Great beer garden on the rooftop. The floor of the main saloon was quite sticky from spilled drinks…read moreand the acoustics were just OK for the live band that was playing. I'd like to go back and check it out on another night where there is no live music, just to get a better feel for the vibe without the noise.

Great bands on weekend nights .. We saw a cover band called…read moreOff The Record .. Electric energy performance from a group of 50 odd year olds .. Slamming out Pistols , Thin Lizzy , Killers U2 , Stereophonics , T Rex etc .. with great accuracy and a few twists .. Food simple , yet delicious , well priced and served .. Great funky decor .. Love the JamJars cocktails .. Great night out .. Would recommend

I completely agree with Maeve M - although Grumpy's is a lovely bar in terms if set up it is…read morecompletely devoid of any real atmosphere and character. You sometimes get this sort of feeling with new bars and it takes time for these things to build up. Fingers crossed this happens soon because it would be a shame for such a well kitted out bar to have this sort of feeling. The whole set up is great - they've brought the outdoors in doors and the attention to detail is great - they have little tree stumps with velcro cushions that resemble toadstools. The tables are all very rustic! Last night the staff were great - the lad behind the bar was full of banter and really efficient with the drinks! I'm going to give Grumpy's four stars - but I feel like I'm rounding up from 3.5!

Lovely bar in Bangor which brings the outdoors in, the whole vibe is like a secret garden. I…read morevisited in a very quiet night but it gave me the chance to really appreciate the decor as you got to see everything clearly. Beautiful cocktails from an extensive list and not too expensive either around £7 which is normal and what I would expect to pay. Nice friendly staff as well. Another place on the list to revisit next time I'm in Bangor

I've been to ollies now a few time and I've really enjoyed both nights!! The first was nearly a…read moreyear ago before it got done up. It was a Saturday night and it was a friends birthday, we went up about 10.30 and the queue was long enough but luckily it went down quite quick. The bouncers are iffy about who they let in. So I would definitely advice dress smart, nice shoes and maybe stay clear from wearing trainers. When we got in and the girl at the door told me it was £10 in and I thought she was taking for me and a friend but she wasn't, I really couldn't believe a club would charge so much in but anyway I paid it (which really broke my heart) When I finally got through the door the club seemed really dark which I really liked, a lot of people didn't though. The place was busy but a really good busy (if that makes sense) the bar from me was the only let down. As there is only one bar and takes along time to get served. And with zero drink promos the wallet can take a big hit as its not the cheapest. The music is good and the dancefloor gets full very quick! And it can get a bit sweaty. I came back on Monday just passed there and it was really different. It was a student night and was only three pound in. The dress code is a lot different it's very causal trainers etc. It was far busier which wasn't great. Very hard to move and a lot harder to get a drink. It took me nearly 20 minutes to get a drink which isn't great. But what can you expect when the drinks are £2.50. None the less it was a fantastic night. Smoking area is good with live acoustic set which was a really nice touch. So I would definitely say there is a big difference in the nights so don't judge one without trying the other. On anther note you might even bump into a few celebrities. I met Stephen Davis professional footballer for Southampton and more importantly Our Wee Country!! He was lovely fella and took time out of his night to have a lengthy discussion on footie. I also know friends who have met Ed Sheeran and Rory Mcilroy. So that just says what type of club it is!!

Ok, positives first. I love the idea of this club - deep down under a plush hotel, used to be a…read morebank vault, walls covered in red brick and velvet. It's all very glamorous. However. The bar is waaay too expensive, it takes forever to get served, the aforementioned velvet on the walls just makes the place warm, sweaty and smelly, the music is a little schizophrenic and the crowd is just too tanned for my liking! Also, they have a "Platinum Entry" system where you can bunk the queue if you contact them in advance and pay an extra 50% on the door price. To my mind this appeals less to an exclusive crowd and more to a "more money than sense" crowd! But to each their own, I suppose, and to be fair, the queue on a Saturday night can stretch the whole way down Waring Street and beyond. At the time of writing, Ollie's is closed for refurbishment, so I'll maybe go back and write another review later. Unless nothing's changed, in which case I stand by every word!

