We had the opportunity to experience Restaurant Week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast is a great little town with exciting history and beautiful buildings; definitely somewhere we wish we could have spent some more time at. After getting a recommendation from a few workers at a local coffee shop as well as picking up a full restaurant week booklet from the tourist office, we decided to go to The Apartment for a gourmet Irish dinner. We were seated upstairs at a couch adjacent to a big glass wall overlooking town hall and the city center. For the restaurant week special we got to choose two of either an appetizer, dinner, or dessert in addition to a glass of wine for €13. We ordered an appetizer of smoked salmon with beetroot mousse, rye bread, and gherkins. The mousse was really something special, but when you got a perfect bite with each item on the plate it was mouth watering. I ordered the Northern Irish Bacon Chopvwith traditional black pudding, garlic potatoes, and cauliflower puree. We'd never seen bacon served as a slab, but it was pretty epic, and yes I ate the whole thing. It was a little on the salty side, but well worth the experience. The cauliflower was amazing and left us searching for a recipe! My wife ordered the roast local cod with potato mash. The cod was cooked to perfection with a buttery goodness that highlighted the delicate flavor. The artichoke puree complimented it very well. They really know their purees and mousses! The mash was very cheesy and tasty, but nothing too special, the garlic fries were better. For our final course we ordered their steamed chocolate pudding with honeycomb ice-cream and a latte. The dessert was almost like a lava cake but with a very enjoyable and unique texture that made it light and delicious. The caramel drizzle and ice cream were a perfect pairing. The latte was delicious and a perfect rounded ending to a very good meal. read more

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The new overhaul is a vast improvement. The booths on the ground floor are spacious and comfortable. The colours give an overall decadent feel. I did find it strange that after the live act finished. Heart FM was playing. Slightly strange for a bar to play a radio station. Upstairs is much more up tempo and more open plan. With an attached beer garden which really does make the outside feel like it's inside. read more

Apartment - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Ok I LOVE the Apartment! The cocktails are amazing and the decor is right up my street. We went on Friday night before a yelp event and quickly realised it was 'Prosecco Friday' which meant a bottle of prosecco for £15 - 'say no more and give me a couple of glasses ;)' There was a live band on who were really good, I enjoyed the quirky style of their music and would have stayed longer if we didn't have to go lol My only criticism is how long it takes to get a cocktail, sometimes you can wait for what seems like a lifetime to get one drink but when not too busy you can't beat it with a big stick :) read more

Apartment - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I can't believe it's taken me so long to visit the refurbished Apartment. Was always a firm favourite and after my visit today, will be frequented regularly!! It's been totally gutted and looks great. Zak's bar is at the bottom and upstairs is the bar, open kitchen, roof top terrace and restaurant is where the old main bar once was. The view overlooking the City Hall will be fantastic especially when the Market starts!! Kieran the supervisor showed me round before making me a delicious cup of coffee. Will come in for a meal real soon!! read more

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Either for a special occasion or a meal with friends, the Apartment is one of those places in Belfast were you can't really go wrong offering a bar if you only want a drink or delicious food options also. You will find this place packed on a friday and saturday night, so make sure you make a booking if you don't want to be gutted. Make sure that some time in your life you try the chicken tempura. It will melt in your mouth with ensuing groans of taste satisfaction. I cannot recommend it enough!!! read more

Apartment - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

The Apartment has been around as long as I have been drinking, (without showing my age) at least 12 years! I have been her for dinners, drinks, brunches and a breakfast scone and coffee on numerous occasions over the years, and it's always been decent, good food and OK drinks, but it became a bit run down in recent years, the crowd and the quality of cocktails were dropping, but the prices going up. Following a recent revamp and facelift, I have called in a couple of times, one on a date night on Friday and once with a few girl friends on a Saturday afternoon session. They have shuffled the upstairs bars around, given it a lick of paint and included a beer garden out the back, and I have to say it was really nice! If you get a seat near the window it's nice to while away the day with a good cocktail and some people watching. Me and my bf had a lovely Friday evening doing just that, the bar wasn't too busy and the service was quick. The cocktails were delicious, particularly the Aviation, one of my go to cocktails most places I go. Saturday afternoon with my friends way a lovely day too, although the bar service took a lot longer, it didn't seem particularly busy and there was plenty of staff, but the drinks were slow to arrive. We left before the masses arrived on a Saturday night. I would certainly recommend here for a casual drinks, I'll be back to try the food but it was always consistently good before the revamp so I would expect the same. read more

