I highly suggest you indulge yourself in some of the delicious, golden, salt and vinegar battered…read morescampi. Truly one of Northern Ireland's finest.

Nice group of people working. Patio is great for lunch with a view. Fun seeing all the dogs.read more

As promised in my previous review of Johnny the Jig I am updating things as I've now tried their…read moregrub. I was actually lured in here yesterday by a sandwich board outside saying 'Buy one get one half price on Burgers' but to my disappointment that deal only starts after 6pm - so don't get caught out. Once inside I didn't want to be 'That guy' who leaves once he finds out a deal isn't available - no one likes 'that guy'. So I stayed and I'm glad I did. The lunch menu isn't too expansive - it consists of a few starters, mussels, wings and chowder and for mains you can pick from 7 pub favourites like fish and chips or burgers. Having convinced my wee brain I was getting a burger before I walked in I went for a Mexican burger - it was priced at £12 which I initially thought was quite steep but once it came out I realised it was well worth the money. The burger was cooked to perfection (we were asked how we'd like it cooked - I opted for pink) and it was topped with spicy beef chili and huge chunks of chorizo - nice and sloppy and full of flavour. It was accompanied by potato cut chips, you know the type that have the skin still on one side for added authenticity. Can't fault the food at all and the staff are excellent - we were seated promptly, offered drinks and our orders were taken as soon as we were ready. A really great lunchtime destination. 5 Stars for food!

I was absolutely plastered when I went here. Disregard this review but I will go again. Im pretty…read moresure I enjoyed myself though.

Well well well, all I can say about this little bar is that you are best to avoid it during the day…read moreif you want to have a private conversation and are female. My friend and her boyfriend had hit a rocky patch and she asked to meet me at 1pm for a few day time jars and a chat. I'd suggested the maypole as it is very close to where I was that day. This is a long established pub in the middle of town and it homes all the regulars during the day. I wasn't expecting a modern sheik establishment and that was lucky because I didn't get it. The best way to describe the Maypole is that it is an old mans bar - I have no idea what it is like in the evenings but in the day time it seems to be a meeting point for old gentlemen who sit at the bar and put the world to rights. The bar is bright enough and the Guiness and Harp mirrors make it feel bigger. There are small tables and a long leather bench. They stock a full bar but don't expect fine wines of cocktails as this really is a beer and bitter kind of pub. Anyway I listened to my friends problems as did two or three elderly locals, we all gave our opinions and left it at that. To be honest we both enjoyed the social interactions but a lot of it was to do with us being youngish ladies. An old man's bar so if you do enter in the daytime, be prepared!

A real Irish pubread more

There aren't too many actual pubs or what not in Holywood, it is more of a place to go and get…read morelunch or to head out for a bite to eat before you head out in Belfast. I have been here a couple of times and found the staff to be chilled out and helpful. The interior is modern and funky without being too pretentious. The Attik Cafe Bar is located in Holywood High Street and offers a fine array of beers and cocktails. Every Sunday they host a live performance from a local band. There is a pretty good bar with plenty of selection at a pretty good price.

Now known as the Attik, good bistro restaurant downstairs, pub upstairsread more

This is a relatively new bar opened on the main street which advertises live music through out the…read moreweek. The pub that was here before had a bit of a reputation for attracting a rough and tough crowd but apparently, according to my local Holywood source, those days are gone and welcome to a really nice, friendly and somewhat quirky little bar. Ascend the stairs into a somewhat dark bar with a nice open roof terrace that offers table service! I love that no more in and out to the bar. There is a quiz on a Wednesday with a special local knowledge round in an attempt to beat the iphones! Karaoke on a Thursday and 2 for 1 cocktails with a live acoustic set on a Friday. Saturday is disco night with Sunday providing the end of the weekend chill out. I like the feel to this bar and I think it is the kind of place Holywood needs - I'm a fan of live acoustic music anywhere so I will definitely become a frisky regular - as in a regular to the bar not some kind of weird horny person!!

Frisky Bear is a strange name for a bar but these days it seems the more obscure the name the more…read morepopular, especially if you put an adjective together with an animals name, like the 'Agitated Cat' for instance. I made that one up but sounds like a bar doesn't it? Anyway back to my review, The Frisky Bear seem to have followed a tried and tested quirky bar formula. Add old bits of clutter like granny lamps, retro toys and mismatched furniture and you've got yourself a hipster hangout. Despite this formula The Frisky Bear isn't quite a hipster hangout. It attracts a mix of older locals and office workers. I visited with the intention of taking part in the free Wednesday night quiz but there were so few people taking apart I ended up leaving early. The guys hosting the quiz were great, really funny and I ended up 'loling' a few times which I rarely do. The bar itself is fully stocked and they do a good selection of 'Dead Rockstar' cocktails served in jam jars. I'd recommend the Amy Winehouse if you like your rum. The bar is located on the second floor and is a bit of a rabbit warren with a hidden games room (pool table and a few slot machines). They show all major sporting events and although it wasn't pulled down last night they have a large projector screen. Overall The Frisky Bear is a jack-of-all-trades - live sport, hipster décor, local bar flies, decent cocktails and live events nearly every night of the week. You're bound to find something you like about the place.

