The Parsons Nose in Lisburn

Update (21-10-2024): smashing restaurant. I've come to really love this restaurant. As far as prices go it's very fair given how expensive things are everywhere these days. Tried the fish for a change and it was absolutely excellent, really lovely! Staff are attentive enough but not overly so, which is great. I booked as I always prefer doing so but on a night like a Monday it's probably not necessary. It's becoming a regular for me as Lisburn hasn't got much else for dinner options. Highly recommended! Great food (pizza in particular) and great staff. Service can be a bit slow when busy and it is on the expensive side, however I still really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

A wonderful experience, we had lunch and the food was amazing The staff delivered excellent service and were very friendly. We will definitely return

Lovely, chilled experience...definitely go back

We stayed at the lodge overnight and went for breakfast at the parson nose. The staff were very friendly but sadly, the cooked breakfast was cold. The scrambled egg was like rubber. Not a great meal at all.

Really tasty food. Friendly and welcoming staff. Would definitely recommend this place.

Food is good. Always nice wee buzz about the place and beer garden for when the sun is out.

First time being here, having visited many of Hillsboroughs other restaurants quite a lot. Grabbed a quick lunch with friends/family - 3 orders of chicken wings & 2 flat breads to share. Done the 3 of us perfectly. The wings don't look much, but decent enough portion for the price, especially at lunch time. Well cooked and sauce was great. Flat bread was maybe a bit overdone, but that could be the nature of how thin some parts were. Would definitely come back to try some mains at dinner time. Staff were brilliant, although seems to be a bit of a quieter spot atmosphere wise - or maybe we're just loud 🤷‍♂️

The Sunday lunch was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

We had a special event party at The Parsons last Friday. The team could not have done more to make the day special for us. Dave and team did an amazing job. The attention to detail, the extra care and level of service, the atmosphere and the approach of the staff… It was all just perfect. If I could give these guys 7 stars I would. What an amazing team. Thank you Dave - you are worth your weight in gold.

Holidaying in northern ireland with 2 toddlers and an 11 year old, and essentially all my family recommended this place for a good Sunday lunch, they were not wrong! Without question the best tasting Sunday roast I've ever had. I don't know if they sous vide the beef or something but the great slab I had was better than fillet Steaks I've had, melted in my mouth. All the trimming were lovely too, the carrot and swede mash was so tasty and moorish, if they sold that in jars on the way out, I would have bought a bunch! I don't like horseradish but my sister and law said it was the best she ever had. We also all had sticky toffee pudding, it was a triumph! So delicate and soft. So tasty. Not too sweet, no horrid chewy chunks of date. Daughter had a pizza, also absolutely delicious and amazing. Great, really lovely service too. I'm not sure our waitresses name but she was really friendly and nothing seemed a problem for her. The atmosphere was lovely too, really nicely laid out, typical gastro pub style but with a touch of class. I will without question go to this place every time I come to northern ireland. The only point to make which isn't negative but is worth noting. It's not the cheapest, £30 for 2 courses is very well priced for that quality but it's more than some Sunday dinners. Worth every penny though.

Didn't get to eat.. couldn't even get a drink... quite bluntly told by staff no tables available... place was half full.... not impressed by service... walked up the street to Plough and had a fantastic meal... Parsons Nose lost of revenue £120...

Lovely place, the menu looked incredible but I settled on the pizza. It was amazing, so flavourful, it was the peperoni but also had some spicy meat on there as well, just fantastic!

Just good food at a price that suggests high quality.

First time being here this evening. The food was lovely and good service. I will be back again.

First time there had lunch which was delicious ,look forward to a return visit .

Just had the most delicious 😋 lunch today in The Parson's Nose. Cost was very reasonable and excellent value for money 💰. The staff were lovely and very attentive. Can't wait to go back 😀.

A very enjoyable experience, from start to finish. The food very good quality and the service was 110%, our on line booking was not processed, but they got us a table for our group, with no rush for the table back, the rest of the night. Thank you

I was here for lunch at the end of June and was incredibly disappointed! My friend & I ordered the flatbread with prawn & chilli but only the centre of the flatbread had the sauce on it leaving the rest very dry & bare and five little pieces of prawn and no chilli whatsoever! As we were hungry we asked for more sauce & ate it but when the waiter asked if we had enjoyed it we explained our disappointment & my friend actually asked if they’d run out of prawns! No apology given, no offer of maybe a drink or dessert to compensate and when the bill came not even the coke was taken off! I mentioned that it would perhaps have been a good business move to have maybe done something to make up for the dry & frankly tasteless flatbread and some money was then deducted but really I shouldn’t have had to ask! In the end the attitude of the staff annoyed us more than the bland food and for that reason we won’t be returning ……..handling a bad situation well & professionally is vital to the success of a business…….communication is so important & the odd smile wouldn’t go amiss either!

