The Poachers Pocket - Newtownards

The Poachers Pocket

Located at 181 Killinchy Rd, Lisbane, Newtownards BT23 5NE, United Kingdom, The Poachers Pocket is a popular gastropub that offers a wide range of delicious food and drinks in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

This award-winning pub has gained a reputation for its high-quality food, extensive beer selection, and live music events. The menu features a variety of tasty dishes, including breakfast options, lunch favorites, and dinner delights.

The Poachers Pocket is also known for its great cocktails, coffee, and dessert options, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a night out with friends.

Specialties

The Poachers Pocket specializes in gastropub and pub food, offering a range of dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

Some of the specialties include:

• Gastropub and pub food
• Great beer selection
• Great cocktails
• Great coffee
• Great dessert
• Great tea selection
• Great wine list

Other points of interest

The Poachers Pocket offers a range of amenities to make your visit even more enjoyable:

• Outdoor seating
• On-site services
• Takeaway
• Dine-in
• Delivery
• Fireplace
• Live music
• Live performances
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Solo dining
• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Wheelchair-accessible seating
• Wheelchair-accessible toilet
• Alcohol
• Beer
• Cocktails
• Coffee
• Food
• Food at bar
• Healthy options
• Private dining room
• Quick bite
• Small plates
• Spirits
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options
• Wine

Opinions

The Poachers Pocket has received an average rating of 4.6/5 on Google My Business, with reviewers praising the food, atmosphere, and service.

One reviewer raved about the sticky toffee pudding, saying it had 'loads of butterscotch sauce which pleased me greatly' Another reviewer praised the decor, saying it was 'really lovely' and 'very relaxing.'

Overall, The Poachers Pocket seems to be a great spot for a casual meal or a night out with friends, with its cozy atmosphere, extensive menu, and live music events.

👍 Reviews of The Poachers Pocket

George S.

5/5

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!

James B.

5/5

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.

Leena G.

4/5

Loved the brie starter very tasty and well presented. Thai chicken curry was ok. The sauce was a bit watery and I'm sure the rice was the microwave packet. Ham hock was huge and very tasty. Boxed The leftover to take home. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Dining area was a little crowded and noisy. Limited parking so you may have to park on the main road. But overall a great restaurant and highly recommended and definitely would go again.

Michelle M.

5/5

Very busy pub and restaurant near Belfast. Absolutely heaving on the December Saturday night we visited - reservations essential.
Food was excellent and the service very good. Vegetarian options available. The mixed salad is absolutely delicious, as was the burger.
Pizzas very good - busy takeout service during dinner.

Anthony G.

5/5

My wife and I ordered the Platter to share with a couple of sides. Very good value and ideal for a quick lunch.
Lovely second visit with the family, and we all enjoyed something different. Nice and quiet on a Tuesday, which we appreciated having just come from my father's funeral.

Gers

5/5

Decided to go for a meal with family, and friends, the place Poachers pocket, was chosen.
Plenty of parking, and a shop attached, which sells quite a lot of fresh stuff, of which you could buy a lot of.
But as to the restaurant,
we did arrive about 15 minutes early, and asked for a high chair, as we had a youngster with us.
The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly, as we were shown to our table, and given time to browse the menu, as well as asked if we wanted any drinks.
We ordered 2 starters, as we were going to share, and good choice, as the starters were delicious, chicken wings, and honey chilli chicken.
But for the mains, we ordered scampi and chips, chicken and mash, fish and chips. All of which were perfectly cooked. The scampi was really light and perfectly cooked. We also ordered prawns of which came with garlic butter.
The whole experience was a delight in dining.
The pizza isn't available until around 5pm, so unfortunately unable to order.
Really beautiful time.

Mark G.

5/5

We are regulars for lunch and dinner here but it's been a while since we had breakfast and we love that the front snug area is dog friendly. My wife had the veggie fry, our niece had the wee fry (no photos - they tucked in before I got a photo!).
I had the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on toasted wheaten bread. All were fantastic choices and our Cockapoo also enjoyed her water and sausages! Great spot and we'll be back soon.

Holly

4/5

Cosy family friendly restaurant. Quite out of the way but easy parking.
Food was nice and liked by everyone. Would like to try again at lunch time and drive down during the day 😊