Well, being as my last several reviews have been either Haikus, Songs or poems I figured I would do…read moreanother one while here enjoying various places around Belfast, Ireland. Here's an Irish folksong-style review of Fibber Magees: Oh, Fibber Magees, a pub so grand, In Belfast town, it takes a stand. With friendly staff and patrons too, It's the place to be, that much is true. For traditional Irish music, you can't beat, The sessions they hold, you'll stomp your feet. And on a Monday night, you'll hear with glee, The Buckmad Bhoys, a sight to see. They mix the old with the new, you see, From fiddle tunes to heavy metal, it's a spree. And their fiddle player, oh what a treat, Oh you know, He'll have you tapping your feet. So come on down to Fibber Magees, And raise a pint, with friends and glee. For a great night out, with music and cheer, It's the place to be, it's crystal clear.

We came in here when we were heading somewhere else and to our surprise and luck some live music…read morewas getting started. This was very fun. The place is nice but the crowd definitely made the experience less than stellar. Obviously when it's crowded you lack personal space but some people were just so oblivious and downright shoving. Everyone is here for a good time but we can still be polite.

I'm gonna take the opportunity to give a little bit of praise to a great bar that has an…read moreunfortunate connection to a terrible night club, known as scratch. I'm talking about the Tap House. The Tap House is a tiny little bar which is decorated is tonnes of kitch little pictures, pop art and football memorabilia. The bar provides a relaxed atmosphere which to enjoy a drink in interesting and comfortable surroundings. The pool table is almost vintage compared to the usual pool tables in pubs. It has leather pockets and stands on awesomely carved legs (maybe I like this table a little to much). There's no charge, all there is to do is hope its free and enjoy a game. In terms of cost, a pint is around £3.10 which is reasonable for Belfast (sadly!) and food is served until 8pm. The Tap House proudly sports a Taste of Ulster plague on its walls so you can be confident the food is locally sourced.

A really top-notch bar with great prices, a pool table and always a good atmosphere to go and chill…read moreout and catch up with friends. As other reviewers have mentioned, this bar is unfortunately associated with Scratch Nightclub, but this place couldn't be further from it. It has a lovely look and I love the decorations and the entire vibe of the place. The prices are excellent if you are going in for a bite to eat and a pint as you get a free drink with any main meal served. Its such good value you will wonder if they have under charged you but it really is that good. The pool table is a good addition as it allows a bit of banter and gets the conversation going, as does the dartboard. Not many people know about this place, despite its brilliant location just off Botanic Avenue, so there is always a seat and a nice, laid back atmosphere.

I haven't been in the Parlour for a few years now, but I visited yesterday and it was great. The…read moreinside, whilst comfortable and clean, is a bit dark, and perhaps not a great place to be on a sunny day. BUT- there is a new beer garden that I didn't know anything about until now! Whilst it's all artificial plants, etc, it's still a really nice area that catches the sun and is very enjoyable for an afternoon drink. The bar itself has a good selection of drinks, and an extensive list of drink offers- I recommend the Hendricks gin with herbal tonic- mmm :) There is also a food menu, but I haven't tried this yet.

I really like The Parlour. I've only ever visited during early evening and lunch time, so can't…read morevouch for its credentials as a night time spot. However, there's a tranquil vibe to this place, the staff are amiable and I just feel right at home here. I've also only ever visited outside the main student times, so I don't view it as a student bar at all - which it probably is. The decor is pleasant with super comfy sofas, armchairs and huge sturdy wooden dinning tables. Food is perfectly good pub grub - burgers, wings, pizzas etc (the goats cheese pizza is especially delicious - and amusingly named 'Pure Class' on the menu - only in Belfast haha!). Prices are low, drink is good and there's a superb, sun-trap of a beer garden out back. All in all, a prime spot to relax with friends and enjoy a reasonably priced, informal and easy-going few hours. Love it!

Historic place in Belfast that my cab driver told me is a must do. He was right !! Irish oysters…read moreare excellent for a starter. Had the bangers and mash for dinner. Truly one of the best I have had. Great dining room. Good selection of drinks! My only disappointment was the waitstaff in the dining room. They weren't very attentive and it felt more that they were doing what they " had to do " that is the only reason I couldn't rate a 5

The Crown Liquor Saloon was one of our favorite meals in Belfast! The service was quick, friendly,…read moreand had executed recommendations. I highly recommend making a reservation for dinner and requesting a table upstairs. Upstairs was much quieter and made for a calm dining experience. The Steak and Guinness Pie was absolutely delicious and easily one of the best meals on the trip. Everything tasted fresh and was beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is full of history and charm, making it much more than just a place to eat. Also, I recommend the apple pie for dessert. The apples are grown in Armagh.

We absolutely loved our meal here. Everything was flawless, including the laid-back atmosphere that…read morewas just lively enough without being too loud. The service was warm and efficient but never overbearing. The food was fabulous too. We started with the pan-fried scallops (cooked perfectly) and the grilled asparagus with poached egg. Both dishes were very enjoyable. For mains, we had the pan-fried cod (which was the fish of the day) and the slow-cooked goat's shoulder. The pan-fried cod was definitely the show-stopper of the two dishes there. I'm often disappointed with cod being overcooked, but everything about this was one was exquisite - the skin was rendered crisp, and the flesh flaked off in nice silky-firm, moist chunks. I'm not a huge dessert person, but whatever you do, do not leave without trying Molly's Cup - Amaretto, Cointreau, Jameson's whiskey and whipping cream - it's the best dessert coffee I've ever had!

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.

