The Plough Inn in Lisburn

Great, can't recommend enough, the red Thai Curry is out of this world.

Was treated to here from a friend and to be honest top job food service and atmosphere 100%

Really lovely lunch today very tasty good value and lovely staff

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Plough Inn. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and tastes fresh, The Pub had many great seating areas to enjoy a drink with friends.

Excellent food and service good value for money

Wonderful food and a brilliant venue, with Hillsborough Fort and Lake Walk right behind to help work up that appetite. The variation on veg was particularly beautiful 😋

Had Sunday lunch here last week. Simply phenomenal!! Will be back next week. It’s just superb!

My experience at The Plough was nothing short of top class. From the moment we stepped in, we were enveloped in a warm, festive atmosphere that immediately put us in the holiday spirit. The attention to detail in their decorations and the cozy ambiance made for an unforgettable dining experience. The Christmas dinner itself was an absolute delight! Every dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor and showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients. From the succulent roast turkey to the indulgent desserts, each bite was a taste of holiday perfection. However, what truly set The Plough apart was their exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcomed. Their attentiveness and genuine hospitality truly elevated our dining experience. I can't recommend The Plough highly enough. It's a five-star dining destination that never disappoints.

Great spot for a pint and a bite to eat

food is decent but service is always so slow and off putting

Great service , Great bar, Great atmosphere!!

Celebration meal, good food and service.

Had breakfast in The Vintage room. The mini fry was £11. Poor quality ingredients, deep fried sausage, bacon had obviously been cooked earlier and kept warm rendering it dry and tough, soda bread was greasy and the potato bread had no discernible taste. If you want a proper breakfast in Hillsborough I suggest you visit Joxer.

My friend and I dined here at The Plough this evening and we have to say it was such a lovely experience.. The staff were second to none and the food was excellent. It’s been a long time since I visited here and now we cannot wait until our next visit. Thanks so much…

Great value for money and service greatly appreciated thank

Great selection of food. High standard as well. Highly Recommended. Good atmosphere for a catch-up with friends in the bar.

We Were originally met with a warm experience in the beginning, After a short while we decided to obtain some food and come back to enjoy our pints which the plough provided. We were rudely equated with a sour young woman who abruptly told us to leave the bar at once, this young blonde lady clearly needs to learn some manners as the customer service was appalling, we were then forced to clean our tables and bring our pint glasses to the front of the bar or else we were faced with being banned from the Bar for life, My son who did not participate in the indulgence in food was forced to stay behind and put on his hands and knees to clean under the table or else his personal identification would be permanently withheld. humiliating experience and would not recommend for anyone in the future, In all my many years of life i haven’t experienced manners so disgusting. My christmas period has been ruined. Stay away!!!!

Can't comment on the food as I only had drinks here. Friendly, helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere. A lot bigger than it looks outside with so many different sections. Doormen were friendly and helpful and were able to control the crowds as it was very busy over the Christmas period.

I had the roast beef im afraid it was really poor - dry and tough - roast potatoes underdone and the Yorkshire pudding which didn’t arrive as it should have with the meal inedible - to top it all they charged an extra 2.50 for a tiny bowl of gravy which should have been provided in the first place - in all a very poor experience and I’m afraid not a place to eat at all

We just popped in for a drink and decided on just a few nibbles. I had the risotto with sourdough, which was really tasty and well cooked. Hubby had a lovely homemade veggie soup with lovely fresh wheaten. We have eaten quite a few times in the past and rarely disappointed. The best though, was a really lovely pint of Guinness. Not all Guinness is equal.

Delicious meal out for our wedding anniversary! Plenty of choice on the menu. We went for main and dessert. The scampi was to die for - so fresh, piping hot. My husband really enjoyed his steak. They didn’t have a dessert menu which was disappointing but they had various things to choose from in a dessert counter. I’m not a brownie/chocolate dessert fan but my husband is, have to say it was incredible. I ordered lemon tart which was lovely and refreshing.

Good food, good service and great atmosphere. In my view one of the best spots to eat in Hillsborough. Consistently good and a decent menu.

