The Parson’s Nose, based in Hillsborough village, has been named as one of the top 50 Best Gastropubs in the UK.
Coming in at lucky number 13, the gastropub overlooking the Hillsborough Castle Lake is the only Northern Irish Gastropub to make the list.
With a focus settled on renowned local produce, The Parson’s Nose was notable in the list for its stand-out menu and tremendous take on gastropub classics.
Compiled by the global travel site Big 7 Travel ,the Top 50 list was determined by online user reviews, a combined score of reader’s suggestions and the editorial team .
Describing the pub, Big 7 Travel said: “The Parson’s Nose is an award-winning gastropub set in an elegant Georgian townhouse in Hillsborough village. The menu is teeming with dry–aged steaks, succulent seafood and proper pub grub classics.
“Chefs make great use of the wonderful Northern Irish produce, with hot smoked salmon to start and a fantastic salt-aged sirloin with Bushmills pepper sauce for main.”
Commenting on the accolade, owner Ronan Sweeney said, “We are really thrilled that The Parson’s Nose has been recognised in this fantastic list of gastropubs across the UK. We are lucky to be surrounded by fantastic local produce and we are always excited about serving this up to our customers, whether it’s traditional pub-grub classics, authentic wood-fired sourdough pizzas or the popular gastropub at home menu we have developed over lockdown. We are thankful that our menu continues to please across the generations and we are always grateful to those who visit us. Our heated, covered outdoor space in the heart of Hillsborough has proved particularly popular over the summer months and we hope will still be valued by our guests into the crisper autumn evenings!
“We would like to thank our talented and motivated at team at The Parson’s Nose for all their hard work and continued contribution.”
Since opening in 2009, the Hillsborough dining pub has won multiple awards for its approach and offering. All three establishments in the Balloo Inns gastropub group in County Down, which includes Balloo House in Killinchy and Poacher’s Pocket, Lisbane, continue to grow steadily and endure critical acclaim, with Balloo House clinching the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand title in 2020.
Food is served daily at The Parson’s Nose from noon – 9.30pm. The take-home menu can be ordered for collection online at www.ballooinns.com. For more information call 028 9268 3009.
