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    Muriel's

    4.4 (53 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for dancing

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    Colin W.

    Love love love Muriel's. Whether its a drink after work or a bite to eat they do it well both ways. The food is always delicious anytime I have eaten in here and the cocktails are great. For those of us who like gin they also offer gin flites (flytes?) ((Little boards with a 3-4 glasses of gin)) with a fab selection of mixers and garnishes. The décor is comfortable and plush and I just love the feel of the place. They also do some great wee offers on food and wine platters etc. Definitely one of Belfast's gems and I never get tired of visiting it.

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    Nicola S.

    Muriel's is a lovely old fashioned pub based on the gin palaces of years gone by which is what they specialise in. It has a cosy vibe mainly due to the fact it is very small inside and because of this it can be quite cramped. Upstairs is a bit more spacious and I have heard the food is very good too so I just need to go back and sample this. All in all a really nice cosy pub and definitely one to put on the bucket list.

    Hoxton Gin & Elderflower tonic & Angry Orchard cider
    Nadine C.

    LOVE this wee bar! I'd go as far as saying this is probably my favourite bar in the whole of Belfast! If you're a fan of perfectly crafted cocktails, or Gin, you HAVE to try this place. Of course they do loads of other great drinks choices too including some craft beers. Also have a nice menu including one of the best cheeseboard's I've seen. The main reason I love this place is the attention to detail. Everytime I've ordered a drink here, it has been served in the correct branded glass or in some kind of quirky way. For example, in a teacup..or a cocktail in a jam jar..or the ice cubes have raspberries frozen inside. All these little extras show their passion and make it for me:) When the weather's decent, it's lovely to enjoy a pint in the sun in the little outdoor section on the street. Even in the evening, they offer blankets if you get cool. Great for people watching The bar is very small with an equally small upstairs with a few cosy sofas. It's very quaint and dimly lit which gives it a cosy ambiance - great place for a date. Oh and the downstairs bar randomly has washing lines overhead covered in ladies underwear..because..why not?

    Jen A.

    If you like cocktails or gin this is the place to go! Amazing craft cocktails and a lovely quaint bar with some unusual decor that you wouldn't expect from the outside. The staff are always friendly and helpful if you can't decide just what kind of cocktail you would like to order from the extensive list! This place is great for a Saturday afternoon stop or cheeky after work drink

    Craft beers are infiltrating Belfast and Muriel's are well and truly on that bandwagon
    Stevie M.

    Everyone knows the old phrase 'Gin makes you win' or is it 'Gin makes you sin'? Either way if you're looking to win or sin in Belfast Muriel's is your place. They have a wide selection of gins served in all shapes and sizes. Think tea cups and cucumbers. As well as the gins they have a wide selection of other spirits and an extensive cocktail list. If you tried all their gins you'd swear there were knickers hanging from the ceiling... no wait there are Knickers hanging from the ceiling. As well as the knickers there's character in Muriel's, with plenty of candlelit corners for you to get cosy in. Just up from Victoria Square on Church lane it's the perfect place to go and reward yourself after a hard days shopping. There's outside seating if you're a smokers or if you want to watch the world go by. If you're not a fan of frost bite then you can ask the friendly bar staff for a fleecy blanket a la Pari.

    The original jam jar cocktail
    Leanne F.

    I absolutely love Muriels - home of the original jam jar cocktail (as far as I know)! We popped in for a drink before dinner on Friday night. I opted for the aforementioned jam jar cocktail which was as delicious as ever :-) The bar wasn't overly busy and there was no queue at the bar. We found some seats outside which was great for some people watching at the end of a working week. I noticed they have extended the outdoor seating area which is great as alfresco drinking seems to become ever more popular in Belfast. I definitely intend to visit Muriels again soon. Just a couple of points though - I felt the outdoor tables and chairs look a bit cheap (like they are from an old man bar) and just don't suit the feel of the place. Also, bring back coasters! My drink created a bit of a puddle on the table which then dripped down me when I took a drink.

    Muriel's (interior)
    Abby C.

