Caoimhe was a fantastic server! We were very impressed. This is a beautiful establishment inside and outside. Our hotel was across the road and we wandered in to see this amazing wood pile against the wall on the right. It seems very posh and the menu looked good. We had a party of four and sat in the dining area. I ordered two starters as my meal, White wine and garlic mussels and prawn pil pil. Husband and my friend got the pie of the day which was a savory potato and steak. Other friend got a bowl of seafood chowder. Everything was very good. My only minor gripe is the mussels were a lot smaller than expected. It isn't enough if you are super hungry, just a light snack to share. Even with the prawns I was still wanting more but they were still very good. Would definitely come back! read more

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We only stopped for a pint - a fine pint it was and they do have an extensive selection of draught, bottle, and can beer. Nice old pub, pleasant environment. read more

Great food! Had Guinness Stew and Steak sandwich. Large portions so you won't leave hungry.

Great service. My kid got a kid's burger. It was great. I had soup of day and wax good too. Great atmosphere, bar looks cool too. It was our one day visit in Belfast so I was happy we stopped here. read more

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Warm atmosphere, comfortable seating in booths, able to watch football while enjoying delicious dinner. I had Roasted cauliflower steak which was delicious. Portions are great and presentation lovely. Will definitely return next time in Belfast. read more

The atmosphere and the decor is awesome. The menu is limited and not too bad. We had chargrilled chicken breast tagliatelle, fish & Chips, and the pan seared salmon. The chicken breast tagliatelle was fair while the large portion of fish & chips was tasty and not too greasy. The salmon dish was served with mashed potato's formed into a tower-presentation was well done. Although the pub was noisy, it really didn't matter because everyone seemed to enjoy the fútbol and cheering. It was crowded so it gave us a good sense that we did miss out on a local favorite. read more

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Cozy, warm, dark Irish pub! Discovered via "A Taste of Belfast", it was a great recommendation. Yes they take reservations and yes I recommend a reservation. Every table was taken and it was standing room only unless you could get a seat at the bar. We all had a delicious cold Guinness! Would definitely come back and check out this little joint again. read more

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Good service, very good food. Old building. Ate there twice both times excellent. Recommend their burger. .

Sweet Afton is Belfast's newest swanky cocktail bar and dinner destination. As soon as the doors swing open and you step foot inside Sweet Afton you immediately feel comfortable, whether that's due to the low level lighting or the friendly greeting you get from the apron clad staff I'm not sure? But either way it's a really nice feeling. The bar itself feels like a classy 1920's cocktail club in the heart of Manhattan rather than one in Belfast. The booths and table lamps make a perfect setting for a date or a business meeting, if you're feeling intimate. The food menu is much better and cheaper than I expected. Lunches start at around £7 and you can also get bar snack for £4.95 including my personal favourite, buffalo chicken wings. Unfortunately I was only in on a flying visit toady and didn't get to try their cocktails (which look amazing) but don't worry I plan to put that right very soon. Sweet Afton marks is another bar that is helping Belfast compete on the global stage, I'd be more than happy to pit it against any UK counterparts in the 'cool' stakes alone. read more

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I'm not a fan of The Perch or Rita's, thus was expecting to dislike Sweet Afton. All these bars have the same owner, therefore I was dubious about visiting, thinking it wouldn't be to my taste. But I loved Sweet Afton. It's one of the most beautiful bars I've seen in a long time. Dark wood, soft lighting and luxurious atmosphere. We visited on an early Wednesday evening. It was relatively quiet with just a few other people about which was nice as we wanted a quiet, relaxed drink. The crowd were a mix of different age groups, staff lovely and drinks delicious. We loved it so much we ended up staying for numerous cocktails followed by a cheeseboard and couple of glasses of Malbec! Cocktails are not cheap, ringing in at around £8 or £9 each, but they're soooooo good. I loved The Matron of Edgar House cocktail, a twist on a Porn Star Martini. It is without doubt THE BEST cocktail I've ever tasted. The cheeseboard was good too with a generous amount of red onion chutney. I often end up asking for more chutney or biscuits to finish off a cheeseboard but Sweet Afton got the portions spot on. Plus the frozen grapes on the cheeseboard were devine, a fabulous palate cleanser. Accompanying Malbec was perfect. There was table service when we visited, though this may not be the case on a busy Friday or Saturday night. My only small criticism is that it took quite a while for our cocktails to be made, plus our cheeseboard arrived before our Malbec and we had to remind our server we'd ordered wine. So I'm not sure how they'll fare on a busier evening. Irrelevant of this I loved Sweet Afton and cannot wait to return for more cocktails and to sample the food menu. For me it's definitely Belfast's best new bar. Bravo! read more

