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Drinks
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat White
Espresso
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Breakfast Tea
Cortado
Chai Latte
Suki Teas
Belfast Brew
Earl Grey
Camomile
Peppermint
Green
Mango
Red Berry
Lemongrass & Ginger
Toasted Sandwich Bar
Choice of white or brown sourdough bloomer, white tortilla wraps, gluten free bread or gluten free wrap
Add cup or bowl of soup £3 | £5
Philly Cheese Steak £14
Onions, peppers, sweet chilli mayo, mozzarella
Southwest Chicken £9.50
Crispy bacon, stuffing, cheddar cheese, mayo
Pastrami Cuban £11
Pastrami, sauerkraut, pickles, Swiss cheese, mustard mayo
Honey Roast Ham £9
red cheddar, dill pickles, applewood cheese, crispy onion, iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion chutney
The Veggie £9
Breaded eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, pesto, marinara mayo, roasted pepper
Ultimate BLT £10
Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, homemade salad cream
The Salad Bar
Prawn Salad £14
Homemade treacle wheaten bread, rocket, cucumber, tomato, cheddar cheese, soft boiled hens’ egg, house slaw, Marie Rose
TVR Caesar Salad £11
bacon lardons, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing, Parmesan shavings
Add southern fried chicken 3
Super Food Salad £11
Kale, sugar snap peas, broccoli, cucumber, avocado, pomegranate, toasted seeds, quinoa, feta, pesto
Add breaded goat cheese 3
Lunch Plates
Thai Red Vegetable Curry | £14
Basmati rice, warm Naan bread, poppadom
Add chicken £3.5
Add tiger prawn £4.5
Rice or Noodle Bowl| £11
cucumber, sweetcorn, broccoli, avocado, pickled red onion, carrot, kale, ginger soy dressing, sriracha mayo, mixed seeds, sugar snaps, black beans
Add
Satay chicken £3 / Salmon £4 /
Teriyaki Tofu £3 / Rump steak £5
Southern Fried Chicken Burger | £16
cheese, mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, tomato, crispy onion, sesame seed & sourdough bap, chicken salted fries
add bacon £2.50
Peri Peri Chicken Focaccia Flatbread | £13
Roast pepper, red onion, mozzarella, tomato sauce, chipotle
Chorizo & Whipped Lemon Ricotta Focaccia Flat bread | £12.50
Parma ham, semi dried tomato, pesto, harissa mayo, rocket
Double Smash Burger | £16
2 x3oz beef patties, house secret smash sauce, iceberg, tomato, chorizo jam, crispy onions, American cheese, seeded bun, skin on fries | Add bacon 2.50
Veggie Focaccia Flatbread | £13
Hot honey halloumi, tzatziki yoghurt, pomegranate, pickeld onions (v)
Fish Finger Bun | £16
Breaded fish fingers, secret pickle dip, iceberg lettuce, sesame seed bun, minted mushy peas, salt & vinegar chunky chips
French Onion Grilled Cheese Melt | £11
Daily apron sourdough, caramelised onion, Gruyere cheese, truffle mayo, rocket salad
Peppered chicken pasta | £16
Parmesan shavings, garlic croute, bacon crumb
Breakfast
VIntage Room CLOSED MON & TUESServed 9-12noon | Lunch 12-3pm
Posh Eggs Benny | £13.5
Toasted English muffin, Irish back bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, bacon crumb
Porridge Bowl | £9
resh fruit, peanut butter, Hillsborough honey, toasted coconut, mixed seeds (v)
Choice of semi skimmed or full fat milk
Oat, coconut, soy or almond milk £1.5
Breakfast bap | £8
3 breakfast sausages or 3 breakfast bacon, seeded sourdough bun, house relish | Add egg £1.5
Avo Toast | £11.5
Daily apron sourdough, crushed avocado, cherry tomato and basil salsa, poached eggs, chilli hummus
Add grilled halloumi £2
Add 2 Irish pork sausages £3
