I love this place. Nice cosy but spacious bar with a nice old charm. It's comfy and I always get a…read moregood seat. Big open fire for the winter with big sofas stuck right in front of it. Location wise it's a hidden gem slap bang in the middle of a quiet residential area. Every time that I've eaten here the food has always been excellent. Service has always been great. Best to pre book, we walked in on a Friday evening to an empty dining room and were advised that almost all tables had been booked, how quickly it filled up was unbelievable. Please don't ever change Beechhill Inn

I really like the Beechill Inn - there's no doubt its slightly dated in decor and architecture but…read moreit's still a nice bar and restaurant. Plus there's something charming in its old fashioned interior. Cosy, relaxed and laid back this Inn has a lovely open fire for the winter months and outside seating for summer time. Serves good, tasty pub grub type food also. Location is a little out of the way - but that just adds to the charm. Looking forward to returning for some food and beverages.

This is one of my favorite pubs in Belfast. The decor is a feast of Guinness memorabilia-I love…read morechecking out the various Guinness signs throughout the bar. The bartenders were extremely nice and poured some creamy pints of Guinness. The pub has wonderful seating, a very comfortable spot to sit back and chat with friends. Btw, they have a nice selection of whiskeys, and some special blends from A Friend in Hand down the street.

Great atmosphere. Grabbed a Guinness. Glad we went. Fun…read moreplace. Would love to go back. Friendly

Small, historic, brimming with the best craic! These bartenders don't get enough credit for all…read morethey endure day in, day out....plenty of larger pubs don't see this much foot traffic. The modern covered outdoor patio with electric heaters is a great extension of the space (although nothing beats being inside and cozy close to live music on a cold rainy day!) Stop in for a pint and a bowl of their famous stew - hearty and only available until it runs out each afternoon!

So this one is a classic and favorite of just about every Guinness loving Hero out there. I…read morepersonally thought the atmosphere was charming and the pints delicious and creamy. My only regret was that I visited this pub during the day, for I feel my experience might have been better when live music was playing some of the Irish favorites. That being said, this pub is renowned favorite, and always manages to claim a top spot on just about everyone's top ten list.

I was coming back from the Sunflower festival after having packed all our stuff and just had to pop…read morein for a bite!! My wife and I passed The Pheasant every day as we travelled home from the festival. Today I got my chance to pop in...was I in for a treat. The interior decor is definitely period and works really well....check it out!!It has a great location and there is ample car parking. Absolutely superbly decked out inside and staff excellent. I went for the calamari and Caesar salad. When it arrived it was huge and delicious-the Caesar must have been the best (tastiest and creamiest) I've ever had. Calamari cooked to perfection and in a lightly spiced batter (I was expecting more).As a starter it was excellent value and big portion well presented. Will be back for more!!!!

If I could give this place six stars - I would do it in a heartbeat. The food in this place is…read moreAMAZING, and never fails to disappoint. I was lucky enough to have them cater my wedding and the food was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a beautiful chicken dish with a sweet potato side, and soup also to start, and a trio of mini-desserts to finish. My husband and I were allowed our own meals, I had sushi followed by duck, and he had steak and chips (he is a straighforward kind of guy!) We had an evening with the two sets of in-laws one night when we got to sample a selection of meals in order to choose our wedding menu. I've never felt so spoiled in all my life. The atmosphere was very special, and we were treated like royalty - the chef came out for a chat with us afterwards which was very thoughtful. Food just kept coming, delicious and beautifully presented, which wasn't a suprise considering the chef had recently left a job in the Ivy to come and work here. For our evening buffet they served us gourmet hot dogs and burgers from an open barbeque outside, with carmelised onions and relish - people went back several times! There was a vegetarian that we forgot was coming to the evening do, and they sent down to the restaurant to get her a selection of cheeses and bread - and they never even billed us for it. Angela who looked after us throughout our wedding was cool, calm and collected and made everything run like clockwork. I would highly recommend The Pheasant if you are looking for caterers for an event, and even for a special night out, the restaurant itself is perfect.

We were looking for a place we could have a pint and listen to music. Fibber Magees is the place…read more Again it has the traditional look of an Irish pub you'd come to expect. The entrance is behind the building which is a little odd, but it is connected to the restaurant/bar in front of it. You can walk through both as there are doors creating a throughway.

This was a great pub and was a great way to spend an evening in Belfast. It got a bit busy, but it…read morewasn't terribly crowded. Service was great.

The Lonely Poet is one of those great places that really does have something for everyone. I have…read moreseen people have business meetings over coffee and pastries at 10am, rowdy girly lunches at noon, romantic nights out (even one first date and yes I am an obsessive eavesdropper) and raucous Big Nights Out. Oh, hold on, that was me. I recently had a night out with a large group in the lonely Poet, for a meal and (lots of) drinks. I am delighted to say that the waiting staff were friendly, efficient and had all the patience required to deal with a bunch of over excited thirty somethings let loose for the night. I had Thai fish cakes to start - totally yum and served with lime dressing and then I played it safe with a steak as I needed something substantial to line the old tum with. The steak was perfectly well done as I had requested, and the extra chunky chips I ordered were certainly chunky! The rest of the night was a blur of multiple drinks orders and our lovely waitress didn't even flinch at the end when we tried to calculate our shares of the bill. On the visit before that with just a couple of friends, I had a chicken ceasar (ok ok, chunky chips too) which was top notch and then enjoyed the live music which I think happens every Sunday. It will sound like I never cook, but I was recently in the Lonely Poet with another group of friends for a birthday lunch. There were a couple of small kids in the group and they were treated like visiting royalty. A colouring in book and crayons for the young lady? Of course. Some complimentary carrot sticks? Certainly. Sausage and chips which aren't even on the menu? No problem as we say in Belfast. Anywhere that makes this much effort to keep the whole family happy will always get my vote!

