Based on 313 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 313 opinions finded in 2 websites
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I've used the Tap Room takeaway service few times during lockdown and it is fabulous. I can't wait to try the sit in service once restrictions are lifted - the click and collect service was really easy and the food amazing!
Teel1502 . 2021-05-14
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A special lunch for 4 today and we were not sure what we would find post COVID but it was superb. The restaurant has been renovated and restyled. Very classy and safely laid out with lots of space.We were warmly welcomed for our pre-booked table. Staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful; The beer is superb (as usual) and the food was excellent - some small plates of nibbles were huge portions that tasted wonderful followed by a mix of steak, pork and hake. All immaculately cooked, in very large portions with very high quality ingredients Wonderful classy venue
Alanmcquillan . 2020-09-09
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Very badly signposted and as difficult to find (the entrance) - inside the grounds - as outside - in Hilden.The whole "Estate" seems run-down - and the many "confusing" buildings would all need a "lick of paint"!It took me a full five minutes after parking - to find the Restaurant Entrance. It's uninspiring and unattractive - and looks more life a Barn Entrance.However, it's a different story inside. The Restaurant is attractive in a rustic "kind of way". The spacing of tables is generous and distancing was easily maintained. I felt safe. Hygiene was good but tables didn't have individual hand cleansers.I was warmly welcomed and seated immediately I entered. I had only to order a drink - as I had chosen my Main dish and Desert - from the online menu - and had emailed this to the Restaurant - the previous day - as requested. A good idea - to obviate the need to handle a Menu.My wait time on my meal, however, was no quicker than if I had chosen it after arrival; reasonable, at around fifteen minutes.My Pork Belly, Champ and broccoli was attractively presented and was nicely cooked. It was tasty - but charged at £18:00 - whereas the online Menu stated £11.I didn't notice the discrepancy until I sat down to write this review.When I 'phoned, I was informed that the Facebook Page Menu was out-of-date and that they hadn't updated their own website since opening again after "Lockdown"!No apology and no offer of a refund!My Dessert, Rhubarb & Blueberry Crumble and Custard was nicely presented and tasty - but there was far more blueberry than rhubarb; the rhubarb was hard to identify.The small jug of custard was "mingy" and insufficient. If a waitress had returned to ask me if everything was ok (as they had done after my Main) - I would have asked for more!However, all staff were friendly and cheerful - and the atmosphere was homely.With the Government £10:00 off per person, the price of my lunch was reasonable (£15:75).It's unlikely that I'll be back, though.
Robert W . 2020-08-19
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Visited as a party of four. We were welcomed by a very pleasant waitress and seated immediately. Drinks orders were taken and we were soon sampling some fine ale. We’d pre-ordered our food and it was first class, my choice was seafood chowder for starter and feather blade of beef which had been slow cooked on mash with roasted veg, it was excellent. The bill was no shock and worked out at about £27:50 with drinks ( men had two) Definitely worth a visit ;-)
jstan54 . 2020-08-08
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Just back from a fantastic meal. The restaurant is very safely set up. The staff are great and every course delicious. Between the six of us we covered quite a lot of the menu, every dish was beautifully presented, and everyone commented on how enjoyable their meal was. A hidden gem which you really should try
markentoni . 2020-08-07
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Over COVID have ordered through all the menu each week as lockdown treat. I have not been disappointed. Absolutely delicious and mouth watering. Top marks for click and collect. Just open your boot and drive on. Thank you from all our family. Top class
B9197QWpaulg . 2020-08-07
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Hilden Inn provides carry out meals ordered online click and collect or delivered to home. Ordered meal over Easter period and I was not disappointed. Absolutely delicious and mouth watering . Click and collect very easy. Highly recommended😀
kamera0bscura . 2020-04-16
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Went to the Hilden brew cut along story short half the home made ales & beer was out of stock.And the table service was terrible. Delivering (bring) the wrong food to the table which we did not order and arguing with me that it was our fault.Shame.Never going there again.
matthewnK2293WD . 2020-02-29
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After visiting over Christmas we decided to head back for Valentine’s Day. Exceptional food again, very well put together menu and the service was outstanding. So friendly and welcoming, lovely romantic atmosphere sat by the fire and a dessert tray to die for!
Kjones80172 . 2020-02-15
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I brought friends here for what I thought would be a pleasant New Year’s Eve and a good meal but I was very disappointed. Service was slow, we had to send the initial breads back as they seemed slightly frozen, and there was no indication that this was a celebratory evening. The staff was pleasant enough and the food improved but I would not return as I would be afraid of a repetition.
margaretm36 . 2020-01-10
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We had my husbands parents visiting just after Christmas, decided to treat the whole family to a meal out and couldn’t think of anywhere better. Consistently excellent service and the food was phenomenal! My husband had the duck and it was just cooked to perfection. Fantastic value for money, will definitely be back!
