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Monday 9am - 11pm Tuesday 9am - 11pm Wednesday 9am - 11pm Thursday 9am - 1am Friday 9am - 1am Saturday 9am - 1am Sunday 9am - 11pm

The Plough Inn

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The Plough Inn

LCN Pub of the Year 2025 • The Bistro | Public Bar | The Vintage Rooms | The Snug | 7 days a week • Walk in or book
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The Plough Inn is situated at the top of the square in the picturesque village of Hillsborough. The famous family owned business boasts an excellent reputation for hospitality, atmosphere, wonderful food & Live Music. Established in 1758 as a coaching inn, the Plough has a rich heritage with the current owners the Patterson Family having been in business for over 20 years. The Patterson Family hav

e invested their time and energy into transforming this historic building into an award winning pub and restaurant. The latest development within the Plough was the opening of The Vintage Rooms in the Summer of 2016, boosting one of Irelands best Cocktail & Gin Bars with an outstanding Café which opens every day at 9am. The wonderfully traditional surroundings of "The Plough Inn" provide the perfect contrast to the thrills & spills of the modernistic Bar Retro experience next door. The public bar is the quintessenital "local" catering for all major live sport, weekly pub quiz & fantastic live music every Friday & Saturday evening!

07/06/2026

Here's a little snippet of what to expect from the amazing at the Summer Concerts in Royal Hillsborough Castle on Friday 26th June 🎶

Enjoy the ultimate concert experience with our 2-course pre-show dining package plus concert ticket £70pp with us in Parker's Bistro. Limited bookings remain ✨

View the menu & book here | Available 26-28th June https://theploughhillsborough.co.uk/summer-concerts-pre-show-dining

30/05/2026

The wait is over, it's Plough Fest today & we're looking forward to a fantastic day...whatever the weather!

We have a fantastic day inside & outside, including our delicious Street Food Menu 🍴 Walk in all day, live music from 2pm 🎶

29/05/2026

Chef soju has added delicious Tuna Tostadas to our Specials Menu today ✨ The team are busy experimenting with dishes for our next Flavour of the Worlds menu...a guesses on what it will be?

Food served all weekend | Saturday is Plough Fest | Live music all weekend

28/05/2026

A refreshing start to Plough Fest with West Coast Cooler Apple 🍏 Sit back, relax and enjoy live music from 2pm & entertainment for the kids all day along with our tasty Street Food Menu ✨

Live line up: The Causing | The Dukes | Paddy McBride | Jack devlin
In the bar: Andrew Lennon

We're looking forward to another amazing Plough Fest with all the community ⭐️

27/05/2026

It's Plough Fest on Saturday & we can't wait to enjoy the sunshine ☀️

Get ready for a full day of music, food, drinks & good times at The Plough! Join us for live entertainment, festival vibes, and all your summer favourites from 2pm to late

⭐️ Bouncy castle, kids games & fun all day long
🍔 Seasonal street food menu
🎶 Live music to late
Everyone welcome from 2pm - no need to book, just pop in!

The Vintage Rooms, bar, bistro & Snug open as always with bookings available all day

24/05/2026

It's the final day of Premier League action, enjoy ice cold beers in the bar & terrace ☀️ The sun is shining & we're enjoying Bank Holiday Sunday with live music after the final whistle with Ronan Maguire followed by Alana 🎶

Join us for Bank Holiday Sunday drinks, the sun is here to stay & dining or drinks available in the bar & outside too ✨

22/05/2026

Ulster's entire season will come down to the biggest 80 minutes of their campaign when they take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final tonight 🏉 Watch it live in the bar

Bank Holiday Weekend begins with live rugby, pints & music to late 🎶
Bar Snack menu also available 🍕

21/05/2026

Get ready for Bank Holiday Sunday in the bar with live Premier League action at 4pm followed by live tunes from 6.30pm ✨

Sit back, relax with ice cold beers & enjoy the long weekend!

20/05/2026

It's Quiz Night tomorrow & the final quiz before our Host Michael takes a few weeks off for his wedding (Don't worry quiz night continues)

Gather your team, get ready to find out who our weekly Quiz Champs will be...

19/05/2026

Weekend plans? It's Bank Holiday Weekend which means live music all weekend, the final day of Premier League action & a chilled Monday after our Sunday Night session in the bar 🎶

Live music Friday - Sunday with Sky Sports action, beers & cocktails flowing 🍺
Weekend bookings recommended | The Vintage Rooms Cafe is also open Monday from 9am 🥓 🍳

Address

3 The Square
Hillsborough
BT266AG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 11pm
Tuesday	9am - 11pm
Wednesday	9am - 11pm
Thursday	9am - 1am
Friday	9am - 1am
Saturday	9am - 1am
Sunday	9am - 11pm

Telephone

+442892682985

Website

http://www.theploughhillsborough.co.uk/

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