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Negatives: they are few, but important, it's almost impossible to get a drink even on a Sunday afternoon when 2 staff are busy making nonstop cocktails. Prices, menu looks great and value, wine list also, but the bar, really £5.20 for a bottle of Franziskaner? This isn't exclusive stuff, it's everywhere and usually from £3 upwards, ah but why drink it then? Because the tap selection is limited to fairly awful Diageo/ Guinness products, everything else in the fridge is similarly priced, rant over!! Positives: it's a beautiful bar, really well put together, and their menu. Hmm, will I be back, it's just not my thing I'm afraid, but I have no doubt it will be a major success and that's as it should be, horses for courses etc etc etc read more

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Having time on a Friday before getting a later train we decided to pop in for one for the road (which turned into 2). It was my second time here and I would go back. It is a busy place yet the bar staff are quick to serve, even when serving cocktails and, there is a great after work buzz about. They also have a good collection of local craft ciders and beers. I had an Angry Orchard and he had a Hophouse, all in properly branded glasses and mine was in one from the freezer which is a great touch plus kept it cold. For the second he had an angry orchard (no cold glass this time) and I had an expresso martini which was really yummy and better than a lot I have had in the past. Would definitely recommend although hard to get a seat there are enough areas you can perch yourself against to chatter away. read more

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A brand spanking new bar for Belfast, can't be more than a month old, and I have to say I really liked it. Part of the Rita's, Perch, China White complex, you can tell they put a lot of through into making each of their bars different and something for everyone. The interiors were dark and plush with plenty of mood lighting, the music was like old school soul, and not over bearing and the bar staff were friendly when you eventually got served, unfortunately it took ages, clearly everyone wanted to try their fancy cocktails, and they took ages to make. I tried a couple myself, the "6 O'clock swill" was a favourite of mine. I was there for my big 30 and my party filled one of the booths up the stairs and stayed there the rest of the night. They also serve bar snacks, the menu looked tasty, hopefully we'll get another run at it and go there for food next time! I'm only marking it down as it was so slow to get served! read more

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New bar on the block! (Located in old Irene and nans) certainly doesn't seem like the same place. Total refurb, doesn't have the same crowd(in my opinion) I wouldn't have went to I&Ns as it was quite rough but it seems to have a more relaxed crowd around 30+ It's quite dressy and hard to get served at weekends but that's the same anywhere with a cocktail list. I have had their lovely cocktails before and they didn't disappoint. We opted for a bottle of wine as didn't want to spend the night waiting to get served. I would recommend going around 8.30/9 if you'd like a table. read more

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We had a good time here in its cozy, relaxing interior and atmosphere. Had a few decent bites and drinks.

Although Sweet Afton is a primarily a cocktail bar I found it to be a charming lunch time destination. Last week I made my first visit and was surprised by their offerings. They have a lunch time express menu which is ideal for me. I ended up going for a Salted Beef and Cream Cheese Bagel along with a side of fries. It was all served up promptly and to an excellent standard. I'm looking forward to going back to Sweet Afton for an evening of beverages! But for lunch it's ideal for City Centre workers. I'd make a safe be that I'll be back to try something else from their express menu. read more

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This was my favorite dinner from the two weeks I spent in Ireland. The Lemon Sole and Roast were both amazing. I can't remember the names of the appetizers we ordered but they were delicious too. read more

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Im in love! This is my kind of place. Lovely inviting doors to welcome you in. The bar is filled with gorgeous aromas from burning incense. Lots of really comfortable arm chairs surrounded by old books to settle into while sipping on a delicious cocktail or 2. Can't wait to return and sample the food menu . A+ read more

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A beautiful bar which seems to be taking on the theme from a bygone era to the extreme - bar staff in aprons and an old world bar as the focal point of the room. The cocktail menu is like a science experiment with all the different concoctions it includes - one with even a shot of prosecco! It's cosy whilst being big at the same time which is an accomplishment. read more

We came here on Sunday as a party of 8 for a friend's birthday. The staff were very helpful from the time of booking. We left in some decorations and a cake beforehand. So when we arrived everything was set up and the birthday girl pleasantly surprised. The food was quick and absolutley beautiful. i went for the charcuterie board to share and then the gourmet hotdog. Service was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails and would definitely recommend to give it a try. Can't wait for the next visit!! read more

Gorgeous bar which reminds me of the great Sherlock Holmes (it's a pity Benedict Cumberbatch is not here!). Lovely laid back atmosphere, friendly staff and nice mixed crowd. Absolutely Fabulous and the cocktails are amazing. read more

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Find it hard to find a bar I actually like these days. Very cozy for such a miserable night. Managed to get a seat by the fire despite the place hiving. Staff where friendly. Little pricy for drinks. Music was spot on. Could frequent this little spot more often xx read more