Add 2 Irish back bacon £3
Mini Vintage Rooms Fry | £14
1 pork sausage, 1 bacon, 1 fried egg, Heinz beans, Clonakilty black pudding, hash brown, soda bread, potato bread
Vintage Rooms bagel | £2
Everything bagel filled with bacon, folded egg, sausage, cheese, chive cream cheese, house relish
Filled Croissant | £11
Honey ham, mature cheddar, mushrooms, fried eggs, Ballymaloe relish
Overnight Weet-bix £8
Chocolate and strawberry protein overnight weet-bix, yoghurt, toasted seeds
Eggs your way | £8
Toasted sourdough bread with eggs your way – fried, scrambled or poached
Add grilled halloumi £3
Add 2 Irish pork sausages £3
Add 2 Irish back bacon £3
Scrambled Egg Rayu | £11
Soft scrambled egg, chilli butter, peanut and chilli rayu, sourdough (v)
Menu subject to change
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Served Mon - Sat
SNACKS
Warm Bread Basket | £10
The Daily Apron’s rosemary & garlic focaccia, charcoal sesame seed sourdough & homemade treacle wheaten,black olive tapenade, herb oil, whipped butter (v) £10
Corn Nacho Bowl | £11
corn tortilla, Rio, lime crème fraîche, guacamole, mature cheddar cheese, jalapeños, coriander (v)
STARTERS
Winter Vegetable & Pearl Barley Broth | £8
treacle wheaten bread, whipped butter (v)
Crispy Duck Leg & Vegetable Spring Roll | £10.5
plum and hoi sin sauce, roasted peanut, mango purée
Seared Kilkeel Scallops | £13.5
cauliflower purée, crispy pancetta, baby leeks, apple gel
Breaded Feta Bon Bons | £9.5
beetroot textures, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette, chicory (v)
Gin & Juniper Cured Salmon Gravlax | £13
lemon curd, wheaten bread croutons, dill crème fraiche,
cucumber ribbons
Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Pithivier | £10
swede purée, braised shallots, port and rosemary reduction (v/ve)
SIDES
Skin on fries / Chilli seed fries / Hand cut chips / Garlic hand cuts / Sweet potato fries / Truffle & Parmesan fries / Mash / Bacon mash / Champ / Caesar salad / Waldorf salad / Korean fries / Seasonal vegetables
MAINS
Double Bacon Smash Burger | £18.50
2 smashed beef patties, double American cheese, smash sauce, chorizo jam, pickled red onion, sesame seeded bun, skin on fries
Cranberry, Chestnut & Sage Stuffed Chicken Roulade | £24
artichoke purée, pomme pavé, green beans, mulled wine jus, crispy skin
Sweet Cured Pork Belly | £23.5
spiced red cabbage, parsnip mash, caramelised apple, madeira jus, pickled fennel
Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Korma | £18
golden raisin pilaf rice, toasted almonds, vegan minted raita, lime pickle chutney (v/ve)
Prawn Open | £18
Atlantic pink prawns, homemade treacle wheaten bread, soft boiled hens’ eggs, cheese, dressed rocket salad, Marie Rose
Battered Fish of the Day | £25
minted mushy peas, sea salted beef dripping chips, malt vinegar, lemon
Pan Roasted Salmon | £24
winter greens, potato fondant, champagne beurre blanc, crispy leeks
Freshly Battered Portavogie Scampi | £24
beef dripping salt and vinegar chips, posh mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, charred lemon
Miso Roasted Aubergine | £18
warm freekeh and herb salad, pickled onion, squash, tahini dressing, pomegranate and toasted sesame (v/ve)
Korean Braised Beef Short Rib | £28
sesame glazed vegetables, kimchi sticky rice, pineapple salsa, soy mirin glaze
10 Oz Irish sirloin | £40
smoked bone marrow butter, burnt onion, crumbed carrot, peppercorn jus, triple cooked chips
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Menu subject to change
£8
Mini Pizza