Apartment - Love a seat with a view and you can't beat this in your home city :) the cocktails aren't bad either! - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I have a lot of love for the Apartment. It's a bit of an every-occasion type of place. I mean, you can call in first thing in the morning and pick up a tea/coffee and a pastry (for £1.50 - bonus!), come back for lunch or dinner and then stay until kicking out time drinking cocktails! The only thing that brings it down in my estimation is the music level. It's a bar, but the music is played at club volume, so no one is dancing, but no one is hearing anyone either. It gets a little frustrating sometimes. Also, if you're not ordering cocktails, the wait at the bar can be infuriating! "Can I have four cosmos please?" /facepalm Don't let it put you off though. It's a great venue for dates, catch-ups with friends, boozy nights out and whatever else you can think of! read more

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As Jules mentioned the best thing about The Apartment is it's proximity and views of Belfast City Hall especially by night when the City Hall as it's light shown on. I dropped in on Saturday night for a quick cocktail before home time, every other time I've been in it has been rammed but I was pleasantly surprised when I could navigate my way to the bar without dodging daiquiris. The guys who work in the Apartment are perfectionists, it took them a good 5 minutes to make me two drinks - but to be honest I don't mind waiting when the drinks taste so good. At £6 a cocktail it's pretty expensive in comparison to other city establishments and you could probably find yourself a cocktail deal elsewhere. Overall though I like the Apartment, it's open and spacious and if you get seated on the large leather sofas looking out at the city you might find it hard to leave. read more

Apartment - Cocktails weren't too shabby! - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

The Apartment is one of the many bars owned by Botanic Inn's in Belfast. Being situated right across the road from the City Hall, it has a classy style and atmosphere with the drinks and food to boot. The food is very nice and very affordable, for £12.95 you can get two courses and a glass of wine which is very reasonable considering how good the food is. The best part of the Apartment is their huge selection of cocktails. It may be girly as flip, but everyone does enjoy a cocktail. These guys do some of the best in town. I love the old school ones like, Lynchburg Lemonades and Long Island Ice Teas. Their Long Island Iced Tea's are amazing and after four (or one for that matter), my night has begun and I know its going to be a good one read more

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In general I am not a massive fan of this bar. It is full of posers and loud mouths and wanna be celebrities. In the day time it is a very nice place to got get a bite to eat, the food is tasty and decently priced. Its just the evenings I hate - there is not enough seats which is complaint number one. The bar is very stylish looking and this seems to attract men who like to shout about how amazing they think they are and women who wear very little and look down their noses at everyone around them. On a plus side the cocktails are magnificent, huge and overflowing and all the colours of the rainbow - I very much enjoy coming here for a sneaky cocktail in the winter months when it is freezing outside. Another thing I do like is the wall filled with art work when you walk into the bar -some crazy looking pieces here and some of them are very good - it is the bard decoration though so you can't buy them (I think?) All in all not a bad bar, at least its clean and fresh. Wouldn't be my personal favourite place but it does have its charms. read more

Apartment - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Initially the hottest cocktail spot in town, the Apartment has lost it's edge in recent times, but for some things that is a big plus. Firstly you are more likely to bag one of the sprawling sofas with magnificent views over the City Hall in the afternoons. Secondly, less crush means swifter service, something you'll appreciate if you've ever been stuck behind someone ordering a large round of cocktails. What has stayed the same however is the food, with a reasonable selection of decent offerings, and a lovely cosy coffee area downstairs for breakfast. Grab a latte and people-watch, or if you are feeling naughty try their Baileys hot chocolate. It is a hug in a mug. read more