Kjones80172 . 2020-01-09
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Booked for New Years Eve as we didn’t want to be out at a full function. Well what a choice. The food was amazing. The staff were great and we had a really excellent and exceedingly well priced meal. Will definitely be back in the very near future . Highly recommend
markentoni . 2019-12-31
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We celebrated our Grandmother’s 100th birthday at the Hilden Brewery and the team made it a night to remember.
Don B . 2019-12-29
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Wow where to start, from we arrived the staff made us feel unwelcome and unwanted. From starter to main meal was a whole 7 minutes. The food was,at best, luke warm, basicly cold food. Yes we were a party of 24 but we're a large family. The restaurant was empty apart a couple of tables so when they refused to serve alcohol for half an hour while they "got us sorted" was a bit strange. My mother and father in law wanted some wine with their meal, which most people do, and they weren't able to order a bottle until my wife intervened and got them a wine list. She had to tell a member of staff that her parents wanted wine with their meal so could they please serve them. Under staffed, but saying that the 2 female staff were excellent. Full credit to them. However, the owners should hang their heads in shame. When we questioned the £58 service charge they had added to the bill I was personally approached by the owner and interrogated as to why we didn't pay it. We always leave a tip but it's up to us what we pay based upon service( which was awful). Never be back! Cold room with no atmosphere. Over-priced cold food, service without a smile, much better value restaurants close by in Lisburn. Worst Xmas dinner we have ever been to.
davidaZ5709UO . 2019-12-22
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The room was so cold we could not take off our coats. The radiator was on but with broken window above it there was no heat coming near us. The starter and main course food was luke warm and the staff only seemed interested in bringing drink to the table. No atmosphere in the place and not even background music was playing.
lisburn124 . 2019-12-18
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We held our work Christmas do in the Tap Rooms. Beautiful surroundings and setting for our meal. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout. The food was the highlight of the evening. Very high quality and certainly above standard Christmas fare one often gets at this time of the year. The quality of the beer was fantastic and very tasty. Great range of local brews. Small criticism would be the speed of service but this is clearly not a standard bar/hotel that attempts to ply its patrons with drink!!! Definitely worth a visit perhaps on a quieter weekend or evening to really enjoy the unique experience.
colinb515 . 2019-12-15
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A last minute decision to try The Tap Room and one we certainly didn’t regret!! We were seated beside the fire the atmosphere was cosy on a cold Saturday November evening. We went straight to mains I had the special...steak and ale pie with creamy champ and roasted veg. My husband had the duck...both excellent meals really awesome flavours. I don’t normally do dessert but couldn’t say no the the apple rhubarb crumble and sticky toffee for my husband. All in all a very pleasant evening with great food and very attentive staff.
Sandra H . 2019-11-17
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I visited with the Belfast Vegan Supper Group in November 2019. The vegetarian/vegan menu had a good few things on it but unfortunately only 1 vegan dessert (not a major complaint though). Some people opted for the soup starter and others had the orzo - both delicious. The chef offered to make some of the vegetarian mains into vegan mains which suited us perfectly. We had a variety of the mains including gnocchi, tagliatelle, roasted potatoes and Tofu and chickpea & quinoa salad. All very good and tasty but a little on the small side for some people’s taste. However my Gnocchi was perfect and I’ve always been a fan of quality over quantity. The waitress was helpful but wasn’t very familiar with the vegetarian menu. The restaurant was a little cold which isn’t surprising considering the age of the building. I will be back to try more things and I’ll be spreading the word about those vegan options.
rachelm192 . 2019-11-15
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Excellent beer on tap or bottled. Definitely go taste it! I was here a few times, one was for a wedding, and the food was just delicious. If you're planning an event check them out. The outdoor tent was just beautiful and the food made the night even better.
Jared H . 2019-10-02
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The food was very good and plentyful, so much so that we couldn't manage a dessert. The staff were very attentive without being overbearing.
mungophoenix . 2019-09-17
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Wow! Best food we have had in Ireland, maybe the whole of the UK. We had a hard time finding it, but wow!!! The ambiance was spot on and the food was delicious. I’m doing low carb and the chef was extremely considerate of my dietary needs. There was only one waitress, it’s not a big place so book ahead of you can, but she did a great job! I can not recommend this place enough!
CharaRichterberg . 2019-09-14
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First of all I booked online for lunch on a mid-week day. After 2 days I still hadn't received a confirmation so I phoned but the 2 listed numbers had only answering machines. I left a message and someone got back to me later.
