Really informative tour with one of the owners and lots of jugs of beer for tasting afterwards…read more We had a meal in the restaurant/tap room bar afterwards which was fantastic! They have a 5-10-5 menu so £5 for starter £10 for Main and £5 for dessert. I had pork belly with mash and broccoli and then sticky toffee pudding ... Amazing !!

This is the most up to date review on the Hilden Brewery Tour as is was yesterday, Friday 17 Feb…read more This tour should be cancelled until they literally clean up their act; the building was stinking, strewn with rubbish and broken glass. The tour guide was stinking too; trousers splattered with muck and finger nails to match! They really did themselves no favours yesterday in terms of PR, and the tour was half an hour late starting. We went from there to Hinch Distillery; sparkling clean, staff in branded clothing, glorious experience in comparison. I like and drink Hilden products but that tour was shameful, no pride in the business or themselves. Also, they don't brew every day so on our visit it was just a big, untidy barn.

This must have been my good luck bar because we happened upon it by accident and as we were waiting…read morefor a drink a stool happened to become available right in front of a group of trad musicians! The bartenders were friendly and the vibes were great. We really enjoyed the hour or so we spent here.

Classic cool Irish pub which started in 1720. Walls are full of various Irish memorabelia. Wanted…read moreto try their infamous stew but we were unfortunately too late The place was JAMMED packed w/mainly local folks, young & old. VERY loud. Had a couple pints and a bit of crack. Hope to try the stew next visit. Waiters mighty busy & on top of their game!!! Inside & outside seating w/heat lamps

Having been a few times now (mainly during the week) I've love it. The floating bar has a range of…read morebrilliant guest ales that have all been very impressive, if a little pricey. Each time we've been its been for the sharing platter which has a range of chicken wings and other goodies that have impressed each time. The service has always been fast and efficient and done with a friendly and welcoming demeanour, so all in all this has become a bit of a favourite venue

Great selection of beers (and can do flights). I tried the sour, it wasn't super sour, but it was…read moregood. Also great choices for food, lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I did the vegan platter so I could try the sweet & sour chikun, salt & pepper tofu, Buffalo cauliflower, guacamole...there even a few other things on it I can't recall now. But it was all delicious and enough for two or more people to share, I had to take a bunch with me and it was my dinner the next night as well! The vibe was great, very cozy and inviting, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend and would go back.

So I know that Belfast locals may take issue with this one, as the owner has a bit of gruff…read morereputation. I think it stems from his refusal to serve half-pints--which I didn't even know was a thing--but you can't ignore the fact that Bittles Bar is a beautifully iconic pub. The building reminds me of NYC's Flatiron building, with its streamlined but cozy interior. The pubs walls are covered in local history; it really is like stepping back in time. And of course, the Guinness is delicious and certainly worthy of a full pint. Another plus in Bittles favor is that it has a nice selection of bar swag. The shirts and hats are really worth every penny, and you are bound to wow friends and family back home when you sport a hat that proudly proclaims: "No Half Pints"

We came here at the recommendation of our uber driver to try the best Guinness in Belfast. The…read moreplace is super tiny and it was packed when we arrived. It was a bit rainy outside so the bartender apologized that it was a sitting bar and we couldn't be served inside and seemed surprised when we said we were fine to drink outside. Canadians, eh? It didn't end up being for very long anyways as the bartender came and grabbed us as soon as he saw someone leave. Very nice staff. And it was a really good Guinness, though somewhat expensive.

Great vegetarian options. I loved the fried halloumi. There was a vegan chowder option but they…read moreaccidentally gave me the fish one the side of bread was very good and they gave me the chowder to go as an apology. The fries were really good and the restaurant was beautiful.

Lovely calm vibe, and fantastic food! Staff was friendly and very accommodating when we arrived…read morebefore our reservation.

This would probably be my favourite bar in Belfast. I'm not quite the party animal I used to be…read moreback in the olden days, but I do like a night out from time to time, and Katy's is right up our street in terms of the crowd that go there, the music they play, and the general ambiance. They are in a handy city centre position and can be easily reached from anywhere in the city centre. If you're not drinking, there is parking right out the front (if you get there early enough!) if not there are plenty of side streets too! For weekend visiting, be sure to get there before 7-ish, or you may find that you won't get a seat, although it does calm down later on in the night when the Limelight opens and some of the patrons move next door to the club. I must make a point of going back to Katy's soon, it's been too long!

