Popular spot for lunch or evening meal, got decent selection on the menu and food is ok. Probably…read morethe best descriptionfor the food is home cooked rather than haute cuisine. Prices are ok too. The place has got a nice homely old world type of ambience. Locally this place is known as Ownies and I have heard stories of a bad crowd at night ,especially the weekends! It is fine at lunch time and, as far as my experience goes, in the early evening.

I'm extremely surprised at the less than stellar reviews this bar has received so far…read more I have been coming here ever since I was old enough, and absolutely love it. Contrary to what has been said, I feel 100% safe in this bar, and unlike a lot of other places that can get a bit rowdy, I have never seen anything untoward in this bar whatsoever. Anyway, the Joymount Arms, or Ownies, as it is locally known, is pretty much one of the liveliest most popular bars in the town. They have had a refurb quite recently, and there is loads of space for everyone (my only complaint previously was that, owing to its popularity, it got so packed and it was hard to move!) They have two bars downstairs, and a further bar upstairs with a function room and balcony. They have a huge, covered smoking area with widescreen TV's outside, and lots of heaters, so even in the middle of the winter, you won't get cold! They have lots of live music, promotion nights, quiz nights, you name it. You will definitely have a great time here. Anyone who does not like this place must have a screw loose!

Ah there's many a person has come in here after a hectic day's shopping on the Boucher Road. This…read moreis a good-sized pub with plenty of room Traditional wooden style, as you'd expect in pubs over here. This is just the spot to unwind after shopping. The staff are friendly and you can sit back and relax over a few drinks. If the shopping gets you hungry as well as thirsty then you can get fed here too. Not the biggest menu in the world, but I think it's ample for this place - Chicken goujons, lasagne, chicken curry, fish, burgers... all the popular stuff. I had the lasagne with chips and coleslaw when I was there, and it was a hefty feed. It all tasted pretty good. It wasn't like lasagne you'd get at night in a restaurant, but for a pub I was well pleased with it. You won't usually get much in the way of entertainment here at night because of where it is. It's away from the city centre, but doesn't have much in the way of a residential area anywhere near it, so it doesn't really have a lot of visitors to Belfast, or regulars who live locally. Still, it's a sight for sore eyes when you get that shopping lark out of the way.

We happened to spy Browne's as we were in the area and absolutely ravenous and it just so happened…read moreto be the first place we came across. I had never been here before, nor had I even heard of it, but I was pleased with the look of the place, spacious, comfortable, and lots of free space so we could sit and have a good chat while we waited. and wait we did. We were shown to our table reasonably quickly, and the waitress took our drinks orders. We perused the small but ample menu while we waited, and after some fifteen minutes, it became apparent that we had been forgotten about. We managed to locate the waitress who apologised and brought our drinks then took our orders. I ordered the lasagne which someone has already mentioned, and we received our food around 20 minutes later. It was a great big portion, and was extremely tasty - worth the wait! The price was pretty reasonable too, came to just over £20 for two of us which included a few soft drinks too. If I was around the area again I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

We had the opportunity to experience Restaurant Week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast is a…read moregreat 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.

The new overhaul is a vast improvement. The booths on the ground floor are spacious and…read morecomfortable. 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.

My two daughters, wife and I had the pleasure of dining in the biggest restaurant in Glengormley,…read morethat is The Loft. Perched above a row of shops in the busy Industrial area of Mallusk is this fully equipped 120 seater restaurant. When we ascended the stairway and entered the reception area we were amazed at the size!! The kitchen hatch was immediately to our left and at the helm was local chef John Hadden (who has worked in Ballyclare Golf Club, Knags, Sugar Rays and Blue Chicago). John has just introduced a new and very appetising menu......more on that later!! Further along was the fully stocked bar, with a myriad of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks and I hear they do cocktails!! To the right as we entered was the seated reception area (above), where live bands and entertainers will play on busy weekend nights. We were taken through the dining area and seated in our well accommodating booth, overlooking the car park. The booth was set for four and would have fitted six!! Chef John's passion for good quality wholesome fresh food showed through in the menu. John was saying that there will be an express corporate lunch starting soon at £5.95 to cater for the many corporate clients and office workers in the area, who want good quality food, quickly and at a reasonable price. There were so many dishes that screamed out, "Eat me!!!" So we decided to take the plunge and order. My two girls had the pork sausages (2 pcs) with skinny fries and freshly breaded chicken strips (3). My wife opted for the salmon sizzler and chunky chips,whilst I had the chicken stack. We all loved the presentation of the food John served up. The baskets for the kids meals went down a treat with them, the sizzler really sizzled and my stack was well stacked!! The breaded mushrooms were really crispy and served on a simple dressed salad with garlic mayo. The chicken strips and sausages were piping hot, the salmon and prawns were delicious and not over cooked and the chunky chips worked well with the fish. My stack was the best!!! The champ was perfectly cooked with tasty crunchy scallions, chicken was butterflied and succulent, the pepper sauce was reduced well and spot on and the tobacco onions were juicy and moist and not oily!! The portion sizes were big and we all polished the food off, leaving just enough room for dessert. Kids having mint chocolate ice cream and strawberry ice cream respectively whilst my wife and I shared the banoffee. We were well and truly filled after all this and all for less than £40......because kids eat free on a Monday and Tuesday night!!! There is BYO on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (can only avail of one offer per order) and Steak Night on a Thursday. This restaurant is a truly fantastic family friendly place which offers great quality food at very competitive prices. There is also scope for corporate/business lunches with the advantage of having a section able area to the rear which can be used for presentations, product launches, training, conferences, private parties, communions/christening and the whole venue can be used for large parties and even weddings. As can be seen this is a truly remarkable restaurant and we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Do call in and try for yourself......watch out for promotions and the new flyer, it will have a discount on it!!!!