Celine05 . 2019-09-09
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This was a lovely family retirement celebration which was beautifully handled by the staff at the tap rooms. Food, service, atmosphere and staff were absolutely excellent. A special mention for the hake too!
Alan G . 2019-09-04
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My partner and I dinned here this evening for a belated birthday meal. We were surprised at how quiet the place was on arrival (only 2 other tables and ourselves) and the question is why? We could not fault the service, quality of food and decor. Fresh produce cooked to perfection, fast and efficient service with the waitress even signing happy birthday to my partner at the end. We loved it and will definitely be back!
Tcej15 . 2019-07-19
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Called in today and were greeted by a friendly, attentive waitress who could not do enough for us. The food was delicious and we were all very impressed. Will return soon!
Flosters . 2019-07-18
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Food Is lovely here, really nice beer. Had a great time and nice staff. Been here a few times now as it is in a lively setting hidden away just outside of Belfast. The beer is brewed at the Hilden Brewery so it is available on tap and in bottles...great variety too.
anscriostoir . 2019-07-03
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Visited for the first time last month with my family. Loved the setting, can imagine why people have their wedding reception here. We got the bread and dips to start which were lovely! The sirloin steak and chips were amazing and great value as it was a special. Everyone was happy with their meals, the only thing was my sister ordered chips as a side and the waitress claimed she hadn't. We did have enough in the end so it didn't matter that much. I'd definitely go back again anyway!
emce0304 . 2019-04-26
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Wife & I were in the Lisburn area but wanted to avoid the usual town centre traffic, so for the first time picked the Tap Room for lunch. Started with a tasty selection of breads, olives & dips. Wife had steak & ale pie, and crisp pork belly for me. Both were well cooked and presented, and good value. Only downside was that I was driving and so couldn’t sample the brewery’s craft beers. Upside of that is the excuse to pay a repeat visit, with the wife driving next time!
CoAntrimUlsterman . 2019-03-26
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Looking for something different yet not putting your dinning experience at risk is always the fine line we tread when going out for dinner. But new isn't always good; indeed traditional cuisine prepared with quality produce and served in a refreshing way is probably what we want. Cue the Tap Room at The Hilden Brewery. Easily found just off the Belfast Road heading into Lisburn is a great venue with a fantastic atmosphere.
tableforyouni . 2019-03-20
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Another excellent lunch at the Tap Room, the food is amazing, every course was perfect and also exceptional service from Amy.
Odyssey757186 . 2019-03-02
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We booked a wee dinner date to break up January and we were not disappointed.
mollymurfy . 2019-02-20
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Having had a nice meal at the Tap Room recently we booked a table to take friends for a Christmas meal. The service was fine, turkey and ham meal very average and slightly disappointing. However I have to say we found the live music most intrusive, loud, and we were unable to carry on a conversation. Some Christmas music in the background would have been much more appropriate.
ADH1949 . 2018-12-21
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Went for Christmas Dinner with my company. The place is very nice,food delucious. After the dinner we had a party with music and i had a good time
Ela N . 2018-09-20
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I had two visits to the Tap Room in fairly quick session, the first time with my other half and the second time with friends. It would not have been my choice for the second trip, as it was pretty rubbish the first time, but hey ho it wasn’t up to me.
Slickvic1982 . 2018-09-01
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Op de bonnefooi naar Lisbum gereisd. Fietstocht vanuit Belfast ging niet door. Helaas was de meesterbrouwer door omstandigheden niet aanwezig. Heb wel hier kunnen genieten van een heerlijke lunch met hun eigen bieren.
Eric v . 2018-08-29
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Went for a meal with some friends recently.It was early in the evening and not many
333mauriceg . 2018-08-27
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first visit with a friend for lunch, more signs needed to direct us to the Tap room, lovely restaurant, really nice decor, food really tasty, portion size excellent, slight disappointed with limited choice for dessert which we declined, only one member of staff working and she was kept pretty busy! Despite a few negatives we will return and also hope to sample The Hilden Brewery and Music festival!
sunshine102017 . 2018-08-16
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Visited the Tap Room in June 2018 for lunch with some friends. Lovely setting and friendly staff but painfully slow service and tiny portions (both starters and main courses) ruined what could have been at great review. Just an extra member of staff and some extra food on the plate would have changed my review to at least 4 or even 5 out of 5. I would hope to go back and give a better review next time.
mookieluv . 2018-07-14
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Went for lunch and it was great, had the soup and burger with smoked cheese and prosciutto. Service was great and food was really nice. Once we finished lunch we were able to move outside and have a few more drinks before getting the train back to Belfast
Michael_goodall . 2018-07-01
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We had our wedding party at the tap room. They were very accommodating on the day and before to get ready. Loved the feel of the place and the food was awesome! (A lot of guests told us that their meal was tasty).