margarita, homemade tomato sauce, mozzerella Add pepperoni 2
Chicken or vegetable curry
rice & prawn crackers
Bangers and Mash
Irish pork sausages, creamed potatoes, gravy
Breaded chicken goujons
mayo ketchup, chips or salad
Crispy cod nuggets
vegetables, sweet potato chips or salad
4oz beef burger
seeded bun, ketchup, fries or salad
Baby Bowl | £3.50
Dessert
Brownie Sundae | £5
Cookies & ice-cream 35
Meringue Nests with ice cream or fresh fruit | £5
Ice Cream
1 Scoop | £2 / 2 Scoops | £2.75
3 Scoops | £3.50
Breakfast - 11.45am | £5.50
Pancake with fruit & maple syrup
Pancake with bacon & maple syrup
Mini Brekkie: Toast, bacon, sausage, fried egg & beans
Mini Porridge with fruit & honey
Mains | £8
Mini Pizza
margarita, homemade tomato sauce, mozzerella Add pepperoni 2
Chicken or vegetable curry
rice & prawn crackers
Bangers and Mash
Irish pork sausages, creamed potatoes, gravy
Breaded chicken goujons
mayo ketchup, chips or salad
Crispy cod nuggets
vegetables, sweet potato chips or salad
4oz beef burger
seeded bun, ketchup, fries or salad
Baby Bowl | £3.50
Dessert
Brownie Sundae | £5
Cookies & ice-cream 35
Meringue Nests with ice cream or fresh fruit | £5
Ice Cream
1 Scoop | £2 / 2 Scoops | £2.75
3 Scoops | £3.50
SNACKS
Warm Bread Basket | £10
The Daily Apron’s rosemary & garlic focaccia, charcoal sesame seed sourdough & homemade treacle wheaten,
black olive tapenade, herb oil, whipped butter (v)
Nacho Bowl | £11
Rio, lime crème fraiche, guacamole, mature cheddar cheese, jalapeños, coriander (v)
STARTERS
Winter Vegetable & Pearl Barley Broth | £8
treacle wheaten bread, whipped butter (v)
Crispy Duck Leg & Vegetable Spring Roll | £10.5
plum and hoi sin sauce, roasted peanut, mango purée
Seared Kilkeel Scallops | £13.5
cauliflower purée, crispy pancetta, baby leeks, apple gel
Breaded Feta Bon Bons | £9.5
beetroot textures, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette, chicory (v)
Gin & Juniper Cured Salmon Gravlax | £13.5
lemon curd, wheaten bread croutons, dill crème fraiche, cucumber ribbons
Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Pithivier | £10
swede purée, braised shallots, port and rosemary reduction (v/ve)
SIDES £4.50
Skin on fries / Chilli seed fries / Hand cut chips / Garlic hand cuts / Sweet potato fries / Truffle & Parmesan fries / Mash / Bacon mash / Champ / Caesar salad / Waldorf salad / Korean fries / Seasonal vegetables
ROASTS
All served with creamed potatoes, beef dripping roasties and vegetables
Stuffed Chicken with Parma Ham | £21
Green peppercorn sauce
Roast Sirloin of Irish Beef | £22
Yorkshire pudding, chasseur
Fish Of the day | Market Price
market vegetables, lemon & dill mash, caper hollandaise
Pork Belly | £21
Pork Belly apple purée, blue cheese & grape sauce
MAINS
Prawn Open | £18
Atlantic pink prawns, homemade treacle wheaten bread, soft boiled hens’ eggs, cheese, dressed rocket salad, Marie Rose
Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Korma | £18
golden raisin pilaf rice, toasted almonds, vegan minted raita, lime pickle chutney £18 (v/ve) Add chicken £3.5 | Add prawns £3.5 | Add paneer £2.5
Freshly Battered Portavogie Scampi | £24
beef dripping salt and vinegar chips, posh mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, charred lemon
Signature Double Smash Burger | £18.50
Double Smash Burger, 2 smashed beef patties, double American cheese, smash sauce, chorizo jam, pickled red onion, sesame seeded bun, Koffmann fries
Add bacon £1.5
10oz Prime Aged Irish Sirloin Steak | £40