Had to wait for half an hour for a table but it was worth it as the food was delicious, first time in the pub won't be the last.

Fantastic Food with friendly Staff

Food is 10/10 , service is great, and kid friendly! Lovely little place , fab for a Sunday lunch.

Lovely little cosy place, food was stunning.

After ordering our xmas dinner 2 weeks in advance and told to arrive 20 mins early. We waited 1hr 45 min to get serviced. Not be going here again .not even an apology from anyone. 👎👎👎 AVOID ...MAYBE TO DO WITH NEW MANAGMENT...

I am far from a restaurant critic so with that in mind... The dishes available on the menu were needlessly over complicated the vast majority contained chilli which many didn't warrant the use of. Basically it was trying too hard. The place is looking a bit worse for wear and could use a tidy up from ripped wallpaper to worn tables. Service was reasonable and maybe I am being too harsh and I have been there in my youth but the waiting staff seemed to be all very young people devoid of personality and nervous... Sorry that probably is too harsh. I can't be sure but I had the scampi which was one of the only dishes not to be over complicated although they still managed to over complicate it in its presentation with everything arriving in mini metal buckets and cages etc... Pain in the backside. Anyways can't be certain but fairly sure the scampi made me sick later that evening. Prices were reasonable though. Had what was meant to be a salted caramel brownie which was actually a piece of chocolate cake and a ball of flavourless ice cream with some crushed hazelnut on the side. No salt and no caramel... Disappointing and flavourless. They have parking out the back which is good for Hillsborough as usually an absolute ballache to find a space. Last time I was here was about 3 years ago they had an amazing menu at the time, staff were good and the food was really good. We are fairly local but won't be rushing back anytime soon.

Food was amazing and staff very friendly

Service was good by sorting out a food problem from the kitchen

I recently visited with my mates after a relaxing Sunday round of golf, and it turned out to be the ideal spot to cap off a great day! The food was great and staff were friendly. Will definitely be returning!

Dreadful meal ,appeared and tasted as if it had been made from scraps in fridge to doorstep of stale bread which someone had tried to disguise by toasting,sorry didn't work.....standard hasn't only fallen in food but staff rude,lazy and totally uninterested in clients. I was always an advocate of The Plough not anymore which does upset me as in past could always be relied on for good food,but have given you several occasions to redeem yourselves but sadly no longer.

Saturday lunch, cosy atmosphere with a real fire burning. Great food and very polite young men servers. Could have stayed for the day

Me and couple friends called down for some lunch after our football game last Saturday. Great food, friendly staff and lovely pints of course! We’ll be back next weekend!

My husband booked The Plough Inn for our wedding anniversary. The restaurant had a lovely ambience, an intimate setting and just the spot for a romantic meal for two. We both ordered the scampi, and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it down with a bottle of Holy Snail wine. As fans of NZ Sauvignon, this little French number impressed! Great legs and a fruity well balanced choice, which went well with the dish. We’d a lovely table tucked away. Candle light and all mod cons. I’ve been searching Amazon for the ingenious salt and pepper shaker like the one that was on the table. An excellent space saver and conversation starter!! We are mad about gadgets. Finished the evening downstairs in the bar by the glow of the fire and a wee brandy. Staff were very friendly, especially a particularly stylish older gentleman who took particular care of us. He may have been the manager. Dickie, perhaps? A great character altogether! We will certainly be back.

Had breakfast on Thursday morning in the Vintage Rooms. My wife and I called in especially because of the 2 for £15 deal. We ordered the pancake stack and avocado toast. Both were delicious and very well presented. The coffee here is great. The staff were courteous and attentive. The surroundings were stylish. Altogether, this was amazing value and a lovely way to spend the morning. It’s close to the forest park too, so we took a short walk around the lake afterwards to burn off the calories! We plan to return soon.

We visited the Plough on Saturday for my mum’s birthday. A lovely setting. Perfect for an autumn evening. The staff were incredibly friendly and were able to advise us on the dishes and wine. The menu had something for everyone. I finally decided on the scampi which was delicious. It was the best that I have had. My dad really enjoyed the Wagyu burger and my mum was very pleased with her duck leg salad, which looked delicious. The rest of the family also loved their dishes. There was a great atmosphere so we stayed on for some drinks after our meal. Will definitely be back!