Mandy01_90 . 2018-06-26
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Visited the Tap Room at Hilden Brewery for the first time last night for dinner. The staff were very attentive, pleasant and polite. Ordered off the a la carte menu and the meal was first class. My husband had the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection and I had the sea bass which didn't disappoint either. Good selection of starters and the sweet menu was delicious. Definitely a hidden gem of a restaurant in Lisburn will definitely be back .
babette2015 . 2018-06-24
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Venue is brilliant. Particularly in the sun! Service was slow but they were very helpful. Food was just okay - burger was dry and tasted like it had been frozen before.
davidsona9390 . 2018-06-10
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This is a little gem just twenty minutes by train from Belfast city centre. The setting is beautiful with a large courtyard and pretty gardens. We went for the bottomless brunch and the food was excellent and came with unlimited prosecco or beer. The service was great and they were happy for us to hang about and finish our beers in the garden. We will definitely be back!
Una_9 . 2018-05-14
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Have heard good reviews about this place so my husband and I called in today for some lunch. Good food with scrumptious desserts. Pleasant service too from our server Julie who was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely return.
Diane L . 2018-04-25
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Visited on a Saturday afternoon with family of five including two kids.
Konrad G . 2018-03-31
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My Daughter had given me a voucher for my birthday last May which had expired some 3mths ago. I rang them up and explained about the voucher and asked them would they still honour it , not a problem was the reply so we booked a table last night for 4 people and I can only say that it was one of the nicest meals we have had in a long while. The restaurant was comfortable and the staff friendly and very courteous. I we definitely will be back again.
hughmc2015 . 2018-02-21
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This is the third time we've dined in hilden brewery and it will not be the last! We normally don't write trip advisor reviews on restaurants because our expectations are so high few places would merit 5*. After our last meal I was shocked to see a few poor reviews over Christmas. I think hilden does intimate dining best and I wouldn't be put off that larger parties didn't rate it quite so highly. The setting is quaint, the food is top quality local produce, the meals are traditional at its best and the service is so personal you feel like a movie star. As for the portion sizes; I've never been able to finish a meal in hilden. The price of a meal is average for a meal in any restaurant. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend hilden to my family and friends and we cannot wait for our next excuse to go back!
minstrel89 . 2018-02-06
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We visited on a Saturday afternoon to try the bottomless brunch. We were met on arrival my a very pleasant young waitress who showed us to our seats. We both had 2 courses and enjoyed a copious amount of beer. The waitress even provided us with 2 pitchers as we where getting through it that quickly which was a pleasant surprise as I thought it was going to be gimmicky I was so wrong !! The food was incredible !!
Simon K . 2018-02-04
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We usually take visiting guests here as we live locally. The standard has always been first-class with a separate (and extensive) vegetarian menu, helpful and attentive staff and a great selection of the brewery's finest beers.
drumkeeragh . 2018-02-02
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On Sunday 22nd we arrived at this restaurant with brother and sister in law, the venue had been recommended to them by a friend.
19492016 . 2018-01-22
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Visited here with a party of five for Christmas dinner, the meal was booked seven weeks in advance.
Sideye16 . 2017-12-20
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Although this place is very quaint and has loads of character I was very disappointed with the meal it was served cold and they had ran out of chicken on the starter so I only got a plate of lettuce leaves. If your looking for value for money this is not the place.
Sandra C . 2017-12-13
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Had dinner here Friday night past, was not overly fussed on the menu selection, and found it quite dear, give the portion sizes, and was surprised at the lack of vegetables with the main course and also the £1.50 supplement for cheese, again small portions.
Tony M . 2017-12-05
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Have had a couple of lovely meals here, with plenty to choose from on the menu. Last time we visited there was a 50th birthday party happening at the other end of the restaurant; we left before the party really got going but it wasn't quiet!
catben36a . 2017-11-14
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Called here yesterday with my aunt and mum. Nice place and relaxing settings. Food was very good -mum & aunt...
Karen M . 2017-11-13
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My first visit was to attend a wedding here and I was impressed with the venue. It's intimate and ideal for a small gathering. The room was well decorated and the grounds were fine for the photos etc. The meal was fine too, service a bit impersonal and not particularly warm but efficient. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
Coz_11 . 2017-10-29
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No matter how many times I go here for dinner, I have yet to be disappointed! Having received vouchers from some friends we were finally able to use them for my birthday. Having a few children at home the opportunity to escape for an evening doesn't come around too often and when it did we jumped at the chance to go to the Tap Room for dinner.
