The Dirty Onion and Yardbird

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  James Keegan

  ·1 month ago

  “We came in for a pint because we liked the name. We stayed for dinner. We did not have a reservation but it was before 6pm, so we were seated straight away. The server was excellent, with fantastic manners. We ordered the Chicken Burger and spice bag to share. Our son ordered the chicken tenders and grilled corn with ice cream for dessert. The spice bag was very spicy, but delicious. The Chicken burger was fantastic. I would highly recommend the Yardbird restaurant and The Dirty Onion bar. Great atmosphere and fast service. 11/10”

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  sangeeta praveen

  ·2 months ago

  “We were here for lunch a couple of days back. We just googled and searched for the place. We were a group of 5. We ordered the one ribs-wings combo with fries, two quarters of rotisserie chicken, one steamed corn, one sticky coffee pudding and one cheesecake with ice cream. Everything was polished off - food was delicious. Even better was the lady who was serving us - I think her name was Alexandra. She was cheerful, efficient and super helpful. The place is also value for money - our total bill came up to gbp 77. This is inclusive of service charge.”

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  Pauline Myerscough

  ·2 months ago

  “The dirty onion downstairs was absolutely heaving! Upstairs in the Yard Bird was quieter but still a great atmosphere. We’d booked a table and were soon seated. The food was amazing, proper delicious comfort food. The gravy fries were just delicious. Tasty fries, gorgeous gravy, tender chicken, cheese and crispy onions. A true thing of beauty 😋 My husband had half a rack of ribs. Melt in the mouth tender and delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. We loved our visit.”

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  Buddi Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “What a great place took a chance and so glad we did. Got chicken sandwiches the first night it was so good came back for a 2nd night to try something different. This time got the ribs and chicken wings and 1 side combo for 25 GBP. It was so good ribs fell off the bone , chicken wings crispy, and sweet potato fries were crispy too. We will definitely be going back”

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  The Sturgheons

  ·3 months ago

  “If you’re in Belfast and craving great comfort food, look no further than The Dirty Onion & Yardbird. The chicken was absolutely delicious, the fries were spot on, the beer was cold, and the live music created the perfect atmosphere. Honestly, what more could you ask for? Great food, great drinks, great vibes.”

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  Mark Tighe

  ·4 months ago

  “The food in Yardbird was outstanding. An absolute mountain too! Service was great, food came out quickly and the people who sorted us out were excellent. The dirty onion was jumping. Great live music when we were there. Highly recommended. Next time I'm in Belfast, I'll be back here.”

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  RN

  ·5 months ago

  “For a quick and easy meal, this is a decent place to eat. My chicken could have done with more seasoning, and I didn’t like a certain aspect of the sauce in my burger, but that’s personal taste. Service was great and the atmosphere was really good for a Monday night, it was packed.”

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  Chris Jack

  ·5 months ago

  “As a traveler who has seen cities all over the world, finding a consistent 'go-to' spot is rare, but this place became exactly that during my time in Belfast. I visited on a Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and each night brought a different but equally compelling energy. The live bands here are top-tier—genuine artists performing great covers that actually keep you engaged. I spent my nights here with a Guinness in hand, just soaking in the incredible ambiance and meeting locals and fellow travelers alike. It’s packed on the weekends, but even the mid-week crowd has a fantastic vibe. One of the best parts is that it stays open until 1:00 AM; it's the perfect middle ground for staying out late enough to enjoy the music without writing off the next morning. If you're looking for the heart of the social scene in the Cathedral Quarter, this is it.”

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  sonya h.

  ·5 months ago

  “The Yardbird is a fabulous lunch spot. (It was one of our two favorite restaurants in Belfast.) We ordered NSFW beers, a half rack of ribs, an order of "loaded" (chicken and gravy) fries, and a Buffalo fried chicken sandwich. All were delicious! I also want to give a shout-out to our server, who was attentive and personable. I didn't catch his name, but when we told him how much we liked the restaurant's music playlist, he laughed and said he was the guy who made it. So... whoever that is, he deserves praise for his skills as a server and his taste in music.”

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  Moshe Shaul

  ·8 months ago

  “I really loved this place, it's basically 2 places that are adjacent. The dirty onion with a great bar and a live show. There are a lot of alcohol options, so may choises for beer. The other place is the Yardbird, which has more of a restaurant vibe. I ate some greate ribs and wings, and a wonderful sticky tofee”