The Poacher's Pocket - Ards

Love the poacher bag! it is my favorite restaurant in the Ards area and disappointed never. Eating is great and service is always fantastic, server are very professional and know their causes

I really enjoyed my experience at The Poachers Pocket, despite some negative reviews I had read online. The front of house staff could use some improvement, as there was no greeter when we arrived and it was unclear who to speak with. The person who eventually helped us seemed better suited for a backroom role, as she was not very friendly or welcoming. However, the food and service were excellent once we were seated. The starters and mains were all delicious, and I would highly recommend this restaurant!

As usual great food here and good value. However I was concerned about the misuse of masks in the midst of the Covid 19 crises. Several staff wearing them incorrectly with nose exposed or one member of staff walking about with it under his chin. Shame as service and food is great but would make me nervous about returning.I think perhaps more staff training and /or supervision required

During the lockdown, we decided to get takeout from the Poachers Pocket. Takeout is only available on Friday and Saturday nights, and orders must be placed in advance through their website. Pickup is contactless, which is convenient. When you place your order in advance, you choose a time slot for pickup and provide your name and car registration. When you arrive, you call them to let them know you're outside, and they place your order in your trunk. We ordered chicken wings and pizzas, and the food was delicious and a great value for the price. It was much cheaper than dining in at the restaurant. Everything was fresh and well-prepared, and tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend it for a special treat. My only suggestion is to order early to secure a time slot, as it's very popular.

Have been meaning to call in to The Poachers Pocket for quite a while and today we finally did for lunch.From the warm greeting as we entered things just got better.Nice decor and a wood burning stove; a very clean establishment including the washrooms.A good balanced menu but we went with the special which was Monkfish scampi with mushy peas, salad and triple cooked chips. Excellent!They have a good wine list and an extensive whiskey/whisky and gin range.The staff were very friendly and professional in all their dealings.All in all a very good value visit we will be back and can recommend The Poachers Pocket for a great meal and service..