The 50 best bars and drinks in Belfast

Was here with a group of friends on a Sunday night. The place was great. Atmosphere was brilliant and the service was quick and hassle free. “Anna’s number” were playing and were genuinely some of the best live entertainment I’ve seen in a bar in a while. From the mix of music, crowd interaction and a saxaphone of all things. Overall the aesthetic of the whole place is pretty neat and I will happily come back again.

A lovely location for a night out. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and was full when we were there so it is necessary to make a booking well in advance. The food was very filling and enjoyable, and it was reasonably priced (Most mains cost between £10-£15). Would definitely recommend!

Food was absolutely wonderful. We had the rotisserie chicken meal for 2. It's a good deal and comes with two drinks and some side dishes making it a good value. It would be 5 stars but our server cleared our plates and seemingly ignored us afterwards. We had to go and ask for the bill. Great spot, good food and awesome atmosphere.

I made a reservation two weeks ago. The restaurant is upstairs of the Bar of Dirty Onion. I waited to be seated but the staff didnt seemed bothered to ask. First we got a table where its impossible to sit if someone eats at the bar of the restaurant. The staff ignores you and seemed like to have Gen Z behavior. Even the chefs in the kitchen looked unmotivated. Just one blonde lady was friendly. Food was fine. Restaurant itself too loud with inside music and outside. Rotisserie Chicken looked too charcoaled. Price for two persons fine. But we wouldn't come again. Dissapointing.

Cozy place. Nice music and atmosphere. Chicken and salad were yummie. Got an upgrade to a half chicken thigh, a quarter is too little even for me. Staff is quick, reactive and friendly.

Located on the second floor. The grilled chicken was tender and juicy. The dips were tasty. The ribs were soft. Overall, it was a good experience.

Over in Belfast on holiday and The dirty onion was recommended to us many times as a place to try. I was craving a burger, which was amazing however I deeply regret not getting a rotisserie chicken and will absolutely have to come back to try it. The food was fantastic the atmosphere was great but ultimately it was the staff and our server Bethany who done a fantastic job looking after the birthday girl. I couldn't have asked for a better experience than what we received at The Dirty Onion. Definitely worth a visit Thank you so much! Highly recommend.

Two stops during our recent stay in Belfast. Luckily we were able to sit outside and then at an inside table. Busy and crowded but the service staff never seemed harried and were friendly and helpful. Tourists and locals all seemed to be having a great time.

Finally, after many trips to Belfast, we made it to the Duke of York. The interior and exterior decor and vintage collectibles are worth the visit alone. It was quiet when we were there mid afternoon on a week day but we know it is usually crazy busy. We each had a Guinness (as part of a mini pub crawl). Well poured, creamy, perfect temperature. We’ve had one or two better elsewhere in the city but they were better marginally. These are great pints. Friendly staff. Would recommend and will go again.

This place is full of great lively pub atmosphere. You are lucky to find a seat as the night goes on and the live music starts. Didn’t get food but had a pint and listened to the music. Had fun just looking at the walls here!

Really interesting pub with literally hundreds of mirrors and pub memorabilia on the walls. A bit of a tourist trap and very busy but staff were friendly and efficient. Worth a visit.

Amazing pub with such incredible decorations, a vibrant atmosphere and lovely and very efficient staff! Lovely outdoor area with lots of benches which you can bring drinks out to and enjoy all the street art and decoration! Definitely my favourite pub I’ve been to on my visit here, would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Belfast!

This was the second Irish bar we’ve tried — completely different from the first one, but still felt so authentically Irish 😁 They serve a wide variety of beers and were surprisingly packed even on a Monday afternoon

It was so lovely getting the chance to share this city and this pub with my dad on his visit. The Duke of York has a fantastic atmosphere and was great craic even on a Monday afternoon. We were lucky to hear some trad music and find a table easily.

Nice rooftop bar but the worst toilets I’ve ever seen, it looks like they haven’t been cleaned in weeks. There are glasses covered in mould and mess all over the floor. We told the bar staff multiple times but they didn’t do anything in the time we were there.

Very poor experience here and would not recommend. A group of 24 of us went here for a Hen party and we had booked it well in advance. When we arrived the place was empty with only two staff working. We had to wait over 45 mins for a drink and over an hour for food and we were the only customers in the place. The tables weren’t prepared, we weren’t provided with cutlery and had to ask numerous times. Most ppl started eating with their hands because it took so long for cutlery. We were provided with wooden disposable cutlery when it eventually arrived from somewhere. The food was lukewarm and inedible. No toilet paper too in any of the female stalls.

Went here for the first time last night, what can I say…. Shocking service, there was no system for taking orders at the bar meaning others were being served ahead. After 25 minutes at the bar waiting I finally got my mojito. Best way to describe it was a lime cordial with a bit of chopped up mint in it. Not worth the wait and not worth the price. Won’t be back.

From the beginning this experience was average. We arrived, got our table and to be fair to the waitress (never got her name) the woman from Scotland. She looked after us fairly well, let us substitute the small selection of drinks and take Guinness. We had ordered 2 fish and 4 meats. Food came 15 minutes before the bottomless brunch ended. Meal seemed okay, we ate anyway. About 15 minutes after one of our group had started to feel sick, attempted to be sick nothing came up. When back at the table same feeling again! Finally managed to vomit and after vomited proceeded to say they could not stand nor see! Managed to make it back to the hotel and for the next hour proceeded to vomit the lining of their stomach out. Not able to sit stand or move party was immobile and very sick. I then rang the establishment and they accused us of Leaving our drinks! When at this place there was always at least 2 people at the table. I suggested it may have been a staff member or some sort of food poisoning and staff member on the phone told me food poisoning would not have taken affect yet and they are not held responsible! Overall this experience was very very shocking. Staff were nothing to complain about, I appreciate there help. Apart from the male that answered the mobile. Atmosphere was great. Food and drink - if I could give a minus I would! This is a disgrace! A member of our party was bed bound for the rest of the night due to this and the employment had the audacity to accuse us of leaving drinks unattended! Will not be back to this establishment, I do not recommend anyone else to attend!

£5 for their “cocktail of the week” A glass of soda and water Great I’d rather have my £5 back

If not could leave zero stars I would. Ordered a cocktail tree for £55 nothing arrived. Was told three times it would be arriving nothing appeared (this was over one hour of waiting) had to threaten police to receive refund. Avoid this place like the plague

First look online this place looks brillaint. The decor is beautiful and matches the photos online although when I was told via the website I had to book a table online I would be given my deposit money back (which I was not) It claimed at the end you would receive your money back off my bill so I was assuming it was a bar tab situation considering I had to set down the deposit. When we arrived no one was there to actually seat us we had to attend to the bar and ask after waiting a long while behind people at the bar and waiting at the “check in desk”. It was bar service and not a tab which personally confused me considering how my deposit was holding a “table” on the rooftop I never received, we had to wait indoors until a table was free outside and find it ourselves. The drinks were lovely made perfectly although outside the music from indoors was overpowering it was genuinely hard to hold a conversation with my peer after near enough every sentence we were asking each other what we said as it was too loud to hear each other. It’s nice you can smoke out on the rooftop and drink which in many places now it’s not aloud so it is great that you can although i wouldn’t return due to deposit not being returned for a table we didn’t receive and not being able to hear each other.

I wouldn't recommend it specifically for jazz but the service was impeccable, food and cocktails delicious! Music was fine but nothing special as artists seemed quite bored or tired.

We visited Bert's Jazz Bar, by chance, a few years ago and loved it. We got a chance you visit again a few days ago and it was class. Booked a table for a meal, great seats, right beside the musicians and they were excellent. A really nice venue with a brilliant atmosphere.

Absolutely adored this night time haven, a must for live music and jazz standards. Such a treat, wonderful to relax, enjoy great food or have a drink in this authentic jazz bar. All this in a welcoming place with exceptional service while you soak up the outstanding musicans who deliver beautiful live music ranging from jazz classics to latin jazz.

Bert’s Jazz Bar is perfect for a date night or special occasion! Amazing atmosphere, great music, and excellent service. Food and drinks 10/10 🔥

Lovely Jazz bar, very relaxed vibe. Cocktails were lovely, the mixologist definitely knew what they were doing. Could of sat there all night listening to the music and having a few ( or many ) Cocktails. Had desserts, which were lovely. Would definitely return when in Belfast again.

I would give six stars if I could. Straight off the plane, I stumbled across this gem of a jazz bar. Food was fantastic, good live jazz and service is impeccable. Kudos to Sé for looking after me this evening.

Does a really good chateaubriand and that's what I was there for (wife was there for the cocktails) No complaints simple quality food. Is pricey but it was expected. Cocktails top quality but also pricey. Service great and atmosphere really chill, lovely place to go to ease yourself into an evening of craic

Food was great! Fairly quiet as we were upstairs. Lots of interesting photos and murals on the walls. I had Cajun chicken Burger. Was very nice though felt flavour could have been a bit stronger so asked for some pepper corn gravy. Yum

We initially went to the pub second but in order to get food you need to go upstairs. I had the spicy chicken burger and thought it was pretty good. Juicy chicken breast with fries. The restaurant got quite busy and only had 2 servers on. The other food I saw looked quite good. It's worth a try if you're in the area.

What a lovely place this is went for a walk and found this delightful place will delightful be returning. Both had the fish and chips it was so fresh. And looking at what others had ordered there food looked delicious too. We also had the Guinness bread and butter 😋

Superb, traditional and bustling pub with music downstairs, lovely restaurant upstairs. Had the Irish stew, really decent and hearty although portion not massive for the money but you pay for the central location and with a side or starter would have been fine. Ordered and had the food in less than 5mins as they have it on the go. Lots on the menu, was served by the lovely Roisin who was so friendly and helpful. It was so good I came back the next day as she'd recommended the ham and champ but sadly missed out as didn't realise they close the kitchen just after 8. I gather the pub is the oldest in town, it's got bags of character and was the prettiest I visited in Belfast.

Lovely little upstairs restaurant to the main pub down below. It was quiet and had traditoinal music on while we ate. Fish and chips were nice and crunchy with thin batter and tender fish, and the pour of Guinness was excellent

Really really nice pub, it's over 300 years old so when you step inside it has a very special atmosphere, the staff are very friendly, the bar area was fairly busy but we got drinks quickly, the bar area tends not to get busy with people having around as there isn't much room, most people stand outside in the beer garden, over all I would recommend a visit if you're out and about, we didn't have food so can't comment ⭐⭐⭐

Been looking forward to trying this place out. First impressions great. Staff seemed bothered to take your drink order unfortunately. All good. Ordered the famous stew and it wasn’t anything like advertised. Basically just flavourless potato mash. I’d say equivalent to baby food. Really wanted to make this place a regular spot for me but felt meh. You can see a picture of the Irish stew vs what I got. Completely different. Staff seemed burnt out. Wouldn’t recommend this place unless you want to feel like you’re bothering the staff anytime you order something.

