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    The Speckled Hen

    4.2 (6 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Barking Dog Restaurant - beef shin burger is definitely not your average burger

    Barking Dog Restaurant

    4.5(96 reviews)
    4.7 miQueen Quarter
    ££

    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!!

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    Barking Dog Restaurant
    Barking Dog Restaurant

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    21 Social

    3.3(13 reviews)
    6.0 miThe Cathedral Quarter
    ££

    I visited 21 Social last night for a quick meal with a couple of friends before going to my…read moreThursday evening Wine Appreciation Class. Sadly it was one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time. There are only a couple of Vegetarian options on the Dinner Menu, a 'Homemade Herb Gnocchi' and a 'Ricotta & Beetroot Tart'. Well, I assumed they were Vegetarian judging by their description, however this wasn't clearly stated on the online menu I looked at before visiting. I ordered the Gnocchi as I liked the description of 'Homemade Herb Gnocchi' with 'wild mushrooms, shaved radish, parmesan, rocket pesto' - it sounded good. Ten minutes after we ordered our food the waitress returned to our table to let me know the kitchen had run out of Gnocchi! She suggested a pasta dish (linguine) in either a tomato based sauce or the mushroom, radish, herb and parmesan dressing the gnocchi would have been in. I opted for the later. It looked good when it arrived and was set down in front of me. Unfortunately it didn't taste so good. It was bland. I would go as far as to say that it was one of the most disappointing, tasteless pasta dishes I have ever had in my entire life. I ate half and left half. In hindsight I should have complained and sent it back to the kitchen - I wish now I had done so. The restaurant itself had zero atmosphere and we were the only diners there. In fairness it was early (6pm), however other restaurants I passed on the way to 21 Social had more people inside and looked livelier. Our female waitress was nice so I can't fault the staff or service and this is the only reason they are getting one star from me. I will not be returning to 21 Social. I was dissatisfied by the extremely limited Vegetarian options (I'm not even sure the meal I had was Vegetarian as Parmesan isn't always Vegetarian), dishes not available as they had run out of ingredients and flavourless, tasteless food. My two friends liked their meals but my personal experience of 21 Social was a big let-down.

    Good club upstairs! It seems to have well dressed people lol! So dress well to ensure you get in,…read moreand arrive early, queues tend to build up quite quickly lol! Anytime I've been I've had a good night...their pints of coors are particularly delish...then again everything is after a few It does be kind of packed, so if you don't mind dancing round your handbag old skool style, then go and have a laugh! Updating review as went to a hen party here on sat night Bit of a mixup with our booking, we had booked two vip booths, and had paid £100 deposit, and had £100 left to pay on the night, only to be told we'd have to pay an additional £5 per head? Good thing is we had a copy of our confirmation to prove otherwise...not that they were cheeky of anything, far from it, and it got sorted right away Had a brill night, the barmaid was kind enough to find me some safety pins for my outfit too when another hen broke the back on it lol! The 4 stars still stand, great wee night and well looked after

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    21 Social - Few cocktails that my friend got.

    Few cocktails that my friend got.

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    21 Social - One of our booths, needless to say the complimentary vodka went down well!

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    One of our booths, needless to say the complimentary vodka went down well!

    The Speckled Hen - gastropubs - Updated May 2026

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