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Went here for a drink after food on Friday ad wasn't very busy although still had a good wee atmosphere, also run a £15 bottle of prosecco which would be great for a girlie catch up, as I was with the husband we both got a cocktail. He got a Mai Tai which was delicious and tasted really good. I asked for a Gin cocktail and one they would recommend, I was just given a Hendricks and elderflower which was ok but not as exciting as I had expected. Great place to watch the world go by whilst sitting at the window and friendly bar and door staff which you don't always get in Belfast. read more

It is a rarity that I get up to Belfast for anything other than work. To celebrate a Saturday morning off work and flexing the old credit card we decided to check out apartment. I have read reviews on this place which seemed to be a mixed bag but wanted to give it a go. Lovely setting opposite my favourite building Belfast City Hall. The opening seems a little unfinished so I hope they will do something with that area. The bar looks lovely although it is slightly too dark unless you sit by the large windows. A few extra light bulbs wouldn't go amiss!. I treated myself to a cocktail called the country orchard. One word ... YUM! Perfectly refreshing after a hard morning shopping! Food was very nicely presented and a good price! Comfortable surroundings and very friendly staff! This is a good lunch time spot and I will be back. read more

Apartment - the country orchard - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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Recently renovated the inside now has a lot of exposed brick and original features of the pillars at the front. Upstairs the restaurant has switched sides which makes more sense as now you don't have to walk through people eating in order to have a drink and diners have a bit of peace and quiet while they dine which is a good idea. The only thing I do miss is the large sofas at the windows and they were a great people watching opportunity, and now they are replaced with high tables and stools which may be the establishments way of not letting people get too comfortable and hog the window all day. Downstairs the new Zak's bar is a welcome additions which really opens up the place, on Friday night there was a two piece band playing. I was expecting as we were sitting at the first booth we would be deafened by the group however I found this not to be the case which was a pleasant surprise. They also do Prosecco Fridays which a bottle for only £15, which is great. And I was also surprised to find all the booths have not only plugs to charge your phones but USB ports as well Enoch for the tech savvy world we now live in is a bonus. read more

Apartment - Charging stations in every booth in Zak's bar downstairs - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Haven't been in Apartment for quite a while, certainly not since the refit. Stopped in for a quick drink with my sister before heading on to the VIPBalloonParty, pleased to discover pints were on offer at £3 each but the live music downstairs was so loud that we struggled to hold a conversation. Not sure if it was down to acoustics but the drums & guitar seemed to be playing completely different tempos and we couldn't wait to get out! read more

Apartment - Promotion on right now £3/pint! - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

We had high hopes ...the decor ...the menu... all seemed right up our alley. Our choices: Feta, black olive, beetroot and comber new potato salad with mustard vinaigrette and Penne pasta with peas, feta, chestnut mushroom and sun blushed tomato & basil sauce Hot Mess! Unfortunately we do require taste in our food and sauces which were sadly lacking here. read more

The apartment has been around for a long time with happy hour cocktails and decent pub food. It's a large bar/restaurant on three floors and it's usually quite busy. They have recently done a huge refurb of the downstairs cafe into a relaxed singer/songwriter snug called Zak's. It's a more casual area with low lighting and seems much warmer. The top seems pretty much the same with extra tables for meals. The cocktails have always been good with regulars like Cosmo, daiquiri & mojitos. The staff are usually v busy but a little patience and you'll get served. read more

Apartment - New look apartment called Zak's - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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241 cocktails, nice clean bar, witty and very helpful barman. Why wouldn't I be a fan! The only thing this place lacked was a bit of atmosphere on a Sunday night. Lovely view over City Hall and a great place to people watch! read more