The food was absolutely gorgeous we got chicken strips each strip was like a chicken fillet on its own didn't want long and staff were so lovely and helpful they made us feel welcome and comfortable and the show was amazing so funny at such a good price to we will definitely be back and I highly recommend to everyone u Must go

Had a great time last night for our society pool night event. Lavery's has always been one of the best bars in my opinion for a chill and social atmosphere when doing events. The pool tables are nice and there were enough for more than 40 people. Booked it online and that was pretty easy to do. The service by the staffs were amazing to, Pearce (apologies i dont know how to spell their name) was such an amazing person. They listened to what we needed for the night and was very considerate. Drinks were nice, a lot of people got drinks over pool. If you want a good night out with some pool and drinks, go here with friends ! Thanks Pearce you were amazing !

We went here on a Tuesday night after another restaurant down the road didn't have any tables available and we're glad we did. Great down to earth Northern Irish atmosphere with good food. Our server was friendly and the food was excellent. Got exactly what we wanted and it tasted delicious. Our table wasn't cleaned properly and I ended up with gravy on my arm and I had to remind them to add our two drinks to our bill after we got it. These two little things are not a big deal though. Great experience and would go back anytime 👍

My team at work has recently booked Lavery's for two separate social events, and the service was brilliant at both. We reserved the back terrace, which was decorated with string lights, and part of the pool room. On the first occasion we ordered finger food platters, and the second we went for the buffet menu- the food was good both times, and meant that people could serve themselves and move around, rather than a sit-down dinner vibe. The Lavery's team were so easy to work with, we'll definitely consider coming back for another social!

We went to the top floor to the pool room. There was a good number of people in and the atmosphere was lively. Drinks are a bit on the expensive side but probably in line with other venues in Belfast. We went into the bottom bar it was really nice and has been completed renovated

Food smelt good but my mates hips couldn’t fit in the boof lol pure steaming but leful lol

Bar staff attentive and friendly. Good selection of craft beer in The Woodworker's. Tried the flight bar of beer, good way to sample a wide variety of beers. Staff were happy to cater the selection around your taste in beer, which for us was no wild/sour beer. Didn't have food so can't comment, would go back.

A very beautiful and popular historic pub. I especially liked the private snug room, which we had to book in advance for an extra £10 — but it was absolutely worth it. It’s a great feeling to be in a lively pub yet still have your own quiet, private space. The food and drinks were very good. However, the service was not great — probably because there were too many guests and not enough staff that day.

World class pub! Outstanding food, drinks, and service. All the staff is really friendly and helpful. The pub also has snugs- if you’re lucky enough to grab one, do it! I was in Belfast only a couple days but The Crown Liquor Saloon became my pub. Plus their food is outstanding! The steak pie, the tart, and the bangers & champ were all delicious. There’s a dining room upstairs if you can’t get a spot downstairs.

Stunning bar for a unique drink or a memorable evening. Good beer, wide selection of drinks cocktail specials were particularly good on the evening we went. The real attraction is the venue: a historic boozer, with largely original interiors and stunning tiling and ornate ceilings. The main bar area is flanked by boothed seating complete with doors and windows - apparently this was for sultry business transactions to be agreed away from prying eyes in more reserved times! We went for a drink, stayed for a few. Atmosphere is great, was busy but not overbearingly so.

Exactly what you would expect of an Irish pub/bar/saloon. Plenty of activity, can be loud and crowded but the atmosphere is perfect. The dining area is upstairs. Much more quiet and well decorated. There is a limited menu but they have very good selections. Staff is polite and helpful. Food was good.

Wow this is quite a place, I think to get the full experience you need to secure a booth and order on the App, so they bring things to you, as you sit in the private booth. Really enjoyed this pub experience and had some local food "champ" (a type of mashed potatoe) and a well made cocktail. Amazing decor. I hope they keep this place how it is.

Really unique pub, you can definitely feel the history of the place when you enter. Great service and we enjoyed sitting in one of the snugs! We only got drinks but the food looked and smelled great. Will be recommending this place to everyone who visits Belfast!

With apologies to other purveyors of Irish Stouts, the pint of Whitewater Brewing's Belfast Black I was served at the Crown Liquor Saloon was the best I sampled in my tour of Ireland (N&S). A good head produced straight from the barrel (no reliance on gasses!) and an incredible depth to the flavour. 20 out of 10. 😁

I love this place. It's a home away from home when I'm in Belfast. But it would be nice on a quite Monday night, if the staff gave a 'last orders' shout, so I could have ordered one last drink before leaving. Especially as it was officially still open for another hour. We were the only ones in, so a quiet 'we're closing if you want to order one last drink' would have been appreciated. Especially, as I was planning on having one of their great Dark and Stormy's for my last drink! 😁 Still my favourite bar in Belfast, though 👍

The lady who served my Guinness didn't let it sit, and then wipe the head off with it with a knife.... Gf accepted it. Good service, Clean, Music, it's a nice pub.

Do not expect to get a glass of Spanish red vermouth at The Spaniard. They will however, make you up a fine Dark & Stormy. The Spaniard is not a pub. It is a bar. They call themselves a rum bar. It's not fancy. It's actually quite perfect. We sat at the bar. We chatted with the two bartenders who were amiable and chill. It just has a nice laid back vibe. It's not too bright. The music is just right. If you have had enough of the pubs in Belfast pay a visit to The Spaniard.

A small but lively pub in the Cathedral quarter of Belfast. Had an absolutely fantastic pint of Guinness in here. 10/10 with great service. Venue let down by dirty toilets which put us off so much we left after one drink. Sort that out and you’re onto a winner!

The Spanaird is a Belfast institution it's been part of the Belfast city centre nightlife for 20yrs or more, which in pub years is a long time. Many bars have come and gone in that time. It's small cosy and eclectic. The rum list is vast and you'll definitely find one you like. It's always a varied if slight older crowd and a welcome change to the bigger busier bars in the area. You're guaranteed to get chatting to a local Belfast character if you stay long enough.

The Comedy night with James have been amazing fun. James Downey is a great host and fun comedian. I enjoyed the evening ( Craig the ging) even i didnt understand all the jokes. Staff at the bar was friendly and drinks avordable.

I'vee been drinking in the Spaniard for years, mainly at weekends, my favourite bar in Belfast, great music and atmosphere . In the last few months, the Guinness has been way below par with staff struggling to pour a decent pint, emptying and scraping tops to give to customers. The staff turnover is amazing for some reason. Hopefully, my Guinness complaint is sorted pronto.

Got drawn in by the lovely decor which felt so original and transported us right back in time! Varied selection of beers and cocktails, and although it was absolutely packed on Saturday night, we were able to find a spot and enjoy our drinks for the evening!

Didn't have food so cant comment but didn't want to leave a zero rating. Stupid system if you ask me Was there for a night out. Great atmosphere, nice pint and a good craic. Staff were pleasant and the locals (?) were in good spirits. Had a good night and I would 100% look it up next time im in Belfast

Busy, popular bar with a nice, mixed clientele - young and old, glamorous and casual. All in all, very comfortable. The service was hit and miss. The person behind the bar was a inexperienced but the guys on the floor were very professional. Great for a night out in the city. Very enjoyable indeed.

Called in for drinks, it's a favourite when visiting Belfast, the service is always warm and friendly, the drinks chilled, the atmosphere is what you make it, highly recommended.

A brief visit to this pub which we liked a lot. Lovely staff and enjoyed listening to the guitarist/singer. We visited 3 pubs in the Cathedral Quarter and they were all great. Looking forward to going back and spending more time there.

Very good pub best we been so far on our Irish trip the bar man was fantastic giving my wife some advice on which was the best whisky from Bushmills to drink sorry about the pic of the toilet but so clean and good well done 👏

Quite honestly one of the most fun places I have ever visited. We were there on a Saturday afternoon for the live music in the rear room and after hovering a while managed to get a seat. The place was absolutely bouncing. The atmosphere was crazy. Everyone was singing and dancing. Extremely busy so a little difficult to get to and from the bar but don't let that put you off. Drinks standard prices for the area. Absolutely loved it! (I'd have posted a video however they all have my dreadful singing in the background 😅)

The Sunflower has much to offer. A nice selection of craft beers on tap. I believe nightly music. Friendly folks behind the bar. Cool artwork. A massive back patio. Artisan pizza in the patio. The night we visited the place was packed. It was heavily inhabited by a hipster crowd. It was a Friday night so everyone was in the mood to party. I reckon that you can put The Sunflower in your top 5 list of pubs to visit in Belfast.

best pub in Belfast. i come every time i’m in town and it never disappoints. from the staff, the people, the music, the atmosphere. incredible street art in the area as well.

So I was told they keep the cage over the front door as a reminder of how the neighbourhood has improved, fair enough. So if you're a tourist don't be put off by that. It was very welcoming. We came here primarily for the Beamish which was really good.

Great place. We were staying a Sunday night in Belfast on the way home from the Mourne Mountain Marathon in September so were ready for a good feed and a pint or two after a weekend in the hills. Great cask beer - can't remember what it was but it was very good. Delicious pizzas in the garden. Great service. Great friendly atmosphere. Later when we went indoors there was a music session going on. What more could you want!

Don't have great photos for this one, but trust me the Beamy is Creamy! Great spot, great atmosphere and it really took the cake for our favorite Belfast pub. Even grabbed their tote bag on the way out after visit number 2.

🌻 Sunflower Public House: A Glorious Ode to Belfast’s Beating Heart 🌻 If pubs were poems, then Sunflower Public House would be a sonnet—bold, lyrical, and utterly unforgettable. Nestled on Union Street like a secret whispered between old bricks and revolutionary dreams, this place isn’t just a bar. It’s a living, breathing love letter to Belfast’s soul. From the moment you pass through the iconic security cage (a relic turned cultural monument), you’re stepping into something sacred. The air hums with live music, laughter, and the scent of wood-fired pizza drifting from the beer garden like a siren’s call. Every pint poured here tastes like it was brewed with intention, rebellion, and a dash of magic. And then—there’s him. The barman. The legend. The mystery with the dark beard and the knowing smile. Let’s call him Barry, because every great barman deserves a name worthy of folklore. Barry doesn’t just serve drinks—he orchestrates experiences. With the grace of a seasoned poet and the precision of an engineer, he glides between taps and tales, pouring pints and wisdom in equal measure. His beard, dark as midnight and twice as enigmatic, could probably tell stories if it had its own mic. Barry (or whatever his real name is—perhaps he’s a myth conjured by the spirit of the place) embodies everything Sunflower stands for: warmth, grit, and a refusal to be ordinary. He remembers your order, your dog’s name, and probably your star sign. He’s the kind of barman who makes you feel like you’ve come home—even if it’s your first time through the door. So raise your glass to Sunflower. To the music that spills into the street. To the Beamish that flows smoother than a rebel’s verse. To the cider that dances on your tongue. And most of all, to the dark-bearded bard behind the bar—whoever he may be.