    (My first out of the US Yelp Review -- yay) Food/Cost: (4) Came here with my friend for lunch on a weekday. We were visiting Ireland and Muriel's was recommended in my Ireland Step by Step guidebook. My friend ordered the chicken sandwich and I ordered the mushroom sandwich (total was 20.90 pounds). Both came with a side of fries and salad. My mushroom sandwich was delicious. The portobello mushroom was huge, sliced at just the right thickness, and marinated/seasoned perfectly. The bread was spot on -- brunch on the outside and fluffy, soft on the inside. The mixed green salad was a surprising hit as the vinaigrette was a well-balanced blend of sweet and acidic. Ambiance: (5) The interior of this restaurant gave me quite a start as I began to look around. There are undies -- male and female -- hanging from the ceiling, pictures of topless women on walls and on the ceiling, and semi-scary paper mached mannequin heads starting at your from behind their glass wall shelves. Still, all this added to the unique character of the place. Location: (5) Located in the heart of Belfast's commercial city centre, Muriel's is convenient for tourists (me) and locals. Service: (5) The lady who served us was motherly and very friendly (as are almost all Irish people as I discovered throughout my trip). Overall: (4) The food, combined with the decor and good service makes this place a good food and drink destination for tourists and locals alike.

    Some of the upstairs seating
    Steve K.

    This place was really great. Not too classy but more cool and eclectic. The food was fantastic and of course the Guinness was great. They have a great gin selection and great gin cocktails. There is an upstairs area which is better for sitting down and eating. The main level is probably better treated as a pub.

    Old friend and now assistant manager of Muriel's Phil showing off!
    Conor K.

    I went to Muriel's only last night for a friends birthday. Now, I've always walked by this place and thought it looked a little bit pretentious, but I could have been more wrong. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm. All the furniture looked quite unique which made it feel a little ramshackle but it the most stylish way possible. Muriel's is quite a small place (we were late for the party and thus were condemned to stand for the rest of the night!), some would say by piling in all the little trinkets, lamps and photographs (on the ceiling!) would make it feel all the more cramped, but it just adds to its vaudeville character. This gives it a little something else that other bars lack. It's not a bar for the casual pint, but for an occasion, a celebration, its the type of place that you would take friends or family visiting Belfast to show them a little glimpse of the cities back alley diamonds. The bar staff were friendly and always up for a chat in between pouring pints. They are proud of what they are doing at Muriel's won't budge away from an opportunity to show off their silky cocktail making skills.

    Tia C.

    A great bar right in the centre of town. The decor inside is very luxe and bohemian and comfortable. You'll feel like you're sitting in a well to do aunt front room with the velvet couches and antique lampshades. Although I've only been here for drinks, I have eyed up other patrons delicious looking meals and I've heard really good reviews. The clientele are friendly and there are lots of people popping in to take a break from shopping in town. Recommended.

    Andrew B.

    Muriel's is a great little spot for you to find yourself in. Now I don't mean that in a cheesy self discovery way but in a way that if you stumble across it you won't be disappointed!!! Its quite a random pub as its decor is quite out there at times, but only the supremely observant among you would notice. I love that they serve some wheat beer here, its the only reason that I keep returning. On a friday and saturday night expect it to be buzzing and don't expect to get a seat without waiting for a bit...but hey isn't that all the fun of it...now go grab some folk and head on down!!!

    Jennel N.

    Went here with a couple of friends and had a blast. Cocktails were strong and artfully presented! Stayed upstairs for a few hours socializing with others from the bar! Great way to start off an afternoon!

    Jules S.

    Beware, this is a biassed review, I love this little gin palace, and a dare you to argue with me. ;-) The shiny bar glistens with promise, and they do make big promises- like having the best selections of gin in town. And they do. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and their specials are always worth a try. At the moment they have a Gin & Toasty on the menu, which is basically hot, fruity gin, a bit like a hot toddy, and I can confirm it certainly put the colour back in my cheeks! The lunch menu is always good, and if you pop in at tea time you can quite often get two meals for the price of one. What I enjoy though is sharing one of their meat and cheese platters with a bottle of wine and gossip, especially early in thee week when it is quieter and you can get a seat (showing my age!). Oh, and on the topic of seats, if you can't get one downstairs, go up and recline in velvety luxury. I guarantee you'll stay longer than you intended.. ;-)

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    A great fun night out in this quirky bar, central location and easy to get home from. Great fun!

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    Wonderful local bar reasonably priced creative drinks. Had the gin with honey comb and ginger. Not yet on menu, making it even more special

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    Sunny day,in town with my girls and stopped here for a cup of coffee in the sunshine. Great coffee and reasonably priced.

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    The décor is comfortable and plush and I just love the feel of the place.

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