Having been a few times now (mainly during the week) I've love it. The floating bar has a range of brilliant guest ales that have all been very impressive, if a little pricey. Each time we've been its been for the sharing platter which has a range of chicken wings and other goodies that have impressed each time. The service has always been fast and efficient and done with a friendly and welcoming demeanour, so all in all this has become a bit of a favourite venue read more

The Woodworkers - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Great selection of beers (and can do flights). I tried the sour, it wasn't super sour, but it was good. Also great choices for food, lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I did the vegan platter so I could try the sweet & sour chikun, salt & pepper tofu, Buffalo cauliflower, guacamole...there even a few other things on it I can't recall now. But it was all delicious and enough for two or more people to share, I had to take a bunch with me and it was my dinner the next night as well! The vibe was great, very cozy and inviting, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend and would go back. read more

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Great craft beer spot. We ordered food, which turned out tasty but took a while to arrive. Overall , a positive experience. read more

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Great spot for vegan eats! I tried the vegan platter and was in love with it. Nine pounds for a huge plate, and all of the flavors were on point. Really enjoyed the friendly staff and was so happy to find such a cool place that carries an eclectic mix of food! read more

The Woodworkers - Vegan platter! Only around £9! Delicious - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

This is the sort of bar I LOVE. The Woodworkers has a relaxed atmosphere, not at all pretentious - just easy going. Add pleasant staff, nice wines/beers, amazing cocktails and scrumptious food to the mix and you've got the perfect spot. I called in this evening with a crowd of friends after an exceptionally stressful week and it was just what the Doctor ordered. Sure, I was with some great company but The Woodworkers bar itself just made me HAPPY. We started the evening off with some of the best cocktails I've had in ages. Mine was a Cosmopolitan, which was delicious. However, I sampled my friend's Bramble and Red N Bonny cocktails and they were heavenly - I'm definitely working my way through the drinks menu on my next visit. After lusting over the extensive food menu we ordered a medley of mains and my halloumi salad with a side of chips was exceptional. I was delighted to see a range of veggie options on the menu including nachos, burgers, pies and salads. I simply cannot fault this place in any way. Even the decor is great - exposed brickwork, metallic tiled ceiling (sounds weird but it works!), wooden tables, comfy seating. It's my new favourite bar - I will return - frequently. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, nice food and wonderful craft beers! This new bar is easily gonna be a new favourite for me and for all craft beer lovers out there! I have no knowledge when it comes to beers, craft or not, so I went with a friend that knows a thing or two (much more to be honest!) about it and I had a great time! The place itself is very simple and with a nice decor! A few tables, not that many and long benches so you can sit down and enjoy your beer! When it comes to beers, as I said, I'm clueless but I went with a friend (and now fellow yelper) that was happy to choose some nice craft beers to try and I must say that I quiet enjoyed it! For what I understood they have a few options on draught and then they will change it every few weeks so you can keep trying new ones! It's a quiet pub, compared to the other ones in the area, that is focused on selling good craft beers and also good for a few pints and chat with friends. So far, one of my favourite pubs in Belfast! read more

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Took the plunge and shared the 20 pack flight of beers to be able to savor each and every tap. Some real nice session IPA's along with a great variety of sour beers and sippers. We also had the chicken chili app and the Guinness stew, both great choices. Huge place, definitely should be on your short list when in Belfast. Chef recommends! read more

Visited here for first time last night...it kept popping up on my timeline as a popular place so I thought it was about time I gave it a go! The place itself is pretty cool, high ceilings, low lighting, candles in brick wall alcoves...all very cool & trendy, even down to the menus being on clipboards and the beer menu being a pegboard on the wall...all cool! Even getting to play retro games like connect four whilst we waited...all good craic! The staff were lovely, letting us sample some of the beer before I ordered a 4-board, so we also also ordered cocktails and some food Ok, so reading some reviews I'd noticed that food wasn't to be their strong point...so I wasn't expecting to be blown away or anything We ordered a selection of starters and a few sides...it was ok...just ok My calamari was rubbery, the onion rings were soggy and cool on inside and everything could've done with being hotter, in fact the only hot thing was the portion of chips The cocktails on the other hand were delicious! I would go back just for them! In fact that's the plan...go back for drinks, and avoid the food read more

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I've been to Woodworkers twice now. The first time I went we had to wait almost an hour for our food however the cocktails, music and atmosphere was so good we didn't mind waiting. The second time I went the cocktails were horrible (I ordered a bramble and it tasted like diluted juice with no water) and my nachos were burnt! I'm not fully put off Woodworkers - it is a nice bar and I would maybe go back to give it another chance and update my review then! read more

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Nice place. Was there on a Saturday night. Decent crowd. But not to tag point you can't move. On the younger side. Music was talkable over. Then there was a DJ. Good music. Stayed on the ground floor just. Staff are nice and you get served quickly. Drinks are average price. There's also board games you can play. read more

