Annahilt · County Down · Est. 1979
Four decades of proper hospitality from the Patterson family. Roasts from the Bertha wood-fired oven, fresh coastal seafood, and a fire in the hearth — in the heart of the County Down countryside.
Reservations
Tuesday to Sunday. For parties of eight or more, or specialty evenings, give us a ring on 028 9263 8056.
Takeaway
Order Pheasant dishes to take home from the Gamekeeper's Hatch. Tues–Sun · 12pm–8pm
Order Online →Seasonal Cooking
Pub classics done properly, coastal specials, and prime cuts from the butcher's block — shaped around the season and the catch. Call ahead for the day's specials.
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Mon–Thurs evenings
Prime cuts cooked over flame, served on the board with all the trimmings.
Friday evenings
A five-course coastal menu with paired wines and a welcome drink on arrival.
All week
Meat and seafood roasted in our wood-burning oven for deep, natural flavour.
Sundays from noon
Slow-roasted meats, seasonal veg, proper gravy and all the trimmings.
More Than a Meal
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Private Dining & Weddings
The Gamekeeper's Loft seats 30 to 90 guests — a private space for family gatherings, celebrations and business events. For weddings, our coordinator guides you from the first booking to the final toast.
Our Story
Run by the Patterson family, The Pheasant has been built on more than 45 years of genuine hospitality and seasonal cooking.
From relaxed countryside lunches to private celebrations, the house style is warm, attentive and quietly polished — the kind of place where regulars become family and a Sunday table is a tradition worth keeping.
Find Us
410 Upper Ballynahinch Road,
Annahilt, BT26 6NR
