The Downshire Arms Hilltown

The Downshire Arms Hilltown The Downshire Arms Hilltown - Bar and Restaurant

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📞 02840638899
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The Downshire Arms first opened to the public in 1824. Sixty years on, The Handbook Guide to Carlingford Bay, described it as a ‘comfortable well kept Coaching Inn’. By the 1970’s though, the building had been allowed to fall into dereliction. Fortunately, it has since been rescued and restored by it’s current owners and refurbished to an excellent standard, providing guests with modern comforts without compromising the charm and character of its distinguished past. The Downshire management are still striving to ensure that travellers in the Mournes will find The Downshire Arms a comfortable and well kept place to stay. The Present Day
Although no longer classified as an Hotel, The Downshire Arms’ facilities are second to none. The stylishly designed Bar and Restaurant are complimented by seven self-catering courtyard apartments (originally the stable block) and two function rooms, one with a spacious terrace. There is musical entertainment every weekend and don’t be surprised if, whilst sitting in the bar, someone starts playing a whistle or fiddle. Coach parties are welcome by prior arrangement.

Sunday Sorted
04/10/2026

Sunday Sorted

03/10/2026

Hello October 🍂

Autumn is here and we are so ready for it - Join us at The Downshire Arms this Autumn for all the cozy vibes, comforting meals and hearty drinks!

Our door is open, fire is lit and food and drink ready to be served Wed - Sun 🍻

Thursday plans = Sorted 🤌Treat yourself Thursday today 12-8 Select main courses £13.95 🍽️
01/10/2026

Thursday plans = Sorted 🤌

Treat yourself Thursday today 12-8
Select main courses £13.95 🍽️

📣Wednesdays…you know what that means!𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒍 ✨* 2 Courses £14.95 * 12-8pm* Every Wednesday To book a table 📞 +...
28/09/2026

📣Wednesdays…you know what that means!

𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒍 ✨
* 2 Courses £14.95
* 12-8pm
* Every Wednesday

To book a table
📞 +442840638899
✉️ DM us / Email [email protected]

27/09/2026
Good Luck 💛Wishing all the Clonduff Gac Senior men the best of luck this weekend in Pairc Esler as they face Carryduff i...
25/09/2026

Good Luck 💛

Wishing all the Clonduff Gac Senior men the best of luck this weekend in Pairc Esler as they face Carryduff in the senior football and hurling championship semi-final and final!

Good luck to all Football and hurling players and management from all of us at The Downshire Arms we will cheering you all on from up the hill 👏🏻

Another busy week is approaching 👏Check out this week’s meal deal special, treat yourself with your favourites this Thur...
22/09/2026

Another busy week is approaching 👏

Check out this week’s meal deal special, treat yourself with your favourites this Thursday or finish off the weekend with ease with Sunday lunch from our carvery!

More live entertainment on the way this weekend with Rachel Snowling - A country music sensation making her downshire debut and of course Billy returns on Sunday to close out the weekend 🎶

It’s going to be a good one ✨

To book a table
📞 +442840638899
✉️ DM us / Email [email protected]

Congratulations Bernadette 📣Bernadette Doyle is the winner of the Wednesday meal deal, please get in touch to redeem you...
21/09/2026

Congratulations Bernadette 📣

Bernadette Doyle is the winner of the Wednesday meal deal, please get in touch to redeem your prize.

A huge thank-you to everyone who entered ♥️

Customer Reviews ⭐️We are delighted with the recent feedback we have received since returning, your reviews, kind words ...
20/09/2026

Customer Reviews ⭐️

We are delighted with the recent feedback we have received since returning, your reviews, kind words and support mean so much to us ☺️

It has been fantastic to welcome so many familiar faces back to The Downshire Arms and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken the time to share their experience with us.

If you’ve visited us recently, we’d love to hear from you!

And as always, thank you for all your continued support, it really does mean the world to us ♥️

Simply scan the QR code or follow the link below to leave a review on Tripadvisor.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g6132180-d8675599-Reviews-The_Downshire_Arms-Hilltown_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html

Weekends at The Downshire Arms 💌Join us this weekend for another amazing lineup of entertainment 🎶Enjoy a meal, have a d...
18/09/2026

Weekends at The Downshire Arms 💌

Join us this weekend for another amazing lineup of entertainment 🎶

Enjoy a meal, have a drink (or two…🥂) and soak up the atmosphere this weekend with live entertainment from some incredibly talented musicians!

To book a table
📞 +442840638899
✉️ DM us / Email [email protected]

Address

28 MAIN Street, HILLTOWN, CO
Newry
BT345UJ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+442840638899

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