The Pheasant in Lisburn

Just had a Beautiful Meal at the pheasant My wife and I come here occasionally but we are definitely making a point to call more frequent.The food and Service is Top Notch ,Special Thank you for the chefs your food is always 1st class and a Big thank you to Michelle .Great warmth & friendliness you don't get too often, Nothing was any bother and making sure are drinks where always full and that we where happy with our Food. A bit thank you pheasant setting the standard in the Food & Service Industry 10 out of 10.

Somewhat disappointing. Food quite good but the lamb dish in particular fell far short of it should have been. There was too much mash potato and enough gravy for 4 or 5 dishes: at least put it in a sauce boat? The lamb itself was tasty but not a great cut, with too much having to be trimmed off. The menu was varied and the service good ... it was just that the food was not quite up to scratch.

Never disappoints, went for Sunday dinner, food and service was fantastic. 👏👏👏

Had lunch yesterday with friends. Lovely traditional pub with old fashioned cubicles giving privacy. It was decorated for Halloween and the table decorations were fab, woth old fashioned Victorian photos which changed into skeletons when moved😀 I had small open prawn sandwich, others had cibatta with chicken and cheese and soup of the day, everyone agreed the food was delicious. Service was very quick and friendly, and we bought a loaf of their delicious home made wheaten bread. Recommended, and in a beautiful part of the world

This used to be a weekly visit for me but since covid I have not been as often which is just as well as I would be bankrupt! It is way overpriced for what you get and although the food is very nice, portion size is not that big for main meals. The front of house is managed by a gentleman who can only be described as charmless. No greeting when we went in and was too busy speaking to staff to fully engage with me when I was confirming my booking. No interaction either when dining and only smiled handing over bill, which is not surprising considering how much it was! It used to be a lovely girl called Janet who managed and she knew how to meet and greet customers. I don’t think we will be back!

I recently dined at The Pheasant Inn in Hillsborough and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy meal. The menu offered a great selection of delicious dishes, and I was particularly impressed with the quality of the ingredients. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. My only minor critique would be the wait time for our food, which was a bit longer than expected. However, the taste and presentation of the dishes made it worth the wait. Overall, The Pheasant Inn is a charming spot with a delightful dining experience, and I would definitely recommend it to others!

Fantastic Sunday dinner with our family. My son said he had the best crispy duck in his life, his whole 16 years;). The young lad taking orders told me the sugar pit cured bacon was sold out, but they could replace with roast pork belly; it was absolutely scrumptious. Nice staff, homey pub, wish I could have come here more often when I was younger.

We had heard many great reviews about the Pheasant recently so booked a table for Saturday evening to see if the recent growing hype lived up to expectation - and it really did! The restaurant was very busy with a lovely, buzzing atmosphere. Although busy if was evident that the staff were all working very hard and provided really good service! We had the tandoori prawns and pate on toast for starters - both delicious but the tandoori prawns get a special mention! For main course we had a T-bone steak and pork steak - again the food was honestly some of the best we have had in a long time. We finished off with salted caramel baileys cheesecake for dessert and although both extremely full - we cleared the plate! A top notch meal! The Pheasant is definitely worthy of its number 1 spot in Hillsborough on Tripadvisor!

Have been there many times. Very nice restaurant. The service is also very good. I like it as the disks are never too salty or spicy, which keeps the flavour of food. There is a large car park. It even provides drive-in takeaways. The only minor thing is the location, which is beside a small road. Probably it is more famous at local. Otherwise, one might only find it by searching on Google maps, like me. But once there, it never disappoints you.

Outstanding food! I didn’t particularly have any expectations before eating at this restaurant - in the area for a wedding tomorrow and just ticking practical box by eating out. To say we were impressed is an understatement - my wife and I were blown away with the quality and taste from the first bite. Had the lamb burger and cod - I’m doing both an utter disservice in providing no description - suffice to say easily one of our best experiences out. Most mains between £20 and £25 - beyond good value for how sensational all aspects of the food were - would happily pay more. Great welcoming atmosphere provided by staff and proprietor. Whenever back in NI, we’ll absolutely be visiting again.

Always a super meal here, the food is always great. Friendly staff. New click and collect service recently introduced. Very innovative.

Came here with my daughter lovely friendly staff great atmosphere great food I had the beef and my daughter had the lamb lots of veggies and gravy delicious then home made bread and butter pudding will be back oh and good baileys coffee too .

