I have a nostalgic soft spot for this pub since it's where my partner and I had our first date. If…read morewe ever break up I might feel differently, so check back for updates. I also love the comedy night, which always delivers great laughs.

Service was not friendly or personable. At one point they told us they stopped serving mixed drinks…read more(at 8pm with no explanation and mixed drinks being made for a private party in an adjoining room). The food was mid and the atmosphere was less than desirable. I hate to give poor reviews and yet it's necessary for this one. We actually left disappointed overall. The fish and chips were just ok as was the sausage and mash. The frickles were unimpressive and most of our group didn't care for the hummus (plus the bread was just 2 thin tortillas that had been toasted and cut). The chili chicken was decent but nothing to rave about and the calamari type dish was just bland. Maybe we caught them on an off night but if that's the case I would think the servers could step up and at least be friendly. Most staffers looked the other way or were just not accommodating.

Great sport's bar in an easily accessible part of the town. Usually have £2.50 pint offers on…read moreduring premier league, 6 nations and most GAA games. Sometimes have live music too which is always a good nights craic. Also note that it's directly beside a William hill and has a handy walkway at the back of the bar straight across into the bookies. Great for a days drinking and betting.

This was a perfect little bar to stop in and get fish and chips and one of the best Irish coffees…read moreI've ever had. I'm so glad we came here. It was hard to taste any other fish and chips after having theirs because they didn't compare to these. I highly recommend coming here.

On the way to meeting friends for dinner, this was a nice stop for a shot of Bushmills…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-bushmills-distillery-bushmills-2?hrid=J4jyJwalMhdw5vs1Gw0mTg to pregame. No slight to Jameson but if you're in Northern Ireland then you should be drinking Northern Ireland whiskey. A bit loud at 6pm on a weekday with the after work folks but a space at the bar opened up and I was able to place an order. They do have great looking food here. The portion of chicken wings looks pretty amazing and the burger was massive. It's hard to miss the brightly painted red building where it's always Guinness Time. And don't miss looking up at the tin ceiling. [Review 1871 of 2024 - 854 in United Kingdom - 22893 overall]

It's combination bar and restaurant…read more Service was exceptionally good! We were immediately seated, water and drinks came out as quickly as humanly possible. Back in just a few minutes to take our order! We ordered the fish and chips, which were the best we've had so far here in the UK! The fish was huge, and prepared perfectly! We asked for the chips to be crispy, and they were... The fish was almost too hot to handle, perfectly cooked! I would highly recommend this place, and certainly would come back if we were in the area!

Wandered in while visiting Dark Hedge and were so pleasantly surprised…read more The pub has a real and in -use fire place which was nice to see. Our server was great. non pretentious, and useful with recommendations. ( not only did he recommend what to order but also how not to over-order) Sea food chowder was to die for , oysters very good with Guinness and homemade cheesecake was excellent! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for laid back atmosphere and good food.

Oh my. I had an excellent night out in Molly Brown's for my friend's 22nd birthday, and now I'm…read moregoing to tell you alllll about it. You lucky people... First up was a bit of dinner, and this was undoubtedly going to be a good one. Molly Brown's run this 2 courses for £10 offer from 12-9pm Monday to Thursday, and from 12-6pm on Friday and Saturday, which is really very good value for money. There's a huge variety too and definitely something for everyone - from garlic bread starters to roast stuffed pepper mains. I chose the bread and oils starter, which down an absolute treat (including down my top, which didn't go down quite so well...), and for the mains I had a burger which wasn't half a bad 'un. So far so good. We happened to be there on a Thursday night (incidentally, as Geraldine mentioned, quiz night), so we weren't going anywhere any time soon. Between the meal and quiz, we got some drinks (Strawberry Daiquiris were all the rage) and had a bit of craic. Speaking of the daiquiris, I got a lesson in making one from the exceptionally friendly barman. Excellent. The quiz man (who's an absolute hoot) did arrive a good bit late, but we were all so pumped for the quiz (ok, I was), that we didn't mind too much. Throughout all the rounds our team were in second place until the very last round. As Mr Quizmaster announced the scores, we listened for our name and realised we'd come top...with another team! Oooh, the drama. One last tiebreak question, and the first prize was ours. Well, you should have heard the cheers, and the singing along to "We are the Champions"...yes, an exceptionally good night indeed.

I heart Molly's and here's why! This contemporary pub has been open now for a few years on the site…read morethat used to be The Whiskey Haw and it has been a crowd pleaser ever since. On a Thursday night you can drop in for quiz night with the very entertaining quiz host and his half time nibbles...free and yummy! if you win you will receive anything from a bottle of wine to a 24 pack of beers (i know this because our team have won now a few times and we are not geniuses nor do we use our phones!!) They have a long list of cocktails as well as your standard man refreshments - beer! I heart Molly's because they run fantastic little offers every now and again. Sex and the City 2 premier night had a free cocktail, tickets and a bus to the cinema and back for a cheap as chips price! Trips to Down Royal racecourse are also run through the bar - the classic a pint and a bet. Kelvin, the manager, will happily whip you out 'a steak on a stone' from the kitchen while you look at the lovely paintings of local areas by local artists. Seriously, I could go on and on about this place...the food is really good with a starter and a main for a tenner. They even hosted my fiances 30th birthday party for no charge and allowed me to decorate the whole place with pictures of him in his nappy! So accommodating, affordable, friendly and I swear i'm not even getting paid to write this but I am going to print off a copy and take it in and try to get a free cocktail out of it!

