At short notice we phoned to book an evening meal for 18 people in the restaurant on a Monday night. There was a mixed group of us (1 baby, 2 kids, 4 German visitors, 1 lady in a wheelchair plus 9 other adults), It is hard to think of anywhere that could have accommodated us with such ease, giving us... More

My wife organised a 40th birthday party for me in the Downshire Arms Hotel on Friday 5th April. This party was held in the Cellar bar which is a nice size for a private function. It has a good size bar that makes a great area to congregate and this seemed to give a real buzz around the room. The... More

I brought 4 friends to the Restaurant on Saturday 13 April and we had the most Fantastic meal. I opted for Sea Bass served on a bed of noodles as my Austrailian cousin had it the previous week prior to her return home and raved about it, She was absolutely correct, it was delicious.The sweet i chose was Honeyed Granolla... More

We only went to the restaurant and did not stay in the hotel. Physical environment a bit dark and not to my taste, old fashioned, panelled walls ornaments etc and I did smell a slight musty smell! The menu was varied and also included some specials. I felt the menu was over priced with a salad being nearly £10 consisting... More

Having been a customer of the Downshire Arms Hotel for some years, I took some friends from England, Australia and Poland there in March to experience a 'proper' St Patrick's night. We booked into the hotel and chose to have a meal in the restaurant before enjoying the evening's festivities. After receiving a very warm welcome from the receptionist, we... More

We only went to the restaurant, so can't talk about the hotel! Was in for a meal for my mothers birthday on Saturday night, so I didn't want to complain there and then and have my whole family call me "that guy". We came on a recommendation from my sister, who had enjoyed a good meal the week before. The... More

I ate in the restaurant on Saturday night (Mar 2013) at short notice. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and even though I arrived late I was made to feel that nothing was a problem. The menu is great and the only difficulty was in deciding what to choose. I opted for... More

Had some good meals here in the past but our last visit was a disappointment. It was in January so maybe they were on a wind-down after the Christmas rush but the service was a let-down. Spent ages waiting for a table although there was only one other table occupied, when we eventually got seated my girlfriend ordered a fish... More

My first stay at the Downshire was in March 2008 when I returned to my home town of Banbridge for the first time in 40 years. I loved it then, and I loved it when I came back again for a 4-night stay in March 2013. From the moment you enter, you feel welcome and warm - the staff can't... More