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The Parson’s Nosewww.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 135WOWIt is rumoured, Edwardand Mrs Simpson usedto meet here!££Want to dine in the village which is home to the Queen ofEngland’s official residence in Northern Ireland? They treat youlike royalty at the Parson’s Nose and the food is definitely fivestar. One of our top chefs Danny Millar is responsible for the foodoffering. This is a gastro pub which you will want to visit again andagain.The in-house Belfast Black wheaten bread served with AbernethyButter will whet your appetite for the likes of Rademon estatepigeon and some of the best steak we’ve ever tasted. It was astruggle to fit in the buttermilk onion rings and triple-cookedchips. Portion sizes are so generous, you’ll be hard pushed todo three courses, but do try. How could anyone resist chocolatecherry cake?The décor is totally in keeping with the Georgian building but feelsmodern too. Top marks for supplying local brews. Check out theHeavenly Menu deal for the best value. We’re having the crispypork belly with roast apples, but first the potted Lissara duck withrhubarb and ginger chutney.Get there: 48 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT 26 6ABGet in touch: t: 028 92 683009 e: info@theparsonsnose.co.ukw: www.theparsonsnose.co.uk