First time here, only 20mins away and never heard of it. Really glad I did, beautiful tavern style interior with a cosy atmosphere. Beautiful food as well.

We are coming today nice food and atmosphere we can last year

Lovely place, delicious food and friendly staff.

We walked in exceptionally hungry after a long day and ordered 5 starters to share (between the 2 of us) and left absolutely stuffed. I highly recommend the pork belly bao buns and the Irish roast chicken with asparagus and tarragon sauce. But everything we had was delicious. The interior space is charming with an old world authentic pub feel. We were so happy with our meal, we went back a second night and enjoyed it just as much!

We went for my son’s 16th birthday meal as a family and everyone’s dishes were delicious (all courses). The staff were all very attentive, helpful and friendly. We couldn’t fault it. They even found a candle for a brownie ‘cake’ to sing happy birthday to our son. Haven’t been here for a while but after tonight we will def be returning.

Been here b4 and food was ex. This visit our party were not impressed. Steaks were very gristle, roast potatoe was bit hard. I didn't get my veg but an ex serving of veg was ordered so not sure if that was mine to. 1 dessert was ordered, came with wrong ice cream on it. The total cost for 4 meals, 1 share starter and 1 dessert and soft drinks was very expensive. This experience has put me off returning. Didn't want to cause a scene so didn't complain.

We went for lunch. There are great options on the menu. The food was top level. Highly recommended for lunch and dinner.

Can't recommend this place highly enough! Husband grown up daughter and I had the most delicious lunch, and what a beautiful traditional pub. Lovely lady served us, we went for slightly lighter options as it was lunch time, I had a small open prawn sandwich which came with the most tasty wheaten bread I've ever tasted. Husband and daughter had the cabetta of the day which was tender chicken in a sweet sauce with cheese, side salad and dips. Nicest lunch we had for a long time and we eat out often! I was cheeky and asked if it would be possible to buy some of the yum wheaten bread and was brought a large loaf which they charged a very reasonable price for. Recommending to all my friends and we will definitely be back.

We had such a really enjoyable Sunday lunch ! We had booked for 1 15pm and the restaurant was extremely busy on arrival but that didnt deter the very efficient staff under the guidance of Emily, the restaurant manager from providing a first class service. The food was well presented , tasty and served in just about the right amount of time ,especially when the kitchen was so busy and all with with a nice smile and a word. Even though it was very busy we were never rushed and it seemed important we enjoyed ourselves which I think is key. Parking very easy and relaxed ambience . .

My friend and I dined at The Pheasant this evening and had such a lovely meal. The staff are second to none as they are so friendly and helpful. I’m vegetarian and as I was not too enamoured with the menu for vegetarians the waitress was more than happy to let me alter one of their dishes.. The atmosphere at The Pheasant is very warm and welcoming.. Looking forward to my next visit 😊

Restaurant very noisy, a kids play area would be quieter. Given a table in the middle of young kids even though when booking I’d made it known this was a special dinner. Yes young kids need to eat too. Food was poor, pheasant tasted of pepper and was really tough. Mash and cabbage were swimming in pepper gravy. Roasts were swimming in gravy and bugger looked like something from a greasy spoon with a mediocre portion of chips. Dessert was minuscule and options very limited. It took 3 attempts to get a clean spoon to eat the dessert. Staff are all young and inexperienced in dealing with requests. Best avoided, especially on a Sunday around 6pm. Don’t go hungry or prepare to pass mc Donald’s on the way home.

Late dinner, welcomed with open arms and great service. I had the toast and baked Brie with pineapple. Delicious. Niger’s were great.

Visited Pheasant today, 7/04/24, for lunch. Service from we arrived until we left was first class. We ordered two steaks, salmon and a kids meal. The steaks were cooked to perfection as was the rest. Couldn’t fault it. Hope to return again very soon.

I came in for lunch today. Food was delicious, my kids loved the desserts. I Would recommend to all and will return again!

Food was absolutely great enjoyed it was perfect except the table we were at looked into the kitchen and noticed the staff vaping in the kitchen did not like that the thought that it was wrong not very hygienic

I gave this a rating of average for the cost $$$$$$$$ very excessive in my opinion for the amount of food received. 50 quid for 2 hamburgers with a chicken tender on top! The service was good as it should be, the food presentation was very good, the quality of the food was average actually. I most likely will not visit again.

We had a wonderful family meal at the Pheasant. They had a special menu for Valentines and were very accommodating for us with our child. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable about the food. It was delicious and flavoursome. Options were very good and as I have allergies, the chef made small adjustments for me. So happy and keen to go back.

