I booked a late reservation here at the Muddler's Club. I came solo and got dropped off by a taxi…read more I got a little lost while trying to find the restaurant. It's pretty hidden in the alley and not going to lie...coming to a new city, let alone a new country by myself was a bit intimidating, but I found it just in time for my reservation. I absolutely loved my first Michelin Star restaurant experience. I was born in Belfast, and have never been back since I was born, so I enjoyed every opportunity to tell a server. The staff was so friendly and described every dish. I ordered the Seasonal Tasting MenuEach dish was excellent. My favorite was probably the duck and the savory mousse pastries. Food in order of serving: 1. Sourdough Guinness bread with vanilla butter and olive oil 2. Olive sponge crab and apple, chicken and caramel with some type of mousse 3. Scallops, cucumber frothy brown butter 4. Bluefin tuna tartare with avocado and heirloom tomato 5. Halibut with crispy chicken skin 6. Duck 7. Sorbet and then....my phone died before I could write down the other yummy dishes I ate! The ambience was dark, romantic, and vibey. A little mysterious because of the hidden aspect, but overall I loved my whole experience here.

My weekday dinner at Muddler's Club seemed a bit directionless…read more The food is excellent, taste, flavor combinations and présentation. That is not the concern. The space itself has a very long and interesting history, just over 40 seats have been cramped into that space. A couple tables have small glass walls to separate them and squeeze in more diners. And it's pretty loud. So loud, I can barely hear the sommelier describe her wines. There may have been music playing... but who can hear? There seems to be an attempt to elevate the bartender over the sommelier, with the menu encouraging the guests to try specialty cocktails instead of selecting whole bottles of wine. And the bartender's constant ice shaker only adds to the noise. The service is very relaxed, with servers in t-shirts and jeans, sneakers, paper napkins. And the servers seemed a bit inattentive, watching the chefs through the pass, not paying attention to guests' needs. Oh, and the server even wrote "thank you" on the printed bill... How kind. Excellent Flair. Pure Chotchkie's. For the food, I'll return. 2025 04 16. M1. 235.

This is the wine bar offering from the folk behind Michelin starred restaurant Ox (which is also…read morenext door!) I absolutely loved it here and can't wait until my next visit. For any wine lovers out there, the sparkling red is an absolute must try. We also asked the waitress to bring us out a selection of cheeses as we weren't too sure what to get. She brought us out three different types to compliment our choice of wine, and they were fantastic. The staff are very knowledgeable, so if you aren't too sure what to order, just ask. Organising my next visit already!

Recently visited here after dining at Ox (the Ox staff were more than forward when recommending you…read morevisit Cave afterwards). Very dark, but quite a cosy little place. Excellent choice of cheese and wines (I highly recommend the Aged Comté with Truffled Honey). Prices are slightly high, but if you're planning a night out dining at Ox, it's a nice convenient place to go afterwards to relax.

We came past Bert's Jazz Club on our first evening in Belfast, but couldn't get in. We booked…read moreinstead for a Sunday evening. What a place. Yes, of course there is jazz and it was pleasant. But, in addition, the atmosphere is great, the service very nice and the food absolutely fantastic. The bar isn't bad either. A very nice place to spend the evening.

'An American in Belfast.'…read more Bert's Jazz Bar was a gem of a bar in Belfast. A thorough review of my Yelp would show a strong love of jazz and New Orleans, and somehow we stumbled on this gilded age bar in the heart of Belfast. Rich red velvet and a strong nod to New Orleans and the jazz age was backed up by a strong cocktail program with nods to New Orleans, NYC, London and Paris. Oh to find a Time Machine and try each class cocktail during the jazz age in each city. My favorite cocktail of all time is the New Orleans classic - Ramos Gin Fizz. Labeled on the menu as a 'one and only', this somewhat finicky and difficult cocktail came out nearly perfect and better than many I've sampled in NOLA. Would love to return for live music and food!