Smack bang in the city centre, next to the city hall, The Apartment is a never-fail place for a night out with the 'girlies'. It's somewhere I would (and have) recommend to visitors, and a place I would take people who were staying with me if I wanted to show them a slightly more sophisticated night out in Belfast. The best, best best thing about this place is the cocktails. They are gorgeous and not extortionate, in my opinion, when you consider the work and quality of the ingredients that goes into them. They are made from scratch with fresh fruit and a wide range of liqours, and there is such a vast amount of choice available. The "Raspberry Snap" and "Perpetual Bliss" cocktails are particularly nice. The food is lovely too, not necessarily an extensive menu, but it always has tasty selections, their caesar salad is lovely, and thier pasta dishes are always scrummy too. It's always got a nice healthy buzz about the atmosphere, without being too busy either. The toilets are always clean and well-maintained also. It's a great place to start the evening if you are up for a good night out. read more

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We were wandering around the City Centre after a long day and decided to pop into the Apartment for a drink. Just a nice simple pint of beer. Unfortunately we never got it. The atmosphere is very chic and all the "good looking" people of Belfast are out here in force, sipping on their Cosmopolitans and Mojitos. The place has two levels, one downstars and one upstairs, with a bar servicing each. So we trekked upstairs to the bar to get a drink. Just a pint of beer. Simple, right? Well, apparently we didn't look beautiful enough or gave off some kind of "don't serve us" vibe, because we must have sat at the bar for about 10 minutes without even making eye contact from the bar tender. Now, if the place was busy I could understand this. But it wasn't. I shouldn't have to stand there, money out, and not even be served. So we tried the downstairs bar and guess what? Yep, same exact thing. If you're a beautiful person, this is the place for you. Otherwise, head elsewhere. read more

Im sure that some people love this place as people like to give themselves a feeling that they are high and mighty and are generally superior to thers.The best way that this can be done for most is to go to places like this, dress up nicely and pay for overly expensive cocktails. Unfortunately I did not produce cash out of any orifice in my body at last check( though I eagerly await the day!) so I am out of the price range of this place.That said it is a very nice and swanky place to do your drinking, and one of my friends met Tim Cahill here randomly when he was here, and the footballer ended up paying for their rounds and then heading up with them which was fairly epic! There is a lot of posers and prettentious people here: go with good friends and a bundle of cash and good times should follow! read more

I would go into Apartment reasonably regularly as it's right slap bang in the middle of town, beside the City Hall, and right where my bus would drop me off if I get the bus into town after work, so location wise, it's a great meeting place. You can choose to sit upstairs or downstairs (I prefer upstairs!) and they also have a restaurant. I've not eaten here personally but the menu looks good. They had live music playing when I was there last Friday afternoon. Really enjoyed the music and song choices! One star removed for bar service - very slow! Definitely needed more staff on. read more

I really like this place but I've a few gripes with it at the same time. Upon entering, staff make no contact with you so you're kind of left to your own devices - confusing if you go in around 5.30 when both downstairs and upstairs is open. Nobody approaches you to see what you're looking for. Bad service. Downstairs stinks of grease fryers that are in bad need of being fumigated. I appreciate that it's an open kitchen downstairs but the smell is repulsive. The entire downstairs area needs a good clean and some customer service training. Upstairs, on the other hand is like a whole other establishment. You're greeted by a staff member at the stairs and asked if you're looking to eat or just have drinks. The restaurant menu has something there for everyone, and seems average price-wise for a city-centre location. Their bar areas are very comfortable and cosy and accommodate large groups of people drinking together. The guys that work the bars upstairs are upbeat and cheerful, even when the place is booming. I'll be back for drinks for sure. I'd like to say I'll go for lunch someday too, but only if the aroma is a bit more apetising! read more