Pet friendly place, food ok , good service . Pub grub as opposed to fine dining. If you're looking for a snug place and nice food give it a try .

We pre booked a table for 10, and a young baby in a pram—-for a 30th Birthday party— Excellent range of food, with excellent service by a relatively young, well trained staff— We have been to the Pheasant many times pre covid, on special occasions, such as birthdays and graduations, and the same high standards remain— We will return—

Lovely meal, and excellent service -

No words describe how amazing this place is, been going since I was a child and I will still be going when I'm old.

Beautiful place very friendly staff and place was very clean Food delious

Lovely food, professional friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. First time being here, will definitely be back.

Great service yummy food and open fire. Highly recommend. More pheasant dishes please.

Atmosphere is cosy, inviting . We would go here every so often each time staff are pleasant and meals are good portion size & good quality. It is a very relaxed atmosphere so expect service to be a little slow.

So disapointing. Table not where we requested. No plates with bread selection. No knife to butter bread. Wrong main course delivered, which meant I had to eat my main course alone. Waitress was apologetic and reduced bill. When we were leaving after 9pm the restaurant was empty,think this speaks for itself. Not planning a return visit.

My last few visits to the bar have encountered the same issue...kids running around the bar (there did not appear to be any meals being eaten or served). The food and servers are great but in terms of getting out to relax I don't want to spend it in a creche.

I had late lunch date with my partner yesterday. The food and service was exceptional!! Food was cooked to perfection and setting was warm and cozy!

Friendly staff, and homely atmosphere.

Cosy public bar with open fire. Restaurant also cosy with a very realistic gas fire. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Food delicious.

The food is fantastic. But unfortunately the service is far to slow, had to prompt staff several times to get service. To long a wait between courses. Ordered dessert and a pot of tea, dessert came eventually and had to remind staff about the tea, but it never arrived. We decided to get the bill, which of course the tea was charged. Had to ask servicer to remove it from the bill. The waitress I had asked for the tea walked past us 3 times as if we never Ordered this. Pity the service isn't great, because the food is 1st class.

Family dinner. Everyone was happy and food was very good. Something for everyone

Called into the Pheasant on Sunday on our way home from a birthday party in ballynahinch, my husband and I both had the roast beef and our daughter had scampi and fries. The roast dinners were fantastic, the plate had so many lovely flavours, between the wide selection of vegetables, to the gravy and as for the beef it was a nice sized portion so so tender and full of flavour. We were going to have dessert but the maincourse stuffed us both. Service was very attentive also as there seemed to be a larger party in another area of restaurant. Such a gd choice to stop of and dine here, will be back very soon with friends

Just had lunch. First time in this establishment but would definitely go back. Beautiful starters spring roll and halloumi followed by duck main course which was beautiful. Young waiter pedro was very pleasant. Thanks for a lovely meal.

Really tasty lunch, best burger I’ve had in very long time! Fish and chips were amazing too. Look forward to coming again soon

Lovely place, food and service, definitely will come back!

Young Manageress is awfully rude, service was slow and the staff are very inattentive. Food was fine but we wont be back any time soon.

Really disappointing lunch, food overcooked with garlic fries absolutely swimming in oil. This restaurant has seriously declined in my option. Used to be one of our go-to places but I will not be returning for quite some time. Good service, shame about the quality of the food

Short visit in bar ordered loaded fries came fast they were outstanding . Going back for longer visit soon

Have to say food was the nicest I've ever tasted anywhere cant fault one thing and desert was to die for

1st time at The Pheasant this evening. First class service tonight from all staff in a cosy and clean envrionment. Food was excellent. Steak was the nicest I've had in a long time - lovely taste from the seasoning and nice and tender. The rest of the party of 8 were on the same page and thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend!

It was OK but needed staff to step up a bit more

very disappointed in the service food was ok nothing special, asked for desert menu which never came, gave up and asked for the bill and left. No organization staff seemed unaware that people had finished and plates needed to be lifted Hopefully call again and next time may be better

Always get first class service and food 🤪👍

Limited menu, food chewy, atmosphere non existent, service pleasant.

Beautiful food, excellent service 👌

Absolute shambles Had a table booked and arrived on time, but after we were seated we sat for 30/35 minutes and no one came near us. It was so awkward. The restaurant wasn't busy - 3 tables. Waiting staff walked past us several times. Final straw was having to listen to an argument between chefs (who just wanted waiting staff to bring out food) and the waiting staff. We got up and left and went elsewhere. Unfortunately I cant say anything about their food, but service was shambolic - think twice before coming here

Best steak in a long time. Thank you.

