The Rusty Saddle
Quick info
About The Rusty Saddle
On Howard St in Belfast, The Rusty Saddle is a bar and grill with a locally sourced menu covering 42 dishes. Bruschetta and chilli nachos open the menu, with soup of the day and a chicken Caesar salad among the mains, and warm chocolate fudge cake to finish. Chunky chips and cheesy garlic bread round out the snack options, alongside recurring plates like the chicken stack, smoked haddock and the Jamaican burger. The room takes walk-ins, with servers providing table service once seated. It opens daily, and a live performer plays sets in the evening. A kids menu is also available.
Menu & Prices
42 dishes · mains £5–23- SOUP OF THE DAY£5.50
- Chunky Chips£5.00
- WARM CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE£5.50
- CHILLI NACHOS£6.95
- BRUSCHETTA£6.95
- CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD£6.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger and chicken stack.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger and chicken stack.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to standout dishes like the Smoked Haddock and Jamaican Burger, alongside the chicken stack with seasonal vegetables, as highlights of a calm, attentive atmosphere. A live performer and modern, clean interior also drew praise for the vibe. Kids menu items and cheesy garlic bread satisfied a lighter visit, with friendly service and fair prices noted throughout.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to standout dishes like the Smoked Haddock and Jamaican Burger, alongside the chicken stack with seasonal vegetables, as highlights of a calm, attentive atmosphere. A live performer and modern, clean interior also drew praise for the vibe. Kids menu items and cheesy garlic bread satisfied a lighter visit, with friendly service and fair prices noted throughout.
Featured reviews
- michael mcphilbin
“Nice place to have a drink. Although we didn't have anything to eat the food that was coming out looked really nice. Staff were friendly.”
- Eric higgins (ercderua)
“Was stopping in for a light snack but mostly for the kids to eat something. Decent selection of kids menu items and the cheesy garlic bread I had was fairly nice”
- Jane Leighton
“Lovely calm quiet atmosphere for Sunday afternoon meal. The chicken stack was excellent, the seasonal vegetables were perfectly cooked. Service was friendly & attentive with an excellent wine recommendation for us.”
- Chris Jack
“Coming off a shift as a merchant marine, finding a spot with the right energy is essential, and this place delivered. The standout for me was the live performer—top-tier talent that really set the vibe for the night. The service was equally sharp; the staff was attentive and handled the crowd with professional ease, which I always appreciate. The interior has a great look to it—it’s clean, modern, and feels a bit more "New York" in its polish compared to some of the older spots in the city. If you’re looking for a venue where you can grab a drink and actually enjoy a live set without it feeling overcrowded or neglected, this is a must-visit. It’s definitely earned its spot on my map for when I’m docked in Belfast.”
- Eric O
“For our 3+ night stay in Belfast the Rusty Saddle was by far the best meal/experience we had with great food, service & a nice ambiance. We ended up ordering the Smoked Haddock & the Jamaican Burger & despite it being quite busy our meals were served in short order & everything was absolutely fantastic. Our server, Cathy, did a great job of taking care of us & the Manager even stopped by to check in with us & he spent 3 or 4 minutes with us giving us tips on the local attractions & some history of the area so we really appreciated that. The prices were also more than fair ( 2 Entrees & 5 Cocktails for 93.70 Pounds ) Next time we find ourselves in beautiful Belfast we will gladly return to the Rusty Saddle!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Stylish bar and restaurant with upscale, club-like decor and a modern, locally sourced menu.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Muriel's Cafe Bar4.41,3380.4 mi
art deco decor, no service sign incidents, bathroom accusations
- Knags Bar and Grill4.41,6775.5 mi away
steak dinner special, £10 lunch specials, onion rings and mushrooms
- Eight South4.39785.8 mi away
chicken wings, mexican burger, full breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Saddle | 4.21,901 | — | live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger |
| Muriel's Cafe Bar | 4.41,338 | 0.4 mi | art deco decor, no service sign incidents, bathroom accusations |
| Knags Bar and Grill | 4.41,677 | 5.5 mi away | steak dinner special, £10 lunch specials, onion rings and mushrooms |
| Eight South | 4.3978 | 5.8 mi away | chicken wings, mexican burger, full breakfast |
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