belfast Lough! Haven't tried the food yet (hence the 0 stars) but the menu looks great! Very friendly staff, great decor and a well sized mostly sheltered beer garden (with additional bar outside). If you're into rubber ducks, duck artwork and a cosy bar after a walk on the coast then The Dirty Duck Alehouse is perfect for you! Any bar with a fireplace inside is a winner for me, especially with such a tasty Guinness. Looking forward to trying the food sometime soon!

Popped in for a few afternoon beers and a nachos to share. Great place and will definitely be back!

Lively pub with great outside seating. Very friendly place.

Very friendly. Lovely outdoor area. Good prices. Warm and comfortable.

Called in for lunch with adult son. Like everywhere at present, the menu is quite expensive however service was quick and the portions are large and extremely tasty. I couldn't finish my 'Desperate Dan', sausages & mash, which is very unusual for me. Overall great experience but expensive for a lunch.

First time going to eat at a dog friendly restaurant, and it was a 10/10 experience. Food was lovely and Freddie loved his sausages.

A delightful, quirky pub overlooking the shore. We enjoyed a good lunch there in the upstairs restaurant - huge portions of everything from the Portavogie scampi and chips, Mooha (sausages, bacon, Champ and cabbage) through to the fruity Panna cotta. Friendly, efficient staff and reasonable prices. What's not to like 😋

Was recommended this place by a nice local gentleman I met while climbing cave hill. Visited at lunchtime ( in fact, I was the first customer though the door when they opened) Service was prompt and friendly. Decor and atmosphere very cool. I had their Desperate Dan ( posh bangers and mash, with massive 2 sausages, pork steak and chilli con carne) which was very tasty and filling. Will definitely go back when I'm in Belfast again.

Had never visited before, but we were extremely impressed. Great seafood cooked to perfection, amazing views, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Particularly recommend the prawn open sandwich, seafood pasta and panna cotta. Quality wine too. Well worth the trip. We will definitely be back

Stopped by here for lunch and had a really wonderful experience. Daniel looked after us really well and the food we ordered was super. Mussels scampi and chowder were all freshly cooked plentiful and full of flavour. The chowder was particularly impressive lots of seafood in it! Oh and the pint of Guinness was as you'd expect perfect! Thanks everyone. We will be back.

Great food 😋 and staff very friendly and helpful 😀

Gorgeous! Such a lovely spot to stop for a pint or a meal! Staff is very friendly and welcoming! Stunning location right on the water with an outdoor bar and beer garden!

Mad busy on a sunny Saturday evening but service was excellent. Even had two cask ales on though not the best!

Three of us dropped in for an early dinner. I had the mussels followed by the smoked haddock. They were both delicious. My friends had the scampi and the Sea Bass and Prawn curry. Both thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The service was friendly and polite. We enjoyed the whole experience. I wish it was nearer home.

Delicious, great view of the water, nice atmosphere.

Called in for some lunch and everything was amazing. First time will be returning very soon. Great spot especially when the sun shines

Amazing. Sad to not having been able to come back

Lovely food with great service. I had a Caesar salad as a starter. Helping was very generous and shared chips with some friends. Nice view as sitting near the window.

Lovely chowder. Cosy pub atmosphere downstairs. If u want to eat upstairs u need to book

Lovely location, viewing the loch. There is an outdoor seating area that is covered and has heaters, in which you can order food and drink. Inside on the ground floor is a bar with seating at it, along with various seating areas where you can also order food. Up stairs is the main restaurant, where you have gorgeous views of the loch. I've had a few dishes, and the food is top quality for a gastro/independent pub. Sea food is a speciality of the pub however there are other dishes. Service is quick and pleasant. The decor in the pub is wooden, with pictures of local legends, which makes it warm. There are regular live events weekly, which offers variety. Parking is limited as it is within a neighbourhood however Hollywood train station is less than 5 mins walk away.

Been dying to go to this restaurant and finally got the opportunity to go, what a disappointment!!! £65 for 2 adults and 1 child families do not go here what I can only say are their “regulars” don't appreciate kids in there. The chilli beef nachos were something that could have been made at home salsa and guacamole freezing and chilli was not a bit spicy and full of grease. The deli burger and the kids chicken goujons the skinny fries were undercooked and had to be sent back the burger, the bap was soggy and far too greasy. The desperate dan meal the sausages were burnt. Needless to say wont be back and what a waste of money!!!!! The serving staff were phenomenal so friendly and helpful but defo over worked and literally running around the restaurant

Highly recommend booking as can be very busy.

Monkfish pasta was to die for! Great service and atmosphere as usual!

Top quality food and beverages served by friendly staff.

All ways, a great place for a pint or two, and a bit to eat.

Just go and enjoy it! This place is just awesome. I have been many times throughout the years, and I used to live very close to it, I miss it so much! Everything in the menu is delicious! I would say they have the best chowder in Holywood, and probably in Belfast, the crab claws are to die for. The views from the 2nd floor are incredible on a good day, of course! The outdoor area is great and pet friendly. Downstairs is small but mighty and also has great views.

Pricey but worth it. Delicious food, considerable portion size and pleasant service. They also have a very diverse menu if anyone in your group is very picky. I can fully understand why they have won awards.

Fantastic food. Brilliant staff. Nice views over Belfast Lough.

Third time and loved it every time!

The best real ale I had in Northern Ireland. And close to Belfast City airport Great vegetarian selection of meals.

What a little find! Amazing food, proud staff and amazing views. A must place to visit if you have the chance. (I would recommend booking)

Atmosphere and food I can't fault

Place is a little dated but views over the Lough make up for it. Food was beautiful and not badly priced.

Tasty food, great service & lovely view

Went for lunch. Squires smoker was smoked haddock on a bed of champ with a white sauce. Desperate Dan was sausages, pork chop, champ and chilli beef. Food was lovely and service was quick. Would highly recommend.

We [my sister & i and my two grandchildren] called in to grab a late lunch on Saturday 30th March as it was handiest to the train station that we used, However, we had a bit of a wait before we got seated in the beer garden, we were given the menu and we preceeded to order as you do 'to my shock horror I was so surprised how many people were there dining with their dogs !!!!!!! This was a bit of putting as obvious dog barking gets a little distracting !!! If that wasn't enough our food took such a long time to arrive after we ordered 25 minutes to be precise ! and even then there was another 10 minutes wait for 1 of our dishes to be on the table !! I've heard of busy but that was ridiculously unexceptable [Def won't be back !!! To add to the extreme disappointment of our dining experience here ,as we were effectively doing alfresco! the food didn't stay warm enough to fully enjoy ! And price range a bit on the high side for basic food and basic service!!! To finish this I think management should rethink their dog policy ,no disrespect to the owners but I think they perhaps need this notice (Dogs welcome .......people tolerated!!!!) straight outside their door!! in order to make an informed decision to eat downstairs @the Dirty Duck !! Kind regards Disappointed Customer 😞