2 Taps
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Quick info
About 2 Taps
On Waring St in Belfast, 2 Taps is a tapas restaurant with a menu of traditional and seasonal small plates, running to 196 dishes across the board. Padrón peppers, hot honey chicken wings and wee breads sit alongside a bread board, cured meats and Mike's fancy cheese selection. A set menu is available for two. The room carries contemporary details, and a heated terrace extends the seating outside. Service is walk-in, and the restaurant opens daily. Dogs are welcome at the table, with treats and water provided for them.
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Menu & Prices
196 dishes · mains £2–79- Hot Honey Chicken Wings£8.00
- Padrón Peppers£6.00
- Wee Breads£8.00
- Bread Board£12.00
- Cured Meats£7.00
- Mike's Fancy Cheese Selection£7.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chorizo, set menu, prawns and paella.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chorizo, set menu, prawns and paella.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the shared tapas plates, with the set menu for sharing and the paella described as filling and full of flavour. Close behind are the chorizo, prawns, padron peppers, manchego croquettes, patatas bravas, chilli beef empanadas and cauliflower wings, and one reviewer praises a steak cooked medium-rare with a rich, savoury sauce. Vegetarian diners call their options imaginative. Cocktails such as the Shipwrecked Bramble and the Grinch Christmas cocktail get praise, as does the heated terrace in winter. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming. The complaints are specific. One lunch party found the meatballs and their sauce bland, the chorizo seemingly fried in oil and mostly left untouched, and the steak thin, and no one greeted them on arrival. Another reviewer found a lone waiter hard to flag down across many tables. A few dispute earlier comments about small portions, calling them generous for sharing. One visiting dog was given its own fluffy bedding, a personalised water bowl and plenty of treats.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the shared tapas plates, with the set menu for sharing and the paella described as filling and full of flavour. Close behind are the chorizo, prawns, padron peppers, manchego croquettes, patatas bravas, chilli beef empanadas and cauliflower wings, and one reviewer praises a steak cooked medium-rare with a rich, savoury sauce. Vegetarian diners call their options imaginative. Cocktails such as the Shipwrecked Bramble and the Grinch Christmas cocktail get praise, as does the heated terrace in winter. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming. The complaints are specific. One lunch party found the meatballs and their sauce bland, the chorizo seemingly fried in oil and mostly left untouched, and the steak thin, and no one greeted them on arrival. Another reviewer found a lone waiter hard to flag down across many tables. A few dispute earlier comments about small portions, calling them generous for sharing. One visiting dog was given its own fluffy bedding, a personalised water bowl and plenty of treats.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had such a lovely evening at 2Taps with four friends! We absolutely loved everything about our visit. The atmosphere was brilliant, and our server was so friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout the night. We went for the set menu, paella, along with a few other dishes, and everything was absolutely beautiful. The food was full of flavour and there was plenty to enjoy. We also had cocktails and wine, and I would definitely recommend the Shipwrecked Bramble — it was gorgeous! Such a great place for a night out with friends. We all had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend 2Taps.”
- Google user
“We had a fantastic time dining here in Cotton Court. Every plate was presented beautifully, especially the steak cooked to a perfect medium-rare with such a rich, savoury sauce. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The variety of small plates was great for sharing, and the vibrant presentation really stood out. We will definitely be back.”
- Google user
“My husband and I visited 2Taps for lunch recently. Despite the Fleadh being on, the restaurant was surprisingly quiet. Unfortunately, no one greeted or acknowledged us when we arrived, and we had to approach a member of staff ourselves to ask for a table for two. We ordered several tapas dishes to share, but sadly the quality of the food was very disappointing. The meatballs lacked flavour and the sauce was extremely bland. The chorizo appeared to have been simply fried in oil rather than cooked in a sauce, and it was so unappetising that we left most of the dish untouched. The prawns were nice, but again the sauce lacked any real flavour. The steak was also incredibly thin and underwhelming. Our bill came to over £60, with a 10% service charge automatically added. Given both the quality of the food and the level of service, this felt difficult to justify. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning, which is a real shame as we have had many enjoyable meals there in the past.”
- Google user
“Wqlked over from Victoria Sq shopping centre before driving back down to Dublin. Loved the food. Nice kids menu and little party bags for kids - very cute addition. We ordered way too much food but wanted to try so much. Chilli Beef Empanadas were amazing as was everything else too. Only problem we had was that waiter appeared to be left on his own serving large number of tables so it was slow to get his attention but everyone was lovely.”
- Google user
“We had 1 night in Belfast and this is the place we chose for dinner and have no regrets! It’s located in a perfect spot, walking distance from all the great pubs. The food was outstanding - we ordered the set menu for 2 and everything came out in under 10 minutes. It was so filling, could’ve probably fed more than 2. We also ordered a bottle of wine. We had a great experience and totally recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Wine bar with contemporary details and a heated terrace, serving traditional and seasonal tapas.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near 2 Taps
- Dumpling Library4.38020.1 mi
signature cocktails, dumplings, bibimbap
- Bright's Restaurant4.51,3140.1 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
ulster fry, fish and chips, potato farls and soda bread
- Academy Restaurant4.81100.2 mi£20–60Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
lemon posset with rhubarb, pea soup and brie toastie, salt and chili tofu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 TapsWheelchair accessible | 4.51,645 | — | — | chorizo, set menu, prawns |
| Dumpling Library | 4.3802 | 0.1 mi | — | signature cocktails, dumplings, bibimbap |
| Bright's RestaurantVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.51,314 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | ulster fry, fish and chips, potato farls and soda bread |
| Academy RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8110 | 0.2 mi | £20–60 | lemon posset with rhubarb, pea soup and brie toastie, salt and chili tofu |
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