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I just love this place! As a Yorkshire lass I grew up drinking ale (after the age of 18 obviously) so this is home from home to me. It's part of the laverys complex so connects to their pool room and roof terrace but apart from that you would never know. The decor is what you would expect from an ale bar and the rotating taps ensure there's always something new to try! The pints are a little on the more expensive side but it's well worth it, and they come in proper pint pots!! You can also get a sampler board of you don't want to commit to full pints however the staff are very knowledgable and let you have a little 'try before you buy' to make sure you're getting something you like. The food here is great and really reasonable, it's the ideal spot to meet up with friends on a Saturday afternoon for a catch up an grub, there's even a selection of board games for you get stuck into! read more

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What an awesome addition to the Belfast bar scene. The Woodworkers has the whole package, the staff are helpful and friendly, the drinks menu is very extensive (Including a great selection of craft beers) and the whole design and feel of the place is relaxing and chilled. This is definitely my kind of bar, somewhere you can go and relax for a wee pint or kick back with friends and make a night of it. I've sampled the food and it was delicious and they have a big selection of board games as well. I love the fact that bars are starting to do this, its a great way to spend the night with friends, getting drunk and playing table top games and watching as one or the other slowly starts cheating. Cause lets face it Alcohol = competitiveness :-) Anyway I digress, big ups to this one. Great bar, great selection, great food and great atmosphere. Just what Belfast needed this end of the town. read more

The Woodworkers - Shortcross gin and fever tree - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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I had heard really good things about The Woodworkers and was dying to get in for a pint. My wish came true yesterday after a day in Belfast's Queens Quarter and I wasn't disappointed. Woodworkers have transformed the space that was formerly Lavery's Off License - anyone familiar with what it used to look like while be shocked by the change. To be perfectly honest I would never have imagined that they would have been able to do so much with so little space. As others have mentioned, Woodworkers main offering is Craft Beer but they also have an extensive cocktail menu and a sufficient food menu. After being in America for 3 weeks I was sick of strong IPA's so I went for the Ripcord red ale - It was velvety and smooth and went down all too easy for a Wednesday afternoon. I highly recommend this pint served in a tankard (Jack Duckworth style - manly). Whilst drinking your pint you can entertain yourself with old school board games - we played Kerplunk - you know the one with the sticks and marbles? We got so in to playing board games we barely noticed the time - my focus was on making sure I kept all the marbles in the plastic prism, not on my belly. When we did eventually look at our watches we realised it was time for some grub. We decided on ordering from snacks from the menu and went for the plain nachos and the Buffalo and salted Chili Wings. To be honest I think their food needs a little work - the wings lacked any real flavour and the nachos were slightly over cooked - but you can let them off as they are so new and their expertise lie in different areas. Overall The Woodworkers is a great post work pub - plenty of drinks choices especially if you're a beer fan and plenty to keep you entertained. Keep an eye on your watch though, it's one of those places where time just drifts away! read more

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Loved this bar, high ceiling and towering stairway as you walk in. Not sure how far back this bar goes as we sat at the front in a cosy wee three man booth. The big board above you tells you which beers are on at the minute and can be included in your choices for a flight. The barman was very helpful suggesting his favs and telling us the virtues of the others. A real nice touch that he writes the names on it with chalk so you can see immediately what you are drinking. They also do large juggs of your favourite beer for you to take to your table. Really calm atmosphere and load back staff with out seeming like they don't care. Recommended for something different on a sat(or any day for that matter) afternoon. read more

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Good choice Stevie M - now this is my sort of place to hang out! Really good use of the space, you have a very long and high ceilinged room with many pockets meaning it doesn't feel too cavernous but has a warm and welcoming feeling. and you know what - it's all about the beers here (and cocktails I guess...) as they had a great craft selection from around the UK and further afield. Beavertown was sunk on tap and in can, cloudwater was on in a big way and the bottles fridge looked like it could keep you occupied (very well occupied in fact) one lazy afternoon! Nice work Woodworkers, hopefully I'll be back soon. read more

Great bar with amazing decor - does a large food menu the same as Laverys next door, got a really nice vibe about it read more

The Woodworkers - The Bramble - yum - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Nice selection of beers available that rotate regularly, however it can get a bit crowded at times. Due to the recent expansion of Lavery's this was expected, but don't let it put you off. Decor is very pleasant, staff are really nice, and if it all gets a bit too busy for you, just head to the off license next door and pick up something to take home. Overall a nice addition to Lavery's Bar. Mostly populated by the younger crowd. read more

I've only been here once, but the atmosphere on a Saturday is surprisingly chilled and the selection of craft beers is top notch. The wooden tables are a bit rough and ready, but they do what they do very well! read more

The Woodworkers - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Great bar with a lovely, relaxed vibe. Serves delicious food and has a large menu which includes lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. Desserts and cocktails are delicious and wine is reasonably priced. The staff are very nice and helpful too. Would recommend. read more

