Muriel's Cafe Bar
Quick info
About Muriel's Cafe Bar
On Church Ln in Belfast, Muriel's Cafe Bar is a bar and grill with hanging pieces of clothing, Art Deco photographs, and artifacts placed around the room. The menu spans around 20 dishes, and the bar pours Guinness alongside cocktails such as an Espresso Martini, a Pornstar Martini, and a Margarita, with an Irish Coffee and Sangria also on offer. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, and the bar sits on a side lane off the main square. It runs on a walk-in basis with no reservations, and it opens daily. A no-service sign goes up at the door during closures or breaks between service.
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Guinness
- Espresso Martini
- Pornstar Martini
- Irish Coffee
- Margarita
- Sangria
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention art deco decor, no service sign incidents, bathroom accusations and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention art deco decor, no service sign incidents, bathroom accusations and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the decor, from hanging clothing pieces to art deco photographs and artifacts, alongside cocktails and a lively atmosphere. Service draws sharp division: some highlight welcoming, witty bartenders, while two separate visits describe being accused of misconduct in the toilets and having a no-service sign slammed down, souring the experience entirely.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the decor, from hanging clothing pieces to art deco photographs and artifacts, alongside cocktails and a lively atmosphere. Service draws sharp division: some highlight welcoming, witty bartenders, while two separate visits describe being accused of misconduct in the toilets and having a no-service sign slammed down, souring the experience entirely.
Featured reviews
- Rachel -
“Horrific - I have worked in hospitality and been in this wee bar before but this experience made me never want to go back.. bar staff shouting at us to get out of the toilet saying she “knew what we where doing” we where just going to the toilet. Slammed the no service sign in front of our faces when we first entered.. horrible service. Girl had dark long hair and glasses”
- Sofia King
“we walked in and the bartender slammed the no service sign infront of us. me and 3 of my friends went in to meet my sister and her friends for my sisters 22nd birthday, we went to the toilet first, and all 4 of us were accused of doing …”
- kim madge
“Sorry didn't try the food as it was being refurbished, but the atmosphere with Curtis behind the bar was excellent along with his witty service. The decor is awesome! Loved the pieces of clothing hanging up and the Art deco photographs and artifacts around the room.”
- World Traveller
“Indoor/ outdoor seating. It's on a road, so not as calming as the main square. The inside is lovely. There's facilities but no toilet seats. The staff are really lovely and welcoming and the menu is vaste, personally as a …”
- eleanor “Elsinore” k
“An absolute gem of a place . We did an impromptu trip up from Dublin to see a band we love and saw last night at the Olympia, remembered here from a previous visit and so pleased we did. Amazing decor, fantastic cocktails - although don't see why you have loads staff swanning about and not taking drinks orders, that's annoying. Food was fine, bit cool, tasty. But for drinks and atmosphere and general all round fabulousness, this can't be beaten.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Trendy gathering place with funky decor offering global dishes, cocktails, gin & draught beer.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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- Eight South4.39786 mi away
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel's Cafe Bar | 4.41,338 | — | art deco decor, no service sign incidents, bathroom accusations |
| The Rusty Saddle | 4.21,901 | 0.4 mi | live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger |
| Knags Bar and Grill | 4.41,677 | 5.3 mi away | steak dinner special, £10 lunch specials, onion rings and mushrooms |
| Eight South | 4.3978 | 6 mi away | chicken wings, mexican burger, full breakfast |
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