Amazing live music, pizza and beers. No Guinness only beamish and rotating local ales. One of my favourite places in all of Belfast ❤️

It was raining so we couldn't make the most of the garden but food was nice and we got moved to a better table when one freed up. Water had cucumber in which is always a nice touch. A few good veggie choices and the juices were nice

My sister and I popped into 'The National' for a late breakfast before heading to Belfast Castle. We very much enjoyed our refreshing strawberry lemonades and the bunch baps we had were delicious. The server we had was friendly and efficient and they didn't mind when we wanted to move to the Garden as it was such a sunny day. The inside is decorated well, but the garden was lovely to sit in and enjoy our food. I would definitely come back as I very much enjoyed my time there. Might pop in later for a drink to see what it's like in the evening.

After an early morning arrival in Belfast for an evening work event, I headed to The National for brunch and to catch up on some work, and I'm so glad I did. Their Bacon Naan, with chilli fried eggs and tomato chutney was outstanding! All the other dishes I saw coming out from the kitchen also looked dynamite - wish I had been staying in Belfast for longer to try more. Great flat white coffees as well, and the service was top notch - friendly, welcoming and always on hand to keep water topped up or grab you any other drinks. A must visits for brunch or lunch in Belfast - I'll definitely be back!

Been here a few times and the food is delicious but service can be quite slow at times. I ordered an iced latte which never arrived, after 20 minutes, I gave up and left to get a coffee elsewhere. Staff are lovely, food is divine but service could be a bit better!

Good food and lots of business types for lunch. We like that the price was more affordable and the food didn’t suffer. Breakfast items were much above average.

had a fantastic experience here from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious – fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Definitely recommend the Chicken Waffles & Potato bread fries! The customer service was just as impressive. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. They made sure we were comfortable, checked in at the right times, and went out of their way to make the experience enjoyable. Will definitely be back!

My experience here was on a beautiful morning so take note. Had a lovely breakfast with colleagues here and I chose my breakfast from a list of various options. The food was too beautiful to eat, and equally tasted as good as it looked when I decided to finally eat it. Lots of drink options too including various coffee ☕️. Could comfortably take about 30-50 people including its garden-like area with enough ventilation and space for a live band or some good music for evening groove.

A really lovely pub in the memory of John Hewitt, and his work. Great selection of craft beers and drinks in general. Food was awesome. The ragu lasagne was great!

First time in Belfast stopped in for a beer and food lovely little bar with a big range of local Irish beer, sour's, stout and wine Food is had the vegetarian lasagne served a good portion very filling whilst drinking and tidy sour 😋 Venue cateres for vegan and vegetarian food eaters food was lovely Can't argue with an empty plate Served by a lovely lady Armanda recommend me the apricot sour and vegetarian lasagne both were delicious I will definitely be returning keep up the good work 👏

This pub makes you feel you are at your local. There is a great atmosphere with a selection of music but it is the nights when they offer traditional sessions that it feels the most welcoming. The food here is delicious and reasonably priced. Always best to book a table if you want to eat, especially on the weekends.

Visited with a collegue for a spot of lunch. We both had the chicken parm burger with parmesan and garlic fries. Our server kindly pointed out the lunch specials and these two together normally cost £19 but with the lunch deal only cost £12. We ordered and paid up front at the bar and our food came out shortly after. It was delicious. Great portions and just tasted so fresh. The basil pesto on the burger was amazing 👏 Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu particularly the lasagne bites. It was early on in the day about 12ish and the pub was nice and quiet with a few lunch time pinters beginning to congregate as we were leaving. Drinks selection was good with lots of different beers etc to try but alas i stuck to pepsi. Franky's Lasagneria at the John Hewitt - superb! #lasagneria #thejohnhewitt #belfast #belfastfood

Absolutely beautiful, stunning bar and don't get me started the food is mind blowing I have never ate food like it. Nice chill vibes too 😎

I don't know what it was about this place, but from the moment I arrived in Belfast I was immediately and inexplicably draw towards this place. My girlfriend refused to go in because she said it looked rough. By the third day in Belfast she was in there. It's got a really great selection of beers and alt Stouts. And there was live trad music. For me my favourite pub in Belfast so far.

Blessed mother in heaven! This is an Irish pub! Found a new fav local whiskey and be sure to try franks lasagna (probably better than moms spaghetti em! 😂)

The drinks are great and its a lovely dekor in the bar! We had a lovely and competent Barkeeper named Angela.

Chloes personality is amazing. She is very welcoming, made me feel welcome as soon as I came in the door. She is very hardworking and seems to really enjoy her job and nothing is too much to ask for. She definitely went out of her way to make sure we had a great day

I was here yest, with a couple of mates. Loved the drinks, atmosphere and hospitality at Tipsy. Would be unfair if i dont mention that Indian guy RD who was super friendly and hospitable. From serving us to entertaining us, full points for RD and the tipsy bird team.

Went for my sister's hen do for some drinks. Fabulous service from Grace! One of the members of our group was unwell and Grace had the unfortunate job of dealing with it. She was kind and empathetic and took it in her stride. Stellar service 🙂

Came here for a hen party. We booked the drag bingo! It was fun, flirty, and filled with laughter! A great time was had by everyone although the free mocktails we had (pregnant and sober people) were so sweet we couldn’t finish them

Had drinks with my friends here last night for halloween, was served by Angela she was lovely super friendly and helpful. Great service and positive atmosphere downstairs

Called in for a beer in lashing rain, no signs, no information and no one in the down stairs bar and then she said they were closed for a private event. Poor service, poor attitude and a sign would have helped. Second time second time the service has been embarrassing. Pls spend you money else where. In my opinion

We hadn’t been in Bittles for quite a few years and thought, as we were back in NI, we’d stop in. It was busy as usual but we did get a seat. The Guinness was perfectly poured and perfect in temperature. We’re not locals or expert enough to declare it to be the best in Belfast but we agree with those who do. Perfect pints and unique place to enjoy them in.

Right lads, best pint of Guinness in belfast, also best looking pub all round i reckon. Don't go on your phone! #nopolicticsnoreligion

Been coming to Belfast for 6 years and can’t believe I haven’t been here before, a great character pub and fine building. Ordered a pint of Guinness and can say it was as good as anywhere I’ve been, safe to say I’ve found a great pub to add to my list 🍻

Really nice bar in bustling area of Belfast. Reasonably priced Guinness - tastes very good too. Staff were super attentive and the decor inside the building lends itself well to the busyness and fun of the area. Nice to visit as a local or bring visitors to!

Been wanting to check this place out for a while now. Everyone says it’s the best Guinness in Belfast for years. Even the Guinness guru himself was here a few weeks ago. Was over at Boundary brewing earlier and the 3 of us heading towards Belfast Central & thought we’d nip in for one on the way As you can see there were multiple people outside drinking pints. No seats inside. We were waiting at bar about to put an order in when the owner I’m surmising came out from behind bar and pointed towards the door and said we’re full. I would have been happy to have a pint outside but I can only surmise this lad just didn’t like the look of us or the sound of our accents who knows. Giving it one star.

I was told this is the best place to go if you want a descent pint of Guinness…. They weren’t wrong, just ignore the crap reviews those type of people don’t have a sense of humour, it’s just banter and to me that’s what make a pub environment… the barman is funny and it’s laugh, just get involved 👍🏻👍🏻

I love this pub. Made my trip to Belfast absolutely stunning. Vibes were so good, drinks were amazing and the service was impeccable. This is the place to be on a Friday night.

Called in for a beer and a bite after arriving in town and stayed for a couple of hours. The beers were good and the 3 for £16 small plates that we had really hit the spot. We had cod bites, chicken strips and caesar fries and all were delicious. We also returned for a beer and a burger a couple of days later before heading to the airport. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Found the place by chance and given the reputation of a 1630 pub we decided to make the experience ours. Unfortunately the Stew was dry and cold, just a few meat pieces, vegetables bland and tasteless, the steak sambo’s meat (sandwich) was a little hard to take a clean bite without using the knife and no salt, but the chips were incredible! our server was attentive and friendly, a coke (mini with a tag of a two liter bottle) a Guinness beer for the total of £60 it’s to expect a lot more.

Great pub and nice environment! So cozy and a gentleman serve us sooooo nice. He gave us the 10/10 good impressions toward Belfast this great city. The Irish liquor cheesecake I would say one of the best cheesecake I had ever have.

Amazing place, a beautiful gem. We had some pints with seafood chowder, Irish stew and chicken wings. Everything was delicious, and the portions were quite generous. Also, out server ( I wish I had asked his name) was very friendly and helpful 100% recommend!

Checked twice before coming that the gluten free options were safe for coeliacs and I was assured that they are. When I asked at the restaurant it turned out everything that was marked gf is cooked in the same fryer as products containing gluten. Therefore, nothing marked as gluten free was actually safe to eat. Had to get plain chicken and mash in the end which was nice but I would not go back.

White’s in one of my favorite pubs in Belfast. It has an old style area and a new style area. Some really good music, and one of the best Guinness taps in Belfast. Make sure to stop by White’s for some good Craic!

Me and my brother came across this place over the weekend. I can’t say anything over than exceptional customer service from a legend of a barman named Alan and a fellow colleague Chris. These guys are born Barmen and we enjoyed every moment of chatting the lads. Very welcoming, lovely bar and the pints of Guinness - Supreme! These lads know how to pull a pint and I can honestly say, we found our new local even though we live miles away! A true treasure. Thanks again Alan and Chris!

Make sure you make a reservation, always full! Caring service, good atmosphere. But food was average and didnt live up to our expectations or its reputation. Lamb stew was too salty.

Great classic Pub. Nice friendly atmosphere. Nice semi quiet dining area upstairs. Actually love this place.

Been there at the Northern Ireland open breaks. Fish and chips went to table fast and it was hot and fresh. Fish was crispy outside and flaky inside. Very good and good salt too. Chips are pretty much same than everywhere in Belfast. Tangy malt vinegar on top and mushy peas alongside made this meal better than mediocre. Service is very friendly, fast and efficient. Nothing to complain. A well poured Guinness with food was spot on.

