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    Ryan's Bar & Restaurant

    3.8 (31 reviews)
    ModerateBars, British
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Stevie M.

    Ryan's is a bit of a cult bar in the Lisburn Road. It seems to divide opinion with some people loving it and some feeling completely ambivalent towards it. I wasn't sure how I felt about it so I thought I'd pop down for some chicken wings on Friday. Ryan's is quite a quirky place, they are known for their themed quiz nights and their clever advertising. For instance the cocktails are named after viral YouTube videos. The bar itself is decorated by Banksy prints and other local surreal art. We sat in the upstairs restaurant and for a Friday afternoon it was relatively quiet. Having heard so much about Ryan's chicken wings I had to see what all the fuss was about. I ordered small wings which were £4.95 - for this I got around 15 and to be honest I was still hungry when I stripped them to the bone. I didn't rate the wings - they didn't have too much meat on them and the sauce was quite vinegary. The bar and the staff are great, the lady who was looking after us was excellent - the food was prompt and the service was amazing. I am definitely going to go back to Ryan's to try something different on the menu and maybe enjoy a cold pint.

    Pete M.

    Just popped in for the annual Father Ted Quiz (if you've not seen it before Google it and thank me later). The place was packed though there we're ample staff to serve the eclectic mix of punters. We managed to find one seat by the bar, enough to drape our coats over so we could enjoy our drinks. There is an upstairs which serves food and although I didn't get to sample it this time around, I will make a point of getting some next time. Staff were very friendly and even took our drink order when changing a keg, then called us when it was ready, which in a bar as busy as it was is a rare act of great customer service. I've never spent a great deal of time in this particular part of Lisburn road for food and drink. That appears to be something I may need to remedy in the not too distant future.

    Conor K.

    Ryan's is a fantastic bar, but an even better restaurant. It's always been the family place to go with us. Sitting with my extended family, with running, screaming kids is made bearable thanks to the perfectly cooked steak in front of me. The menu is a fantastic mix of Irish/British food cooked to order. It's the first place I've been to that offer traditional Irish classics such as Boxty, a mad attempt by the good old Irish to make the potato more versatile than it already is. But their steaks is where my heart lies. For less then £20 you can order any starter and any steak from the menu. The Rib-eye is fantastic and I couldn't recommend it more.

    Geraldine D.

    This is one of my favourite eateries in all of Belfast. I love the upstairs restaurant, the decor and the ambiance. I also love the massive painting on the stairwell as you ascend - it is awesome! A girl I know works here and she got us the best table, a corner booth with views out onto the Lisburn. We had a traditional Northern Irish treat of a boxty - basically a potato and scallion pie - it was very nice indeed. We also had a tasty selection of tapas style nibbles - onion rings, wings, garlic bread and ribs. Really tasty food. Downstairs they have a wide variety of entertainment events on throughout the week including an open mic type event where you get the mic for ten minutes and if you agree to do comedy, impressions, sing or just entertain you get free beer! happy days I say now pass me that mic!

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    Jen A.

    It's been a long time since I have eaten here and something I was really looking forward to! The service was very slow but there was a big match on so you can let that slide (although more than two people on the bar would have made sense) We ordered off the two courses for £10 so great value. We did ask that all the food come out at the same time as we were in a rush by this stage however this didn't happen. When the main course did come out the burger was wrong and didn't have any blue cheese or BBQ sauce as stated and the garlic potatoes were literally swimming in butter Once the food hit the table the waitress was nowhere to be seen, we weren't offered any condiments or checked in on to see how the food was. I won't be rushing back here

    2 courses for £ 10
    Caroline D.

    Ryans bar what can I say! Pretty good food for a really amazing price. If it's a drink in the bar your after then that's what it is.... A bar! Not much happening downstairs and what I would maybe describe as "an old man's bar". Go upstairs to the resturaunt, and it's a different story. Nice cosy atmosphere that suits any dress code. You could be in jeans and trainers or dressed up for a night out and you'll feel at ease either way. A good variety of clients form young to old, and the are very welcoming to children. I have eaten here many times, including a works christmas dinner. A fantastic menu (nothing fancy, but all very satisfying) that includes 2 courses for £10. Most of the menu is included in this with a supplement for steak. Ryans are well know for their chicken wings! I absolutely recommend them. They come in two variety's, Barbecue or spicy. Both are tasty and are served with celery sticks and a blue cheese dip. Anytime I have had a steak, it has been cooked to perfection and very flavoursome. Kids eat free on Sundays and the adult 2 courses for £10 still applies. We usually order a jug of cordial and the bill is only £22 for the four of us! I have been with work friends, with family and even date nights with my other half and I am never disappointed. Now I do love the finer things in life and this place is not a la carte, but with amazing food, great staff and deals not to be missed you will keep coming back.

    Brian C.

    Located down the Lisburn Road, Ryan's is a special little place and is a must for any tourists visiting Belfast whether it is for a day or a week. Ryan's downstairs boasts a very enjoyable and friendly traditional atmosphere, with nice staff and tasty food. It was the perfect place during the Six Nations as it takes sport very seriously and the atmosphere could not have been bettered by any where else. You should definitely try the chicken wings too which come with a pint for £6.95. There also is a quiz night on Wednesdays which is much more difficult than you may first think and definitely recommend it to anyone who seeks an alternative night out. There are quizzes on Mondays and live music on Thursdays, guaranteeing you will find something of interest to keep you there all evening. Upstairs is the best part. The restaurant upstairs has a number of offers, particularly on their steak which is an absolute delight to try and I definitely recommend it to those steak eaters. The restaurant is quite petite but if you get a seat, then it is a real joy to eat here. If I were to find a drawback, it would be that the alcohol does not seem to have any offers on. This in itself is probably why most students only arrive for a quiet drink and not for a night out. The clientele is slightly older than many of surrounding pubs but it is this clientele that makes Ryan's a real must for any one who visits Belfast. Other things of note include the deal which Ryan's operates with the cinema whereby you can get a ticket for your show and a meal for less than £10.

    Magz G.

    Ryan's is a fantastic pub situated ideally on the Lisburn road still within comfortable walking distance to the city centre and student quarter! The bar itself is very traditional in decor and they have an upstairs restaurant. We popped in here one night as a foursome for some grub and were pleasantly surprised by the prices! At the time they had an offer on of two starters and two mains for £25. This included steaks! So of course, we went for this and the food was superb! We had spicy chicken wings and on prawn cocktail to start, and all was perfect. Then four huge steaks followed with all the trimmings! The meat was perfectly cooked and the service faultless. We often come in here just for afew drinks too and the atmosphere is really great as are the pints! Ryan's is win win for me!

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    2 months ago

    Delicious food and so cheap £15 for 2 course dinner can't be beaten will definitely be back and soon

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    My friend lives nearby, so we walked to it. They have great combos and a nice variety of whiskey Cheers!

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    That doesn't mean it's bad though, it's just that I don't really find myself on the Lisburn Road that much.

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