Oh goodness...I'm really in two minds about this place…read more On the one hand, it really is the most gorgeous pub / bar. Well decorated, sleek and refined, it really is a million miles away from what the pervious pub looked like. Having frequented The Lonely Poet almost every Sunday night for a couple of months, my friends and appreciate the fab wee Irish band who play their hearts out each week. The very first time I went to the Lonely Poet was with a couple of friends for dinner. The food wasn't brilliant - my pasta tasted a bit watery, and we did have a very long wait for it, despite the fact that there really weren't that many other people in the place. I was a bit disappointed. The first time I went on a Sunday night with a large group of friends for a drink, we waited 25 minutes to be served, and there must have been at least 10 of us sitting there. Not a great start. Since then, it has really been hit and miss. The staff have sometimes been lovely, other times they've been stand-offish and a bit awkward. One Sunday, we were told that the kitchen had been closed early, even though it was only 9pm, and they didn't close for at least another 2 hours. Oh dear. So, there you have it. I'm really no clearer, and in fact, probably a bit more confuddled. Still, Sunday nights at the Lonely Poet will probably be a regular occurence. The only way is up, eh?

While the ambiance was pleasant, and the service was decent, the food fell short of expectations…read more It lacked flavor and was overpriced for the quality. Overall, it was an average dining experience.

I have heard so many horror stories of people I know who used to work in here when they were…read moreyounger and hated it due to the people who run it and the chefs treating them crap, which is something I am all too familiar with, but I will try to be impartial here! The building itself is traditional looking on the onside and the inside too, with olds style cushioned booths and corner seats the order of the day. There is a restaurant part but I have never eaten in it, I have just ate in the bar area which for me is good enough anyway as i can enjoy my food and drink in less of a sterile environment. The bar is well stocked, but is a tad on the dear side. The bar menu is typical pub stle grub, but instead of being the terrible, greased soaked kind, things here are a fair bit better, with my chunky chips and Cod being delightful, with the rich, crispy batter being complimented well by some excellent Tartar sauce. There is nothing remarkable about this place, but it provides a good facility as the local for many in the Moneyreagh area!

On our last day in Belfast, I said I need to experience dining in or have a drink at The Crown Bar…read more I was lucky enough to get a reservation at the dining room upstairs. The ground floor bar area was packed and busy! It was a good vibes. We sat and had dinner in a quiet setting upstairs. We enjoyed our food and drinks. My margarita was delicious. The lamb irish stew was yummy, finished it. It was a great experience!

I wanted a place where I could try multiple classic traditional Irish dishes, and I found this…read moreplace - a very popular spot! During the time I visited, it wasn't very packed so I was seated swiftly. The kind staff accommodated my request to get a corner table. The vibe can be describe is a classic. I really enjoyed all the dark stained wood furniture - gave it such an "old Irish saloon" vibe...maybe because it is haha. I did not have much time to spend in Belfast, so I tried to taste as many traditional dishes as possible with being just one person. With that being said, I ordered a few of their notable dishes - Crown Bar Irish Stew, Steak & Ale Pie, and to finish it off, the Sticky Toffee Pudding served with both the custard and ice cream (really thankful the server offered to give me two toppings, and they were both delicious). All the dishes were great, and are definitely hearty. The stew as well as the pie filling had a rich roux - nice, thick and flavorful. I will say, the pie pastry was not as flaky as I would have liked it; kind of too thick. Overall, it was a great taste of Ireland

Well well well, all I can say about this little bar is that you are best to avoid it during the day…read moreif you want to have a private conversation and are female. My friend and her boyfriend had hit a rocky patch and she asked to meet me at 1pm for a few day time jars and a chat. I'd suggested the maypole as it is very close to where I was that day. This is a long established pub in the middle of town and it homes all the regulars during the day. I wasn't expecting a modern sheik establishment and that was lucky because I didn't get it. The best way to describe the Maypole is that it is an old mans bar - I have no idea what it is like in the evenings but in the day time it seems to be a meeting point for old gentlemen who sit at the bar and put the world to rights. The bar is bright enough and the Guiness and Harp mirrors make it feel bigger. There are small tables and a long leather bench. They stock a full bar but don't expect fine wines of cocktails as this really is a beer and bitter kind of pub. Anyway I listened to my friends problems as did two or three elderly locals, we all gave our opinions and left it at that. To be honest we both enjoyed the social interactions but a lot of it was to do with us being youngish ladies. An old man's bar so if you do enter in the daytime, be prepared!

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Maddens have got to be the best bar in antrim. Friendly bar staff and bouncers, not much trouble,…read moregreat djs and good live music. Its always good on a saturday nigt with dj johno and on a thursday night with a fairly regular crowd. Also a restaurant during the day serving awesome food.

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