I recently went here to pick up some tickets for a gig and the whole affair was ridiculously…read moreconfusing. The gig was taking place in Mandela Hall and when booking the tickets online I was told to pick them up at the venue on the day of the gig, so this is what I tried to do! I specifically went down early and went to the usually handy Ticketmaster outlet on site (in the shop) and I was told they had turned the machine off and to come back tomorrow, only problem with that was the gig was that night. Once I explained this I was directed to the front desk where the security team told me that I didn't even need a 'paper' ticket. The whole thing was really confusing and kind of put me off the Union. Seemed a little disorganised! On the plus side we're lucky we have a venue like this on our doorstep and it does well to attract big names! The union itself is handy and the shop stocks all Sorts of handy student gear, super noodles and stationery - the basics! I've had great experiences here before but the ticket fiasco downgraded the overall rating!

The Queen's Students Union is handy for me as I work in Queens, it's got the SU shop, Clements,…read moreSantander, a beauty salon, a bar upstairs and the Mandela hall downstairs. I went to the bar upstairs before a concert at Mandela Hall, they had a full selection of drink promos on offer, snooker/pool tables and an outside seating/smoking area. There is no natural light coming in, the Windows are covered so it had a dingy feel about it. Maybe this is how students like it but I felt it could do with being brighten up. Mandela hall is the same, it think it's furnished exactly the same as it was when it opened. I think the whole students union could really do with a revamp.

Popular spot for lunch or evening meal, got decent selection on the menu and food is ok. Probably…read morethe best descriptionfor the food is home cooked rather than haute cuisine. Prices are ok too. The place has got a nice homely old world type of ambience. Locally this place is known as Ownies and I have heard stories of a bad crowd at night ,especially the weekends! It is fine at lunch time and, as far as my experience goes, in the early evening.

I'm extremely surprised at the less than stellar reviews this bar has received so far…read more I have been coming here ever since I was old enough, and absolutely love it. Contrary to what has been said, I feel 100% safe in this bar, and unlike a lot of other places that can get a bit rowdy, I have never seen anything untoward in this bar whatsoever. Anyway, the Joymount Arms, or Ownies, as it is locally known, is pretty much one of the liveliest most popular bars in the town. They have had a refurb quite recently, and there is loads of space for everyone (my only complaint previously was that, owing to its popularity, it got so packed and it was hard to move!) They have two bars downstairs, and a further bar upstairs with a function room and balcony. They have a huge, covered smoking area with widescreen TV's outside, and lots of heaters, so even in the middle of the winter, you won't get cold! They have lots of live music, promotion nights, quiz nights, you name it. You will definitely have a great time here. Anyone who does not like this place must have a screw loose!

Ah there's many a person has come in here after a hectic day's shopping on the Boucher Road. This…read moreis a good-sized pub with plenty of room Traditional wooden style, as you'd expect in pubs over here. This is just the spot to unwind after shopping. The staff are friendly and you can sit back and relax over a few drinks. If the shopping gets you hungry as well as thirsty then you can get fed here too. Not the biggest menu in the world, but I think it's ample for this place - Chicken goujons, lasagne, chicken curry, fish, burgers... all the popular stuff. I had the lasagne with chips and coleslaw when I was there, and it was a hefty feed. It all tasted pretty good. It wasn't like lasagne you'd get at night in a restaurant, but for a pub I was well pleased with it. You won't usually get much in the way of entertainment here at night because of where it is. It's away from the city centre, but doesn't have much in the way of a residential area anywhere near it, so it doesn't really have a lot of visitors to Belfast, or regulars who live locally. Still, it's a sight for sore eyes when you get that shopping lark out of the way.