The Woodworkers - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Yesterday after work we went to Woodworkers with my colleagues for a drink. Just like the first time, we ended up having food as well. After the first visit, I would have given even 5 stars to this place but unfortunately yesterday's experience put me off a bit. To start with, I have to say I really like the place itself. Cosy and spacious, lovely traditional pub feeling with a wee modern twist. Great selection of beers and other drinks at the bar and an acceptable bar menu with the usual choices you would expect in such a place. I am quite happy with their food, I've tried their chicken wings, the mexican burger and the nachos so far, all tasty but nothing you would really sing hymns about. That is fine so far and would earn them a good 4 stars. However, service was really not the best. The first time we had to wait quite long for our orders to come but yesterday I would say there was basically no service! It was a busy evening I know but you would expect that a couple of days before Christmas, right? First of all, there was no menu on our table, then one of us had to go to the bar asking them to take our orders. After we received our orders, noone came by to see if everything was okay and looking around, I could not see any staff members either. We chatted over our empty plates for a while when a guy came over and took away some of (!) the empty glasses but still not the plates. The girls next to us were also a bit confused about how to order etc. It might sound fussy I know and you dont expect top notch service in a bar like that but this really put me off - as a paying customer you would expect at least some attention... read more

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Amazing amazing place!! Our party of various dietary needs and preferences were delighted with the delicious vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Delicious vegan Shepard's pie, mushy peas, and raspberry kale salad. I enjoyed a great gluten-free beer. Fantastic service as well, such a friendly and helpful waiter who made excellent menu suggestions and told us all about the establishment including their biodegradable takeaway containers. If I weren't just visiting Belfast for a short time I would come back again and again! read more

The Woodworkers - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Came as a recommendation from the Garrick when asked "Are there any other pubs with a huge selection of craft beers like you?" The selection is not massive but they do have 14 cold kegs of it and you can do a flight of 6, 8, and 20 sample size pours. The beers they had on were delicious as well, and just what we were craving. We were surprised to see the place wasn't packed on a Friday night but that made the atmosphere more comfortable. We will probably return again and again since it's right down the street from our hostel. read more

What a fab spot. Discovered it tonight, well I've known about it for ages and seen it but my first visit. Loved the open very large "hatch" which was great as it was warm and allowed for some natural light. It's a tad dark!!! It's beautifully decked out and has an amazing back drop behind the bar. The bar...... Wow it's got the usual brews and then the guest ales. I was lucky to taste the Slow Loris and Himalayan, the latter being my favourite tipple!! Good seating areas and you can play games and a lovely menu. Upstairs leads to the pool room (part of Laverys). Top place read more

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Hipster bar with a menu with many craft drinks. Live music on a Friday and plenty of seating. A similar vibe to Laverys. #Hipster #Craft read more

The Woodworkers - Beer Bar Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I do enjoy trying diff types of beer and pale ales but the 2 I tried when I visited had quite a strong, bitter aftertaste and hard to drink. They do change what's on draft regularly so I might have to chance another visit ! read more

I forced myself here on my first day in Belfast after a long day of travel and sightseeing out of FOMO. I was traveling alone and a bit trepidatious of going out alone but it was great. I walked in, ordered a Guinness and took it upstairs. There were signs for pool and an outside terrace, but the did not prepare me for the sprawl of pool tables and upstairs bar. It was a really cool scene, that looked great for both smaller parties and large groups alike. I sat by myself but within moments, a really sweet couple started chatting me up and we became fast friends over a few games of pool. The crowd here overall seemed quite diverse and very inviting and I would absolutely come here again, solo or with friends, and get some drink, have a smoke on the outside terrace (which is covered), and enjoy another great night. read more

Had a great time at The Woodworkers. Lovely decor, unreal craft beer list and friendly staff. It's connected with the pub next door and shares a huge pool room. Would highly recommend! read more

I'm not a massive fan of the woodworkers apart from the roof top outside seating, the craft beers aren't worth it as unlike brewbot you cant try before you buy and the beers I bought were genuinely undrinkable, if I could have sampled first id have spared the embarrassment of having to take the drinks back for an exchange for hop house, which to be honest didn't taste as good as it usually does elsewhere. I do like the location and the service was very good. Couldn't fault the staff. read more

Cosy hipster Laverys! Nice beers on tap, constantly on rotation.

Excellent for craft beers and gins. Rotating tap list means there is always something different to try. Their food is good too: fairly decent pub grub and helps soak up some of the high ABV beers. Menu includes a large variety of burgers, pulled pork, lasagne, to name but a few. Staff are very friendly and happy to advise on their extensive drinks list. Woodworkers is part of the Laverys complex. read more

It may be the magic of my first trip to Belfast, but this place was great. Excellent pub food and very good rotating tap of local beers. Nice ambiance with music, exposed brick and friendly/knowledgable staff. It is also one of the few decent places open on Sunday night in Belfast. We will be back. read more

Woodworkers is part of Lavery's and is a great alternative for those who like Lavery's but just want to sit and chill. Great variety of drinks that they do change from time to time. Also has the Lavery's food menu, which is a great bonus. Free Gigs on Saturday nights, never a bad time in The Woodworkers. Also a great place if your looking a couple of quiet drinks during the day. read more