Hickory's Smokehouse & Grill
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About Hickory's Smokehouse & Grill
Hickory's Smokehouse & Grill is a barbecue restaurant on Frances St in Newtownards, serving from a menu built around slow-cooked staples. Recurring orders include BBQ wings, a half rack of ribs, and T-bone steak, with portions coming generous across visits. A lunch menu offers two courses at midday for those passing through. Table service runs the room, and the bar pours cocktails alongside strawberry daiquiris, though only one white wine is available by the glass. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention strawberry daiquiris, bbq wings and ribs, large portions and t-bone steak.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention strawberry daiquiris, bbq wings and ribs, large portions and t-bone steak.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions come up again and again, with reviewers singling out the half rack of ribs, bbq wings, and a perfectly cooked T bone steak, alongside a lunch deal offering two courses for £10.95 without skimping on size. Cocktails draw repeat praise too, especially a strawberry daiquiri several call a standout, and drinks are described as made fresh and cold. Staff are consistently called friendly, with a host and waitress singled out for welcoming, prompt service, and one reviewer credits a named change in management for restoring a relaxed atmosphere after a period that had felt uncomfortable. A few minor issues surface: one diner felt rushed to finish drinks near closing, another found the sole by-the-glass white wine tasted off as if opened too long, and one noted flickering lights throughout the restaurant. Multiple reviewers say they've returned several times and plan to again.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions come up again and again, with reviewers singling out the half rack of ribs, bbq wings, and a perfectly cooked T bone steak, alongside a lunch deal offering two courses for £10.95 without skimping on size. Cocktails draw repeat praise too, especially a strawberry daiquiri several call a standout, and drinks are described as made fresh and cold. Staff are consistently called friendly, with a host and waitress singled out for welcoming, prompt service, and one reviewer credits a named change in management for restoring a relaxed atmosphere after a period that had felt uncomfortable. A few minor issues surface: one diner felt rushed to finish drinks near closing, another found the sole by-the-glass white wine tasted off as if opened too long, and one noted flickering lights throughout the restaurant. Multiple reviewers say they've returned several times and plan to again.
Featured reviews
- Gerard Mcclinton
“Food was superb, I ordered the T bone steak and it was cooked perfectly. Great portions, very tasty and the staff were brilliant. Definitely recommend.”
- Constance Sibanda
“Absolutely the best service.Friendly staff from start to finish.we loved our time with them.went back for the 3rd time and the service is just as great and the food just as amazing 1/7/22update Went there again and it did not disappoint Absolutely loved both our meals and the drinks were amazing Iv had a few strawberry Daiquiris from different places theirs takes the cup..its a winner.”
- Ted Carnduff
“Lovely food and drinks are made fresh and cold! Only small issue we found was the flickering main lights all around the restaurant.”
- Catherine Higgs
“This was the 2nd visit here and the food is amazing and huge portions and the cocktails are lovely as well on this visit though we felt a tiny bit rushed to finish our drinks as we were the last customers still here at 8.30”
- Jon
“Another great meal at Hickory's! This time from their lunch menu, getting 2 courses for only £10.95. They didn't skimp on portion sizes either. Quick and friendly service. Will definitely be back again!”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
- Serves beer
Show more amenities
- Serves late-night food
- Serves dessert
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
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