We happened to spy Browne's as we were in the area and absolutely ravenous and it just so happened…read moreto be the first place we came across. I had never been here before, nor had I even heard of it, but I was pleased with the look of the place, spacious, comfortable, and lots of free space so we could sit and have a good chat while we waited. and wait we did. We were shown to our table reasonably quickly, and the waitress took our drinks orders. We perused the small but ample menu while we waited, and after some fifteen minutes, it became apparent that we had been forgotten about. We managed to locate the waitress who apologised and brought our drinks then took our orders. I ordered the lasagne which someone has already mentioned, and we received our food around 20 minutes later. It was a great big portion, and was extremely tasty - worth the wait! The price was pretty reasonable too, came to just over £20 for two of us which included a few soft drinks too. If I was around the area again I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

This bar is a neighborhood bar and it right infront of where I stayed so I went and check it out…read more It's old place (a house) but plenty of clean tables and chairs and couch with a fireplace and pool table. The bar is small but mostly beers and snack. Most of the men (don't see any women) are very local and usually here from morning til nite time. The cheers are cheap, like a dollar a pint and it's good, couldn't pass that up. Great & nice service and you just sit back and enjoys the moment.

this is one of the friendliest, most welcoming bars I've ever been in. it's a comfortable, well…read moreappointed bar with its fair share of regulars eager to welcome and get to know whoever comes in the door. A wide range of wine, beer, and alcopops available as well as a variety of crisps if you're a bit peckish. otherwise, there's a takeaway next door that will bring you your order to eat in the bar.

I visited 21 Social last night for a quick meal with a couple of friends before going to my…read moreThursday evening Wine Appreciation Class. Sadly it was one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time. There are only a couple of Vegetarian options on the Dinner Menu, a 'Homemade Herb Gnocchi' and a 'Ricotta & Beetroot Tart'. Well, I assumed they were Vegetarian judging by their description, however this wasn't clearly stated on the online menu I looked at before visiting. I ordered the Gnocchi as I liked the description of 'Homemade Herb Gnocchi' with 'wild mushrooms, shaved radish, parmesan, rocket pesto' - it sounded good. Ten minutes after we ordered our food the waitress returned to our table to let me know the kitchen had run out of Gnocchi! She suggested a pasta dish (linguine) in either a tomato based sauce or the mushroom, radish, herb and parmesan dressing the gnocchi would have been in. I opted for the later. It looked good when it arrived and was set down in front of me. Unfortunately it didn't taste so good. It was bland. I would go as far as to say that it was one of the most disappointing, tasteless pasta dishes I have ever had in my entire life. I ate half and left half. In hindsight I should have complained and sent it back to the kitchen - I wish now I had done so. The restaurant itself had zero atmosphere and we were the only diners there. In fairness it was early (6pm), however other restaurants I passed on the way to 21 Social had more people inside and looked livelier. Our female waitress was nice so I can't fault the staff or service and this is the only reason they are getting one star from me. I will not be returning to 21 Social. I was dissatisfied by the extremely limited Vegetarian options (I'm not even sure the meal I had was Vegetarian as Parmesan isn't always Vegetarian), dishes not available as they had run out of ingredients and flavourless, tasteless food. My two friends liked their meals but my personal experience of 21 Social was a big let-down.

Good club upstairs! It seems to have well dressed people lol! So dress well to ensure you get in,…read moreand arrive early, queues tend to build up quite quickly lol! Anytime I've been I've had a good night...their pints of coors are particularly delish...then again everything is after a few It does be kind of packed, so if you don't mind dancing round your handbag old skool style, then go and have a laugh! Updating review as went to a hen party here on sat night Bit of a mixup with our booking, we had booked two vip booths, and had paid £100 deposit, and had £100 left to pay on the night, only to be told we'd have to pay an additional £5 per head? Good thing is we had a copy of our confirmation to prove otherwise...not that they were cheeky of anything, far from it, and it got sorted right away Had a brill night, the barmaid was kind enough to find me some safety pins for my outfit too when another hen broke the back on it lol! The 4 stars still stand, great wee night and well looked after