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

EVERTHING!!!!! I was there for 3 hours and had to wait just under an hour on starters which simply i could've cooked myself. Then the main took an hour and when it came they did not bring cutlery. The waitresses were looking at our table with plates clearly stacked up finished and just walked past twice. Disgraceful. I do not recommend to anyone. read more

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

Me and my family were in a rush and we've been waiting half an hour to be served!Rude workers, lots of workers but no service and half full glasses of drinks. horrible menu. Given wrong order. Workers getting yelled at .non spicy wingsrecommend to not come here. Non flavoured ice cream. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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. read more

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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! read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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 read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Looked better than it tasted - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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. read more

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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. read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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! read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Ryan's is a great spot for a nice dinner out with the family as they have the great 2 courses for £10 which is fantastic value when you take into concidoration the choice you have within the set menu for the deal! The decor of the place is lovely as well, it has a great wee atmosphere, highly recommended! read more

I've only been in here once I think, and I remember nearly going once for dinner, but there were no tables so we had to leave. That doesn't mean it's bad though, it's just that I don't really find myself on the Lisburn Road that much. The one time I was there, I loved the atmosphere about the place, and the time I didn't go, I was totally raging since so many people had told me how great the food was! Oh, I'm in the mood for it now. Guess where I'll be this weekend! read more

Ryan's is a great spot for a few social ones after work or before a night on the tiles. I would suggest a portion of the chicken wings as well but be warned its hard to stop at one helping! Chilled atmosphere that caters for everyone. read more

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Deals on the wine are amazing and cocktails delicious. Always come here on a sunday for few social drinks!! Staff very friendly. Always good pub quiz on read more

We discovered the Boxty here and I am so glad we did! Family-friendly upstairs restaurant, they were great to us. Service was quick and friendly, they had to explain not tipping to us silly Americans because we really wanted to thank them for the awesome food. Comfortable and homey, lots of families and some couples having a night out. read more

By god I love this place! it is located in a nice area and the food drink are amazing. I have been to a lot of places and Ryans wings are the best. Just found out they do takeaway! I will pay good money for the recipe for that sauce! If you can do anything please go, you can eat down stairs and the seats although tatty are comfortable. read more

Went to Ryan's bar for dinner this week with my wife, they had an offer of 2 courses for £10 which we decided to take advantage of, so for starters I had a ceaser salad which consisted of lettuce, chicken, ham and parmesan. It was very nice but a bit heavy for a starter. For mains I had a cumberland sausage on a bed of champ again tasted very good but was not able to finish as I was so full. Ryan's is a nice place to go for dinner and has a pleasant atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would recommend it, although when I go again I'll maybe go for a main and then dessert as the starters were so heavy. read more

Ryan's is a bar and restaurant owned by Botanic Inns and situated on the Lisburn Road. Before the company took over this place, it was known as the Four In Hand, which wasn't much more than a spit & sawdust joint, frequented by a handful of old regulars. Now, though, it has been transformed into a modern, snazzy place with a cracking menu and a very relaxed vibe, offering awesome steaks. Mine has to be charred on the outside, but still leaning towards rare in the middle, and Ryan's never disappoints. Ryan's is also famous for their spicy chicken wings and rightly so. A lot of chefs are too scared to be cavalier with their chilli, but not here. I absolutely love them, even though they come close to the upper limit of my tolerance level. The sticks of celery and gorgeous blue cheese dip they're served with do their bit to cool proceedings down though. Well worth a try, even just for a pint and a bowl of their chicken wings, which will set you back the impressive charge of six quid. read more