smoked bone marrow butter, burnt onion, crumbed carrot, peppercorn jus, triple cooked chips
Pan Roasted Salmon | £26
winter greens, potato fondant, champagne beurre blanc, crispy leeks
Royal Hillsborough Beer Battered Cod | £25
Bradmount chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare, curry sauce…
Miso Roasted Aubergine | £18
warm freekeh and herb salad, pickled onion, squash, tahini dressing, pomegranate and toasted sesame (v/ve)
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Menu subject to change
FORK BUFFET MENU
For groups of 20+ From £25 pp
Salt and chilli chicken
curry sauce, prawn crackers , sticky rice
Sweet beef penne pasta
pepper cream, garlic parmesan bread
Fisherman’s pie
lemon parsley cream, cheddar creamed potatoes, Tenderstem Brocolli and green beans
Steak and Guinness pie
rich butter puff pastry, rosemary comber baby potatoes
Mushroom and tarragon stroganoff
brown rice v/ve
Sweet and sour pork
warm noodle salad, cashew nuts
Thai green vegetable curry
sticky rice, popadom, naan bread v/ve
Sides | £2.50 pp
Chunky chips
Skin on fries
Sweet potato fries
Criss cross chips
Potato wedges
Dips | £1 pp
Garlic mayonnaise
Sweet chilli
Chipotle
Peppercorn
Ketchup
BUFFET MENU
Selection of 4 | £20 pp
Selection of 6 | £23 pp
Cocktail Sausages
Mixed Sandwich Platter
Mini Sausage Rolls
Chicken Goujons
Breaded brie wedges
Potato Wedges
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
All Day Dining
Served Mon - Sat
SNACKS
Warm Bread Basket | £10
The Daily Apron’s rosemary & garlic focaccia, charcoal sesame seed sourdough & homemade treacle wheaten,black olive tapenade, herb oil, whipped butter (v) £10
Corn Nacho Bowl | £11
corn tortilla, Rio, lime crème fraîche, guacamole, mature cheddar cheese, jalapeños, coriander (v)
STARTERS
Winter Vegetable & Pearl Barley Broth | £8
treacle wheaten bread, whipped butter (v)
Crispy Duck Leg & Vegetable Spring Roll | £10.5
plum and hoi sin sauce, roasted peanut, mango purée
Seared Kilkeel Scallops | £13.5
cauliflower purée, crispy pancetta, baby leeks, apple gel
Breaded Feta Bon Bons | £9.5
beetroot textures, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette, chicory (v)
Gin & Juniper Cured Salmon Gravlax | £13
lemon curd, wheaten bread croutons, dill crème fraiche,
cucumber ribbons
Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Pithivier | £10
swede purée, braised shallots, port and rosemary reduction (v/ve)
SIDES
Skin on fries / Chilli seed fries / Hand cut chips / Garlic hand cuts / Sweet potato fries / Truffle & Parmesan fries / Mash / Bacon mash / Champ / Caesar salad / Waldorf salad / Korean fries / Seasonal vegetables
MAINS
Double Bacon Smash Burger | £18.50
2 smashed beef patties, double American cheese, smash sauce, chorizo jam, pickled red onion, sesame seeded bun, skin on fries
Cranberry, Chestnut & Sage Stuffed Chicken Roulade | £24
artichoke purée, pomme pavé, green beans, mulled wine jus, crispy skin
Sweet Cured Pork Belly | £23.5
spiced red cabbage, parsnip mash, caramelised apple, madeira jus, pickled fennel
Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Korma | £18
golden raisin pilaf rice, toasted almonds, vegan minted raita, lime pickle chutney (v/ve)
Prawn Open | £18
Atlantic pink prawns, homemade treacle wheaten bread, soft boiled hens’ eggs, cheese, dressed rocket salad, Marie Rose
Battered Fish of the Day | £25
minted mushy peas, sea salted beef dripping chips, malt vinegar, lemon
Pan Roasted Salmon | £24
winter greens, potato fondant, champagne beurre blanc, crispy leeks