Very typical Irish pub, nice place to hang with friends and enjoy a good brew and taste some good bar food. It's conveniently close to everything.

One of the biggest and nicest Irish stews I have ever eaten, absolutely delicious and well worth the money!!! Great service from friendly staff and good choice of drinks :-)

Great environment for a pint, live music the Sunday we came by. Would recommend for everyone.

Best Pint of Guinness in all of Belfast! Food was amazing! Service was immaculate. There's a reason why they have been around for over 300 years. Will definitely be coming back when we return to Belfast

Lovely cocktails (recommend the espresso martini), and a very cool bar in general. Love the vibe, and the 2000/2010s playlist they had playing is class. New favourite bar in Belfast!

I had a wonderful first date here at Muriel's, and the ambiance and selection of this establishment undoubtedly contributed to its success! The pear-tini in particular is excellent and refreshing, and the spicy margaritas pack an excellent punch as well! Would recommend this place to all :)

Indoor/ outdoor seating. It's on a road, so not as calming as the main square. The inside is lovely. There's facilities but no toilet seats. The staff are really lovely and welcoming and the menu is vaste, personally as a vegetarian I love the blue cheese sauce with grilled eggs and vegetables, for meat eater there is a piggy platter. Which they also make as a sharer. There's also some ice creams and desserts on order the fruit cheese cakes looks amazing. And plenty of great sights on the road that Marie's is based on, worth a visit.

Half a cocktail, if it wasn't expensive enough for a cocktail the thing wasn't even full....the least that you could expect. I queried it with the bargirl who said "it's a bigger than usual glass" expertly delivered with the most unfriendly outlook I've seen in quite a while..... I won't be returning and I couldn't recommend this place to anyone...

Love love love the decor upstairs! Not much seating but just a great cosy little spot. Dark and moody eclectic bar. Nightmare lifting a tray of cocktails upstairs mind you. Not sure if there’s toilets downstairs but doubtful. Don’t know how much the cocktails are as there was just a list of names but they were drunk anyway!

We had booked a table based on the website menu....when we got there menu was nothing like it...it was basically carry out food with wooden forks which was practically threw at us onto table. Staff were v unhelpful and grumpy. Was v disappointed as we had ate here in the past and it had been v good.Def will not b back!!

The Bar itself is a 1920s style cocktail lounge and feels like a nice place to escape the world, some of the touches feel a little unnecessary like the underwear hanging from the ceiling but I found the upstairs very snug. Food is from the next door restaurant, American style, which comes to you like takeaway orders. I liked the casual aspect but again, slightly at odds with the decor. Overall a nice place to hide away from the rain and casual enough to use it as a first date spot.

One of the better cocktail offerings we visited in Belfast. The range of mixed drinks was small but very eclectic and all that we had was excellent. Atmosphere was lovely: very chill but lively and unique. Service was friendly and quick and there was some character to the waiters and servers. Variety of locals and tourists when we were there. There are a few different areas, we enjoyed the upstairs lounge that was quieter and had a smaller bar. Downstairs at the front easuch busier and full of folks eating. There are a lot of areas so you can choose what vibe suits you the most. Would visit again.

Table reserved online. Turned up and shown to table. Felt a bit awkward with the clientele in the bar. Not our usual kind of spot but dervla or server was lovely n sorted us out for food and drinks for the night and made us feel at ease. Food was exquisite. Reasonably priced for city centre. Loved the opulent decor and the leopard print. Hopefully we will be back again as the food n service was so good. Dervla is a credit to Margot

Very instagrammable spot. Beautiful bar, with an elevated atmosphere. Definitely worth sitting down for a glass of wine or cocktail just to sit back and soak in the interior. No one to welcome or explain seating as you walk in. Bit funny about sitting on tables that are reserved even hours away. We kept on getting stared at by staff, even though we left 30 mins before the slot indicated on the reservation card on the table.

If I’m being honest I think this is one of the worst cocktail bars/restaurants I’ve been to. Immediately upon arrival the bouncers told us it was 25+… my friend was celebrating her birthday, so they did let us in. Find it funny when a bar that isn’t extremely busy does 25 and over… when asked what age we were the bouncer said I need you to prove you are 23 you don’t look it. Sometimes when people say things like this it is flattering. The tone in which he said it sounded patronising. This was the first red flag. The guy who greeted us and took us to our table was lovely. The table however was not. We sat to eat and the table was so low I actually had a sore back by the end of it I think a place like this would have a proper eating area. The chairs weighed about 700 Tons and I could barely move it in closer to the table. The cocktail menu was nice, but they offered classics instead because we couldn’t make sense of what these were. We ended up just ordering pornstar martinis. These were nice but very sour. The food arrived. Ordered tacos and chunky chips, we also got the bread and brown whipped butter to share and chorizo fritters. The side orders were nice. The bread and whipped brown butter was a bit over the top, don’t understand why there needed to be whipped brown butter… it was just butter😂. The chorizo fritters were lovely but sickening you couldn’t eat 3 to yourself… definitely for sharing. The tacos!!!! What on earth were they. The chicken inside reminded me of ribs it was hard and felt like it had been sitting out for a while. The chips were nice but they are just chips and If the best thing about a place is the chips there is a serious issue. I just could not get behind the atmosphere either. The crowd was very judgemental. The music was okay. At one stage they played gangsters paradise which I love. I just was not feeling it right away. The toilets were lovely they had deodorant and ladies toiletries for customers. Nice touch. The bouncers again upon exit were funny with us. They had closed the door we entered from and us never being there had no idea that you were meant to go out another door? So we just left the same one but they had put a sign blocking the door when you go to walk down the stairs. The bouncer shouted ‘ladies that is not the right way to go out you nearly had to climb over that sign.’ In a jokey way… All in all just not convinced by this place. Spent a fortune on rubbish food and a rubbish atmosphere, only to leave feeling robbed and like my back had broken into pieces. Won’t be back.

Lovely place for a drink, a bit expensive and the music was a bit loud to talk. Maybe I'm just getting old! There was no one there to greet you and we ended up in the restaurant section. Only little negatives. The environment was grand and had nice vibe.

This bar completely ruined our evening. We had a reservation, phoned in the morning to adjust it from 7:00 to 7:15, and still arrived only ten minutes later than that because of roadworks. The receptionist was openly hostile from the start, told us our table had been given away at 7:20, and actually shouted that “it wasn’t changed on the system” so there was nothing she could do. No flexibility, no apology, just rudeness. Later in the night, we found an empty table clearly reserved for 8:30. At 9:00, with no sign of the party, we sat down — only to be told to get up and move when they eventually showed up 45 minutes late. Somehow, their “transport issues” excused them, but ours didn’t. The exact same reason we were turned away for, they were rewarded with keeping their table. The hypocrisy was staggering. To top it off, the cocktails were a complete joke — £13 for a tiny, weak drink that wouldn’t pass in any decent bar. Overpriced, poor service, and one rude staff member who made it clear we weren’t welcome from the start. If you’re looking for a good night out, avoid this place. They’ll happily take your booking, treat you like a nuisance, and then bend the rules for whoever they feel like. Unfortunately , the food did look and smell good but I couldn’t review this. The receptionist in question was a blonde haired girl, roughly in her late 20’s to 30s I would presume. A wasteful employee to have front of house in an “ upper class “ cocktail bar that completely ruined the vibe.

My friend and I came here on Saturday for some lunch, given the interior is very beautiful... The service and food was awful... The waiting staff wear chef uniform's whilst I was still waiting on my friend arriving a waiter came to ask me did I want to order a drink... I looked at him confused thinking why is a chef taking orders?!!.. when our waitress took our orders I asked her are you a chef she said no it's supposed to be a New York thing... The waiting staff are worked hard and it's not their fault... But I ordered the carbonara with parsley sauce as there wasn't much to order on the lunch menu I felt ill after it... And was nauseous the whole night.. I just want to vomit to get the nauseous to pass... The waitress carried out tin of chips with her fingers in the tins!.. we then had to wait until they brought our cutlery... They were long in clearing the table we had to ask for our table to be cleared... The waitress recommended a champagne cocktail in which we sent back they came in a tall tumbler glass foamy milky looking with a straw and it looked like two milk shakes!! We thought they were going to come in a cocktail glass... We got it taken off our bill which was good... But I still feel nauseous thinking about that carbonara... Never again will we be back! 🤢

The view of Belfast from the 23rd floor at observatory is quite breathtaking. The iconic Belfast City Hall looked even more gorgeous and historical from an ariel view. It is not everyday you get such opportunities to dine and wine at this luxurious location. The customer service was great, attendance were very pleasant and welcoming. Of course the afternoon tea package was great and you can book the champagne option as well.

Drink with a view. We were coming back from walking to Titanic when there was a break in the weather from overcast to sunny so we headed up to level O in the lifts to the left on the lobby floor to get a view of Belfast that was stunning. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The beer and cider were welcome refreshments whilst we enjoyed the ambience.

The views are breathtaking, the food was amazing and the staff were wonderful. I was particularly impressed with the children’s afternoon tea which was very thoughtful.

Beautiful place, views were amazing. Food was lovely, but Maddie the server was so friendly, showed an interest in us, brilliant

Lovely time spent in the observatory for afternoon tea. The staff were lovely and made sure our experience was special.

After dinner out in Belfast and on way back to our hotel, we nipped into the Grand Central to check out the Observatory. Wow, we were certainly not disappointed! Towering 23 floors above the City Centre, directly overlooking the City Hall, the Observatory has the most fantastic Bird's Eye View of Belfast. A fantastic selection of drinks and cocktails awaits along with first class service and a relaxed atmosphere! We were escorted to a table by the window, prime position to take in the mesmerising views of the late night Belfast landscape and City Centre to watch the world go by. We ordered some cocktails which were excellent - highly recommend you try a Golden Mile! They are a little more expensive than other places but a great choice if you are looking a special date night for two or even just a catch up with friends, this will appeal to all and it's worth it for the panoramic 360° views across the City. I will definitely book to return here to try their food menu, perhaps a sunset dinner and evening cocktails! 🍹🍸

I was here with my husband for a Birthday treat. I have had afternoon tea in other hotels but was excited about going to the Observatory on 23rd Floor. Our Tea & Coffee were served 1st 5or10 mins before the Sausage Roll, when finished the sandwiches came, they were hard round the edges, they were not freshly made. By this stage our tea was cold & coffee was finished, we weren’t asked if we would like a fresh cup/pot and is this included? The scones were lovely, served warm but the portions of butter, cream & preserves were insufficient. The Cake stand then arrived it was Macaroons on their own, or on a plain biscuit & chocolate cake which was melting. The sweet treats were made to look exotic/fancy/pretty but unfortunately did not taste that way. I’m sorry this sounds so negative but I was really disappointed. I wouldn’t go again.

