The Poachers Pocket

Amazing Dinner Experience! I recently had dinner at this place and it was truly wonderful from start to finish. The ambience and atmosphere were absolutely great — warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. Everything about the setting made the experience enjoyable. The food was honestly one of the best in town — delicious, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. I enjoyed every bite, and it easily stands out above other local options. On top of that, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Their service made the meal feel even more special and welcoming. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had — great food, great staff, and a lovely atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!

So the wife took me here because I've drove past it & not had chance to go in, but after being out & about on a chilly Autumn morning & going to a couple of Christmas fetes we decided to go for lunch & I am so glad we did... The place is amazing, it's warm with an amazing atmosphere, the staff are friendly & it was so vibrant & buzzing with energy. We were seated in a cosy little room & it was quiet where we were, the wife was happy as she could see the TV where football was playing & the room itself was snug with only a few tables in there. The food was just out of this world & I can wholly recommend the crispy pheasant! Everything about this place is special, the staff kept coming to see if we were okay but not overly so, the food was hot & delicious, it's definitely a place I can't wait to go back to. Wholly recommend going to anybody passing that way, & if not passing then go anyway! You won't be disappointed!!

Beautiful homely warm restaurant with very welcoming helpful staff. The food is absolutely delicious they do the most amazing pizzas and triple cooked chips ever! The vegetable soup is also delicious I Definitely recommend The Poachers pocket for sit in and they also offer take away collection service which is great too!

My wife and I popped in for lunch on a Tuesday. We were warmly welcomed by staff and quickly seated, and informed of the soup of the day. The decor was lovely, with subdued colours and simplicity creating a warm atmosphere. It was red wine slow braised beef cheek, with champ and star anise carrots for wifey. Poachers wagyu and brisket burger for me. Both stunning!!! Great portions, beautifully cooked and sensational flavour. I would say my burger was the best I've had! All in all, a great experience, well priced for good portions too. We will be booking for a Sunday soon.

What a beautiful place to find on your birthday weekend. Didn't have a booking & it was busy as, nevertheless, the staff welcomed us in, found us a table, & we had the most stunning meal that we've had in a long time. Definitely 1 to search for if your out on your travels & looking a quaint eaterie. Delicious.

This is a really lovely restaurant and the food here is great. I had the ham hock and what a tasty hunk of meat it was! My wife had the katsu chicken burger and she said it was one of the best things she had eaten in a long time. The sticky toffee pudding was really good. It had loads of butterscotch sauce which pleased me greatly! I liked the decor and the atmosphere was good and very relaxing. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant!

Superb, outstanding, fantastic etc etc ! From being welcomed on entering to settling the bill, my wife and I had a brilliant experience. We shared the starter (honey chilli chicken) and that bode well for the rest of the evening. I’d happily have that starter made into a main course. The mains were both the turkey (xmas) dinner and I have to say I don’t believe I’ve had better in any restaurant. Desserts were the xmas pud and I had the dark chocolate delice. Both didn’t disappoint. We had a great server in Joel who guided us in all our choices and is a credit to the business. All in all, we had a comfortable evening in lovely surroundings staffed by young people who all seemed enthusiastic and helpful. You all made my birthday dinner very special, so thank you one and all.

Went here with my mum for her birthday. The restaurant was really busy (and I was glad I had a table booked). The service was a tad slow and we're were served by no less than 5 different people in our visit. The food however was excellent and I was a nice place to be. Two courses from that part of the menu is £34 which I reasonable. The cost for me was circa £36 (inc drinks) each which again was reasonable for the quality of the food.

Tried this last Sunday for a treat and was not disappointed. The exterior alone is worth a visit with its cute old fashioned shop positioned on the main road. The Sunday menu had a great selection with 2 courses £18.99 which was worth it. I had the fresh cod with crab risotto and the desert of sticky toffee pudding with their homemade ice cream and left very satisfied. Staff were prompt, food was well presented and tasted good and overall the venue was nicely decorated with live music being played. Would recommend if you fancy an escape from Belfast!

I have been looking forward to visiting the Poacher's Pocket for some time. I have heard many glowing reports and was keen to try it out for myself. I have eaten at it's sister restaurants, Balloo House and The Parsons Nose and loved both so I was happy to complete the hat-trick! The opportunity presented itself with a family double celebration, a 30th wedding anniversary and a birthday. Two great reasons to book a table. The restaurant is based in Lisbane in what used to be Lisbarnet House and is really quaint with quirky interiors. The staff are friendly and helpful, quickly offering to stash the surprise cake that I had brought along. We were presented with two menus, one for Sunday lunch and one for the weekend brunch options, both offering plenty of choice. Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of splitting starters when I cant decide so my first mission was to get someone to agree to share. Mission accomplished, we chose to share the Chicken liver parfait with rhubarb chutney & sourdough bread and the Goat's cheese crostini with candied walnuts & honey. The goat's cheese and rhubarb combination worked really well but for me, the winning choice was the smooth, creamy flavoursome pate- delicious. For my main, I played safe and chose the roast beef- always a good choice for Sunday lunch. A huge portion of beef appeared in front of me along with a sizable Yorkshire pudding and plenty of roasties. A variety of vegetables came on the side. While this was delicious, I will admit that the quantity on the plate defeated me. Another popular choice at the table was the shellfish linguine, prawns, crab, cockles and chorizo cream- jam packed with flavours. While I was too full to order a pudding, I managed to procure a spoon to sneak a taste of both the selection of icecreams and the Buttermilk Panna Cotta, strawberries and cookie crumble- delicious! If you are looking for a great quality Sunday lunch with fabulous food and a great location, look no further. Give the Poacher's Pocket a try!

In our short stay in Co Down we went to this restaurant twice because the food was excellent and the staff incredibly efficient and friendly. Great daily specials, reasonable prices and every dish we ordered was delicious.

Call in, if you are in the area or when out on a sunday drive. I went here for Sunday dinner with the family there were around 10 of us. The menu was appetising with a nice selection of fish, fowl and beef. I had the Rockvale chicken which was nice, my Mum had the salmon and thought it was just ok, the rest of the family had the Hereford beef and were all very pleased with it. It was very busy, so you would be wise to book beforehand. Service was fast and efficient. Lovely bright interior at the back, there are snugs at the front of the restaurant for smaller groups. They have a good selection of local beer and also have beer and curry evenings on, which I am very tempted to go to.

A group of us were royally treated at the superb Poachers. We had a mixed platter to share followed by roast chicken and cheese and biscuits to finish. Great atmosphere and service. A wee gem