Wonderful pub, oodles of character,great food and a superbly poured pint of Gunness.

On a busy Sunday morning after a walk in the park we decided to get a nice breakfast. We went to the Vintage Rooms at the plough and my Wife had the Avocado toast and latte, I went for the Jumbo fry and an Americano. Food was absolutely divine and the service was excellent. I would like to highlight Server Jamie for making us feel welcome with his friendly Chat. Would definitely be back soon!!!

Went to the the plough for a feed with friends, had the scotch egg and stayed for a couple pints after. Good service from the staff, all very friendly

Went in for lunch last Wednesday, had the rooster burger which was excellent and my friend had the scampi. Food was brilliant, service was great, nothing was too much for any of them. Highly recommend visiting the Plough!! Bonus points for the fire!!

We booked a family Sunday dinner for 6 people for our last night in Ireland before returning to California. The Plough Inn in Royal Hillsborough did not disappoint. We got a mix of starters, and a mix of the roast chicken and roast beef. Everything was fantastic. The staff were very helpful. The service was prompt. One waiter in particular was very friendly and advised us on the wine. He was knowledgeable and this added a personal touch. The staff offered to take sone group photos of our party as we’d told them it was the last day of our vacation. The desserts were superb. It was a night to remember. Thanks to all at The Plough Inn for making our time there so enjoyable.

Visited The Plough for a family meal. The staff were very rude especially an older member of staff who looked like he was the manager. When taking our order he refused to take my aunties order explaining that he was taking the order clockwise round the table and she would have to wait. My father asked for chips instead of potatoes with his meal - the same member of staff rudely replied “you can but it won’t look nice” a bit of a strange comment to make. Later my Dad asked for some salt as he didn’t see the salt on the table. The same member of staff rudely picked up the salt - shook it all over the table and said “here” as if to say he was stupid not seeing it. My nephew asked for a burger with no toppings due to food allergies and the member of staff rolled his eyes. The staff look down on you if you don’t look/sound a certain way. The food was good but was heavy and greasy. It’s safe to say we will not be returning.

Eaten here before . Tried scampi and disappointed with heavy batter covering really good prawns . Chips .. had better.? Hope they take my advice and use a light crispy batter !!

My daughter treated me to an early birthday lunch. We had a wonderful lady called Jegrannie (I hope I spelled this correctly) serving us m she was so pleasant, friendly, professional and efficient. Our food was delicious and I would definitely recommend

Lovely little pub with warm atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food was incredible! Well worth a visit.

Great service from very friendly staff that appear to love their job, great interaction with the kids. Good experience all round. The Guinness is good too 👍🏻

Food was fantastic , between us we had the scotch egg, daube of beef and scampi and all was fantastic. We sat outside with the dog which is nice they have the facilities to bring the dog also. Highly recommend.

Great space to eat in upstairs in a nook. Was a special dinner with friends and we'd a great evening. Lovely service from the waiters and a fabulous range of dining in the menu..was v difficult to choose. Sat downstairs at the back after we'd moved after upstairs was closing, weren't really informed, worked it out that we had to move when the windows were being shut! Good atmosphere with music.

Lovely lunch, beef kebabs were super

Been to bar twice just for a drink ...got told off by local for making a noise. We maybe were..but no excuse we were trying to catch up with family who had a very bad family diagnosis so sorry we didn't feel welcome after that

Visited the vintage rooms, service is slow, menu is restrictive, staff stand on their phones and chat behind the counter rather than serve tables. We waited 45 mins for our order to be taken and a traybake to be brought down - it wasn’t even busy.

Turned up at 12.00 to find the place wide open but devoid of staff except for two sous chefs in the bistro kitchen. They told me the bar was open for lunch but when I said there was nobody around they said I could get a sandwich in the adjoining cafe. I didn't want that so searched for another ten minutes without finding any staff. I then gave up and my party went elsewhere. Shan't rush back

Visited on Sunday night, food and staff were exceptional very helpful. Tall guy with the tattoo sleeve was very knowledgeable about drinks and cocktails 🍹 finished our night well talking to him. Couldn’t recommend the plough more!!