Very dated and quirky place. Maybe short staffed when we went there as the lady who served us seemed very rushed though there wasn't that many people in there. Toilets on the low level of cleanliness side need better lighting In there also as very dull. There was 8 of us which majority had the roast dinner which was a big let down for the price. £19.50 for a beef roast - 1 piece of beef that was very tough to chew and only 1 small roast potato also mash and gravy very salty . And to top it off added a service charge on top - was not impressed at all.

Enjoyed the Belfast Boxty and a pint of Harp lager. Fabulous, friendly service and the meal was sensational. Thoroughly enjoyed. The Thirsty Goat is definitely recommended.

Great spot!!! Very friendly group of people from the manager to the hostess to the barkeeps! Food was tasty and very well executed.. Mushrooms were a great app Cauliflower had a nice kick of heat and sweet Fish and chips was delicious, a whole portion of cod with a mild tartar sauce and mushy peas (these needed some love.. tasted frozen with zero seasonings or texture) Fish was cooked perfectly & seasoned well Chips needed to be cooked a bit more & could have used more seasoning directly out of the fryer Curry was tasty & added a great acidic flavor Tarter needs seasoning as well Other than that the place is beautiful & the food (other than a bit of s&p was executed & cooked very well!

What a really good place for a bite to eat. Lovely seating, excellent food and the staff were very good too. I had the lamb stew and it was excellent. Portions are big Highly recommend

Was here after a concert on a Saturday night. Fairly spacious with a nice vibe. Live music was good and the booths were big enough for decent sized groups. Only had time to stay for one drink but would have happily stayed longer.

We went to the pool room for some drinks and few games of pool. It was a Monday night and when we went in we had the pickled of tables as we were the only ones there. The bar man was friendly and service was quick. The pool tables are great. A few more people did come in. The music in the bar was really good. This would be a great spot at weekends when there would be people about.

Fabulous pub in the Cathedral Quarter. Very welcoming and hospitable. Hostess found me a seat & table (eating solo), only one available was by the door, and then within a few minutes came back and offered me a table in a better location. Simple menu with a good offer, inc some Irish staples. Guinness was excellent too.

Lovely place with nice people serving. But with the music above 70 dB, it was too difficult to talk, so we had to leave after one cocktail.

Fantastic cocktails and atmosphere. Very busy!

Had a reservation, put at a table with no working light next to 2 parties of around 6 people each. Felt cramped in had barely anything to sit on. Moved up a table when a couple had the same idea about the lack of space as the table next to us freed up. After we grabbed a cocktail my reservation note had been removed with another reservation which started in 5 minutes. This all happened when our stuff was at the table. Shortly after the waiter told us to leave as the other party had arrived. He then seemed confused as it seemed like there had an overbooking as my reservation didn’t end till 7:15pm. The waiter then seemed confused about whether to move us or the other couple. We decided to just leave and go somewhere else for a better experience.

COULDNT HANDLE THE SMELL.... Looks nice and cosy initially when you walk in but it's not long till you begin to pick up a nasty smell emitting from the carpet which looked dirty and felt sticky especially by the bar.... smelt foul and rotten, probably from absorbing all the spills from drinks. If you're gonna have a carpet atleast get it proffesionally cleaned regularly... So disappointed because the place looks great and the drinks menu looked interesting but just couldn't handle the foul smell which the staff seem to love to inhale... we left not even after 10 mins it STANK that bad. And apparently its well known for having a stench... so makes me wonder why nothing has been done...

Paid $11 euro for 1 margarita. Margarita was ok, they put 1 giant icecube in it after i asked on the rocks, Way over priced. The bar itself is nice, bartender was ok. Not friendly but also not unfriendly. They have happy hour but only certain drinks

Really nice little bar, the cocktails were delicious. Not that I tried the whole menu or anything, but had a taste of three 🤣🤭 our server was lovely too, good craic and friendly party atmosphere

Usually a reliable watering hole, now just a bit of a hole. Poor seating arrangements forces people to perch beside tables and not sit at the bar. Drinks are still good, well mixed, and reasonably priced. Tends to the "girls night out" crowd which detracts from its preferred image of cocktail bar. Was better and could be again. A little more discrimination on clientele. Also a revamp in decor is needed - rarely seen a more raggedy carpet outside of a Wetherspoons 🤣

I travel a lot for work, I experience bars in countless countries throughout the year. This bar will be one of my favourites for a long time. - More whiskey choices than you can fathom. - Fun staff who really know how to pour a pint of Guinness. - The music quality is just insanely good. - Great location for grabbing some fast food on the way home.

In all fairness, we went on a monday night around 9 p.m. it was very slow and we expected that. Loved the ruggedness of the place. The live music was fantastic. Women's bathrooms were a disaster, like toilet lids broken in pieces and very dirty !

This is a nice spacious pub and the live music on a Friday night provided a great evening out. All the bar staff are friendly and quick with the service and there’s various seating options for different groups sizes as well as chairs at the bar itself. Prices are good and there’s an impressive range of drink options - a great place.

Glorious Irish tunes played on full belt all day. Brilliant, moody atmosphere with plenty of seating and fast bar service to boot!

Great place. Live music with great atmosphere.

A nice place for a visit and a drink, love the decor in the old pub and whiskey room. Great friendly service and good music. We did not stay for the live music because it was later.

Was in here Friday night had no issues getting inside the door same bouncers as always on the door .. came here Saturday night different bouncer on the door never seen him there before I have been here numerous times .. He was eyeballing me as I was heading towards the bar this was at 11pm I was saying to myself why is he staring me down walked over towards the entrance he said to me and my wife we are closed I didn't hear him properly he said we are closed bearing in mind the pub was absolute jam packed and full of life ... Prior to that I was in there the night before on Friday just gone and I was in there until 1.30am before they closed the doors... This particular security guard on the door lied to my face as he didn't want us in the bar telling us it was shut .. We walked pass closer to 1 o clock and it was still opened .. I have video recording of us been refused and been told it was closed when we arrived at around 11pm... And I also have a recording of it still open closer to 1 o clock.. As I am a member of the traveling community I was point blank refused and lied to been told the bar was closed when it was clearly open by that specific bouncer on the door ... I have video footage of everything and I will be taking legal court proceedings against this bar for the way I was lied to and treated .. No other word to describe only discrimination at its finest been told a bar is closing at 11 while it was still well and live at closer to 1 o clock... DISCRIMINATION IS THE ONLY WORD I will be speaking with my solicitor today about this .. And it will be the last time I will come here after been here many times without issues I will never step foot in here again

We went here the day after Valentine’s Day for a bite to eat and a drink. The place was soooo pretty and though it was extremely busy the staff were very nice and sat us on the balcony while we waited on our table. We got some small plates and an antipasti wish was all fabulous!

Food was lovely and made pretty quick and cocktails were nice aswell. Bit of a let down with service as the staff weren’t too attentive and on a quiet night a lot of tables having to go up to the bar to get their attention . Other than that a very nice place.

Lovely experience here, out second time to visit. Warm intimate atmosphere and perfect for a date. There was a large birthday party on the night but it didn't disturb us the restaurant is spacious. Good service, incorrect side went in on the order but the rectified immediately. Drinks were good. Would like a more expensive cocktail menu but I know they'll make anything requested if possible. Pizza was good, a little wet but delicious. Burrata starter was excellent and I appreciate the option to get 500ml of wine.

Visited the first night of a new menu and left truly impressed. Reminded us of the big mamma group restaurants throughout Europe, albeit not quite as polished. Food dished up was superb, and the service and presentation was very smooth and attentive. The design touches of the interior really don't go unnoticed, and the music was well chosen. Only minor critique is that the pizza while very good could be taken to another level with a little more flavor. I was surprised to read some of the more negative reviews, it tells me they must have to work on their consistency. Our experience was great!

My absolute favourite pizza place in Belfast! I've been twice and absolutely loved the pizzas I chose each time. The dough is delicious!! And the toppings and choices are really good. Their desserts are really good too. Absolutely recommend and will def go back! Nice service too! Thanks.

Lovely food and even lovelier staff. First time here in Belfast and the staff made us feel very welcome - our server was such an angel! Food was incredible and the decor is gorgeous.

Our experience at Tetto deserves more than 5 stars. We had such a wonderful and warm welcome. The atmosphere is so relaxing with wonderful colours overall. Our waitress Chloe F was such a gem. I had the angioletti cider as per her recommendation and just whao, lets just say I have a new favourite. We had the Nduja and chorizo pizza, so delicious, base thin and crunchy. For dessert again as per recommendation we had the tiramisu, another whao. Overall we really had a memorable time at Tetto. We highly recommend and will definitely be back when visiting Belfast again.

My parents & I both agree, food & drink was all delicious and definitely worth visiting! The atmosphere is great with the live music & the roast was especially good - the roast bacon melts in your mouth and everything was so flavourful, I've never been so happy to eat vegetables before 😆

Enjoyed the Sunday lunch. Maybe the maintenance department could adjust the squeaky door that constantly swings open. Alot of energy going out the door!

Food here was amazing. Dervla was our server and he did a fantastic job. A breath of fresh air compared to other restaurants around the area, fancy but not too pricey too. Wish this restaurant was in my hometown.

Although Belfast has like a lot of options, during my holiday there I was able to eat good food and drink a proper cocktail here. It was good.

Delicious food and fantastic service by the very lovely and knowledgeable Marek.

My wife’s meal was lovely, however I ordered the hand made chicken burger, it’s was very dry indeed; to be honest I did eat the majority of the chicken as it was our wedding anniversary and didn’t want to complain at the time as didn’t want to disturbed our meal as sending it back I would have probably involved my wife eating her meal on her own whilst mine was sent back, informed the very pleasant waitress who informed me if I had said something earlier they could have done something about it. I would have liked some sort or discount but hay ho !

Great bar with good selection of beer and wine. We didn't eat here but the food coming out all smelled and looked good. Staff lovely a d we really enjoyed the singers on Saturday afternoon.

Brilliant night in The Garrick. The drinks are reasonably priced with great specials on offer. Brilliant Irish whisky selection. We were in on a Thursday night at 9pm and there was a live trad session on.

Lively bar near the main square. Good selection of beers. Called in for the live music which was advertised but wasn't on ?? Nice beer though.

Oh my God. First time visiting Belfast and had to try the local food. I had the pepper steak pie and champ. The best pie I've ever had. Proper chunks of well flavoured meat. The champ was really nice too. Yum yum is how I describe it. Fantastic flavour. Everyone should try it.