Disclaimer: My two stars here are for the managers resolution skills. Not for the food, or the wait-service. I've always had lovely lunches in here, but when we went there last night for my sisters hen night, it was pretty much a bloody disaster! 14 people. Appetisers: Bride ordered the mushrooms, she got no carmelised onions, so just mushrooms and bread - and it was pretty greasy. My broccoli-parmesan soup was delicious, hot and the portion was huge - I was half-way through when I thought to myself, I'd better stop cause I wouldn't be able to fit in the dinner! Spring roll was reportedly delicious and large portion and the bread selection went down well with the girls too. Entrees: Most unhappy. Most meals were luke-warm to cold. Pasta dishes were tasty but cold. Goats cheese tartlet was thin, small and had a smattering of goats cheese, the plate was over run by salad and looked more like a poor-appetiser plate. Duck was reportedly outstanding (but luke-warm!) About 4 ordered the sirloin, 2 ordered the rib-eye. Those that ordered the ribeye cleared there plates with very little fat. The sirloins were tough, chewy, 3/4 cooked at incorrect temperatures and over-run with fat. Not good cuts of meat at all and not cooked well. One of the girls ordered the sirloin w/ mash, she then said 'can I have some vegetables too please?' and the waitress said 'no', girl said 'why not?' and waitress said, 'it's either potatoes or vegetables', girl said, 'I don't mind paying for them like, I just want vegetables!' 2 portions of veg were ordered, but never made it to the table - and no staff came around to ask if we were ok during entrees, so we couldn't tell her about them, until it was wayyyyyy too late and our plates were empty. But then they were brought to the table, to which we replied 'but it's too late'. Bride took our concerns to the waitress, who said 'what do you want me to do about it? it's not my fault, I didn't cook it'. Are you kidding me? FACT: Don't get mouthy with an unhappy customer, let alone 14!!!!!! The manager tried to resolve as best she could, but the damage was done - we're not big drinkers, but we're big in to our food so the bride was looking forward to the dinner. Manager offered free desserts, but we'd ordered cupcakes, so only 3-4 people picked a dessert (and in fairness they all said they were lovely) So sad, my sister picked this place cause of it's reputation in Belfast and based on previous visits, such excitement and high hopes shattered by poor service and cheap ingredients. Not cool :( read more

Called into the apartment for a wee after drink following a Yelp event. Have to say I'm a little surprised. Its nice an all, but the new style doesn't blow me out of the water. I love the rough and ready mix of industrial style and 'cool' but if I'm 100% honest there are places in Belfast that do it better. I was always a fan of the old Apartments and I think sometimes when a place gets a refurb it can lose something, I have a fear that's what has happened here. The staff were friendly (though I got a majorly dud recommendation for one of my drinks from the staff which is why they got a 3 star) and the place ok, but it just seemed to be missing something. I'll try again in the future and order some food, which might up my stars, but as a wee drinking spot I think it may have slipped a bit. I just feel like there is better in the area where you could chill and relax among more comfortable fluid surroundings. Not a bad spot by any means, just ousted I think by some of the competition nearby. read more

The apartment has had a makeover which Was overdue. The downstairs was very spacious and the booths are very comfortable. There was a live band which were very good but when they had finished they played the radio and the station was Magic, this I found odd as the music was very slow and I would prefer a little more up beat on a Saturday night out. Not a bad spot as its in the middle of city centre and upstairs has a good view esp at night time. read more

Went to this place last night for a beer during a pub crawl. What has happened to this place, it used to be up market, and done more business before it got its "refurb" The staff couldnt careless, and when people were having a conversation turned the music up that loud, that multiple customers asked for it to be turned down. The bar was dirty and lights didnt work at some tables Wont be back here again! read more

The Apartment is my fall back option for food in the city centre when I can't think of anywhere else I feel like going. It is reliable and consistent but my Yelping friends, do not confuse that for boring or bland. On no no no, The Apartment is also funky, buzzy and serves modern fresh food. I have never gone to the Apartment just to drink and dance but that is very much a reflection of my almost-granny age and my obsession with food rather than any failing on the part of the Apartment's music or drinks, both of which are fab. No, for me a night out isn't complete if I don't pile a load of food into my choppers. Attractive, don't you think? I really like the menu at the Apartment - it's concise and has just the right amount of variety. Highlights are easy to think of for me - the thai fish cakes and the chicken tempura. Both are beautifully cooked and you can taste the individual ingredients and in the case of the chicken, the batter is proper tempura, not the thick stuff you get in the chippy. The food is light and flavoursome, the wine list is long and well priced and so all the boxes are ticked. Service is prompt without being too fast and portion sizes are just right too. Now I sound like Goldilocks. The Apartment certainly gets my vote and I'm a fussy kind of gal so that means it must be good. read more