Colm D . 2017-09-26
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We visited on a Thursday and enjoyed a good meal that was well presented by pleasant staff.Had a couple of the establishments beers although a few were unavailable.
89iaind . 2017-08-16
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Un grupo de cuatro amigos del campo 2 ordenados y ilimitado prosecco (2 horas) por 25 libras
Mimiwan . 2017-07-31
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I had heard so many good report about the Tap room I had to book so a party of four of us went last night. Quint on the outside and tastefully beautifully restored inside.Food Myself and another had the parfait which was delicious my husband and his sister had the smoked salmon on warm homemade potato cakes oh my oh my that was the starter of the night truest scrumptious. Mains we all gad some thing different from fillet which was cooked perfectly, collie with orzo pasta, lamb and I had the chicken which was succulent and tasty. The boys had chocolate brownie and sticky toffee pudding and they said both were delicious we had latte and macchiato again both lovely. Do go out of your way to try this little gem of a restaurant you won't be disappointed.
mollymurfy . 2017-07-02
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I visited here with my family as we had seen so much advertising for it on Facebook that we decided to give it a go. Upon arrival we all decided that as a brewry we would try the different draught or cask beers on tap. Given its name you would think this would be many....Unfortunately you would be left very disappointed. There was only 1 beer available on draught. We said this was fine and decided that 2 of us would try the stout...again this was a no go as they only had 1 solitary bottle left! (My apologies for thinking this was a brewery) After deciding we would stick with wine, we ordered the nibbles to keep us going until the starters arrived. After 20 minutes the starters arrived along with the nibbles which defeated the purpose. Although the food was generally nice and without complaint and the girls seemed friendly enough, they seemed a little under trained. The length of wait between meals was pretty lengthy for what we ordered. Over all the food was nice, service friendly but far too long a wait even for a relaxing meal and the drinks really let it down.
rachel m . 2017-06-27
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Visited for a family birthday meal. Excellent menu, food fantastic quality and flavour and waiting staff very attentive and helpful. Could not fault the taproom in any way. Will definitely be back for food again in the near future. Edinburgh rhubarb and ginger gin with prosecco is great.
Sonia L . 2017-06-24
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My family comes here quite frequently. The food is always excellent, the service is very good, and the restaurant is lovely. I've also attended a wedding here and it was great - amazing food and nice atmosphere. I'm not a beer drinker but even I quite like Twisted Hop. Last time I was here I had the rhubarb gin liqueur on the rocks instead of dessert. It was the discovery of the year for me - went home and bought 3 bottles online!
JellyBaby24 . 2017-06-19
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We arrived at 7.45pm on a Tuesday evening. Only one other table occupied - of about 6 people. One waitress. The waitress was pleasant and our food was good - smoked salmon on potato bread starter - if I would comment on anything - the potato bread was stone cold - i think if it had a little warmth it could have added to the dish. Lovely salad. Main - Coley & Orzo - out of this world - one if the nicest mains I have eaten. Dessert was rhubarb creme brûlée - not set properly. The service in general was slow - Dessert took an extremely long time - I had to remind the waitress we were still waiting. Before we arrived we had tried another local restaurant and it was jammed - no tables available. So it was disappointing to see only 6 people in here & such slow service for being so quiet. The decor inside was lovely & waitress pleasant. Menu was good. I would definitely recommend you try this place as I hope the service will improve. Think they also need more publicity as they are pretty well hidden away! On telling a few local people to try it their response was they didn't know it was open.
rubyruby19 . 2017-06-16
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Visited with my husband. Arrived early so sat outside for drinks which was followed by a wonderful meal and our waitress was lovely. Thankyou for a very relaxing evening
Maisie S . 2017-05-27
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We are regulars at this restaurant.. food has never been a let down! Fantastic food.. the menu has changed with not many options I'd have however the desert menu remains a delight.My one complaint- during the last two visits there have been serious delays on getting our meal to us ie over 30 minutes! No explanation given and no warning in advance.
BeautifulB00 . 2017-04-30
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I was here for a wedding which was a fantastic day (except the meal), the atmosphere of the tipee tents was great and on arrival the smell from the BBQ was superb but the meal was a real disappointment (the opportunity for the Tap Room to shine - but certainly failed). Cold meat on a cold plate included a very fatty steak, undercooked sausage, spicy chicken (seemed undercooked inside) and a rib which was the only meat on the plate that I finished (It was tasty)! Hence, if possible avoid.