Worlds best Irish coffee, perfect pub grub and one of the best selection of local drinks you will get in the whole of Ireland. Must visit for visitors and locals alike 🥃✨

Nice spot for a pint. Cool bar, nice staff. First pint of Guinness was great but the next few were a bit iffy. Cool trad band in the corner on the Sunday evening. Worth a visit. Good venue to watch sport.

Really nice pub, staff were all sound and the lamb stew was very tasty. Also, nice to find Aspall's available after living down south where it's impossible to get hold of.

Good bangers and mash and fish and chips. Good local Guinness options on draft.

Beautiful cocktails and food at the Woodworkers on Saturday!! Staff were really lovely! We will definitely be back!

Absolutely loved The Woodworkers! The staff were so lovely and welcoming. The space itself was cosy and relaxed, with a great atmosphere and really convenient being so close to the bar. Can’t wait to come back!

Great beer, good music and food to die for. Our 2 dogs were welcome as well. What more could we ask for? Cheers from Germany :)

Food was good but service sucked. I asked about the menu and one girl couldn’t tell me a thing and didn’t care to get answers. She sent us to the bar where the bartenders seemed like we were inconveniencing them. They talked to each other the whole time while being nice and welcoming to the other customers. Had high hopes because the bouncer there was very friendly to us.

Booked a table for Pre NI Match drinks and food, there were 5 Adults and 5 kids, due to the new layout we weren't able to get a table in our preferred area but got a space in the rear workshop, it was comfortable, but a bit isolated and not much atmosphere to be honest. No issues with either the food and drinks and staff were very helpful as normal.

We try to get together every 6 months or so with ex work mates and really enjoy the pool hall at Laverys. Atmosphere and the food is great. Staff are always friendly and know how to pour a guinness. Already looking at dates that suit everyone for another get-together.

Lovely bar with huge upstairs area with pool tables and smoking areas. Servers where very nice and attentive. Food was lovely . Very highly recommend

This needs to be in the global top 500. Now. We arrived as a walk in (unadviseable) on Sat night and although they were full, said to check their website for a later booking. When we got back, they said our table wasn’t ready so we can sit beside the bar for a bit. We ordered a round and got given an extra freebie as an apology for the table not being ready. The menu is one of the coolest I’ve ever seen. The Old vs New Testament idea is brilliant and a great way to divide the classics (done super well) and the signatures. The menu does a really good job of describing the drinks and I wish we could’ve stayed for more! Again, should win G500 best bar menu (in my humble opinion). Little personal note from working in a similar bar - this is everything done right. Bar staff moving with no wasted steps when needed, efficient in floor processes. Just a fantastic venue that I wish I could afford more visits to. Staff were absolutely amazing and super helpful. When I’m back in NI, I’ll certainly be making a special visit.

Super cool spot for a unique cocktail. Entrance is hidden in an alley just like all good speakeasies. Fantastic and unique ambience, cute little rooftop terrace, all the vibes are vibing. They don’t serve food but that’s because cocktails are the stars of the show!

Cool little speakeasy down a side street in Belfast. They keep the inside well lit which I actually really like and was different from most cocktail bars I’ve been to. Interesting selection of drinks and also a good mocktail list if you’re not drinking. Drinks are well balanced. They have “Old Testament” which are classic cocktails and “New Testament” which are their signature cocktails. We sat on the roof terrace which was cost and had heaters.

we went on valentines, so it was an odd menu and i’ve never tasted a worse alcoholic beverage in my life. fairly sure it’s opinion based, the staff were kind and the outside area was beautiful, it’s a shame everyone out there was not enjoying their expensive drinks.

Great bar. Interesting mix of drinks with traditional and one's with a twist. Good service and a really good playlist. The Vogue (coffee negroni) was spectacular

Great cocktail bar. Very friendly staff including Ashton, Natalia and the absolutely amazing Marc. We’ll definitely be back 🙌🏻

Cosy little cocktail bar that we came across in Belfast city. The cocktails were really good and the staff were so friendly. We didn’t get to stay around for long as we had other plans but would definitely come back next time. It’s a nice speakeasy cocktail bar and has an extensive cocktail menu too. Would definitely recommend!

Literally the absolute worst place I have ever been. Avoid with all costs. Staff would rather pay attention to thier friends and then charge you full price for "Happy Hour cocktails". Toilets are an absolute state, flush doesnt work, big dirty chocolate log in the bowl and the disabled emergency cord tied up for thier convenience etc etc you get the point.

Get your dishwasher cleaned out, glasses absolutely stinking and covered in lipstick. Girl behind the bar was eating a choc ice while making drinks

We had such a great time doing the cocktail making class with Lauren, she could not have been friendlier or more helpful, we will definitely be back!!

Great little place we popped into on a Tuesday afternoon. Divy feel, with incredible decor. Bunch of old ladies, post holiday shopping were throwing back a pint each, and some local workers. Cool vibe. Good music. In the festive holiday spirit as well! Must stop!

We went on a Thursday night so it wasn't very busy. They had a live singer who was good. We had drinks but not food.

It's filthy, it's nasty, it's Filthy McNasty! Located in the Filthy Quarter this place is a good one to start the night off at. Top notch dingy vibes, it's fun and welcoming. We go here on the regular, prices are decent and the beers are cold.

Its kind of average feeling .. crowd are divided between bar in lower and upper as well pub so mixed feeling..bar is good anyway..enjy night life

If you're visiting Belfast and want a great place to go that will provide a fun and friendly traditional Irish atmosphere, this is the place. The band tonight played familiar sing a long songs mixed with fantastic Irish reels. The crowd was a mix of locals with lots of tourists and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. The band made you feel like you belonged. It is located in the back of Robinson's Bar on Great Victoria st. The trad music starts at 9:30pm. The price of the pints is expensive compared to other local Irish pubs, £6.90 for my lager but the atmosphere made it worth it.

Excellent pub, top class Guinness, staff friendly and attentive, the band were fantastic, it was a little quiet when we got there, but filled up half hour before music started, and it created a great atmosphere.

Absolutely stunning large pub with live music from 1885. It's one of the oldest still active pub with live music in Belfast. Situated next to the iconic The Crown pub this is a must visit if you like Irish music.

Popped in for a drink late afternoon. Quiet enough inside as most people were sitting out back. The lone barman was kept on his toes but was polite, even offering me a taste of a lager to see if I might like it, I did ! 😁 Rustic feel, old fashioned. Plenty of old furnishings to keep the tourists happy...

What a cracking find! Not only can you get a great heart warming meal, there is live music too (downstairs bar). The staff were very polite and welcoming. Excellent evening out. Highly recommended.

Great pub, great.music pints a bit expensive but you pay for the live music and atmosphere in my opinion,everyone very friendly

I was looking for an authentic Irish food and found this restaurant with good reviews on the Irish Stew. The restaurant on the street is Robinsons but there are pubs and restaurants in 2-3 levels managed by them. The 2nd floor was quiet and cozy for dinning. I was greeted by John, served with his heart, friendly and always smiling and very polite. The Irish stew is a very flavorful and highly recommended.

The best Guinness in Belfast. Wonderful, friendly, authentic little pub. My favourite in all of Belfast. Traditional music sessions are often available adding to the wonderful atmosphere. I can, and have, spent my entire evenings at this gem of a pub. I cannot recommend it enough.

Madden’s is a hidden gem in Belfast, known for its cozy vibe, strong traditional Irish music, and local crowd. No-frills, full of soul, and rich in culture. A perfect spot for a pint, a tune, and a true feel of Belfast’s folk spirit.

Wonderfully traditional pub in the heart of Belfast. Full of life and cheer, characters who will gladly chat and have a good time. Great atmosphere with brilliant service with nice humour and charm. Recommended on a visit to Belfast 😊😊

A wonderful pub house next to the Kelly's Cellar. Once you buzz the door ring and you're let in (remains of a trouble era a patron told me), this is a great place to get some pints of ale or cider. Lots of artifacts hanging on the walls, posters and advertising signs all around, this is what you would expect to find in such a old boozer (all due respect of course).

Love this traditional Irish bar. Best in Belfast. The Guinness is fantastic, believe me, you'll not get better in the city, and I have tried most of them. Bar is small and gets very busy at times, but this all adds to the atmosphere.

Great traditional pub with fantastic trad music and a great whiskey club.

Maddens is your traditional old school Belfast pub. Strictly no frills. Totally not fancy. Strictly perfect. Fast and efficient service from behind the bar. Friendly patrons who are quick to strike up a conversation. Noise level that makes conversation easy. Reasonably bright lighting. Prices that are gentle Centrally located. A real relaxed vibe. Put Maddens on your list of essential stops on a night out.

Caoimhe was a fantastic server! We were very impressed. This is a beautiful establishment inside and outside. Our hotel was across the road and we wandered in to see this amazing wood pile against the wall on the right. It seems very posh and the menu looked good. We had a party of four and sat in the dining area. I ordered two starters as my meal, White wine and garlic mussels and prawn pil pil. Husband and my friend got the pie of the day which was a savory potato and steak. Other friend got a bowl of seafood chowder. Everything was very good. My only minor gripe is the mussels were a lot smaller than expected. It isn’t enough if you are super hungry, just a light snack to share. Even with the prawns I was still wanting more but they were still very good. Would definitely come back!

Popped into Sweet Afton and had a great time. Espresso martinis were bang on, live music set a nice vibe, and the service was spot on. Shout out to Kiera who sorted us a taxi that was much cheaper than Uber. Worth a visit if you are in the area, and there are screens showing sports if that is your thing

Very nice Restaurant with good athmosphere. The lunch had a good price, not so expensive, for staying in the middle of the city. Tip: The Clubsandwich or the Steaksandwich. Both of them are delicious.

Sweet Afton is a bit more classy that most of the pubs in the neighbourhood. The chairs and tables look polished, the floor is super clean and they have printed menus. The clientele is maybe a bit more high end (we saw suits nursing their beers). Service from behind the bar was friendly. The place has a very relaxed vibe to it. Nothing rushed or hectic. There are a number of good restaurants in the immediate area. So if you are not planning to dine here it is good choice for a pre-dinner pint. I'd classify this place as a reliable destination to kick back and enjoy a beverage.

**Restaurant/Bar Review** I recently visited sweet afton which is a nice place with potential, but unfortunately, my experience fell short of expectations. Upon arrival, we were sent to the bar to wait for our table, which was fine, but the bar service was incredibly slow. When we finally had our drinks and our table seemed ready we had to ask multiple times if our table was ready, making us feel like we had been forgotten. Once we were seated, the starters were delicious and well-presented. However, the mains were a different story. Three out of eight people didn’t have cutlery, which never arrived until we got up lifted it ourselves and ask for someone to come to the table as the steak sandwiches were tough and nearly inedible. Staff were apologetic and offered compensation, which was a nice gesture, but the overall service continued to be lacklustre. Desserts were not offered, and while one attentive waiter was kind enough to offer us more drinks, two other staff members were trying to bring us the bill, which felt disorganized. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, marred by inconsistent service and food quality. I hope they can iron out these issues because the place has the potential to be great.