Not really my kind of place to go on a night out but an excellent city centre bar with good staff, plenty of natural light and a a great view of city hall. I used to work right next door to this bar/restaurant so it was a popular haunt at lunch times and it is easy to see why. The staff are great, always helpful and make a good cocktail as well as being efficent and attentive in the upstairs restaurant. The prices threaten to be on the expensive side but the quality and portion size make up for it. The deserts are also really good. I can definitely recommend the chocolate cheesecake. The downstairs bar is usually busy, but never completely rammed. AT least it doesnt feel that way. You can drink upstairs as well, which is nice as you can sit at one of the big windows and watch the world go by. You can get a great selection of cocktails and beers (Tsingtao is a particular favourite). A really nice bar and well worth checking out, even if the music is a little bit mainstream for my tastes. read more

I have to give the Appartment its dues. It's a pretty good bar. The food here is really tasty and they can also knock up a yummy coffee if you visit and it's a little too early for something stronger (if this is the case treat yourself to one of their pastries, mmmmm!) The seats in the upstairs bar are really nice to relax at if you fancy surveying the masses around Belfast city centre or sit at the snugs downstairs if you are after a little more privacy. I have to say the best time to come is on a Sunday when it's cocktail happy hour all day! *hicc* Another good point i have to note is that the toilets here are always really clean and well kept (something I'm quite picky about) and they're also quite strict with their dress code (which isn't a bad thing around the City centre sometimes) Not the best but not the worst bar to visit in Belfast. Conveniently located at City Hall, it's perfect if you're waiting on a bus! read more

Cocktails! Cocktails! Cocktails!! If your a girl after my own heart (or guy) and cocktails are your thing, then the apartment really is the place to be. Friday and Saturday nights see the place absolutely buzzing and its always a great place to start your night out! I would definately reccommed the strawberry margharitas or the mohitos!(yes, plural) They also offer food and it never fails to impress. The menu isn't huge but what you do get is quality dishes at a reasonable price! I love their lunchtime sandwiches which are served with crisps as a garnish(yum) and their salads are epic. Its definately worth noting that ID is often asked to be produced and get there early if you want great seats, especially the sofas looking out over Belfasts City Hall. This is one of the most fashionable bars in the town and you can now even get tables with their own beer pumps attached which you can top up at the till and pull your own pints...form an orderly queue gents! A definate must of you're looking for a great night out in Belfast! read more

Apartment - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

The Apartment is one of the busiest bars in the city centre and you can see why, it's all modern and slick and shiny looking. On a Friday or Saturday night, this place is crammed with young guys and glammed up girls trying to catch their male counterparts attention. There are some great reports about the food here, but unfortunately the evening I called in for some pre-cinema dinner the place was jammers! There was no chance of getting a seat before the film started so I had to leave it. An hour wait is just too much. I can say though that they have a long and illustrious list of cocktails which I might make my way through in alphabetical order some day. C for Cosmopolitan, D for Dacqaria, E for eh anyway you get the picture. The apartment looks like a great pre-nightclub place to go out to and be seen in, but it's not really my scene. I'd prefer somewhere a bit lower on chrome fixtures and more high on character. read more

my second home in downtown Belfast! Great meals there. Can be tooooo busy sometimes but after all, its quite central and quite popular with many people. Their potato wedges soaked in mayo and s&s chilli sauce - GORGEOUS! read more