Burgers are ubiquitous and far too common in the US, but that doesn't mean it's where you…read morenecessarily come across the best. I've had my fair share of memorable burgers from coast to coast in America, but just glancing at a picture of the beef shin burger transports me back across the pond to the Barking Dog. I remember the few days I spent in Belfast fondly and of the many memories, my meal at the Barking Dog was a definite highlight. In a rather quaint and charming neighborhood, I took a nice short stroll from my Airbnb and came across this gem of an establishment and decided I had to check it out. I had a nice beer to start, and it wasn't a Guinness because stouts aren't my thing, but whatever it was I remember it being excellent and local. Undoubtedly you could make this place a regular haunt and there is no shortage of drinks and food options to make this a go-to for a date, celebration, or a quick meal. The staff are welcoming, kind, and helpful and the general atmosphere is chill. The food for me was ethereal - a burger isn't just a burger here and what you get when you bite into the beef shin burger is a little slice of Heaven. Moist and tender are a given but the taste is just so divine with the caramelized onion, cheddar, and horseradish mayo melding into an union of perfection. It's hard not to describe one of the most memorable meals of my life in such hyperbole but the vivid recall I have of this particular place is uncanny and merits all the praise I can heap upon the fine folks that run the place. If timing had worked out, I would have eaten as meals here as I could have but I'll thank my lucky stars for at least giving me one opportunity to eat such a wonderful burger at such a wonderful eatery. A+ and a definite must when visiting Belfast.

Party of five in Belfast for the Irish world dance competition what a wonderful evening!! On a…read moreSunday for dinner we could not connect on the phone for reservations and the owner was very accommodating and we got a table within 45 minutes!! We started with toppers which were fabulous and moved on to the Schinberger, roasted chicken, and ravioli all absolutely wonderful!! Where is waitresses were very attentive and do not ever skip the espresso crème brûlée it is to die for!!

Got to do a wee update of my previous review of AM:PM after last night's shenanigans. This review…read moreis for Cabaret Super Club who were incidentally celebrating their 13th Birthday last night. As part of these birthday celebrations they gave an audience of 100 people plus a taster of what Cabaret was all about. The evening started with a crooner who was built in the mould of the original rat pack, he took on some Sinatra classics as well as some other classic sing alongs. The evening was hosted by the unbelievably entertaining Robert who sang all the classics and engaged with the audience in hilarious fashion (sitting in the front row I was inevitably on the end of some of his quips). Between Robert's songs there were talented burlesque dancers who wouldn't have been out of place in the Moulin Rouge. The club itself is deceptively roomy and the acoustics are perfect for these type of shows. There's not many other places in Belfast that couple eating and entertainment so if you haven't been down to the super club then I would suggest booking yourself in - you are guaranteed great entertainment and value for money.

So me and my mum and a couple of friends hit the Cabaret Supper club last night for their 13th…read moreBirthday bash. I've been to the venue before a few times for the general show and for some tribute acts. We were greeted at the door with a glass of bubbly, which lets face it kicks any night off to a good start! Seating wasn't assigned so being nice and early we managed to nab seats right at the front of the stage! (I believe you can reserve tables as well) Entertainment kicked off with a swing and blues singer who was very good. I love the style of music anyway so it was right up my street, My mum and I also got stuck in to a bottle of prosecco. It was nice but at the pricey range of some I've bought. At £32 a bottle it was good stuff, but I wouldn't be hurrying for more except on a special occasion. After the first bit of Entertainment platters of 'tappas' style buffet trays were brought round. This was a little different for me as I'd only ever eaten the full sit down dinner before in the venue (Which are great) The food was fantastic, but I think we chose the wrong seat. We had a few nibbles from the first tray and then the rest seemed to pass us by for the rest of the night. So in the end we got enough to fight off the hunger but were left wanting more. (The selection was great ranging from mini-burgers, fries, chicken goujons, pork belly and other little finger foods) The burgers especially were delicious. After food the main show kicked off. Our main host of the night was Robert Brown. I've worked with Robert in the past and I know how great a performer he is so it was nice to see other people who hadn't react to him. I was particularly impressed by the drag performer Cherrie who had an amazing voice and a great repertoire of songs, and off course the Burlesque girls were amazing. (There was a gentleman in the audience I am sure was drooling at one point and was completely mesmerised by the whole show. Also props for the girl who did the take on Jessica Rabbits scene from 'Who framed Roger Rabbit!) We finished up the second half of the show with a nice bottle of Chilean rose wine. It was nice, but again a tad on the pricey side, at £18 a bottle, just above the average and with a nice sweet bouquet it was ok, but think I'll hit the pints next time to save the wallet so close to the end of the month. Overall the Cabaret Supper Club is a great night out, the performance is great and the food is good. (I think the average price for dinner and show is around £30 per head so its very good value) Its a unique experience that will leave you wanting to come back for more. Bravo!