Gorgeous food and amazing cocktails. Lively entertainment

What an awful experience. Arrived in town for 7-10 days. It was mid afternoon on Friday. I wanted to catch some of the Ryder Cup matches and everyone said, “go to Franklins” so I headed that way when I dropped off my bags. Arrived and asked if I could sit at the bar and watch the tournament and have a late lunch. I was walked into a “open-room” behind the bar. Confused, I asked why I was sitting alone and couldn’t sit with others on the side or in front of the bar. You will be fine I was told. If I wanted to sit in a room alone, I would have stayed at my apartment 😳. I ordered a pint. Waited over 10 minutes while there were 5 people behind the bar. Everyone else was getting drinks. I agreed to myself at 15 minutes (4pm) I would just leave. The beer arrived. I was asked if I wanted to order food. Thinking it took that long for a drink and lots of commotion at the bar (as they had lost their internet signal - can’t make this up) I said no. Then she mentioned this was a “eating” table. I re asked, why can’t I sit at the side bar and have a bite and beer (with 8-10 open stools & 3 others eating and trying to watch the matches). I shook my head and asked for my bill. After waiting while she sat two tables and delivered food to 2 tables, I walked to the bar to pay. Still, not TV signal. Paid and then watched a local women walk to the bar with serious purpose. She lit the bartender up. Stating she had been waiting over 20 minutes for her glass of wine!!!!! Stating all her friends had finished their cocktails and all she asked for was a glass of wine. Questioning loud enough for everyone to hear…”why the hell does this bar NOT have a wine opener!!!!!!!” She also clearly stated, she wanted to be compensated. All this while the manager stood and watched the bar tender take this. I knew then. This wasn’t a place I wanted to drink or eat at or support. Poorly run. There were over 8 visible employees working, less than 40 people in the place. 1/3 eating. Sad,

I honestly think it’s in the top 3 burgers I’ve ever had. Place was packed, and silly us for showing up without a reservation. We put our name on the list and were seated 30 minutes later. I had the Argentinian burger which was great and the a simple fries to compliment whilst my friend has a classic burger and loaded tater tots. Really really enjoyed the burger and would order the same again.

This place was pretty busy, even on an early Monday evening. Managed to get seated in a dark corner. My order was taken quickly - I had the Big Daddy burger and sweet potato fries. Both were very tasty and well cooked. I've had better burgers, but I can't complain at all. I can see why this place was s popular.

Best bar ever in Belfast!! Sooo so nice, OMG that burgers!!! Like heaven😋 beautiful...and the Blue moon beer! All the staff are very friendly, very cool place. So big american style bar, very spacious, cosy. Highly recommend!😍

Great food, great atmosphere, right in the centre and as always great cocktails. Will always recommend!

Loved this place. Huge range of burgers which were big, filling and good quality at a reasonable price. Music and atmosphere of the venue made it seem very lively without being too much. Busy when we went but staff welcoming, friendly and attentive when needed. Decor is retro, like the music.

Good and service was so gooood!! Wanted all the food… ended up ordering too much though because it all looked & sounded so good. Highly recommend their nachos and chicken wings!!

First time at Bootleggers and we were really impressed! We had lunch with our two kids and everyone left happy. The food was spot on, portions were great, and the staff were lovely. Nice buzz about the place without being too noisy. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town!

Cracking venue for a friendly pint. Really cool decor and atmosphere, friendly staff and (according to my husband) a decent Guinness. It was cheaper than most other venues, had a really safe, open, welcoming vibe and the drinks were great. Being autistic, I struggle a lot to find a bar I feel comfortable in (we've done a lot of awkward pub U-turns during our visit to Belfast) but I instantly felt comfortable here and could have happily stayed all night. Cheers! 😁

My and my mate went out for a bit to eat. We had a jug of cocktail long island ice tea this was premixed so was alright. I had a glass of red wine also. We got 20% off the drinks as there is a member's club. To eat we had a pizza with chicken and bacon and I had a crispy chicken stack burger with chunky chips. The pizza was really good as they have a wood burning pizza oven. The crispy chicken stack burger was really tasty and was full of flavour. Overall really good meal and all for £43 including drinks.

The place it self is nice, lights very dim. Staff very friendly. Here you have to order at the bar and pay before you eat for some reason. My mates enjoyed their food except of one of my mates garlic bread. It was so thin and full of oil, and then my pasta. I love pasta generally, but this fusilli pasta is bound to be the worst I’ve ever ate. I can defo make better one at home.. it was flavourless and it near felt like it was microwaved.. so wet and soggy, whereas fresh pasta dries pretty fast. I told my mates to try the pasta too, in case it was only me who didn’t like it, but they all didn’t like it at all. I was so disappointed by it. I told one member of staff about the pasta but that was it, no new food, no free pint or refund. My point here is that there was no solution to it. I would defo NOT recommend getting pasta!! But defo get pizza. It was tasty enough as my mates gave me a bit of their slice. other thing is, they brought the foods out in different times and not all together. Over all it was an 5/10 experience. Would I ever come back ? Maybe, cause everybody deserves a second chance, but defo wouldn’t order that pasta again..

Very nice pub by Queens. Targets a student crowd but good for everyone. Weird fences in the beer garden and some sort of pitch and putt - no idea if it functions or it's purpose.

Worst bar I think I've ever been in in my life and I'm not over exaggerating. I asked for a dirty chip and this is what the staff gave me. I told them what was wrong and they said it wasn't their problem that's what I ordered. It's safe to say ill never be back here in my life. The staff have Zerooooooooo customer service skills also there a joke! That bald fella behind the bar especially. I would think twice ever coming here.

Casual and spacious gastro pub with a pretty extensive menu and specials prices on drinks. Was fairly busy but never really noticed because it is a pretty large space. Service was friendly. Ordered food at the table, but drinks at the bar. A decent variety of beer on draught. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys a pub vibe. You can get the feel from the pictures.

very chill atmosphere and friendly staff and cheap drinks!.

Nice bar friendly staff and a lovely pint of boundary beer, and some decent advice about what not to wear.

One of the best live venues in Belfast. It's as old as time itself. I've seen comedy gigs, metal nights, drum n bass, house music, hard techno. There's always something on upstairs. Downstairs there's a youthful, alternative atmosphere and it's a great place for a few beers during the day. The upstairs venue goes into the wee hours of the night. The Ulster sports bar is an institution amongst locals. I would highly recommend it to tourists and there's tons of cool swag to purchase.

This is my favourite after work bar in Belfast, the staff are incredible, it's as if there is a bug magnet in my pocket pulling me towards it for a wee pint, gigs upstairs as well as brewery on the top floor which also serves pizza

Emma mckibbin was an absolute delight pint were delivered quick and I am very satisfied with my pint and how beautiful and respectable your staff our ❤️

Stays open a bit later. Bouncers usually pretty pleasant tbh. Solid pub would recommend very highly

Was great until my card "declined" but money still left my account. Keep an eye on the card terminal and your phone when paying for drinks here.

Great place! Attended a small concert here situated upstairs. Great beer garden too and the back bar had a dj and dancefloor.

We came here for a hen party of 11 people. We had booked the bottomless brunch. The service was excellent and we were never without a drink, which is pleasantly surprising considering we were a big group and the bar was busy. The food was really nice too. The staff were attentive and entertaining and made our visit enjoyable. After the brunch, we went to the drag karaoke show. Tina was hilarious and made a fuss of our bride to be. £35pp for the 2 hour bottomless brunch was really reasonable especially when you consider the drag show afterwards, which lasted a good couple of hours. We would've happily paid £35 for the drag show alone as it really was very entertaining and perfect for a hen party. We all loved it and had a great time. I had travelled from Liverpool for the hen party and I feel like we don't have anywhere like Union Street bar over here, I was very pleasantly surprised and would recommend it to anyone!

Very dirty, especially the toilets. Was horrified to discover that the glass above the taps where you wash your hands was not a a mirror but a window through to the bar area where the club is 🙈🙈🙈 barmen were lovely but didn’t know what they were doing. Very strange experience…..

Bar staff are very Friendly, Good Pricing. I dress very differently to others yet, I never got any bad impressions from Bouncers or Security. Met some of my best friends here too! Lovely place to drink.

This bar used to be so good I actually had my first legal pint in here, I’m so disappointed in how downhill it has gone, I remember it used to be such a place of pride for LGBT community you could come for a bite to eat, a coffees and of course a drink. Now it only opens late for drinks and even then it doesn’t have vibe it used to. I went in tonight a Saturday night I’m a lesbian with my gay male friend who is originally from here but lives in Liverpool, we decided to come to the bar for the nostalgia but was met by a bouncer who looked us up and down in intimidating way before letting us in which made us both feel uncomfortable as people who have been going here for years. Clearly we aren’t only ones who felt this way considering for a Saturday place was dead the business you’d expect on a random Tuesday night meanwhile the other gay bar Maverick actually had a Que outside to get in! Hope bar can turn itself around and become a great place for our community once again!

This place was great, kind staff members, healthy energy inside and outside. Ordered 14 chicken wings and a dirty fries. Chicken wings are full wings! So good. After food we went upstairs to chill in the roof bar.

great pub with a great atmosphere. good choice of drinks. staff very friendly & helpful. rooftop bar is really nice very chilled out.

Union street is such a good vibe, if you want a quiet dinner go to the green room, a comedy or drag show shoe factory or just good tunes and to drink cocktails, the roof. We ordered salted caramel espresso martini's, Connor with the mullet made them and they were out-standing.... fing excellent. Amazing service from bouncers and staff and great crack all round. Will be back and highly recommend.

Good, relaxed service despite a lot of guests. The cocktails were meticulously prepared and all excellent. Good music system allowing you to communicate at ease. Cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended for those interested in high quality cocktails

A low key bar in the centre of Belfast, which I visited early evening and that delivers on many levels. A relaxed environment with superb cocktails but also offer bottled beers. You are well looked after by the staff who cater for your needs. The High Ball was my favourite drink which included banana soda. A wonderful experience. I was on my own and the manager/owner - I think his name was Chris - came for a chat. What a warm and friendly individual. A very casual discussion we had and felt like chatting to a mate. It’s a small and intimate bar and would avoid if on a hen party or stag do. That said it’s far from pretentious so get yourself through those big wooden doors and immerse yourself in a glorious experience.

