Wolsey's staff were delightful. From the moment we walked in, sat down and right throughout our meal they were friendly, helpful and attentive. I ordered a mushroom risotto main and a lemon tart dessert which were delicious. It's heavenly to find a vegetarian main so flavoursome, perfectly made and filled with generous amounts of mushroom, spring onion and garlic. It's just annoying the vegetarian options are so extremely limited, especially when Wolsey's Chefs are talented enough to create vegetarian dishes as great as the risotto I had! There was only the mushroom risotto or a honey chilli stir fry on the menu suitable for vegetarians. Wolsey's are seriously missing a trick by not having more veggie options as so many people are becoming vegetarian nowadays or just want to reduce their meat consumption. Nonetheless I cannot fault the food I had in any way as it was beautiful, fresh and outstandingly delicious. Wolsey's itself is a bit dated with an old fashioned feel, but it's still pleasant. A small but important point is that it's also lovely to have a meal sitting in such comfortable chairs, so many other restaurants have rickety, uncomfortable seating. However I was so comfortable and cosy at Wolsey's I could have sat there all night. The £11 bottles of prosecco are fabulous value for money too and I will definitely be returning to Wolsey's. The only reason I'm not giving them a full 5 star rating is because of the limited choice for vegetarians. read more

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Wolseys have stepped up their game in the last few years. It used to have a reputation for being pretty bad, and they have worked very hard to change that! At a recent Yelp Secret Supper, we had food from the bistro menu upstairs which was pretty damn good. I had the a sirloin steak with chicken, yes, that was one plate and a few pints of Guinness. Nice relaxed night, albeit, a little slow (took an hour to get food which wasn't great). The decor is alright. They have spent a bit of effort modernising the place (upstairs only, didn't check out the bar downstairs), although, there is some tat on the walls - There are some glass boxes with some old victorian clothes displayed in it. Really not sure why, but hey. read more

Wolsey's - Beef and bird - Medium rare sirloin steak with breaded chicken breast and chicken drumsticks. Beaut! - Gastropubs Near Me - Bangor, NDN

Ate at Wolsey's last night for the very first time as part of the Yelp secret supper. I was aware of Wolsey's due to that dreadful advert on the radio (the advertising worked then!!) But never tried them, so took this great opportunity to try somewhere new and it didn't disappoint! I had the sirloin steak, medium rare, crispy chicken, green beans, mangetout, champ and pepper sauce. Great quality meat and the food was delicious! Decor in the restaurant was traditional and service attentive. Some of the party we were with told Mr about the Wolsey's loyalty card which gives 10% off which is a great deal! My only complaint was how we were served. There were about 20 of us and we all got served at different times. One table were finishing the desserts just as another table got their first order taken which was a real shame as it meant they had to rush off to get their train just after they finished. read more

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Wolsey's is the one bar I've been recommend to try by almost anyone I tell I'm going to Bangor. It's a sports bar which serves some really nice pub grub and has the greatest atmosphere. It's not too boisterous and everyone is there to just have a good time. The food is perhaps a pound or two more than some places but it's in prime location by the Marina and the food is always top quality every single time! (there have been six). Their chips are particularly good! Great place to hang out for afew pints, watch a bit of footie or have a nice bite to eat! Wolsey's has it all! read more

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Well we went to Wolseys for the elite secret supper and I can honestly say I never even realised that it was the restaurant that has the rather annoying radio ads with the kid wanting to go because kids eat free! Well what an event, trains, goats, music and steak all in the same night! We met @ central station and got the train to Bangor, headed quickly to the goats toe for a few beverages, then made our way to Wolseys, on arrival we have our own kind of private area and where greeted by the friendly staff, I'll get the negatives out of the way first, the decor slightly dated but was warm and comfy, the service was good in terms of the staff were natural and knew there stuff but the biggest problem for me was the length of wait for drinks and food, the wait was a bit long and wasn't even a mention from the staff about it:( also slightly disappointed that the 2 desserts choice me and my wife would have eaten where not available! Now the positives, I liked Wolseys and will be back, as the food was good and the steaks that we got where lovely, I got beef and bird which was a 10oz rib eye (or sirloin) and a southern fried chicken breast, some sweet potato fries and bbq sauce, the steak was cooked well and it was quickly eaten. One of the best things was the price of the jack Daniels single barrel! £3.90 I was really happy bout that lol so I had myself one, yet again an excellent event organised by the main man Stevie! Pity we had to make a dash for the last train but bring on the next event!! read more