Just eaten a mixed grill at the The Plough. What great value. No complaints and believe me, I can and do. Awesome service from Matt who made sure I was enjoying my food. Well worth a visit

Scampi was very overcooked, everything else was very good.

Wagyu burger with the best tomato ketchup I have ever had. Highly recommend. Chicken in pitta bread and scampi were also good tasty portions. Good local beer on tap.

Visited with friends after touring the castle. It’s bigger than it looks from the outside! It’s a little on the pricey side for essentially bar food but the quality of the food is really very good. A nice varied menu. An enjoyable meal. The wine...

Excellent from start to finish - service and food. The selection on the menu was super and all 3 of our party ordered something different. Each of us was extremely happy with what we got. We'll all be back again soon.

Haven't been for years All changed but food still great Forgot how hard to navigate car park Recommed

We sometimes call in here for a drink on our way home. Lovely buzzy bar in a gorgeous village.

Really lovely restaurant We had monkfish in a curry broth Roast chicken with sage stuffing Both were excellent and substantial portions Staff friendly Reasonably priced Would recommend

Having a member of the family who was uneasy on his feet due to health issues getting to the toilet was a challenge. A floor level toilet would be a great benefit for those with a disability. A warm welcome was experienced on our arrival and the Staff were very attentive and interactive. Food was delicious 😋

I was disappointed to see that such a famous restaurant does not have any vegan or vegetarian options on the 'Mains' menu. I had to get a vegetarian starter as a main.

The plough is top drawer in every aspect.

Food was good however service not so much. Myself and my friends had booked a table of ten well in advance and paid deposits. When we arrived our group was split in two and separated to two different tables which were across the room from each other. It’s a very rare occasion ten of us are free on the same night so this was extremely disappointing not to be seated with each other especially when we had stated when booking we were a group of ten and would like to sit at the one table. Whilst sitting at our separate tables we noticed another large group come in and they were all sat at the one table even though this is what we had paid a deposit for. Staff spoke to us as if we were mates instead of customers, lacking some basic pleasantries. As I said food was good but very disappointed in how our group was treated. Will book elsewhere next group gathering.

Called last night for dinner. Was not disappointed!! Service was quick and nothing was too much trouble. Can I single out Eve who was particularly helpful. My wife had the Cod goujons with prawn and it was excellent. I had the Chinese red duck and...

Never again, we were not asked what way we would like meat Cooked, it was still red , yuk, parsnip was cold, yet gravy boat way to warm to pick up, the potatoes too hard, the dessert was supposed to be sticky toffee, the toffee...

Called in yesterday with my family to the plough public bar. Service and food was fabulous. The owners should be very proud of their front of house staff very friendly and witty. One of our party was dairy free but this wasn’t too much trouble...

I’ve been here before a few times for breakfast, came a week ago to eat in the bistro with a group of friends and had the venison it was the best meal ever, and the service was wonderful too. I’ve Great dessert menu and lots...

My husband and I had two starters, two mains and one dessert! Loved each and every one of them. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!

Will definitely be back here! The food was brilliant, very nice deserts and staff were also very friendly in the bistro.

Have been to the plough inn on multiple occasions and every time it has been great. Food and service to a very high standard. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone.

Well, my family and I had breakfast here recently before a trip to the airport. Staff couldn't be more helpful and our food was excellent. Thoroughly recommend the cafe at the Plough. Hope to be back there soon.

Visited the Vintage Rooms for breakfast, food was amazing and service was great. Great variety on the menu to suits everyone. I will be back again soon. Highly recommended.

Just finished a family birthday meal at The plough It was simply perfect ! All of the food was of the highest standard, as was the service. We’ve eaten here before and haven’t been disappointed yet - can certainly recommend this bar and restaurant ,...

Arrived this afternoon and wanted to have lunch I asked did they have a Gluten free option and was rudely told my a bar person no , but their advertising says it does I even asked him to check but NO age had zero interest...

