This restaurant is spectacular. The food might appear a bit dear, but in actuality each main course…read morecomes with a side dish and a starter and dessert. Decor is upscale and service is spectacular, truly spectacular. Brilliant. Food was unbelievable, I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Maybe you're coming up to Giant Causeway from Belfast or vice versa, and need a bite.

Wonderful little place. We were actually going there for the Gorta Museum that they've created on…read morethe second floor, but we found the most charming pub of our trip. The owner Dermot is absolutely delightful. Fifth generation owner. We ended up going back that night for the local music. It is a very special little place. It is a pub, a restaurant and they have accommodations along with a very well done and very interesting museum upstairs. This is a true hidden gem. Thank you, Dermot for your hospitality. It was a pleasure chatting with you.

Great experience! We came to Friel's as part of a cruise ship excursion in Belfast. Our bus was on…read moreits way back from Glenshane Country Farm, where we learned about sheepherding, which was great as well. We thought we were simply coming for lunch, but it was so much more than that!! Dermot, the fifth-generation owner, gave an interesting presentation on the building's history and shared some great stories about the original owners while we sat in the beer garden. Then we were taken to the museum/visitors center where we learned about the town's history with Gorta, Swatragh's Famine Story. We entered an interactive room that told the story of Dr. Mooney and his wife, Sarah, who operated a surgery and dispensary at this location. They had also set up a soup kitchen during the potato famine. In 1992, the Friel family found an original famine soup pot from Dr. Mooney's time. They also discovered a window when renovating during COVID. It was thought that people would come to the window to get their soup. We toured the rest of the museum, which was very interesting. Then we went to the restaurant for lunch. I loved the interior and the whole vibe. The exterior is also beautiful with plants and flowers. Since we were such a large group, we were given two choices for lunch, chicken or beef. Plus, we got one free alcoholic drink. I chose a nice cold beer. I had the grass-fed beef, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. The beef was so tender, you didn't need a knife. The meal came out piping hot! Even the carrots were delicious, and I'm not a big fan of carrots. The service was great, considering they were serving so many people at once. It was honestly the best meal I'd had during our entire cruise vacation.

Lovely place, lovely people, lovely food. We really have zero complaints. My wife had the Beef &…read moreGuinness Pie, and I had the Katsu Chicken Curry. Both were excellent. I don't eat peppers, and my request to leave them out of the curry wasn't a problem. Nice vibe to the place, too. Overall, a very nice experience.

This is two places in one! The Cardan referring to the bar and restaurant part and Distil to the…read morenightclub. I haven't been to Distil myself so I cannot comment but the Cardan is great. We popped in here for lunch one day and were pleasantly surprised by the vast menu on offer. The restaurant is very trendy and modern and I imagine its a great place to come for a nice quiet drink. They offer several different menu options- lunch, evening, buffet, sunday and function. We were in for lunch and I went for the salt and pepper squid to start which was perfectly prepared and really well presented and then for my main I had the Chicken goujons with salad and chips which was great and very filling. The chips here I must say are great! Will certainly be back here again! Prices are reasonable with a main setting you back £8-£9.

I've dined here a few times and been impressed every time. They have a great menu and nice…read moreselection of drinks including several craft beers. Not too expensive either for the quality and service provided. The restaurant/bar is fairly casual but with nice modern decor and often showing football/rugby on a few screens throughout. They do a really great Sunday carvery too with all the trimmings. Definitely the best carvery I've come across in Lisburn!

We literally stumbled into this bar after getting caught up in a group as they went down an…read morealleyway. Worth the adventure in every way!

Friendly and quiet atmosphere…read more If you're looking for a pint outside but not subject to a noisy Belfast street, the Mermaid is a great option.

Top notch food! Large portions. Good local cuisine and assortment of liquor. Vibe is chill…read moreboth inside and out.

Great wee pub/resturant. Good choice of menu available. Great atmosphere good prices and good craic…read morewith sammy the bar man who tells terrible jokes! Good large car park to rear, also street parking.

We stopped here en route to the West for a cup of coffee and chips for the kids. Lovely place,…read morestaff are great and menu is superb. Will come back for an evening meal!!

The family owned Cohannon Inn has long had a high reputation in the local area. The food is always…read morewonderful and the service doesn't let it down wither. Prices are excellent too so you won't need a mortgage to take a few friends or family members out for a meal and drinks.

I pass the Ramble Inn 6 times a week on my work commute and have always wanted to stop by!! I got…read moremy chance this week. It's a proper country pub and restaurant. There's ample free car parking, a full bar range, great staff, an amazing menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and it's very well decked out!! I shall be back to have a meal!!

Recommend by a local. Can't thank him enough. Beef and Guinness pie, fish & chips, Lamb Liver &…read moreBacon. The liver was a little over cooked, same with the beef for the beef in the beef & Guinness pie. Fish was perfect. The only housefly we have run into while in Ireland was here. Kind of a surprise. All that said I do recommend the place. The portions were large, the food (like all of Ireland) was served hot (I mean HOT) to the table, unlike many places in the US. Hot chocolate Sunday with vanilla ice turns out to be a hot chocolate cake with a serving of French vanilla ice cream covered in hot chocolate sauce, devoured immediately upon hitting the table.