# Gowdys of Down Royal, Lisburn — Reviews & Opening Hours > Gowdys of Down Royal — Restaurant in Lisburn with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 743 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/restaurants/gowdys-of-down-royal (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # Gowdys of Down Royal Lisburn, Antrim [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14873015408045796936&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [GOWDYS OF DOWN ROYAL](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103227012845934782266) **In short:** Gowdys of Down Royal is a restaurant in Antrim, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 743 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Gowdys of Down Royal Gowdys of Down Royal is a family restaurant on Gravelhill Road in Maze, near Lisburn. The venue has a bar with a wood burning stove, a sunroom, and an outdoor play area. It holds a 5 out of 5 food hygiene rating and takes bookings for groups and families. The menu includes burgers, Sunday roasts, and desserts. A separate vegetarian menu is available with dishes such as butternut squash pearl barley risotto alongside meat options like the Philly steak sandwich. Meals are described as budget-friendly. The restaurant accommodates parties of varying sizes, from intimate meals for two to large functions. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Gowdys of Down Royal's own website](https://gowdysofdownroyal.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM ## What's nearby - Morrow Fuels 250m away - Down Royal Racecourse 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (743 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Antrim Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/808630). [More restaurants in Antrim](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (743 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://gowdysofdownroyal.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [028 9262 2147](tel:02892622147) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Antrim **Plus Code** 9C6MFVQG+4C ### 🏨 Places to stay near Antrim Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAntrim%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/antrim/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Gowdys of Down Royal? Gowdys of Down Royal is open Mon closed; Tue–Thu 12pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–9pm; Sun 12pm–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Gowdys of Down Royal any good? Gowdys of Down Royal is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 743 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Gowdys of Down Royal good for children? Yes, Gowdys of Down Royal is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Gowdys of Down Royal? Yes, Gowdys of Down Royal takes reservations. ### How do I contact Gowdys of Down Royal? 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