Very poor service. Almost aggressive in their attitude. Unfriendly. Slow and not a good experience overall. Could do with some some staff training.

Prawn open sandwich served on toasted burnt doorstep with egg cup/ramekin of coleslaw and same of grated cheese small amount of tossed salad and half a lemon charred. My prawns came served on a thick slice of toasted Wheaton bread burnt black around the edges,...

We were a fair sized group and have been here before. The place is cozy and the staff is friendly. We ordered the bread platter to start with and I recommend it. Everyone enjoyed it. The mains were good but the proportions were inconsistent. The...

Delicious scones. Perfect place , friendly staff I enjoy this place and when I visit Hillsborough I always go there for tea with scones

Will go back to the plough we've been there over the years and 9/10 all good 👍 would definitely recommend.

After going to The Plough a few weeks ago for a work event, I decided to go there for drinks and dinner with a group of five friends. The bar is perfect for a cosy drink. The fire was roaring, the drinks were great and...

Nothing was too much trouble! We booked last minute, wasn’t a problem. Got parked really close. Got seated really quickly and we didn’t have to wait for anything. The staff were all really friendly. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

Food friends had was lovely, starters of nachos and scallops were lovely. However my vegetarian main was flavourless as there was little seasoning. The tofu particularly had no flavour and as there was only one option that didn't help. You can usually tell restaurants quality...

Ordered the paprika chicken . Was awful...so dry and tasteless. Extremely small portion and the 4 little baby boiled I got where totally roasted that it was hard to know what they even were .Not worth the 22 pounds infsct I wouldn't pay five pounds...

We went to The Vintage Rooms at The Plough last night and the food was exceptional. We had the seafood pasta (was a starter but asked for a main) and the hake which was poached in coconut and lime, both were absolutely delicious. The staff...

Visited for the first time when visiting Belfast .Despite being fully booked, service from manager, and waiting team was impeccable.Lovely decor,food exquisite and warmest welcome.Will be back next time!

Absolutely delicious lunch yesterday with a friend. We were going for a walk quite late in the afternoon and wanted something light. I had a giant pork and fiery sausage roll with side salad and home made coleslaw and my friend had punpkin soup with...

I have to say this was a amazing experience. Visit was with family including 2 babys and a 3 year old, straight away offered high chairs which were well cleaned and staff member ensured they were positioned exactly where we needed them so no need...

Bellissimo pub su due piani che serve cucina tradizionale ma anche rivisitata . Io ho preso un fantastico vegan tofu...

First I have to say we love this place!!! Tonight we waited for 1hr 15mins for a starter!! By the time the mains arrived we didn’t even want it never mind it was not good. I mentioned out frustration to Richard (owner I believe) who...

Very poor service 1 hour to get a starter don’t take so many bookings as it’s bookings only so you no how many is comeing your only as good as your last meal for the price the standards should be 5 star as you read...

I held a party here for my husband's 80th birthday. We were 12 in total and the restaurant had another party group as well as other diners. Yet the service was excellent, the food delicious and the staff went out of their way to help...

Went in on Wednesday afternoon after a walk around hillsborough forest park for a few drinks and a bite to eat. Started with the beef strips which were Divine and for my main I had the hake catch of the day which was just perfect!...

Seated immediately. Friendly chat from staff (very quiet last week due to parking restrictions following King Charles visit to Hillsborough). Great choice for a gastropub on menu. We took the ale battered cod which was excellent. Followed by a coconut and pineapple upside down pudding...

Fantastic business dinner in The Plough last night. The excellent food and wine were enjoyed by everyone. The staff were warm and friendly. Would highly recommend a visit!!!

We arrived late for lunch and were quickly found a roomy spot, we had 2 infants on tow. Food standard very good with a good selection to choose from. Food hot and nicely presented and service attentive. Will be back.

Visited plough for breakfast, busy, service extremely poor, not helped by a manager who clearly cannot organise a busy cafe. I feel breakfast is overpriced.

I recently visited as part of a leaving do, a party of 14. Not impressed. A hair in my burger which was thankfully replaced but not removed from the bill and not very apologetic staff. Someone else ordered the pork dish which, on the menu,...