The Pheasant Restaurant 410 Upper Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough BT26 6NR

"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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"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."

"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!"

"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)."

"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"