We were looking for a place we could have a pint and listen to music. Fibber Magees is the place…read more Again it has the traditional look of an Irish pub you'd come to expect. The entrance is behind the building which is a little odd, but it is connected to the restaurant/bar in front of it. You can walk through both as there are doors creating a throughway.

This was a great pub and was a great way to spend an evening in Belfast. It got a bit busy, but it…read morewasn't terribly crowded. Service was great.

best pub in the world, bar none…read more or best bar in the world, pub none. too many Guinness. too much fun!

My fiance and I visited last night (Sunday) as I was lucky enough to win a voucher for a meal here!…read more We had been in the Point years ago and i have to say, I love what they've done with the place, it's been given a refurb and a face-lift outside and totally looks the part! My fiance, myself, and our little boy, made our way upstairs to the restaurant. Upon arrival we picked a table, got a highchair, and took some menus from the bar. As it was Sunday, they had a Sunday menu on, where you could pick from 1,2 nd 3 courses. I was tempted, but in the end I decided to go for the steak, and my partner went for the ribs. The gentleman came over to take our order, and brought us our drinks. The food came fairly quickly and my steak was done exactly how I'd asked. I opted for the sweet potato wedges, which were quite nice but very greasy. It also came with 2 onion rings which were great. My partner enjoyed his ribs but as a main course, there was very little meat on them making for too small a portion and he went home hungry. The biggest shocker of all however was when we got the bill. Drinks wise, we'd got a soft drink each, and I had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The total for the drinks came to £12.95! The Coke and Diet Coke were £4 each! Absolute disgrace guys, sort this out! If I had known that was how much the soft drink was I'd have got another wine as it wasn't much more expensive. To be honest, although the food was fine, this in itself would genuinely put me off going back. Should be called Stroker's Halt!

Stokers Halt is so cute!! Previously the Point, it's had a massive makeover, and it's looking…read moregreat. Wasn't a fan of the Point in it's day, but of a dive, and the crowd could get a bit rough. They've really overhauled it, and turned it into a warm, welcoming and inviting place you would want to spend the evening it. We called in on a Wednesday night to watch the football and whilst not terribly busy there was a good few people just sitting having a drink with friends, reading, eating dinner, or watching the match. All very relaxed! The décor is rustic and they've knocked a few walls down, and shifted the bar around which has really opened up the place. I loved their big leather tub chairs and high tables with stools, clearly they have put a lot of money into this place. They have really upped their game in the drinks department, which was a pity for me as I only had a coffee, but it was fresh and tasty, so I was happy enough. The drinks menu was extensive, every type of gin, including my favourite Monkey 47 (potent stuff), they have also cocktails at reasonable prices and plenty of craft beers if you consider yourself a beer snob, and if you don't there are plenty of options for you too. We didn't have dinner either (we were really very dull last night). But after having a nosy at the menu we vowed to return and have a proper run at it! We were tempted to go up to other people and ask "mind if I take a photo of your burger??" they looked that good! But I don't think being a Yelper would have been a good enough reason, and we would definitely have looked crazy. So watch this space, updated review coming soon!

Wow! I'm blown away from the interior design! It's a great getaway from the realty of the world…read morehere! Grand live music with refined cocktails! I felt like I was in a mythical bar and a bird's creation! Awesome concept and bar! Recommend to check out and enjoy here!

Nice little pub in Ireland with live music and drinks. They serve dinner but we didn't eat…read more Seating available for drinks only. But a little tight. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff.

My hubby ordered a Guinness of course. Great atmosphere. Very crowded. It's in an alley way off the…read morebeaten pass.

We were all over Ireland and North Ireland last week and spent a couple nights at this nice bar and…read morethe super cool area just outside it (with all the lit umbrellas). Really enjoyed the bar and the area. Have to remember that they don't take tips anywhere in Ireland or North Ireland. I kept telling the bartender to keep it (I'd hand him a 20 for 18 bucks of booze) and he'd just walk away - no acknowledgement or anything. Were able to try some good whiskey's here including A Friend in Hand whiskeys (this is an amazing whiskey store just down the street). The whole time we were there we got no rain (same as our first time) so we sat outside a lot, people had cute pups out there. Super nice. Didn't know UK stuff was on yelp, hope to leave a few good reviews here.