i am from california, and while visiting belfast i had this pub recommended to me by a very nice…read moreman i asked for directions from. and i'm so glad i did! i had the vegan chicken kiev, which was delicious, but the potatoes were possibly the best i've ever had! staff was very friendly, and helpful with navigating the menu for people with dietary restrictions. the entire place is very well-decorated, and has lots of irish republican memorabilia. if you're at all interested in irish history (or just appreciate some good food), i'd recommend this place to anyone visiting belfast!

Fantastic bar with some of the friendliest people in Belfast. Been coming here for a few years now…read moreand I can not recommend it more. Great food cheap Guinness one of the cheapest places in Belfast for sure. Come in get some food and a pint and enjoy!

This is a cute little spot where I think it is the owner was present both nights I went and I think…read morehe might be there every night. Waitress is the sweetest woman super polite and attentive. Food was great, I ordered the same thing both nights it was that good. Great pace to grab a drink and I must say the Guinness is poured perfect. For sure recommend

The Glen Owen is another one of them hidden gems that is right on our doorstep! Great, sufficient…read moreservice and the food was top notch. My mum did complain about the coke being dead "as a dodo", however other than this i could not fault this restaurant at an inexpensive price of 10.95 for two courses. There is always the option to add desert for £3.00 extra. overall an enjoyable experience in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

The Red Devil was our second stop on our West Belfast pub tour. After having a couple of pints in…read morethe Beehive, we made our way over to the Red Devil. We stepped inside and new right away that we were in a "local" pub. The regulars were all talking to each other and everything grew quiet as soon as we stepped in. The silence, however, was short lived. As soon as we ordered a couple of pints, the bartenders and a couple of gents at the bar were chatting our ears off. Guinness seems to get cheaper the farther away you move from the City Centre and the Red Devil was no exception. I don't recall if they have a full bar available, but there is an off license run by the bar right next door. It was one of those types of places where you walk into the off license and it turns out to be the bartender that you were just talking to a few seconds before.

If your soft, I'd say tread lightly. If you're a loyalist I'd tell you to start running now…read more Politics aside, this is one of the most genuine bars in Catholic West Belfast. It's a Celtic and Man U pub, but it's even more local than that. The local football club Willowbank "The Bank" consider this home. And the Cliftonville FC is also strongly supported. The clientele are tough 'Salt of the Earth' Catholics who will warm your heart or beat you to a pulp depending on your behavior. I guess the highest praise I can give the Red Devil is if I'm ever in Belfast this is where I'm going. Great down to Earth people.

Going to the Beehive was a bit of a hike for us when we first got to Belfast. Not being from this…read moreneck of the woods, going over to the West side of Belfast seemed like a long, scary trip. We shouldn't have worried, however, because the reception we got at the Beehive was more than welcome. As with most bars over in this part of town, the drinks are a little cheaper. They have all the standard bar food munchies. We had some chips with our Guinnesses (Guinnii?) and they were exactly what we needed. On the weekends they have bands and karaoke style sing alongs. Sure, it's nothing special but for an out of towner making their way around the West side, it's an interesting enough place.

The Beehive would mostly be made up of locals and some students from St. Mary's College. It's an OK…read moreplace during the day, but I was never overly fond of it at night, although the karaoke nights are good for a laugh. Saturday and Sunday nights are aimed at a much younger crowd, with a lot of commercial and dance music.

Had lunch with the girls here and must say it was a fantastic food experience. Firstly our server…read morewas so friendly and helpful from explaining different foods from the menu to suggesting the right cocktail to try The menu is very extensive thus providing something to suit everyone. I had the nacho starter which could have literally fed all 4 of us it was so big. I then had piri piri chicken breast with garlic potatoes. The flavours were just magnificent, I would have liked a slightly larger portion of chicken but that is my only negative. Will Def be back

Run of the mill local bar nothing special about it, they have a function room upstairs that can be…read morehired out quite cheaply and they let u do ur own catering for it, the pints are good and the staff are friendly but other than that noting really to write home about

I have been to the rock bar more than a few times now and I love the old decor inside with the old…read morebooths still in place which provides a bit of privacy from the bar which can get a bit loud at times especially on rebel Sunday which is good craic if your into Irish rebel music and a lot of drinks! The only problems I've had in there is that the bathrooms are far from clean and the smell is horrid which puts you off using them and I've had a few dirty glass with my drinks but apart from that I enjoyed the atmosphere and the bar itself.