LilyRose12345 . 2017-04-24
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Ate here for a family birthday, the food is absolutely top notch. But the service was something else. From letting us taste a few of the house beers when we couldn't decide what to go for, to replacing my drink when mine got knocked over. The service was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Could not have asked for more! Combine that with incredible food and fabulous beer brewed on the premises, cannot recommend enough!
madamejojo40 . 2017-04-16
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My husband I attended on Saturday evening for a meal. The menu seems to have changed but not for the better. Chicken supreme is served now with risotto which in my opinion did not work, far to cheesy and watery, not palatable at all and left a bad taste in my mouth for the rest of the evening. My husband the Steak which was just ok. The waiting staff could be a lot more attentive, during our starter and mains it would have been nice to have been asked if everything was ok. It will be quite some time before we will be back here for dinner, this is the second time we have been in the last 3 months and we came away the 1st time thinking it was just alright and certainly not worth the money which I may add that had we not checked out bill on Saturday evening we where paying for a bottle of wine and not a glass of wine which had been ordered.
Gibbet26 . 2017-03-20
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This was different for us we joined our family and grandchildren, we got a lovely table and comfortable chairs, the staff were amazing very attentive and special attention to the kids I had the roast of the day beautifully cooked lamb with rosemary and garlic roast potatoes and the family all had something different which all looked good and well presented.the deserts and cheese board was lovely.then after they had an arts and craft lady who entertained the children , while we relaxed over coffee. We thought this was a great idea usually there is not much for children in entertainment.
Grace G . 2017-03-17
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My Mum, my daughter and myself went to this restaurant for lunch whilst in the area as part of a short family break. I had checked out tripadvisor beforehand and had read the reviews for the brewery tap but had not really been enticed to seek it out. We drove past this place quite by accident and decided on the spur of the moment to take a chance. I have to say I'm very glad we did. The décor is very relaxing, the staff extremely polite, efficient and friendly. The menu had something for most tastes and there were two additional 'specials' on that day. All three of us had steak pie and it was very tasty, the meat was tender and lean, and there was plenty of it.I would have given this place a five rating but I personally found the drinks menu a little limited for my tastes but that would not stop me from visiting again, in fact next time I am in the area I will definitely be seeking it out.
IainWirral . 2017-03-05
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Group of four people on a spontaneous evening in Lisburn. It was easily reached on foot from the town centre, not too far from the lagan centre. Really welcoming warm environment. The food was delicious both on the early bird and the a la cart menu. The beers were great, and there was a good selection of reasonably priced wines. Pudding was divine as were the rhubarb and ginger gin cocktails. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.
Maureen M . 2017-02-21
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Party of ten people. Two meals were cold, one had a specific request which was forgotten about. Service was very slow, a dinner shouldn't take 3 hours. Food was overpriced for what it was, i.e. Chicken, mashed potatoes and cabbage shouldn't cost over £15. Had been looking forward to this and was disappointed as I had heard great things.
KittensinMittens . 2017-02-07
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Need to update their open times on Google. Arrived on Saturday and shut. Money wasted on taxi. . . .
Paddym99 . 2017-01-21
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The Tap Room is like no other restaurant in Lisburn, it has character in stacks and takes you back to a more simpler and rustic time. The fact that you can taste its beers on site also is just another big bonus.I recently attended a Xmas event for 80 people and whilst you wouldn't say the food was Belfast foodie-amazing, it was excellent for mass catering. There was 4 choices for each course and the delays between tables were acceptable. I had the lamb shank and I think it was spot on, very impressive to do it for so many from such a small kitchen.Overall always worth a visit, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Graeme K . 2017-01-04
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Booked table for 10 people for 6.30pm - restaurant quiet and service very slow, didn't get out until after 9. Two of our party's meals were cold and had to be sent back. Food was ok but not worth the price and the long wait. Portions were too small. I'd recommend Andersons chip shop on the way home. My starter of duck consisted of two slithers of meat and a mountain of beetroot, my partner had the goats cheese which was almost invisible beneath the salad. disappointed as it is such a nice venue and had heard great things about this place.
qwasfklfhn . 2016-12-28
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Booked table for 12 adults and 3 children. Booked for 12.30 lunch. We were seated very quickly, but were the econd table in there. Food was all ordered by 11, then the wait started. Only a few had starters, although we all had main courses. If I said that there was over an hour wait from ordering to getting the starters then an hour wait till the next course I would not be exaggerating. The deserts were even a longer wait. One of the children was served last, the deserts came in three stages, and he only had ice cream! They put a service charge on larger groups, and only decided to refund this when challenged. It was a shame cos the food was good. My advice, sort the kitchen out, and please sort the heating out as the place was cold. I would not rush back!
car0liles . 2016-12-27
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Had a sample of some local beers and found them very good. The food was ok but we were part of a very large group and it took a long time to serve us all.