I have travelled a fair bit in my time. Unkind people tend to put it as I've been around a bit, but…read moreI prefer to think of it as romantic wanderlust. Anyway, apart from the wonderful Public Bar in Melbourne, and possibly Dubliners in Tokyo (actually no, their Guinness is questionable and their 'soda bread' is in fact wheaten), Katy Daly's is my all time favourite bar in the world. This says quite a lot if, like me, you fled screaming from these shores at the first possible opportunity and spent several years abroad. But I've come to realise on my frequent returns, to sign on, that Belfast is actually quite a cool wee city. And Katy Daly's is one of the main experiences for me that encompasses that vibe. Imagine my shame and horror last year in Australia when one of the lead items on the news was the spides in the Village burning the Roma population out of the area. And when any July overseas the pictures beamed in from Belfast are of riots, bottle-throwing spides and triumphalist sweaty-faced Orangemen doing their damnedest to make sure no-one can get down the Lisburn Road. 'Belfast isn't like that!' I'd wail to anyone who'd listen, and plenty who wouldn't. 'Look at Katy's for example!' A rock bar with great music both live and on the jukebox, an unpretentious and friendly crowd, the best pub quiz I've ever been to (yes, even better than Melbourne's), friendly staff who remember your usual (ahem), and good food at good prices, makes Katy's a must visit for any tourist who thinks Belfast is all burning buses and bodhráns. Oh, and most unusually, and welcome, for an average city bar - the ladies are normally outnumbered by the men. Most of whom are of an alternative ilk and not decked out in Ben Sherman and Timberlands, and therefore are generally gentlemanly instead of trying to cop a quick grope as you go past them on the way to the loos (Bot, I'm looking at you). Many of them are long-haired and tattooed to boot. Yummies. In fact, I'm sitting in Katy's right now writing this. Goddesses bless mobile broadband.

Supporting this business is a pure pleasure! It is owned by the Belfast Unemployed Resource Fund…read more So you know when you are enjoying the atmosphere, drinks or music in this traditional Irish pub, you are helping the community. The pub is located in the Cathedral Quarter and named after poet John Hewitt who was born in Belfast, and waxed poetically about life as an Irishman in the North of Ireland. He once wrote about his life in Ireland, "Born on this Island, maimed by history and creed-infected..." I am happy to share that this pub named in his honor is much more upbeat than that. With their live music, friendly staff and great atmosphere. I had a nice latte, just getting warmed up, we ducked in for an hour or so to get out of the rain. It's a clean, comfortable and cozy place to gather. We did some fine day drinking here, and you know what? I'd do it again.

Came here for a beer and to hear some Irish music. Nice to see locals jamming together. We arrived…read morearound 6pm, music was already underway. Neat to see a large group of musicians. Sort of a tag team set up, some would leave after a while and others would join in. Nice selection of beers and friend staff. Glad we came here.

Came in for a warm drink! It's always so cute in here, I love the atmosphere. Partner has the…read moreluxury hot chocolate, he said it was good but it was made missing ingredients that were listed. I had a wonderful latte, super yummy!!!

We had a great experience! We were seated right away and received just the right amount of…read moreattention throughout our visit. The staff was friendly, and the food was fantastic. The French toast stood out, it leaned more savory than sweet, which matched the menu description, but it might surprise those expecting the traditional version. This spot fills up fast, by the time we'd been there an hour, people were already waiting for tables. Arrive early if you can!

Gord and I had supper at The Kitchen Bar in Belfast, Ireland last evening…read more He had Belfast Ham & Cabbage (Honey glazed ham served on a bed of buttery champ, topped with cider gravy & crispy parsnips). I had Chicken Stack (Southern fried chicken strips served on a bed of buttery champ, topped with bacon, pepper sauce & onion rings). Both were very good.

Great location, menu has a lot of variety. Food was decent. Nothing too spectacular. They didn't…read morehave To-go boxes which was a shame. Server was very nice. Restaurant itself was clean and kept well.