I used to work in one of the industrial areas in Mallusk, and on the odd Friday, our boss would…read moretake us all out and get us our lunch. Due to being in Mallusk, there isn't a great variety of places to go, so the Loft (or the Jolly Beggar, as it was called) was the place we always went. Additonally, if you actually live in Mallusk, this is pretty much the only place to go in the immediate vicinity. It's in a rather large building, so there is plenty of room and you are pretty much always guaranteed to get a table. The service was always good, and the menu had something for everyone, burgers, chips, sandwiches, wraps, paninis etc - in my time I've probably tried them all, although the chicken wraps were a particular favourite. The pricing is reasonable too, not that we paid as we were always treated to it! Although I often travel through Mallusk nowadays, I never stop off, and the Loft isn't great enough to warrant a special trip just for that, but if you are in the area, give it a try.

Once you find Castle Street in Dromore, Boyles Restaurant and Bar is clearly visible the striking…read morepink and green paint ensures that it stands out from its neighbours. Inside, it's definitely one of the most welcoming places you're likely to come across. The rustic scent of logs as they burn strongly in the open fireplace mingles with the enticing smell of hot whiskey. And on a very cold February day, could anyone ask for more? Well, perhaps, some excellent food. And in a kitchen presided over by the great Raymond Murray (formerly Head Chef of H2O in Belfast and Deanes), there's no doubting the food is of the highest possible quality. While Raymond manages the kitchen side of things, Martin Darwin is 'mine host'. His is the welcoming face that greets you as you enter from the cold street. Within seconds, you find yourself sitting beside the roaring fire, toasting your hands. Though of course, you may choose to wrap your hands around one of those afore-mentioned hot whiskeys to take the chill from the bones. If whiskey isn't to your taste, hot tea or coffee does just as well. As you sip, take a look at the menu or indeed, order some nibbles while you do this. There are mixed Italian olives, a selection of home baked breads with tapenade or the ever-popular nachos. I choose a starter of salmon, smoked by the famous Walter Ewing of the Shankill Road. Thick and juicy, it's easy to understand just why his products are raved about. Other starters include a terrine of chicken with onion marmalade, Silverhill Duck in a spring roll or Kilkeel prawns. Mains include poultry, fish, lamb and steaks. And Raymond knows just how to give an excellent choice crisp duckling, roast goose breast with potato and apple stuffing or Lebanese chicken. There's lamb shank or lamb fillet; steaks offer a 20-oz T-bone (for an unbelievable £20.95), sirloin or dry aged Angus fillet. The home cut chips are real potatoes when was the last time you got the real McCoy? Spuds are peeled and thickly cut and taste like chips used to taste. I stayed with fish for my main course. I just couldn't resist the pale smoked Portavogie haddock, served with spinach and mash and topped with a delicate poached free-range egg. A combination of flavours that definitely tickles the taste buds. Martin recommended the house Chablis to accompany the fish, an excellent choice from the exciting and varied wine list. For pudding I choose Raymond's signature dessert, his award-winning iced cappuccino parfait, a delicious confection that really resembles a cup of cappuccino. I can see why it won an award! I then finish off with a Boyles Blend Americano coffee with a smooth Bushmills whiskey just the thing to round off a truly great meal. I felt truly welcome, the restaurant was clean and tidy, the food exquisite, the service efficient and for the quality the price tag was very reasonable. Jeanne Quigley Secretary to the Irish Food Writers Guild 26th Feb 2009 Boyles of Dromore is Open for Dinner from 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and for Lunches from noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Loads of on-street and public car parks nearby. http://www.boylesofdromore.com 028 92699 141

Great wee local bar! Nice draft beer and the food is very good! Regularly go here for a great…read moreSunday dinner and a few blonde to wash it down! Also nice crowd goes to it as well!

Bangers and mash had instant potatoes. Not very good. Staff was friendly. Guinness was good.read more

Great place great food what more could you ask for and a friendly hang out to talk to friends and…read morefamily enjoy your time so nice.

Maggie we server was so friendly from the second I came around the corner from the elevator. Got me…read morea perfect table by the window and explained the menu a bit. I got the bread and dips for a snack (you can't order a drink without some kind of food). They were really yummy. The bread tasted freshly baked that day and they toasted it lightly. Then the dips were sooo good the pesto and black olive tapanads were my two favs but there were two others to try too. The cocktail was so nice. I had seen it on their Instagram feed as a Mother's Day special. Pink gin, lemon, egg whites and grenadine syrup. It was sooo lovely

Last week, two of my good friends had booked the Ivory as a lunch venue for their civil…read morepartnership. Never having eaten here before, I was blown away by the venue, the service and most importantly, the food. The staff were extremely attentive throughout and made every effort to make everyone feel welcome. my only regret is that I wasn't able to finish my meal as the portion sizes are quite big - not necessarily a bad thing! The salt and chilli chicken to start was to die for and the crab linguine was just perfect. I will definitely be back!

A staple of most peoples social media check in's before jetting off, the Lagan is probably the most…read morepopular stop for people flying out from BFS. Located airside in the main departures area it is open and airy and has a nice enough ambiance boosted by people happy to be getting away. The prices for drinks stray to the higher end as is the norm for any airport establishment and the food even more so. I've not eaten much out of here but what I have had has been "OK". Seen plenty of feedback elsewhere and from friends that wasn't that positive either. Service can be a little slow, even at quieter times but it isn't all that bad. All in all while its not amazing its about as good as you will get at the airport.