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I have only been here once and it was for the Secret Supper. The food was delicious, we had to pick from the steak menu....what a hardship :) I had the beef and bird. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. The greens and sides were delicious too. Really tasty. For dessert I had the nicest chocolate brownie I have ever had. Amazing. We were lucky that our table was one of the 1st to be served so didn't have to wait as long as others but it did seem to take quite a while from ordering to food arriving and there didn't seem to be a lot of staff available. However, the staff they did have couldn't have been more friendly and attentive. The toilets are rank. Tiny, fusty wee bathroom at the back of the building which didn't tie in with the beautiful modern funky resteraunt design. Apart from the toilets and the waiting time, everything else was fab. And they have a great choice of drinks available too :) read more

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I went into to the restaurant upstairs of Wolsey's and is nice inside it. For starters I got myself a Salted Chilli Chicken and Main Course, a Bacon and Cheese Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. The food was nice and I would recommend that place for anyone who is looking for about to eat if they're down in Bangor. read more

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Great night out here with great company ... Food was excellent and the staff very accommodating. We did have to wait a little for food but the restaurant was very busy and when it came it was def worth waiting for. Steak night on a Thursday ... I opted for the surf and turf minus the mussels and the fennel cream, which they catered for no problem. I was that stuffed after dinner that I could only share a dessert with my friend ... Chocolate brownie and it was the best I've ever tasted. I would certainly go back !!! read more

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Last time I was in Wolsey's was over 20years ago on a boozy night out with friends safe to say I don't remember much about it! Fast forward to last night and the Elite Secret Supper, there were around 20 of us spread across 5 tables in our own section in the upstairs restaurant. Staff were polite and friendly the only letdown in service was how slow they were with some folks ordering dessert before others had even been served their main meal! This also meant a mad dash to catch the last train to Belfast for some people. When the food arrived it was well worth the wait, I opted for surf & turf which consisted of 10oz ribeye (or sirloin) some prawns, mussels and crab claws served on a bed of green beans with a little pot of delicious sweetcorn & fennel cream and a side of chunky chips. My steak was cooked just how I like it on the rare side of medium rare and was one of the nicest steaks I have had in a while. The mussels were small but cooked beautifully, prawns were juicy and crab claws full of flavour. Initially I thought the chips were overcooked based solely on appearance but they tasted great. By the time I got to order dessert a few options had ran out so I chose the black forest roulade. The icecream, raspberry coulis & flake were the best things on the plate with the roulade itself being rather bland and definitely missing out on the rich cherry flavour I was expecting. Not being particularly active and certainly not wanting to attempt running for a train on a full belly I decided to taxi back to Belfast with some of the others. This also gave me the opportunity to sample some bargainous Prosecco, only £11 per bottle or £9.90 with a loyalty card...this was a tasty wee fizz and I certainly enjoyed the glasses I had. Between the steak & prosecco I will definitely be back for another visit! Hopefully when I return Wolsey's will have removed the rather dodgy looking carpet from the ladies toilets and replaced it with a more hygienic floor covering read more

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I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I came here to attend a Yelp event but a few of us thought we would go there early and check the place out so see what it was like when they knew we weren't from a review site - sort of like mystery shoppers. As soon as we sat down we were greeted by a waiter who asked us if we were eating or just in for a drink, when we advised just a drink he did not walk away like I expected but rather asked us what we would like to order. He then brought our drinks and asked if we would like to set up a tab or just pay for our drinks now. So unlike any other bar I've been to as you normally wouldn't have a waiter service. We asked for the wifi code and he happily brought us down the password. All in all a really helpful pleasant service. We moved upstairs to the restaurant which was in better condition than the bar downstairs which was a bit tired and in need of a revamp, and here the staff excelled. Friendly helpful and chatty without being overbearing or annoying. Food was delicious and the steak nights are definitely a bargain read more