Recently I've heard a lot about The Hudson's famous Chicken Wings so I thought I better check them…read moreout. Firstly I thought that on a Friday afternoon that the place would be rammed and I'd have to wait an age to get ripped in to those tiny, tender poultry pieces but I was wrong I walked in ordered at the bar and less than 15 minutes later I was presented with a wooden bowl of 33 glazed buffalo wings - all for £8.95! The price was good and the wings did live up to the hype but I wouldn't say they were earth shattering. There was just the right amount of glaze but the wings themselves lacked meat. Yesterday's visit to The Hudson reaffirmed how good the bar is in my eyes - it's such a jack of all trades - serves a whole host of different beers - I had the Sam Adams, something that you don't see too often in Belfast. It really is the perfect place to garb some wings and have a beer on a Friday afternoon.

First time eating anything other than chicken wings here (which are amazing) staff are friendly and…read moreefficient. Food is tasty and there is a nice atmosphere to the place. I had a club sandwich which was served with skinny fries & a nice little bit of salad, really enjoyed it all. My husband had the steak sandwich with chunky chips which got a thumbs up from him. Will definitely be back I'm back! Having food before my birthday party which is happening upstairs, tonight I went for scampi & chips....yum! Menu is limited but what they do, they do well. Table had a mix of chunky chips, skinny fries & sweet potato fries all of which are delicious

A great community spot for a drink and watching the football with pool tables for relaxing after a…read morehard day at the office. St. Paul's recently went through a makeover and is now a very spacious and clean sports bar. Decent prices for drinks too and with a great coffee machine if you prefer a latte with your football or hurling games on the big screen. Normally with its fair share of regulars and affectionately known by some as 'the jockey' this bar is really up and coming. They also have a function room for hire and have onsite catering facilities, which when I was growing up was a massive 18th birthday party spot. The profits from the club go to support the Gaelic and Hurling programs in St. Paul's which gives a great distraction for all young people in the area and really represents the best parts of this side of Belfast. Call in for a pint. Naomh Pol Abú

The Railway Bar, or Mickey Kelly's as its known, is a traditional-style pub. Has a mixed age-group…read moreof patrons so you'll find golden oldies as well as young 'uns propping up the bar, though it tends to draw more of an older crowd. A chilled, relaxed atmosphere permeates and it's definitely a good place to catch up with friends and chat over a pint. Any time I've visited, which has always been on a Saturday, there's live music playing. A friendly vibe permeates and Mickey Kelly's frequently reminds me of the bar from American sitcom Cheers. It has a laid-back feel and is very popular with locals, so has a solid core of regulars who all know each other. Cocktails are good and beer is excellent. Would recommend.

I recently visited The Bot with a friend who had been in Australia for a year - he was adamant that…read morewe went to The Bot, also on his insistence we had to have a pint of Guinness each followed up by a steak and Guinness pie with a side of champ. Stodgy pub grub served in large portions is what The Bot is good and I for one hope it never changes! The Bot is quiet and unassuming in a good way - a true taste of Belfast without the bells and whistles, it gets the thumbs up from me.

I used to go here all the time, but now I avoid this place due to concerns about management and…read moreownership decisions. A widely reported case involving a manager included allegations of inappropriate comments toward a 16-year-old; while he was cleared of certain charges, a judge still criticized his behavior in court. That alone is enough to make me uncomfortable supporting this business. I won't be returning.

I don't want to give myself a bad name, but I love naughty afternoon pints, and for that the…read morePavilion nails it. The dark wood and tiled floor give it a feel of The Crown but without the tourists and dodgy toilets. It is a bit of an old man's bar, but having been in with a group of girls who had no interest in watching the sport on the big screens, it went down a treat. There is also a pool hall upstairs, which although nowhere near as good or big as Laverys it is perfect for pottering away the afternoon. While it's neighbour The Errigle may be busier, the craic is superior in the Pav and you unlike the great selection of beers ,you can't get that on draught. ;-)

I've been to this venue twice, once for a quiet drink after a meal at the fab Frenchie restaurant…read more E'toile across the road and again recently for a swingin hoedown of a night at Hellza Poppin. This night was top class and came recommended by the Guardians Guide- put that in yer pipe! Captains Topsy and Pixie play, in their own words '40's swing, 50's rock'n'roll, 60's girl groups, Motown, 80's alt pop and a load of shit/ brilliant stuff', well done girls on describing your own night, this is spot on! The music was amazering! Loads of sixties classics like 'These boots were made for Walkin' fitting snuggly between 'Walk like an Egyptian' and a bitta Dolly Parton 'Nine to Five'. There were also some amazingly crap tunes like Cotton Eye Joe, oh dear, but it was all in the name of good fun. Most people came dressed in cowgirl and cowboy outfiits, including one guy who went a bit far and wore a pair of leather chaps, cowboy boots with a pair of boxers underneath and a waistcoat. It ensured there was a 5 mile radius around this dude on the dancefloor for the entire night, but hey, he was enjoying himself. The downstairs bar is nice and elegant, but the TV's showing sport were really intrusive whilst trying to have a nice drink. Upstairs the atmosphere was a lot more relaxed. I would definitely recommend this night to you, yes you, I know we don't know each other that well but you'll enjoy it. Trust me! Check Hellza Poppin Belfast for the next hoedown.