Tried here after a Birthday lunch for the first time. This is a cocktail only bar with an extensive menu and everything going for £13. Had 2 50:50 Martinis which were delicious and well-balanced with gin and vermouth, spritzed with orange bitters. Nice ambience. More of a treat rather than a regular spot.

Awful experience. The front of house, Chris, was unbelievably rude and condescending, speaking to us like we were children. Completely unprofessional and ruined the visit. Absolutely no chance we’ll be coming back, and I’d strongly advise others to think twice before wasting their time here.

The vibe here is nothing short of relaxing and welcoming. The staff are no different. As for the drinks, I would describe them as equal parts passion, care & pure artistry. We tried the Aviation #2, Last Word, and Naked & Famous and each painted a beautiful canvas of the spirits that embodied them

Very cool vibe in this bar. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful without hovering. Drinks menu was definitely not what we are used to but we enjoyed trying out some new flavors. There are a number of different bars/restaurants/hôtel in the building so you could have a night out in the building.

Great intimate cocktail bar with people who know their stuff. Spirit first drinks with about a dozen of their own creative cocktails on their list.

A great place for a night out or just afternoon tea. There is an extensive drinks menu and although the menu isn't large,all our choices were delicious. The show we saw tonight was great fun and the atmosphere was one of fun and laughter. The performance was really well done. You buy the meal( a main) with the show for £39.95 which is reasonable but can become pricey when you start adding dessert and cocktails!

Delicious food, great portions, the staff were lovely and the decor is really nice. Would recommend, we called in for the 12 to 4pm lunch it was so tasty. Lovely smoky grilled steak burger and seasoned chips and I had the pork belly on mash, trimmings and excellent gravy. They brought a big jug of water with ice and lemons. John Flanagan

What an amazing place in the center of Belfast! The interior is so beautiful and romantic. The atmosphere is brilliant. The food is wow! We had the best evening and the service was great!

Extremely Disappointing Experience – Avoid! The restaurant was in a filthy state — we found used lunch boxes hidden behind the seat cushions, and the tables were sticky and clearly hadn’t been cleaned. It was genuinely disgusting. When we brought this to the attention of the staff at the bar, they didn’t respond at all — not even an apology. The lack of basic cleanliness and complete disregard for customer service was shocking. I wouldn’t waste your money here. We left after one glass of wine!

Nice relaxed atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. Well made cocktails! My date and I had the Prawn Cocktail (warm) & the chicken starter and both wet presented beautifully and tasted as good as they looked. For mains we chose Duck two Ways & the Chicken Supreme. Again great presentation and full of flavour and perfectly seasoned, Good portions had no room for desert unfortunately. We both had a great dining experience and will definitely return.

Much anticipated 1st visit - overall disappointing 😕. Service was very bad,took at least 45 mins before desserts arrived, apparently the waiter hadn't followed through with the order . Desserts were cold and apple pie was served with cold custard which we were told was usual. The sticky porter pudding was supposed to be soaked in Irish whisky - not even a whiff! The waiter did apologise though. 2 mains weren't warm enough and when we got the bill two meals were overcharged and there was a service charge! To avail of the bathrooms you had to walk through the function room which was hosting a wedding reception! Not on! We gave feedback on leaving and were told it was an easy mistake to make to overcharge. We won't be back .

Food was great. Relaxed, easy going atmosphere. Only thing that let it down was the service. Had to ask for knives and forks when the dinner came out. Had to remind them we ordered a side and then also go looking for the drinks. Wouldn't stop me going back. Great food and thankfully the chef realises you need a slice of bread with muscles.

A lively and studenty bar with good drinks and drink deals and live music (pretty loud when we were there). Food was nice also but quite heavy. Lovely service but a bit inexperienced and the outside tables weren't kept clean that well. Still a good looking place that I would be happy to go back for drinks and a good night out.

Had dinner here and also during happy hour. Food was fantastic and cocktails were great. Service wise was a little lack lustre as it felt that they were under the pump. Our table was in front of the air-conditioning and to say that it was cold is an understatement. Tried multiple times to get a female staff member to turn it off but in the end we had finished our meals and drinks and left.

We went for the Happy Hour, you could get 2 of the same cocktails for £12 and 3 different tapas for £19.50. The food was better than I expected. They also had live music the night we went, the singer was very good.

We came on a Sunday evening and they had a live band at just the right volume. It's huge and ornate. As a visitor to Belfast, I was generally disappointed by the range of beers (craft beer doesn't seem to have reached here), but this bar had a somewhat better selection than most.

We went here on a Monday evening and on a Tuesday afternoon. Both experiences were great! The service was absolutely excellent and there's plenty of options for any dietary preference (even gluten free + vegetarian). The food and cocktails are fresh and delicious, and you get amazing value for your money, especially if you use one of the many deals they have. (We had lunch and a cocktail for 25 pounds total for 2 people.) The live music on Monday was also very nice! It can be quite loud so take that in mind, but it suits the ambiance. Looks like a great place to organise an event as well.

A really nice venue, friendly and efficient young staff who pointed out the happy hour deal on cocktails which was so welcome. Will definitely return.

Went in at 5.15pm and tried the lunch deal for only £8 which included a main of your choice and a soft drink or coffee. The portions weren't huge but it was enough and the food was surprisingly good! Would definitely pop in again.

Great restaurant and pub in the center of Belfast. The service from the bartender upstairs was polite and very professional throughout our visit. The food was done to perfection. Absolutely no complaints. Love visiting this place for lunch when im over.

Upstairs from the main bar is a very well decorated restaurant. The servers are very polite and attentive. We had the beef roast and shared some scallops and both were delicious. Good portion sizes. Would reccomend

Great atmosphere and delicious food in a lovely setting. Big shoutout to Adam, who did an absolutely stellar job — friendly, attentive, and really lifted the whole experience. Thanks also to Lisa, who clearly wasn’t having the best day but still gave solid service and kept things running smoothly. Credit where it’s due! All up, a good spot with quality food and genuine service — worth a visit if you’re in Derry.

Braised beef cheek was probably the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time, meal was faultless, staff lovely. Guinness excellent (not a short pour, I took a sip!) I went late on a Sunday night so it was quieter. Absolute gem of a place, will be back.

Quite a disappointment. We ordered a lot of meat, but about half of it came burnt. The beef cheek was delicious, and one of the fillet steaks was good. However, the sirloin steak, which we asked for medium, was very well done — probably because it was thin and served on a hot skillet, so it kept cooking on the way. The lamb chops were completely burnt. At the beginning, we asked for the dessert menu but were told it would be offered at the end of the meal. In the end, no one brought it — though by that point, we didn’t really want it anymore.

The atmosphere was really lovely and nostalgic, the staff were super friendly and accommodating and the food was absolutely delicious plus I reccomend a maiden mule as a drink, one of the nicest drinks I’ve ever had!

Nice gastropub. Decent Sunday lunch, especially on a wet day in Belfast. The Yorkshire pudding was really good

Can not fault this wee place. Steak deal was delicious and such great value with bottle of wine and dessert for £50. 😳 Steak was so tender and cooked perfect. I was super impressed with the service the staff really did wait on us.all so friendly and very informative. Food was served very quickly. Well done guys! You nailed for us.

Popped in for cocktails, ending up having food aswell. Very friendly bar staff, food was delicious. Drinks were amazing, could of drank many more than we had. Lovely bar/restaurant, would definitely visit again.

Very nice out of the way little gem of a place, had Haddock and Chips, perfecto it was, washed down with a Guinness. Has a Gin bar upstairs with an older style pub to the rear and a newer wine bar type experience to the front. Fully worth a visit, staff friendly. Possibly worth booking to ensure a table as every table was reserved.

We went mid-week and tried the seafood chowder. It was amazing value for money, a lot of fish in it, I need to advise it was way too much food, and also a bit too heavy.

Called in for a bite of lunch, and it didn't disappoint. They had an offer of 2 mains and a bottle of wine for £29.75. This is a good deal, but sadly, I was driving. The fish and chips were tasty. My wife had the Samson burger, and again, it was tasty, and the chicken was moist. At £15.50 a main dish I thought this was reasonable for dining in Belfast. The staff were polite and attentive. Thank you, Jade, for your service.

Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Only down side was the acoustics as you chatter of other patrons seems amplified. Not an issue if it's quite but on our visit there was a steady steam of large groups on food tasting tours. Not the restaurants fault tourists don't have respect for other people trying to enjoy the Sunday lunch is peace, but something to consider if the noise might be an issue.

My wife and I visited twice during our stay in Belfast. It's a good size catering for large groups or couples, but definitely worth booking ahead to ensure you've a table (the first night we chanced it and fell lucky on a table). The food is good, and we went for the steak deal on the 2nd night (bottle wine, 2 steaks and sides, desert for £50). Really good price. Live music on both nights from around 8pm. Glad we came across this place, as being English I was reading some of the reviews on other pubs and eating places and it appears resentment is still apparent in many places. No issues here though.

What a beautiful place for lunch or dinner. We came for lunch starting with a lovely cocktail. Next was a salad, simple but exactly how it should be. We will be back for dinner.

Second time visiting in a few months and had a great experience both times. It is more on the pricier side but the service is worth it - had the same server both times and he went the extra mile to make our visit enjoyable.

This is a lovely wee spot. Staff were very friendly and polite. There's a nice ambiance to the place. The Eggs Royale were lovely - definitely recommended.

We had our post wedding dinner celebration for 30 people after the ceremony in city hall. I can't praise Parisien highly enough, the service and food were impeccable. The process of booking was really straightforward and there was a great choice of food options even for a larger group and a great kids menu too for our smaller guests. We had so many compliments from our guests on everything from the food, staff, drinks and such a handy location too. We've been for dinner before and will definitely be back, highly recommend the afternoon tea too.

Attended a wedding here at the end of October. What a fantastic day! Food was absolutely fantastic, service second to none, and the ambiance and atmosphere were really good. The only gripe was the price of cocktails, but as it was a wedding, we pushed the boat out anyway.

We had our wedding reception in Parisien yesterday and couldn't praise the venue and staff highly enough. We were extremely well looked after from start to finish, the food was excellent and the service quick and efficient. The feedback from our guests was exactly the same. They were thoroughly impressed and really enjoyed themselves. Thanks again for everything. You really made our day special.

While looking for a dessert place on Google maps, we found this place and ordered a few desserts. The desserts we tried were tasty and can be said to be good or above average. There was a minor service error regarding the americano we ordered, but it would be quite appropriate to say that the drinks were average. We saw only one employee regarding the service and he seemed really tired and trying very hard. There seems to be a lack of personnel. We think that the interior decoration is very successful in terms of atmosphere. It may be a little difficult to say that they are very good in terms of price and performance, but it is a place that can be experienced.