3 of us had dinner in the bar area. Everyone loved the meal. We ate off the specials board and they were pretty special especially the monkfish. Deserts were very good too. Service was professional and friendly. Great place

Lovely experience and food. Highly recommended.

Disappointed. Had seen good reviews but it was nothing special. Mains were ok but dessert was mediocre. Was just overpriced pub grub.

Food quite good and reasonably priced

We had an absolutely beautiful Sunday lunch today. Ham and cheese crubeens to start, roast beef with all the trimmings for main, sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Compliments to the chefs and a special word of thanks to our server Tava for his personality, humour and attentiveness without being overbearing. We will be back again very soon !

Food was fab Service was very warm & friendly

Great food and service.Have been many times and never been disappointed.

Brilliant,brilliant,brilliant.What more can I say after struggling with finding great places to eat out ,we discovered the parsons nose,sister pub to another great find this week the poachers pocket.Great staff amazing delicious food, I real find and worth hunting out for anyone seeking great food and ambiance.

It's a really great place. We had a wonderful time great food.

I ordered a mushroom burger. The contents of the burger had little resemblance to a mushroom in either taste or texture. It was a composite of mushroom and possibly other ingredients. When asked if the food was ok I responded. Their response was argumentative. The waitress was tasked with the complaint and I was offered a beef burger instead which I accepted. Not only was a service charge imposed but I was also charged for the more expensive beef burger. This of course was present later than our other meals. I advise you to simply ask for a refund in this place should you have any complaint.

We visited the Parson’s Nose for a Birthday as a party of 8. The food was great and the service was fantastic we had brought along a birthday cake. One member of staff in particular was an absolute Gentleman and couldn’t do enough for us. He lit the candles, carried out the cake and also took some photos for us. He definitely made us feel more than welcome, going over and above for us, making the evening very memorable. A great spot with good food and fantastic service

I had the Hawian pizza. It was freshly made & was delicious & also the garlic flat bread, it was delicious as well.. I sat outside, such a lovely evening. The service was great, the staff are very attentive. 😊

We had the most beautiful lunch yesterday in the Parsons Nose. The food was excellent I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli (special I think) it was divine. The staff are just so friendly and it’s always the same staff which is rare these days. Thanks guys for the amazing meal glorious fire and friendly atmosphere. We will be back SOON!!

Not at all impressed. Male staff who greeted us were very distant and really dis-interested in providing a warm welcome. Not a good start. I had the fish cake and a portion of chips ( as i really havent a big appetite) really disappointing. Fish cake had plenty of salmon but that was it, bland needed seasoning needed something to give it a lift. Herbs, lemon, etc might have helped. Chips, looked lovely, golden in colour but try to cut them and they would have flown of the plate, really hard dry and again tasteless. Really could do better. Sticky toffee pudding, very good large portion, but insufficient toffee sauce by the last two/three spoonfuls, no sauce left. Overall not quite what I had expected, would I be spending 55.80 on sunday lunch again with Parson Nose - NO.

Brilliant service, food quality and attention to detail for our family lunch celebration. Octavian was amazing and very clued up to our needs with 8 kids in our party of 15. One of our kids has special needs and the restaurant team was very accommodating to arrange some extra food items he liked. The whole party shared their full satisfaction with the service and meal quality. Everything was served hot and well presented. Highly recommended to families. Thanks again to Peter and Octavian!

Top class in every department. Great service provided by the staff, lovely atmosphere and the food was amazing. I could not recommend The Parsons Nose high enough

Beautiful food in warm, cozy surroundings with brilliant staff.

We had a huge table for my mums 80th...amazing service and great staff...thank you ,we loved it ❤️

Properly sized portions, solid menu, excellent staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday evening out! Update: back again, again great service ☺️

I have to say I have enjoyed a couple of meals here. I think the food is well cooked and presentation is good. Do I think it's fantastic? No. Do I think the standard/ quality warrants the price? No. Do I understand the rave reviews? No. Don't get me wrong the food is fine, it's just not delivering everything it should for the price. If you haven't tried it, give it a go, you may love it.