When you text someone to tell them that you're going for pints in Ryan's, on predictive text it comes up as 'Riots in swamp'. Just for info. Downstairs in Ryan's is a lovely friendly bar which is particularly nice for afternoon pints. It's is great for bigger groups of people meeting up, as the seats and tables can all be dragged together. I'm sure this is a bit of a nightmare for the staff who have to rearrange it again at the end of the evening, but they never complain. The food is decent and with local overtones, being one of the few places where you can try a variety of different boxty pancakes, a traditional Irish treat. My favourite Ryan's experience is to order the spicy chicken wings with blue cheese dip and set your mouth on fire. Celery never tasted so good as when it's cooling your mouth down after these fiery little morsels. Be sure to give your mouth a good wipe afterwards though- those boys are messy. read more

Great little bar for a drink or two. Pleasant surroundings and the staff have always been good. They have a selection of bar snack which are pretty fast. There is also a restaurant upstairs, though I confess I haven't tried it yet. read more

On a wet Monday evening the restaurant upstairs in Ryan's is a good place for a relaxing meal. The menu is straightforward - plenty of steak, ribs, lamb etc - but I opted for boxty filled with bacon and sausage. I wasn't sure how the boxty would appear but it's like a potato pancake, in this case a little leathery but altogether it was a tasty meal. and good comfort food on the nights when it's horrible outside. My partner had champ and sausage which was much enjoyed. Though the main course was fine the starter was better - bruschetta with warm goats cheese and especially commendable for the fresh basil and basalmic vinegar. You can rely on Ryan's for reasonable value and decent though maybe not utterly outstanding food. Still the comfortable surroundings, good value and pleasant staff means it's somewhere I'd happily return anytime. read more

Great food excellent prices and small but inexpensive wine list. I would happily go back here. The chicken wings were fantastic as was the burger. The desserts were also really good and service was accommodating. This place is a little bit away from the centre of town but well worth the trip. read more

Ryan's is a nice wee bar for a quiet drink. It does get a bit taken over by students but the food here is great. Service is excellent and usually can get a table pretty quickly. They offer the occasional pub quiz which is always good crack. read more

Love the wings here!! Had a couple of drinks and lots of wings. Great student vibe here and a lovely lively spot. Has entertainment during the week. read more

Part of Botanic Inns Group. Great food and atmosphere.Staff very friendly and place is child friendly. Do a variety of Irish Boxtys which are like large savoury pancakes with fillings such as seafood or Irish Ham and cabbage. Great offers and take the Hi-Life card allowing 2 for 1 meals read more

It's a grand wee bar, there's zero chance of finding anyone pretentious. Great for a couple of drinks or a catch up. Very down to earth, yet it's very clean with quite a lively atmosphere. read more

Ryan's bar for me, doesn't get enough credit. Maybe because it's not known for a drinking hot spot and sometime its only regulars in, but I never complain when some one wants to go there for a drink. Relaxed atmosphere, staff are great and would talk away to you. Plus their food menu is great, and offers are on all the time, so would recommend to go there even for the food, cause you ll get good grub for great value always. Try the wings, there outstanding! At times, they do specialised pub quizzes eg. Game of Thrones, WWE, Friends etc. Them quizzes are always fun ,though do run a little long if you're only there for the quiz and not the drink. Also it's not really known for showing sports which is a set back also. Still, Ryan's Bar in the Lisburn Road is well worth a trip, and great for quiet pint or two. read more

I had a rip-roaring night here recently, when I met up with some old friends for a good old catch up. They had just had a meal with their family, and were raving about the food, (I then wished I had been able to join them), and the atmosphere was growing into what became an excellent night on the tiles. The restaurant is upstairs, and the main bar area is down below, and the bar staff are great - really friendly and attentive - they never served the wrong person when I was waiting, they always knew who was next in line. Very fair. The music was good - middle of the road stuff but always good for a bit of a dance (not much space to dance but that didn't stop us) and the drinks were reasonably priced, as they usually are in Botanic Inn establishments. Central enough location too, at the bottom of the Lisburn Road. Worth a look. read more

Average place to eat adequate but average would be my summary. Not too expensive but menu is unadventourous and my chicken was over cooked and the salad was dying looking! Staff are fine but again they could be better and quicker. read more