Ok so I'm biased towards the Chelsea!…read more This is my local and you will find me here almost every Friday after work. Since the Chelsea was redone it has been the staff that keep me coming back as I'm not a huge fan of the new bar. The drinks are not the cheapest but again because the service is so good and always welcoming I would recommend everyone giving it a try. This is a great place to start your night and then head into Belfast or have a nice quiet night with the little lady.

The Chelesa's seafood chowder is incredible - the portions are huge and the flavours are just as…read morebig. The drinks selection is great - the wine and cocktail lists are some of the best in the City.

bit cheeky night out good food butnot everyone got dessert, but was delicious!!! just the way itw…read moreas advertised!!! out of all places also cleanest and in its raw form!! lads would visit again ! ps djsetwas bosh

Total Trash Bags. I have always had strong Irish Pride and was under the impression, we were all in…read moreunison, especially in Ireland. I couldn't have been more wrong! Our tour group (20 adults) felt the immediate diversity in this town, the moment we entered. We were turned away from this bar as well as several others in the area from having an Irish southerner as our guide. We couldn't wait to get away from the bad vibes and go towards a more positive part of town. (AKA not protistan territory). Shame on Filthy McNasty, who clearly lives up to their name.

The Advocate was never a bar I went into. Then, a while back, it closed down, was bought over and…read morere-opened. A week or two after it did, a few friends and I called in to take advantage of their 2 for 1 cocktail offer, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's very nice inside, striking the balance between modernity and style with ease. Unfortunately, when we were there, it was very empty (I think there were only 2 other groups in the place!). This was probably more to do with it only being new though than a reflection on the bar. Plus, because it was empty, we got out drinks served to the table, which was nice! I'd like to go back to see if the atmosphere is anybetter, because I think this bar has potential. It should also be popular during the day. Being right across the road from the courts, it's usually teeming with lawyer types, which could be useful if you need any free legal advice!

The Advocate is situated just across from the law courts in Belfast city centre (a dangerous place…read moreto be getting drunk if you ask me!). It really isn't my type of place. I'm more of a pint type guy and cocktails are not something I'd drink so often. I was dragged here, I a sense by a group of buddies who had already made plans to go out and I was surprised to see the place was not the messy packed heap I had heard it was! The drinks were really, really tasty, dangerously hiding any hint of alcohol in their fruity suspensions. Coming in at around £5 for a cocktail, it could end up costing quite a bit for a night out here, but there's so much alcohol in each drink that it would be hard to handle spend more than £25! An interesting night!

A fabulous high-end dinner at Home, selected as they have a complete gluten-free menu and lots of…read morevery tasty options. I went with the roast chicken breast which of course is all sorts of fancy on the menu. "Grange farm chicken, crispy colcannon, creamed celeriac, summer greens." It was presented perfectly and I cleared the plate. Delicious. The winner at the table was the lamb rump, served with a basil mash, ratatouille and confit lamb belly. Looked great, smelled great. Service was top notch. Wine list was decently extensive. And the desserts also looked amazing. Definitely a top notch meal and probably the fanciest I had in all of Ireland. [Review 1873 of 2024 - 856 in United Kingdom - 22895 overall]

We came here for an early dinner to enjoy their Prix fixe menu which was well worth it! Service was…read moregood and the food was enjoyable. I had croquettes and calamari risotto and we paired it with a bottle of wine that I'm pretty sure cost more than the meal deal! Good location and surprisingly large inside.

Been here a while as a tourist, and this the first pub/bar that I truly felt welcomed. Connor and…read moreBrendan were genuine and open people who made both the regulars and the tourists feel welcome. This is a go-to bar, and as long as people like them are serving, there's optimism for the future of Ireland.

Cosgrove's is another traditional pub located in the vicinity if King Street and is both friendly…read moreand welcoming, which is always a good thing. The decor is traditional and warm and the staff are friendly and chatty. They do good pints so it was win win for me really. They do seem to have a lot of regulars in here and I'm guessing afew blow ins too, but everyone seems to mix well together. Nice pub to go to for a wee afternoon pint!