Local Area Information
For your convenience we have collated some information on local eateries, things to do and accommodation which may be useful during your visit to us.
Food & Drink
Mill Farm Deli
12 Dromara Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6PD
Mill Farm Deli is a 2-minute walk from the hospital where you can enjoy wonderful breakfasts, lunches or afternoon tea.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Saturday 9:15am – 4:30pm.
The Hillside
21 Main Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AE
Hillsborough’s oldest pub is dog-friendly and serves excellent food. They are renowned for roaring open fires in the winter and have a pretty cobblestoned beer garden in the summer.
Opening times:
12 noon until late every day.
The Plough Hillsborough
3 The Square Hillsborough, BT26 6AG
The Plough Hillsborough are situated at the top of the square in Hillsborough village. This award-winning pub, restaurant and coffee house boasts an excellent reputation for hospitality, atmosphere and food.
Opening times:
Serves breakfast from 9am, lunch from 12pm and dinner from 5pm.
The Parson’s Nose
48 Lisburn St, Hillsborough, BT26 6AB
The Parson’s Nose is a charming Georgian pub with a firm focus on using fresh, seasonal and local produce.
Opening times:
12pm until 9pm.
Accommodation
Bay Tree Cottage
51A Edentrillick Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6PG
02892 683427
Lisnacurran Country House
6 Listullycurran Road, Dromore, BT25 1RB
02892 698710
Taxis
Please take care to make your taxi company aware of your pet’s size when travelling, as they have the right to refuse transportation if not informed.
Borough Taxi – Hillsborough
077 1080 6515
FonaCAB – Lisburn
Premier Taxis – Lisburn
Village Taxi – Moira
Bann Taxis – Banbridge
028 4062 9100
Q Cabs – Banbridge
Things to do
Hillsborough Castle serves as the official residence for both the King and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when they visit. Visitors can take tours of the castle grounds, explore the interior, and enjoy the stunning surrounding gardens.
Belfast, just a 20-minute drive away, boasts a wide range of attractions including the Titanic Museum, Titanic Distillers, Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast City Hall, Belfast Castle, Cave Hill Country Park, a variety of dining options, and an exceptional shopping experience.
Lisburn, only a 10-minute drive, is home to the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, where you can delve into the history of linen and the local heritage. The city centre, located by the River Lagan, offers scenic, car-free walks lined with charming cafes and restaurants.