Our regular place to eat. Staff very friendly and food delicious.

What can I say about the pheasant its a nice restaurant but I would have to say it's boring nothing ever changes food wise

Food was fine, I just ordered the wrong thing.

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch, superb food and amazing staff made for a truly wonderful experience. Will definitely be back! Staff couldn't do enough for you and the options for kids was fantastic! I had the best pork belly of my life and hubby loved his lamb. Thank you to everyone that works there!

Quick stop for lunch, super fast service and delicious food. We picked from the set menu (£19) a starter & a main course Really tasty and beautifully presented. Very satisfied ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overpriced and only option was to take 3 courses - no option to take 2 courses( for small eaters) Service was slow - meals didn’t all come at the same time. Roast beef serving was adequate but other choices were sparse - vegetables brought were different to what was stated on the menu . Trio of desserts minuscule.

Used to go all the time to The Pheasant years ago but haven't been for a few years due to working abroad. Usually the staff are very good but the particular waitress that showed us to our table had a thoroughly unpleasant manner and clearly not happy to be working on a Saturday night. The menu choice isn't nearly what it used to be and wasn't overly impressed by what was on it. I had the Goats Cheese tart to start which was very small compared to usual portations of this dish elsewhere and it tasted horrible with a texture to match. Was very chalky in texture which was good sign pointing at the tart having been frozen rather than freshly made. Due to lack of choice I ended up picking a burger which the menu really raved about... First off it was £17 and then if you wanted cheese it was a extra £2... Seriously!? Burger arrived bordering on very well done to burnt it had a clear burnt taste that overpowered what was otherwise a very bland tasting dish. Meant to come with mayonnaise there was the mearest suggestion of mayo on it might as well have not bothered at all. Asked for ketchup to at least disguise the burnt taste just so I could get it eaten as I was hungry... Ketchup was the cheapest ketchup ever was pretty much all vinegar so given the prices being paid they penny pinch on giving Heinz at least. I was just going to pay and leave just to put the bad experience to bed but I was asked by the manager how my meal was when paying and I told her the truth and in fairness she did knock the two starters of the bill. In fact she was the only positive thing I can say about the experience she is always friendly and pleasant just a shame her attitude doesn't rub off on all the staff members. Even though we are local I won't be back.

Stopped for something to eat because had some time to kill, food was absolutely amazing, I will be making a point of coming back.

Fantastic spot just outside Hillsborough. Food is top notch and service is friendly and attentive without being pushy. Highly recommend going off the beaten track and checking out this lovely little pub!

The Pheasant is a good eating house. The toilets could take an upgrade ( this observation can only focus on the male toilets ). 1. The sit down for a comfort break in the public bar is at core poor—- reason being the door cannot be secured closed. 2. The lighting in both gents is of another time ie too dull not sharp and bright. 3.The absence of up to date hand drying blowers is of another time. ( the paper towel holders are most suitable ) 4. The hand washing sink area in both toilets are tired and out of date, electronic mixer taps are the modern way. 5. The various doors have black iron handles. More modern lighter in colour types would encourage perhaps more frequent spray thereof to keep at bay various bacteria. This last point is guilty of all public used facilities. A warm friendly well run premises —- it’s just that the loos have not kept up. Bye for now as they say.

First time and was made very welcome. Lovely food and very much enjoyed. Thank you. Will be back soon. J x

Eat here regularly, just staying tonight we never get bad food in it! Travel over an hour to get to this restaurant 2/3 times per month! Very good and well worth the visit

Back to the Pheasant, for our annual Christmas family Sunday, after a break due to the Covid years. It didn’t disappoint & they were very accommodating adding on an extra dinner. It’s just so cosy & the food was yummy. Most of us had Xmas Faye but there was great choice on the menu which suited the tweenies. We didn’t feel rushed & staff were very friendly.

Enjoyed a family meal together at the Pheasant. Staff were helpful and friendly and the food was good.

Food was great along with the service

lovely cosy restaurant, our meals were amazing and continued till we left. The dish I had was grilled smoked Cod on warm baby potaoes pesto salad. so much flavour! (pic below).

