Darcy's Belfast
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About Darcy's Belfast
On Bradbury Place in Belfast, next to Lavery's near Donegall Square, Darcy's Belfast serves an Irish menu of 135 dishes spanning fish, meat, and vegetarian choices. Soda bread and wheaten bread accompany meals, and the kitchen turns out recurring plates such as Irish stew, lamb shank, and fish and chips alongside starters like Goats Cheese Bon Bons and a Bread Board. Vegan and vegetarian diners have multiple options, including a seitan roast. Wine and cocktails run alongside the food menu. Servers bring dishes to the table rather than a counter setup, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The restaurant is small and tends to fill up, so reservations are recommended, though walk-ins without a booking have been accommodated. It opens daily, giving diners flexibility on when to visit. Seafood chowder is a frequently ordered starter alongside the lamb shank main.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
135 dishes · mains £3–72- Roast Sirloin Of Beef£20.00
- Bread Board£7.00
- Goats Cheese Bon Bons£6.00
- Cheese & Ham Champ Croquettes£7.00
- Vol Au Vents£7.00
- Pork Belly Bites£7.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, irish stew, seitan roast and pan roasted sea bass.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank, irish stew, seitan roast and pan roasted sea bass.
Customer Review Summary
The lamb shank draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling it "lick the plate delicious" and one of the biggest they'd ever seen. Close behind, the pan roasted sea bass special and Irish stew with wheaten bread and champ come up again and again, alongside steak, beef cheeks, seitan roast, and a seafood chowder followed by raspberry cheesecake. Vegan and vegetarian diners repeatedly note being genuinely well catered for, not an afterthought. Service is consistently described as warm, quick, and welcoming, with staff singled out for going out of their way, including a complimentary glass of wine for one diner's birthday. Reservations are frequently recommended since the small space fills up, and a couple of visitors mention waiting for a table. One diner flags a discrepancy between the £20 board price and £24 bill for the chef's special, though this appears as an isolated complaint rather than a pattern. Several reviewers end their visits already planning a return, with one saying they'd eat there weekly if they lived locally.
Customer Review Summary
The lamb shank draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling it "lick the plate delicious" and one of the biggest they'd ever seen. Close behind, the pan roasted sea bass special and Irish stew with wheaten bread and champ come up again and again, alongside steak, beef cheeks, seitan roast, and a seafood chowder followed by raspberry cheesecake. Vegan and vegetarian diners repeatedly note being genuinely well catered for, not an afterthought. Service is consistently described as warm, quick, and welcoming, with staff singled out for going out of their way, including a complimentary glass of wine for one diner's birthday. Reservations are frequently recommended since the small space fills up, and a couple of visitors mention waiting for a table. One diner flags a discrepancy between the £20 board price and £24 bill for the chef's special, though this appears as an isolated complaint rather than a pattern. Several reviewers end their visits already planning a return, with one saying they'd eat there weekly if they lived locally.
Featured reviews
- Sharon McAuley
“Always enjoy eating out at Darcy's. Staff are friendly and the food is always great.”
- Liz S.
“Super friendly service! Was able to get us in quickly and helpful with everything. We walked in without a table and they were able to work with us to enjoy the food. And the food was fantastic, we all order the special of sea bass and there was no complaints. Drinks were great as well. Michael the manager on duty was super helpful and able to get us in quickly!”
- Cynde Reid
“This place was so fun and the food was great. They had several vegan options! We tried all of them between us and everyone loved their meal. I had the seitan roast with onion gravy, mixed vegetables, and mashed potatoes. It was so delicious! The servers were very kind. One was even singing along with the music that was playing. Such a fun, cute place with delicious food and great service.”
- Amana Parveen
“The food was absolutely delicious and to top it off, the service and the wonderful two hosts were a joy to have a chat with. I will surely be back and HIGHLY RECOMMEND 💯”
- grant bishop
“I can’t recommend Darcy’s anymore highly. A fantastic welcoming bistro. Honest food, beautifully cooked. The service and welcome was second to none. If I lived in Belfast I’d eat here every week. So impressed. Oh and by the way, the prices are very reasonable too. Loved it. Top marks Team Darcy!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Down-home eatery with a local menu featuring fish, meat & vegetarian dishes, plus wine & cocktails.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Has kids' menu
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
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- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Has catering
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near Darcy's Belfast
- Steamboat4.24240.1 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
hot pot and korean bbq, mango cheesecake dessert, flavourful broths (satay, spicy, herbal)
- The Chip Company3.57550.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessible
chips, chicken goujons, pasty
- Holohan's Pantry4.71,1430.2 mi£15–30
guinness sticky toffee pudding, pan boxty, vegetarian and vegan options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy's BelfastReservations | 4.72,028 | — | £20–30 | lamb shank, irish stew, seitan roast |
| SteamboatVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.2424 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | hot pot and korean bbq, mango cheesecake dessert, flavourful broths (satay, spicy, herbal) |
| The Chip CompanyWheelchair accessible | 3.5755 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | chips, chicken goujons, pasty |
| Holohan's Pantry | 4.71,143 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | guinness sticky toffee pudding, pan boxty, vegetarian and vegan options |
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