Freshly Battered Portavogie Scampi | £24
beef dripping salt and vinegar chips, posh mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, charred lemon
Miso Roasted Aubergine | £18
warm freekeh and herb salad, pickled onion, squash, tahini dressing, pomegranate and toasted sesame (v/ve)
Korean Braised Beef Short Rib | £28
sesame glazed vegetables, kimchi sticky rice, pineapple salsa, soy mirin glaze
10 Oz Irish sirloin | £40
smoked bone marrow butter, burnt onion, crumbed carrot, peppercorn jus, triple cooked chips
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Menu subject to change
Sunday Lunch
SNACKS
Warm Bread Basket | £10
The Daily Apron’s rosemary & garlic focaccia, charcoal sesame seed sourdough & homemade treacle wheaten,
black olive tapenade, herb oil, whipped butter (v)
Nacho Bowl | £11
Rio, lime crème fraiche, guacamole, mature cheddar cheese, jalapeños, coriander (v)
STARTERS
Winter Vegetable & Pearl Barley Broth | £8
treacle wheaten bread, whipped butter (v)
Crispy Duck Leg & Vegetable Spring Roll | £10.5
plum and hoi sin sauce, roasted peanut, mango purée
Seared Kilkeel Scallops | £13.5
cauliflower purée, crispy pancetta, baby leeks, apple gel
Breaded Feta Bon Bons | £9.5
beetroot textures, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette, chicory (v)
Gin & Juniper Cured Salmon Gravlax | £13.5
lemon curd, wheaten bread croutons, dill crème fraiche, cucumber ribbons
Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Pithivier | £10
swede purée, braised shallots, port and rosemary reduction (v/ve)
SIDES £4.50
Skin on fries / Chilli seed fries / Hand cut chips / Garlic hand cuts / Sweet potato fries / Truffle & Parmesan fries / Mash / Bacon mash / Champ / Caesar salad / Waldorf salad / Korean fries / Seasonal vegetables
ROASTS
All served with creamed potatoes, beef dripping roasties and vegetables
Stuffed Chicken with Parma Ham | £21
Green peppercorn sauce
Roast Sirloin of Irish Beef | £22
Yorkshire pudding, chasseur
Fish Of the day | Market Price
market vegetables, lemon & dill mash, caper hollandaise
Pork Belly | £21
Pork Belly apple purée, blue cheese & grape sauce
MAINS
Prawn Open | £18
Atlantic pink prawns, homemade treacle wheaten bread, soft boiled hens’ eggs, cheese, dressed rocket salad, Marie Rose
Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Korma | £18
golden raisin pilaf rice, toasted almonds, vegan minted raita, lime pickle chutney £18 (v/ve) Add chicken £3.5 | Add prawns £3.5 | Add paneer £2.5
Freshly Battered Portavogie Scampi | £24
beef dripping salt and vinegar chips, posh mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, charred lemon
Signature Double Smash Burger | £18.50
Double Smash Burger, 2 smashed beef patties, double American cheese, smash sauce, chorizo jam, pickled red onion, sesame seeded bun, Koffmann fries
Add bacon £1.5
10oz Prime Aged Irish Sirloin Steak | £40
smoked bone marrow butter, burnt onion, crumbed carrot, peppercorn jus, triple cooked chips
Pan Roasted Salmon | £26
winter greens, potato fondant, champagne beurre blanc, crispy leeks
Royal Hillsborough Beer Battered Cod | £25
Bradmount chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare, curry sauce…
Miso Roasted Aubergine | £18
warm freekeh and herb salad, pickled onion, squash, tahini dressing, pomegranate and toasted sesame (v/ve)
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Menu subject to change
Buffet
FORK BUFFET MENU
For groups of 20+ From £25 pp
Salt and chilli chicken
curry sauce, prawn crackers , sticky rice