Have eaten here recently on several occasions, and have enjoyed every one. The food has been reliably excellent, William and Denise and staff have been courteous and attentive, especially when we have had our wheelchair-bound daughter with us. One highlight a couple of weeks ago was their Oak-smoked Salmon & Atlantic Shrimp starter with Bushmills Seafood sauce, beetroot & apple, and homemade wheaten bread. It was absolutely spectacular - far and away the best combo of salmon and shrimp I have ever had. On the business dinner I hosted there, two of our party shared the Mad about Meat option, and couldn't finish their portions. Unlike La Scala Bistro I wrote about recently, here the additional dishes of vegetables were generous and interesting, and you could guarantee that none of your party would go home hungry. On a birthday dinner last week I started with Pigeon Breast with Pickled Red Cabbage, which was a little gnarly and tough but tasted wonderful. This is a no-risk choice of restaurant for a good night out, and prices are at or below the average. E.g. house wines £4 by the glass, Mains all under £20 apart from the steaks. Hard to beat!

First time here absolutely loved it from start to finish staff were amazing, fod was fantastic , definitely going back again

Charming country pub/restaurant, great food in a relaxed atmosphere staff are super friendly and accommodating. Dog friendly too!!

Lovely lunch upstairs, good service and friendly staff. Only downside is the bar upstairs had a poor selection of draught and bottles. When having one more for the road in the downstairs bar I had the very best pint of cider, disappointing after making do with what was available while dining. Top tip, buy your pints downstairs and bring them with you.

Beautiful presentation, fresh and tasty food. Friendly service. Easy parking . Great for families.

Daughter brought me here for lunch, her first visit. Brought back happy memories, my late husband, went to shoots, and did taxidermy, had brought me here some years ago.

Just had another fabulous meal at the Pheasant - the food was amazing and the staff are always so welcoming 🤩

Extremely great sounding marketing when you read the write up about this mid-week special but I and my family (4) were extremely underwhelmed when we actually tried it. Sure the place is nice and the servers were friendly enough but the quality and quantity of the food offered was questionable. My son and I looked at each other when they brought the platter out; half expecting another one!!! The tobacco onions were fine as was the chicken but the steaks were small in size and fatty. The ribs too were minimal portions and extremely fatty. I've had much better offerings at a fraction of the cost and not on a so called special. Both the blue cheese sauce and Jack Daniels sauce lacked any real flavour. If you're trying to entice someone out mid-week with a so called "special" then either the food or the price needs to be exceptional - this was neither!!

Recommended by the owner of a local Airbnb did not disappoint, straight to a table drink order taken. Guinness was tasty. Decided for the meat platter to share good choice, steak was delicious as was the rest of the platter. Would go back if in the area again.

Absolutely brilliant service, couldn’t find fault! Best Burger I have ever tasted and the Guinness is great! We come here often as it is very family friendly. I highly reccomend you try The Pheasant Restaurant.

Recently held a surprise party for my dad in the upstairs room of the pheasant, ‘the gamekeepers loft’. What a fantastic night! We had around 70 people, (which is almost maximum capacity), that have complimented me time and time again on the pheasant. Great venue,...

I went their for a friends 40th birthday and we had a side room to ourselves. The food was delicious 😋 esp the lamb shank and to top it off cheesecake. Each table received a bill separately in with 10% fee added on.

The atmosphere, service & meal was beautiful. A wee gem of a place!

Food was terrible. Chicken was swimming in oil no taste or flavour. Would not be back. Disappointed

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We have been to this restaurant a number of times in past years, and the experiences have been mixed. However, something has changed since lockdown. We have been several times in the past year or so, and each experience has been excellent. The ambience has...

Fillet steak at 38 pound is worth double that. Fantastic. Cauliflower vegan option also superb. The chips are juicy and moist. Fantastic.

Very nice 👍 place! Good services 🙂, good food and beverage! My 1st time visit! Excellent 🆗!

Beautiful food and fantastic service. I would highly recommend dining at the pheasant

Food is absolutely amazing. Lovely staff. Will definitely be back.

Delicious seabass served at lunch but wines by the glass were sadly not of great standard. The macchiato was definitely one of the best in Belfast

Took my sister out for a birthday lunch with my son. Beautiful food, fabulous service. Staff went out of their way to make it special

Always have a delicious meal here. Meat feast was amazing, steaks, chicken and pork ribs, cooked to perfection.

Had a meal yesterday in the Pheasant, as usual the food and service was superb. We were served by Alison who advised us on the steak platter...it was really very good indeed. Well done the Pheasant never had a bad meal in all of our...