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What a bar, classy from the moment you step into the venue There is the restaurant part to the left and bar area to the right when you walk through the door. Until the evening kicks into gear there are comfy cushioned bar stools along with a couple areas with couches and small cushioned stools to sit around small tables which can be easily moved to accommodate different sized groups There are a few TVs and placed the bar to show sports games but the volume is soft enough to be in background and not overwhelming to conversations Then we get to the bar and amazingly talented bar staff There is a extensive spirit collection provided an ocean of drink opportunities to be created. There is a nice selection of cocktails to choose from or as I did spent far to many minutes deciding which gin to have. Definitely a place I will go back to, very cool atmosphere read more

I like Sweet Afton but it's impossible to get a drink here. The long bar in the middle has a no service point at one side and at both ends. The side that you can get served from has high seats with people sitting at them. So if you want a drink you have to squeeze in between people who are sat having drinks. We ended up going to the Perch instead. read more

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Great bar in Belfast if you're in town. Craft cocktails, great vibe and live music on the weekends. Bartender's are awesome and the wait staff does a nice job. The interior of the building is cool and the tables are situated so you can have a conversation while still feeling part of the scene. read more

I was in Belfast for business travel and had the chance to eat here with coworkers. The ambiance at this place is like the 1920's Gatsby-era, absolutely lovely! And the food is absolutely delicious! They also have a great selection of drinks, especially their cocktails menu. The service can be a bit slow as compared to other restaurants, but the waiter mentioned that they've been open for less than two weeks, so perhaps they are still doing their ramp up. A great place to try with friends, family & coworkers! read more

Food was decent and the drinks were amazing. I had a Guinness which was very frothy and cold. I also had very good mixed drink. Walked back to the hotel feeling perfectly happy. read more

The ground floor bar is nice with a decent food menu. However, it's the rooftop bars that you can smoke in is the hidden treasure here. A private elevator takes you up to the top, and it's tastefully done. A must-see while in Belfast. read more

Lovely bar. Great staff and brilliant cocktails. Especially look out for Alan thr barman he's a marvel. Very busy and great atmosphere.

Arrived on a Friday night with no reservation for dinner. They got us a table within 5 minutes even though they were very busy. We had the mac & cheese for a starter, Charboiled chicken with champ & the beef stir fry. Mac & cheese was a smaller portion but tasty, beef stir fry was a generous portion & very good flavor but a bit over sauced. The best was the chicken - not a speck left on the plate. Very friendly and efficient staff too. read more

Had the pleasure of being here on opening night. Great service and great staff, who couldn't have done enough for you. Everything ran very smoothly and the bar has a retro 1920s "Gatsby" vibe to it. Looking forward to many more visits, can't wait to try out their brunch menu. read more

Lovely cocktails and a nice relaxed atmosphere, with fire place! Always a plus.

Very disappointed with first here. Staff were very unfriendly and welcoming sent me on a wild goose chase around the place to try and find the party that I was meeting as neither of the two girls could look at the restaurant bookings for the reservation. Very disappointed read more

Few Friday after work drinks last night, fab atmosphere. Two guys playing guitar and singing, they were great. Mixed crowd and good selection of drinks. Definitely be back! read more

Went here for dinner last night with my wife. Girl in stripped shirt (whose name I should have asked for this report) could not have been more helpful in finding us a table and sending the waiters in our direction. Good range of draught and bottled beers to chose from. I had the pork platter as my main course. It was absolutely lovely - huge pork chop on top of mash, two ham hock rolls with black pudding in the middle and a well seasoned piece of pork belly. £13 for this item - great value. My wife had the large crayfish risotto which she finished and enjoyed. Some well cooked sweet potato fries as a side. Huge slice of banana cheesecake to share at the end. The place was packed. I forecast this place will be a huge success if they continue to provide that standard of friendliness and help plus quality things to eat. The night was even better than I expected having heard great things from a few friends. We will definitely return. read more

Went for a girlie night out on a not very busy night between Christmas and New Year, with plenty of money to spend and looking forward to enjoying the entire evening there. Food was nice but service terrible, i.e. non existent. Staff were out the back on their phones and there seemed to be no manager in sight. We left due to not being able to get a drink and even then we had trouble finding someone to pay the bill to. Don't think anyone would have noticed if we did a runner. Then we made the mistake of going upstairs to The Perch where they were so slow making drinks that 2 of us had finished our drinks before the rest of our party of 5 had even got theirs. Would seriously give this place a miss, the staff are too busy floating around loving themselves and flirting with each other to notice that there are customers requiring service. I'd fire the lot of them - they are getting paid to do nothing. read more