I do love this place, it has a great atmosphere no matter what you go here for…read more A place for football, a place for food, a place for a good night out, a place for beer, whiskey, or even a wine connoisseur. They have it all. I have been going to this pace for years, mostly for the drinking, but there very rarely a time where I don't have a good time. First, If going for the food I would recommend this place. For pub food it really raises the bar. A menu filled a various types. From burgers, to lasagne, to steaks, and everyone's favourites goujons. (Well maybe my favourite, but this is my review, so I'll just assume ;)) Filled with deserts like cheesecakes, brownies, and something called Eton mess, which j an probably a little afraid to try. The drinks come in a wide variety, from your usually carlsberg, harps, smithwicks and guiness. But you'll also get your erdingers, einstock (very recommended, only if it's payday though). Of you don't see anything you like I'm sure you can go next door to woodworkers, also owned by Lavery's, and they will really treat you. For a night out, this place offers 3 floors, bottom floor being a normal bar, with some good music out in the speakers. You can neet some great people down here if you want a good chat. There are two bars down stairs, so if you can't get one at the massive one, head through to the back and you'll easily get served there. The second floor I like to call the rock floor, where you have a DJ Playing out all sorts of great songs from all decades. If you cannot hear what you want to then just request the DJ to play and they'll be more than happy to oblige. I'm sure people have been tortured by my Offspring requests. :p Top floor is for the people wanting a good dance time. Plenty of dance, techno, anthems etc etc Not really my style, but from what I hear from some of my friends this is a great place to let it all out. Outside is great as well around the smoking area, offering easy access to woodworkers and is massive enough to find a space, have a smoke, or just sit chat and have a drink. Great place for football, though I'd recommend coming early for those that want a seat. They have an offer on where they give you tokens during football Games where if you buy 7 pints you'll get one free. It's something ;) This place offers it all. Even poop on the top floor of you go there during the week, or the day time. But just remember that Saturday night is party time. If you want pool, I would recommend he pavilion on the ormeau road which is also owned by Lavery's. Great place for a wide variety of people, without a doubt one of the best bars in Belfast!

I have a nostalgic soft spot for this pub since it's where my partner and I had our first date. If…read morewe ever break up I might feel differently, so check back for updates. I also love the comedy night, which always delivers great laughs.

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Wow! That's all I have to say! Early morning beers, friendly staff, incredible people watching...read more

This is my favourite pub in Belfast and one which I spent many's an afternoon in when I should have…read morebeen in a university lecture! It's a tiny bar that shows horse racing and sports, and serves an excellent pint of Guinness. It attracts two different crowds: during the university periods during the week it'll be filled from 1/2 in the day with students and a smattering of locals in for a quiet pint. During the weekends and the summertime the crowd will be almost entirely local. During Celtic-Rangers matches the places is packed and rocking, if you are a Celtic fan who is hit from Belfast and are looking for a spot to watch the match then look further than the Rosie!

This is one of the pubs we would often frequent as students as the pints are good and the…read moreatmosphere really cool and chilled out. It also helped that we could literally roll out the door and away home to Rugby Avenue! Happy Days! There's always plenty of craic here in the evenings and the bar is great at weekends too. I love it for a bit of daytime pintage and it's often full of students just hanging out between classes of at the end of the day! Great wee pub!

Came in on a Tuesday and enjoyed the World Cup projected on the big screen. Drinks specials were…read moregreat and it looked like $5 pizza was an option which is hard to beat. When I'm back in town, I'll be sure to come back by.

We saw a local band, Now the 90s in September 2023. The venue opened at 8:30pm, and the band went…read moreon at 10:30pm. The venue is not too small but intimate, no bad vantage points for seeing a show. A little too crowded for my preference though. While waiting for the band, they played some 90s hits, you know - Britney Spears, NSYNC, blink-182, etc. There were a few songs that us Americans didn't recognize (clearly very British) but we had a great time and danced along. It got really crowded before the band went on (sold out show)! And once the band did go on, we didn't know any of the first 3 songs... But eventually recognized some global pop songs.

I used to go here all the time, but now I avoid this place due to concerns about management and…read moreownership decisions. A widely reported case involving a manager included allegations of inappropriate comments toward a 16-year-old; while he was cleared of certain charges, a judge still criticized his behavior in court. That alone is enough to make me uncomfortable supporting this business. I won't be returning.

Am I getting old or does the current generation of students have lower expectation of a pub/night…read moreclub. Hmm, I suspect that questions answers itself. Shame on me for even asking. I am the wrong side of 30 after all. OK, 40. God knows how but a few weeks ago I ended up upstairs in the Bot after a few gins to many with dinner in the Barking Dog. It seemed like a top idea to dance like an complete $%^& among the 17 and 18 year olds. I should have known better when I heard the guy taking money at the door talking about his A level choices. So we parted with our £5 each just to get in. The cheek of it. For this we were rewarded with cheesy music, sticky floors and nowhere to sit. Did it put us off? Heck no. We had a total blast and managed to blank out the pitying looks from the people who were young enough to be there. We paid over the odds for unchilled wine, downed it as if it was the finest chablis and danced out little eldery socks off. Fantastic. The Bot is unsophisticated, unpretentious and a great place to really let your hair down. I believe there may have been a DJ, out couldn't swear to it in court. What I do know for sure is that we had a great time with a jovial crowd, no hint of trouble whatsoever. The large bar had the full range of beer, cider, alcopops and cocktails and despite the crowds, service was quick. We were finally kicked out about 1.30am which means the bar closed at 1.00am. Then it was on to the Kremlin. But that's a whole other review.....