Eric P . 2016-10-23
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Arrived with no booking and were seated easily. Wasn't busy. Tables were clean and staff attentive. Menu was good. Decent choice tho not the most extensive. Food was well cooked and tasty. Delivered in a timely manner. Good selection of beers though not all available which was a shame. Toilets were clean. Wouldn't rush back but I'd go back and try the dinner menu.
floofle . 2016-10-12
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We managed to make it just in time for lunch! The food at the tap room was excellent. Really enjoyed the fish and chips. Unfortunately they did not have their full range of beer on tap, but what was available was really fresh (Irish stout, Barney Brew, Hilden Halt). Do note they have fixed timings for lunch and dinner, and we were told that brewery tours are by appointment only. Parking is available, though the path towards the brewery is narrow. Nonetheless, enjoyed ourselves here.
kianggg . 2016-10-10
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I really can't say enough good things about my daughters wedding last Saturday.The food was excellent and everyone was so well looked after , everyone said it was the best wedding they had been to in a very long time .Fran and the staff there are amazing , going above and beyond their duty , there truly want to make everything as perfect as possible .If u are wanting a relaxed beautiful fun wedding,this is the place to goI honestly couldn't rate it high enough and I'm difficult to pleaseThank you Fran and everyone at the Hilden for helping making Laura and Lauries day amazing
benji55 . 2016-09-30
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Went here for a birthday meal with three others. The atmosphere at the Brewery and restaurant is superb, and really adds to the experience. The staff were lovely and very personable.The menu is very well-balanced, and to be honest it was difficult to decide on what to have because it was all very appealing. In the end, I had the raw-beef salad for starters and the duck as a main. I can wholeheartedly reccomend both, which are certainly well above the average fare at restaurants in Northern Ireland.The cheeseboard was an excellent finish, and the price was very good, especially when considering the quality of the food. Given the ease of access via train, I will be returning here soon.
Christopher E . 2016-09-20
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Live local to this restaurant and had never been in. Hidden gem indeed. The staff were lovely and the food was fantastic. Wine selection was very very good, and their own brewed beers were a delight. Can't wait to go back again. Loved being able to wander about and check out the entire place. Definitely worth the visit. Ring first though!
rsanders2015 . 2016-09-14
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Excellent, credit ti Seamus and family for such an inspirational event, long may it continue, an event that deserves massive support from Lisburn Council. 100 out of 10 for an evenings entertainment.
Martin S . 2016-08-26
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I lived across the road from this place for almost 10 years and never tried it. Went at the weekend with hubby and my parents. Lovely place. Food was great and the waitress was very helpful as my dad is ill and had dietary requirements. Very reasonably priced. Definitely be back
Clare W . 2016-08-24
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The food in Holden is delicious, they do a great chowder at lunchtime and a fab range of starters, there really is something for everyone of all ages. The atmosphere and surroundings really enhance the experience.
clairem477 . 2016-08-23
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The waiter, (or manager/boss) made us very welcome. Chatty and helpful in every way. His dress effort could have been a little more formal. The meal was reasonably good for a lunch menu, but could be improved upon. Reasonably priced. We may return to see if it's any better. We called in May , and there was no heat in the place ,or we might have stayed longer. Needs decor attention.
Bobby G . 2016-07-27
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Really looking forward to taking more people back here after a super lunch in this lovely restaurant. A relaxed and spacious environment in this heritage and atmospheric space mercifully free from any of the dusty and faux paddy-whackery design nonsense that so many inns/pubs try to create. Great home-brewed beer on tap (and a great beer festival once a year), and the most delicious locally produced cider which as a non-cider drinker I absolutely loved.At only 20 minutes drive from Belfast - it was well worth the journey.I was impressed with the Hilden's veggy menu and in particular the staff's concern about my guests' vegan status having remembered an earlier call to check. By the non veg guest there was good feedback on a delicious ham hock, lovely wheaten bread and the creamiest and most fragrant of chowders.
Katy R . 2016-07-16
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A wonderful meal for 4, enjoyed by each of us. Well cooked, good presentation, excellent taste. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Musicians arrived during the evening to play traditional music. Definitely a place to return to.
G D . 2016-07-06
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Visited the Tap Room last nite for an impromptu meal when we were in the area. We had no intention of having a 3 course meal but the food was so good we decided to go the whole hog. I really could not fault anything about our meal. Good portion sizes and the flavours were amazing. The restaurant was very quiet with only a couple of other tables occupied but that didn't even matter. The waiter was very attentive and was a bit of craic too. I text friends as soon as we left to suggest that we go as a group soon. Look forward to return to sample other dishes from the menu.
