The Hillside

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  Rory Coulter

  ·4 weeks ago

  “We had a really nice evening and the food was good along with the drinks. A lovely old and atmospheric pub and restaurant and well worth a visit”

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  Jensen A

  ·4 weeks ago

  “A quaint spot for some food and a pint. An old and historic pub in Royal Hillsborough that is not to be missed. Lovely atmosphere with good food and drink. The front bar is dog friendly with a larger restaurant out towards the rear. The front bar has an open fire with a stove set within the middle of the restaurant 🔥”

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  Lauren Psyk

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Dined here for a family lunch and we were very impressed with the food. It came quickly and was very tasty, especially the fish of the day (which was seabass). Good gluten free options. Service was fast and efficient, if a little brusque.”

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  Carolina Koch

  ·1 month ago

  “Really good food, nice pub atmosphere in the front and cute restaurant in the back - unfortunately I didn’t take enough pictures, but the duck pancakes where so good! Can recommend!”

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  Lesley Gregg

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely little pub. Busy enough but still found a place to sit. There's a nice little beer garden out the back to enjoy. They also have a restaurant but we couldn't get to eat there as it was booked out. Always a good sign!”

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  Greezy Goblin

  ·2 months ago

  “Located on one of the main streets in Hillsborough, & as the town's oldest pub, the Hillside accommodates two bars & a "beer garden", as well as a dining area that sits in the upper level of the building, featuring classical architecture & a warm ambiance. To drink I had the Hillside black swan stout. This was very pleasant, and tasted of espresso as well as dark chocolate. After a bit of a wait, as it was a Saturday night, I received my entreé. I ordered the battered scampi, which was beer battered (I believe) shrimp, an excellent & thick tartar sauce with capers, a lemon for juicing over the top, & large potato wedges. The shrimp was adequately crisp on the outside, yet soft. The Potato wedges weren't seasoned much by themselves but can be made nice by the salt & or white/malt vinegar available on the table. Overall the staff were amicable & attentive, and the food/drink was good, so The Hillside is definitely worth a visit!”

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  Das Surabhi

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a lovely experience overall. Everything from the atmosphere to the beer garden was fantastic, and the drinks were excellent. The vibe was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great place to spend an evening. The only area that could use some improvement is the food. The falafels were quite hard, and the chicken in the Caesar salad was a little bland and could have done with more seasoning or flavour. These were minor disappointments in what was otherwise a really enjoyable visit. Overall, we’d definitely come back for the atmosphere, drinks, and outdoor space, and with a few improvements to the food, this place would be outstanding.”

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  Truman Maas

  ·3 months ago

  “Very busy on a Saturday night, considerable wait time as there was a large group dining. The food was good, and had a busy atmosphere.”

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  Deborah Whitten

  ·2 years ago

  “We showed up on a Saturday evening without a reservation. The staff found a way to promptly accommodate us. The pork belly, steak, and recommended red wine with a post-meal coffee were all top notch with a stellar environment. Would highly recommend!”

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  Fatima R. Altaie

  ·2 years ago

  “My family and I went for lunch yesterday and we ordered the beef burger (no bacon), the salmon, and the battered haddock and chips. The beef burger was very juicy and delicious, the fries that came with the burger though were cut very small and they were oily too. The salmon fillet was good, the plate had a lot of mashed potatoes and the broccoli was hard and undercooked. Lastly, the haddock was good but not great as well, the batter was soft rather than crispy. Good experience overall but not great. Was expecting better compared to the value we paid. The food took a very long time to be served and we kept hearing loud glass bottles bang from the bar behind our table, I was startled a few times.”

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