Willowtree - Ards

British, Breakfast, Lunch

The Willowtree restaurant has generated mixed reviews, reflecting a blend of notable highlights and concerning issues. While many diners praise the delicious food, including stuffed roast chicken and all-day breakfasts, others express concern about the close seating arrangements and lack of adequate Covid-19 precautions. Service experiences vary, with some appreciating the friendly staff and prompt service, while others report long wait times and inconsistent food quality. A cash-only policy has also drawn criticism. Despite these challenges, the restaurant remains a beloved spot for its cozy atmosphere, ample specials, and pet-friendly policy, with many guests eager to return.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: 992karenp

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 417 reviews

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Combers is a hidden gem! The meal was beautiful and generously portioned. The dessert was amazing—hot chocolate brownie with ice cream, and it was heavenly. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this place to everyone and will definitely be returning! xx View all feedback.

What zm955 dislikes about Willowtree:
I was very concerned about several things during my visit to this restaurant. Looking back, I should have just left. The tables were too close together, the staff were not wearing masks, the table was hardly cleaned between customers, and they only accepted cash for payment. I have decided that I will not be returning to this restaurant. View all feedback.

Martrose12 22.02.2024 - 07:04

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Amazing food, they go out of their way to accommodate any request. They serve all-day breakfast and their mince steak pie with chips is delicious. Definitely worth a visit. We frequent this restaurant often and have brought many friends to The Willow Tree. Highly recommend it.

Fiona 22.02.2024 - 07:04

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First time visiting Willowtree and delighted to find that my dog was also welcome (downstairs in café . My friend and I enjoyed tea and delicious scones whilst he tucked into a lovely puppachino kindly supplied by our friendly waitress. Great service, good food and super friendly. Will definitely be back.

jsteelem 22.02.2024 - 07:04

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Choose to eat upstairs by one of the window tables and had a great view of Comber Square and its monuments below.Enjoyed the piping hot stuffed roast chicken and bacon with all the trimmings in this homely and friendly little place.Plenty of "daily specials "on offer which the waitress informed us of so will look forward to the next visit.Only drawback is they do not accept cards so bring cash.

992karenp 22.02.2024 - 07:04

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Thankyou to the very kind waitress who put in a pound of her own money to save me running out to cash point as it's a cash only establishment very kind of her. Also, sandwiches lovely and fresh and staff very friendly.. Didn't have one but the grey's smelt and looked lovely!!

zm955 22.02.2024 - 07:04

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I was very concerned about several things during my visit to this restaurant. Looking back, I should have just left. The tables were too close together, the staff were not wearing masks, the table was hardly cleaned between customers, and they only accepted cash for payment. I have decided that I will not be returning to this restaurant.

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