Sweet beef penne pasta
pepper cream, garlic parmesan bread
Fisherman’s pie
lemon parsley cream, cheddar creamed potatoes, Tenderstem Brocolli and green beans
Steak and Guinness pie
rich butter puff pastry, rosemary comber baby potatoes
Mushroom and tarragon stroganoff
brown rice v/ve
Sweet and sour pork
warm noodle salad, cashew nuts
Thai green vegetable curry
sticky rice, popadom, naan bread v/ve
Sides | £2.50 pp
Chunky chips
Skin on fries
Sweet potato fries
Criss cross chips
Potato wedges
Dips | £1 pp
Garlic mayonnaise
Sweet chilli
Chipotle
Peppercorn
Ketchup
BUFFET MENU
Selection of 4 | £20 pp
Selection of 6 | £23 pp
Cocktail Sausages
Mixed Sandwich Platter
Mini Sausage Rolls
Chicken Goujons
Breaded brie wedges
Potato Wedges
10% Service Charge applies to tables of 8+
Kids
£8
Mini Pizza
margarita, homemade tomato sauce, mozzerella Add pepperoni 2
Chicken or vegetable curry
rice & prawn crackers
Bangers and Mash
Irish pork sausages, creamed potatoes, gravy
Breaded chicken goujons
mayo ketchup, chips or salad
Crispy cod nuggets
vegetables, sweet potato chips or salad
4oz beef burger
seeded bun, ketchup, fries or salad
Baby Bowl | £3.50
Dessert
Brownie Sundae | £5
Cookies & ice-cream 35
Meringue Nests with ice cream or fresh fruit | £5
Ice Cream
1 Scoop | £2 / 2 Scoops | £2.75
3 Scoops | £3.50
Breakfast - 11.45am | £5.50
Pancake with fruit & maple syrup
Pancake with bacon & maple syrup
Mini Brekkie: Toast, bacon, sausage, fried egg & beans
Mini Porridge with fruit & honey
Mains | £8
Mini Pizza
margarita, homemade tomato sauce, mozzerella Add pepperoni 2
Chicken or vegetable curry
rice & prawn crackers
Bangers and Mash
Irish pork sausages, creamed potatoes, gravy
Breaded chicken goujons
mayo ketchup, chips or salad
Crispy cod nuggets
vegetables, sweet potato chips or salad
4oz beef burger
seeded bun, ketchup, fries or salad
Baby Bowl | £3.50
Dessert
Brownie Sundae | £5
Cookies & ice-cream 35
Meringue Nests with ice cream or fresh fruit | £5
Ice Cream
1 Scoop | £2 / 2 Scoops | £2.75
3 Scoops | £3.50
Royal Hillsborough attracts visitors from around the world…
there’s no better place to meet than The Plough…
that’s our promise!
Dining at The Plough for dinner promises an exceptional culinary experience, with amazing food served daily. Our chefs meticulously craft each dish using the finest locally sourced produce and ingredients, ensuring every meal is a feast for the senses. From hearty pub classics to gourmet specialties, our menu caters to all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner with friends, a romantic evening out, or a family gathering, The Plough provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every dining occasion special.
In addition to our renowned dinner offerings, The Plough also serves delicious breakfast and lunch options in The Vintage Rooms , making it the perfect spot for any meal of the day. Start your day with a hearty breakfast in the Vintage Rooms, enjoy a leisurely lunch with a wide selection of dishes, or unwind with a delightful dinner in the bar or Parkers Bistro. With a commitment to quality and a passion for great food, The Plough ensures that every dining experience is memorable and satisfying, no matter the time of day.
Vintage Rooms
Opening Hours
Breakfast & lunch
Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed – Sat: 9am – 3pm
Sun: 10am – 2pm
Bar & Bistro
Lunch & Dinner
Monday – Friday : 12pm – 9pm
Saturday : 12pm – 9.30pm
Sunday : 12pm – 8pm
Food served in the Bar & Parker’s Bistro from 12noon – 9pm daily