Beautiful lunch , couldn’t fault the food . Not cheap but they deserve a nice profit. Here’s an idea , use some of the profits to train staff ie be more welcoming on arrival, reciprocate friendliness and using the till in regards to vouchers. We waited 10 embarrassing minutes . If the place had of been busy it would have been excruciating and all for a £20 voucher , which was given to us by our daughter. too encourage us to try it as she enjoys it regularly .

The Parsons Nose still doesn't disappoint. Great food and friendly helpful staff

Food was lovely, little overpriced but well cooked. Sticky Toffee Pudding was superb. Great staff.

Excellent very fresh cooked food. Would recommend it.

Walked in for late lunch Seated straight away. Service was great. Had the beef burger and my wife had the Woodfire pizza special. Burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. So juicy and tasty. Great spot to stop into.

Pizza is very good they have a tendency to over charge for extras though and the beer selection is poor.

My wife and I had a fantastic Valentines dinner at Parsons Nose last night. Both the food and waiting service was outstanding which made for a really enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this pub/restaurant and will be back Des McCready

Very cosy, staff were very helpful as we had two children in are party. Highly recommend The Parson's Nose for food

Lovely place! We have been there loads of times for a quick lunch after walking around Hillsborough forest but first time there for dinner. The food was gorgeous, small enough plates that you could have all three courses without feeling like you're going to burst but still being full. I was amazed how quickly the food was brought out as well!

Went here with my partner in December and the food is gorgeous, nice people and cosy atmosphere. Can’t wait to return in May 😍

Food was amazing, such delicious flavours will definitely go back

This place is relaxed and such a warm welcoming feel. The fire at the front bar end and the back restaurant end really makes it. Best bit, they allow dogs. We always ring ahead though to double check. Their fish and chips are the best around and at a pretty reasonable price.

Nut roast was burnt!!! Rubbish food

Great experience and fantastic service. 😊

Lovely restaurant with a roaring fire. The food was amazing and the portions bigger then expected, at great prices. Will definitely come back again!

Our airbnb host recommended this restaurant - it was a lovely way to end our trip! The pizza and wings were amazing.

Went there for a Christmas lunch with business colleagues. This is a lovely pub and restaurant located in the middle of beautiful Hillsborough. The menu offered a great selection for everyone and service was very helpful and pleasant. Food was very good considering it was a very busy time on Christmas week, so that was excellent, and everyone was well pleased with the lunch.

Food was good. Service was a bit slow.

Had turkey dinner yesterday. Very poor. The roast potatoes were really hard on the outside as if they had been under a heater too long, they were inedible! The Turkey roulade was dry & there was no gravy on the side. The sprouts were over cooked. I will not be returning. PS The young fair haired waiter was very pleasant & welcoming.

Unfortunately, every time i eat at this restaurant there's always something that lets it down - shame!!

Very basic Christmas Lunch asked for extra gravy but was not made aware about extra cost on my bill Queried at till when I was paying seemed to be ignored changing the subject So not a Happy Customer on a positive note Fire was really nice & cosy

This is a bit more than a gastroput to be fair.....I've eaten here a few times and the lunch we had yesterday was a culinary feast! Pizza is always above par, the venison burger was amazing even the 'chips' were really done a dis-service by calling them chipsl! Desert of dark chocolate with peanut and Morello cherries was really sublime... well worth the drive out of our way just to eat here!! Thank you!

I would consider this to be Hillsborough's best restaurant, great setup, good atmosphere, and great food

Service was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Food was fresh, cooked perfectly and delicious. Prices were average for this standard of eatery, will definitely be returning! Since leaving this review I tried booking a gift voucher for a friend's birthday. Ordered online two weeks in advance, voucher arrived 3 days too late. I phoned restaurant several times, staff were unhelpful making rediculous excuses for the delay - resulted in cancelling voucher and going elsewhere. Very disappointing Parsons Nose!

Called in for some lunch on my break from working hoping for good food and quick service and I wasn’t disappointed. Pizza, wings, fries, 2 desserts and 2 coffees all done in 50 mins. The food was really good and the service from our waiter was excellent. Would recommend.

Absolutely fantastic lunch today in friendly and cosy surroundings. Food was excellent and good portions, service was great, attentive and friendly but not OTT. Very enjoyable and thanks to Tabi and Orlaith for looking after us.

We found this place by chance when we were going through Hillsborough. The food is amazing, cosy big fire and the staff are lovely. We will definitely be back!

Excellent gastro pub restaurant. The service was very good and quick. The food was delicious. The beef and vegetables were perfect. Maybe more vegan and gluten free options would be good.