I love this bar! The staff are the most professional in the business, the decor is understated and cool. The toilets are well designed, but lacking in a full length mirror. The wait at the bar is usually long, but this is because the bartenders are cooking up amazing cocktail creations with fresh fruit and good qulity spirits. I had a Bellini made with proper champagne, instead of cheap sparkling wine. You can choose between tapas dishes in the bar area or a full meal in the restaurant area. They serve food until 10pm on the weekends. A top spot in Belfast. read more

I think the Apartment Bar Restaurant, is a modern and sophisticated restaurant but without the upper class feel. With a fantastic menu, which covers the whole of Europe, youre sure to find exactly what you are looking for in this restaurant. You will also find a fine selection of cocktails and wines to tickle your taste buds. Might I suggest a strawberry bellini - its fantastic! Situated with a fantastic window side view of the recently refurbished city hall, its the perfect way to start your day off in Belfast. read more

Now this is what I call brilliant! A small but effective menu with a good choice of delectable delights. For example, I had the blackened cod thai curry. This has to be the very best I have ever tasted. The cocktails were bang on too! Value= extraordinarily good value Staff= Very knowlegeable and helpful Location= Very Central Atmosphere= Funky I would highly recommend anyone to go and enjoy the food and cocktails read more

So started off with a delicious meal great afternoon relaxing on a girls day, staff very friendly and accommodating this was one of my favourite bars in Belfast until today. Ordered cocktails after our meal and as was strawberry daiquiris on the list were sent to the main bar. Gave out order to a girl and watched the bar staff as u do when cocktails are involved. To our disgust watched one of the men preparing drinks first open a sealed bottle with a penknife - grand, until he licked the knife and put it back in his pocket - yuck! He then proceeded to lick 4 fingers on one hand and walking up the bar in opposite direction scratch his butt (inside his trousers). Not bad enough yet? Immediately he proceeded to make a cocktail touching everything with his dirty hands - fruit included and served to an unsuspecting member of the public. Had I seen who was delivered to I would have voiced my disgust loudly to them directly. As it was we Complained to another member of staff and left. Hope it's sorted asap. read more

This is about coffee only. If I'm not on the side of town where Arthur's is, I pop in here. This is mostly morning time, occasionally afternoon and it's simply to get a £1 takeaway coffee to kick start whatever it is I'm about to do. They have a pretty large wooden advertising board outside on the street advertising the deal but I've no doubt that many busy people glide by without seeing it. The deal is even available on Sunday's but not until nearer 2pm that day. So as its only about coffee there's not a whole lot to say review wise other than to point out that, like Arthur's, its great value, which is what brings me in, the coffee (usually a latte for me) is a decent portion and it's tasty, though I do prefer the taste of Arthur's. The folks who serve it up are always friendly and have a chat. Even when there's a bit of a queue it moves quickly enough so if your passing by by look it over. read more

Apartment - View outside - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

A trendy sort of place that I never really feel like it should be in. It also seems to attract a generally younger crowd. Like many bar/restaurant/night spot, you could almost review it separately depending on what time of the day you are thinking of going. The prices are not as bad as you might expect for a trendy place but perhaps still a little above average. I've eaten in here a couple of times, due mainly to it just being convenient for what we were heading on to next. The menu was decent if mot inspired with a few comfort faves mixed with some decent enough dishes from the fancier end of the culinary world. Again it's a little pricey above average and the gripe that I have is that the last time we were there I was ordering from a special offers section of the menu, but was 'upsold' on a few options (on the side) which I was only told when paying had disqualified my choices from counting under the specials pricing. So effectively changing a couple of side veg options added about 60% to the price. I don't think it was malicious by any means but just a miscommunication. Does have a great view though out over city hall if you're lucky enough to get near a window. All in all, it's OK, it just leaves me with the impression it's not quite as good as it thinks it is. read more

It's been a while from I had last been in the apartment and I think the changes have done little other than create a few extra seat spaces, it was disappointing that a promotion on cocktails finished at nine on a Monday when the place was almost completely empty. Its a great venue with massive windows and a great location. Its a shame the promotions aren't thought out but still a nice place for a drink . read more