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I know it didn't have the greatest reputations before hand but since the change of ownership it really has improved!! It has now turned into one of Bangors best bars in my opinion. Great for watching the sport and has an all round good atmosphere now. It also does good food, half price steaks on Wednesdays and Thursday which I would recommend! It has a restaurant upstairs or you could just choose to sit downstairs in the main bar. It's also a lot bigger than I first thought! Starting to attracted some music talents with live sets etc!! Would highly recommend it! read more

Wolsey's - Gastropubs Near Me - Bangor, NDN

I have to start by saying that I am a regular Wolseys customer. It is my home from home. And will more than likely continue with to be! However..... I was there last night (Thursday) and had the misfortune of enduring their new Open Mic night. It was a disaster from start to finish, and the bar quickly emptied of those few who had braved the cold weather. I'd recommend Wolseys for a good night out - friendly, pleasant and helpful staff, but I will never sit through another of their open mic nights!!! read more

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Wolsey's has been a staple of Bangor nightlife for aeons. Even as far back as when I was a young whippersnapper many moons ago. Over the last 6 months or so it has undergone a brilliant revivification under new ownership. We popped in last Saturday afternoon and I had what I can honestly say was the best Ribeye steak I have ever had! They really have made a fantastic effort with great deals through the week,quality live music and a great atmosphere. Wolsey's was probably the first pub I regularly went to and I can now strongly recommend it as as a great stop off for locals or anyone visiting Bangor. read more

Was here for an elite event, so not sure if the service was, in part because of this, or just the service in general. But we did have to wait thenguts of an hour from sitting down, to our order being taken. To start the decor is very outdated, i dont think wolseys has changed since in was in my early 20s! Which is probably fitting for the customers, as i dont think they have changed since then either. If they are intending this, then i guess its not a problem. We ordered off the steak menu, which was a bargin at 40% off. Maybe this is the snob in me, but having such a cheap steak made me feel like it was either sub par to begin with, or i would be getting massively ripped off if i ate here any night apart from wednesday or thursday. It was slightly under cooked and closer to rare, when i had ordered medium rare. I got the asian fusion, which ended up being two spring rolls, also filled with steak, on top of my steak. The portions are massive, something im not fond of, and was pretty much standard pub grub. Satisfying carbs, but nothing more of substance than a lot of filler for little money. Not for me, but it definately has its customer base. read more

A really well known established bar in the heart of Bangor. Inside it is a dimly lit loungey bar with plenty of snugs and alcoves for whiling an evening away with friends a few good pints. They also serve food at this bar, which comes recommended from friends. Really friendly staff and a mixed demographic of customers. A really relaxing and welcoming atmosphere makes Wolsey's a top spot. read more

Visited here last night as part of an elite secret supper and this was the first time here Had a very good night here, it was steak night meaning that the usual steak menu was on, but at 40% less than normal....hell yeh! Ok so there were a few issues...the wait for ordering and food to arrive was long...quite long...but they were quite busy...saying that, maybe a bit of communication could've helped that out Next, I had ordered the surf n turf...asked for med-rare, but I can only assume it was misheard, as it was more med-well...saying that, I didn't mind as long as it wasn't well done, so I ate it and enjoyed it! The crab claws in particular was so juicy and delicious! The desserts that I would've wanted were sold out unfortunately...but...this can be seen as a good thing! Being busy and selling out of stuff means they're popular and people like it there..ok in hindsight they could've coped better...but I'd still go back! read more

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Its definitely a go back to venue and the steaks were perfect. I could happily sit there eating and drinking all day long. My only fault with it is that its in Bangor and not at the bottom of my street, in fact the only problem with Bangor is that its not at the bottom of my street. Everywhere could benefit from a wolseys. read more

Had a really nice steak dinner with the hubby. Perfectly cooked. We did have to wait a while but it was paddys day to be fair. My only criticism is the place needs a do - over cosmetically. I know they did the paint work recently but I word love to see a total change, something light and airy rather than dark and dingy . Also someone needs to pay attention to the Loo's. Not the best to walk I to after having a lovely meal! Food and entertainment definitely yes but decor meh. read more

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Always something going on here and a fantastic place to come and see the football with all their screens. read more