We had soft drink and I thought they was expensive for the small 200ml Coke and Fanta £3 odd. Also roast dinner came with one sprig of broccoli and one sprig of cauliflower like rations. One roast potato I was quite sad about for the price too. So unfortunately I don’t think it’s great value for the money.

Had the roast beef which was very good but the baked cheesecake was absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly & the interiors are uniquely old fashioned in a peasant way. Will be back again.

Good variety of food Limited Vegetarian options Bit expensive compared to others

Yum! Stopped here on the way to Belfast and it did not disappoint. No wonder it won pub of the year. Good fab. Service excellent and such a cosy ambiance. My new NI favourite!! We’ll be back!!!

Excellent. Don't miss it. Great food and great service 👍

the fish and chips is lovely, the burger looked amazing.👍🏻

Very busy at our time of arrival noise was at a high! level which didn't quite suit the elderly people i was entertaining, service was somewhat rushed would like to turn on a date when the place was less crowded and then perhaps l could rendera more complete appraisal

Absolutely amazing service and food. Highly recommend the vegetarian chestnut & pumpkin roast, with all the trimmings! We will definitely be back with all the family. Thank you to our particularly lovely & charismatic waiter who paid great attention to detail.

We stumbled upon this pub on the way from giants causeway to Dublin Airport. We popped in for an early tea (dinner). I had the fennel sausage pasta and then a sticky toffee pudding. I was blown away both courses were just amazing!! The waiters were so friendly and lovely and the inside had a great vibe. Would 100% recommend!

Warm atmosphere, prompt service, and great food

Great evening meal with the family, fantastic atmosphere the fire was blazing, the food was superb, and the people were amazing, making sure that everyone was catered for especially the children.

Could improve staff friendliness, but overall a good place for food

Fish very fresh a bit salty, Feta cheese starter with figs just gorgeous. Dessert lovely.

Really enjoyed food and atmosphere. Service very friendly. Recommended.

What a perfect afternoon spent in Hillsborough celebrating my birthday. The service was excellent, couldn’t fault a thing and the food was delicious! All staff were very accommodating as we had two prams and we weren’t made to feel like a nuisance. Our waitress Holly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and special

We just moved to Hillsborough this was are first visit it was great place food and staff we're great

Wir hatten beim Bier und dem Essen wirklich sehr gute Livemusik von 6 Herren und zwei zusätzlichen Sängern. War ein super schöner Abend. Immer wieder gern!

Great spot, beautiful food and friendly people 👌

Up to its usual high standards on food and service- specials were especially good - amongst our favourite places to eat

Whole plaice perfectly cooked. Fish cake excellent. All delicious. Minimum wine volume 175mls -smaller glass should be available. Please don't encourage customers to drink more than they want. Think about it.

Love everything about this place. Couldn’t resist the Sunday roast beef - and was not disappointed! We had to ask for some extra gravy but the roast was all round excellent! Sticky toffee was also up there with the best!

Attentive staff great, tasty food and drink. A little cramped upstairs where we had booked more like lunch venue than dinner.

Amazing food. Great restaurant. Can't wait to go back. Sunday lunch is incredible

Lovely place to eat, well located in Hillsborough with parking available on street not too far away. Excellent food and service, tried to goats cheese curd starter and the duck main, both fantastic as well as reasonably priced.

The manager is not helpful and I saw how he treats his employees terrible

Lovely meal, in nice surroundings. Plenty of room with tables not too close together. Friendly staff.

It was our niece's graduation meal and everyone really enjoy it. Fantastic meal

Great place to eat. Very nice staff. Nice dinner and very fresh weatonbread and guys, you still can eat it after 4 days. The crust isnt, fresh but the inside is good. We dindt had a nicer Weaton bread in noorden Ireland or Ireland.

Poor lunch today. Ordered pizza which we were barely able to cut with the pizza cutter. It was v lukewarm and had v little filling. Then ordered a cappuccino which came in an espresso cup. Altogether v disappointing!

Food was very good, service was excellent, surroundingsare modern, clean and relaxed. Ground flr of restaurant disabled access.

I sat in the beer garden which was great! Wings were delicious and the atmosphere is fab

Lovely decorated building. Lady on the bar was very helpful with picking my drink. Nice relaxing experience after visiting Hilsborough Castle. Would definitely recommend!

Friendly place had a booking else where for food but when we entered there was some fantastic aroma's. Beautiful surroundings

Very good overall, outside dining, very good experience 👌 👍🏻