Jill L . 2016-06-17
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Went here for a last minute dinner and was very impressed. We ordered the steak and fish of the day which were both delicious. James our waiter was very attentive and friendly, and when he noticed I had spilt some dinner on my top he came straight over with soda water and a cloth telling me it would help. Very happy with our meal and an extra thank you to James for topping off a lovely night with his fantastic service! Thank you!
carlysp16 . 2016-06-10
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Went just before Christmas looking to have a nice relaxing lunch. Was shown to our seats after some deliberation. Apart from one table the place was empty so I don't know why, but however. Soup arrived which was tasteless, bread wasn't much better. Then the turkey arrived which to be quite frank would have taken a steak knife to cut it. Vegetables and potatoes were thrown onto the plate. Looked more like a dogs dinner to be frank. I was really disappointed as about 3 years earlier we had a fantastic meal here. Oh how times have changed. When the waiter asked was everything ok as it was just left on the plate we said no. Then i'm not sure if it was the chef, manager or owner came to the table and boldly said their food was fantastic and they totally stood over it. I don't like writing negative reviews, I just tend to pay for the food and leave and never return, but to be frank the meal was awful and the fact that they could not accept this is just quite amazing. Of course they said there would be no charge which makes me wonder why stand over your food in the first place, but really poor food and service which just ruined our day. There are better places to go for food in the Lisburn area. Its just a pity this place has changed so much as it really was fantastic especially their home made breads.
EddieMcDowell . 2016-05-31
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Went for an early meal as I had been recommended the 5-10-5 deal the tap room at hilden do , we booked for 5.30 and was please with the décor and waiter service when we got there but we were just offered the a La cart menu, we ordered our wine and food. The food was of a good standard could probably have been better , a bit warmer and as we were the only guests the staff had no other interruptions. Any way my main grievance is the fact we were not offered the special offer menu and what I ordered should have save 7 quid of my bill ,my husbands meal wasn't on the offer menu but wasn't even that great , was a pleasant dinner but feel we were let down .
sineadhegarty77 . 2016-05-27
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I visited the Tap Room for the first time yesterday. I love the feel of the restaurant, exposed brick walls and old sash windows. The guy who served us all night was great. When ordering drinks he recommended the Elderflower Lady cocktail which was gorgeous! We also ordered some local cider and some wine. For starters we had the scallops, and the potted ham hock. The curried cauliflower with the scallops was so tasty and the ham hock was very fresh. For mains we had the lamb with puy lentils, and the pork belly with champ. All of it was beautiful. There was so much flavour in it all. The highlight of the mains was our side order of hilden beer battered onion rings! Id go back for those alone. We were a bit full up, but we had dessert anyway! I had the chocolate stout cake which was amazing! So rich and flavoursome. My Fiance had the profiteroles. I would highly recommend getting the Mollys Cup for after dinner. Lovely rich coffee with amaretto, jamesons whiskey, triple sec and fresh cream. I also highly recommended the rhubarb and ginger gin as an after dinner liquer. Beautiful. Overall a beautiful meal, fantastic friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
Justme1984cw . 2016-05-22
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Warm welcoming and attentive staff, beautiful surroundings and incredible food. A must go to for special occasions or just treating yourself to a lovely evening. Highly recommend and definitely the best restaurant in Lisburn
jfcw2110 . 2016-04-24
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I have been to Hilden a number of times now and I have always really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is lovely, the food is excellent, very tasty and of course its always going to be good beer in a brewery! I think that the food is very reasonably priced for the quality of the dishes and the care that clearly goes into creating them.If you are staying in Belfast it is well worth a quick trip n the car/taxi to get out of the city and experience this little gem! Can't recommend it highly enough!
Helenlucy12 . 2016-04-10
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We chanced upon the brewery and noticed the restaurant so booked for a Friday evening. In contrast to other reviewers we found the service impeccable, Rory was both knowledgable and attentive. But the real star was the food: all the dishes were so beautifully presented and tasted even better (see photos) for dessert we had a sticky toffee pudding and the local cheese plate and neither disappointed. We will return. And if you are a craft beer fan as I am then try their own beers, I particularly liked Molly's chocolate stout. We can also recommend the South African pilotage which also has a chocolate like flavour as the label suggests. Bon Apetit!
Blaine P . 2016-04-02
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Great food, staff and location. My favourite restaurant for special occasions but any time its great. Local produce prepared well with great ale. What else could you ask for
Maeve M . 2016-03-30
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Called in for a drink with my wife on a Friday night atmosphere not that good ,food seemed average ,and a bit pricey .wont be in a hurry to visit again
alex k . 2016-03-30
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Visited first time here lastnight for my daughters birthday food was excellent although pricey as its al a carte .. only disappointment was the chocolate dessert it was still frozen didnt want to spoil the party dinner but the main meal was great.
Venezia09 . 2016-03-27
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