A great pub to spend an afternoon or five in. Craics 90read more

The Albany never fails to impress - five stars from me. The food is fabulous, service is great and…read morethe surroundings are beautiful with a lovely atmosphere! Also, the cocktails are absolutely amazing!

On a rainy Sunday, there's nothing better than feeding yourself up with a hearty roast dinner. The…read moredestination of choice was The Albany. The Albany is 1920's chic and has a Great Gatsby feeling to it. This elegance creates a perfect environment to kick back and relax in style. One thing to note is that you have to be wait to be seated when you enter, even if it looks empty, wait for the smartly dressed staff to guide you to your table. One thing that will stick in my mind about The Albany is the tiny tables and the giant glasses. Let me explain, the table we were seated at was incredibly small and we had a lot on out table. Secondly the Bellini's are served in the tallest, most classy flutes you will have ever seen. The food was excellent - we both opted for Sunday dinners, one chicken and one beef and our plates were clean at the end of the meal - if that's not a sign of a good meal I don't know what is?! I'd say The Albany is a treat destination, if you visit too regularly it won't be as special - so get out your glad rags and get down to The Albany.

The Whitefort is a grand looking pub and restaurant. The impressive establishment is enclosed…read morebetween two pillars at either corner of the front of the building, surely as a reference to its name. Built in 2003, it was recently bought over (after its previous owners encountered tough times and the bank got involved) by a family who own a few other establishments in the locality. When you first walk into the pub, its like walking into the lobby of a luxurious hotel - well laid-out, spacious, high ceiling reminiscent of old Victorian buildings, and a wooden staircase with cast iron (i think) hand railings leading you up to the restaurant. There's also a small bar, more frequented by locals, into the left as you walk in. It's a busy pub at the weekend, often with a local DJ playing tunes from the 80's on Saturday nights, and live music/two-pieces on a Friday and Sunday that create a good atmosphere. As you can tell from the entertainment, they're very much focused on getting the over-25's crowd in. Unfortunately, you can't get Harp or Carlsberg on draught, due to the owners' contractual ties with Bass. That means they sell Tennents, which wouldn't be as popular. Personally, I wouldn't drink the stuff if it was free - in my opinion it tastes like what I imagine licking a rain-soaked Golden Retriever would. It's not a beer I would drink, and I know a lot of other drinkers who would avoid a pub where Tennents is the main beer on draught. They should do a survey in open-houses (bars which sell whatever beers they want and aren't tied to one particular brewery), and I would bet that Harp outsells Tennents by about 15 to 1, with Carlsberg not too far behind. Tennents is also famed (though I don't believe any empirical evidence exists for this, just anecdotal evidence from a lot of groggy people with thumping headaches) for its hangovers. That being said, you can get Stella Artois and Beck's as alternatives, both of which are pretty good beers, the development and introduction of which I imagine saved many a Tennents seller from going under. These are beers I also avoid, as I believe they could be more appropriately used as a propellant in NASA's vehicles - still, two very good beers. All-in-all, not a bad place to go for a night out if you're in the area, and hopefully the new owners continue to promote it with the energy they have been, but if I was staying in the city-centre I couldn't find any reason to travel up there.

We called in last month for something to eat while on the road for a family lunch. It was a day…read moreduring the week and fairly quiet. The thing that got me first was the was no ramp leading into the building so we had to pick up the pram to bring our daughter in but there was strangely a lift to the restaurant area :/ I ordered the stir fry and it was honestly the nicest I've ever tasted! My partner ordered the burger and chips and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was so nice we were contemplating dessert but had to remind ourselves we still had shopping to do, otherwise I think we would have. The waitress was so friendly and the food arrived quick enough. I would have gave 5 if it wasn't for the ramp leading in, I was thinking about people in wheel chairs and those who struggled with steps but if I find that there is an alternative access for this I'll retract that part and give 5.

Otherwise known as the PD, has had a revamp in recent years and is beautifully refurbished now…read more This place never seems to be quiet lol! There's always something going on, from pool/snooker competitions, pub quizzes and banter in the bar, to weddings/charity nights and other events in the big hall The big hall itself has been altered brilliantly, adding a balcony now for private parties As it now hosts weddings, the room can look absolutely beautiful!! These are catered for by outside caterers (local restaurant TK One) and the food hasn't disappointed..delicious!! The drink itself is pretty cheap, and the pints of coors go down well (a little too well!) The PD has always been a local fav, and has gone from strength to strength...not a place to miss!

I am here quite a lot. It's clean, modern, super cheap & the staff are amazing. Would always…read morerecommend here. What more do you want other than cheap drink, match of the day on & good craic