Queen's Café Bar
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About Queen's Café Bar
Queen's Café Bar is a bar and grill restaurant at 4 Queens Arcade in Belfast, occupying a Victorian arcade building. The menu runs to bistro dishes such as pie and mash, brie and bacon, and seafood chowder, alongside cocktails and wine. Flowers are set throughout the space. Vegetarian options are limited, so those with specific dietary needs may want to check the menu in advance. A step-free entrance welcomes visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The venue tends to fill quickly given its city centre setting, so arriving early or booking ahead helps secure a table, and reservations are recommended. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays. Beyond food and drink service, the space also functions as a nightclub, extending its use into the evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsKids' menu
Menu & Prices
44 dishes- Homemade Soup Of The Day
- Brie Wedge
- Queen's Chicken Wings
- Bruschetta
- Queens' Club
- Bacon & Brie
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood chowder, pie and mash, brie and bacon and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood chowder, pie and mash, brie and bacon and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The seafood chowder draws particular praise, with one diner calling it the best they've had, while the lasagne and the brie and bacon also earn specific mentions as reliable lunch choices. Close behind, cocktails and the wine list come up repeatedly as strong pours alongside the food. Several describe the staff as friendly and attentive even when the place is packed, with one reviewer noting the team handled a disruptive customer with class. A few flag drawbacks worth noting: one reviewer found the pie and mash overpriced at fourteen pounds for fairly standard pub fare, and another mentions a limited vegetarian selection despite otherwise enjoying the wine and service. Because the venue fills quickly in its city centre location, one reviewer suggests going early to get a seat.
Customer Review Summary
The seafood chowder draws particular praise, with one diner calling it the best they've had, while the lasagne and the brie and bacon also earn specific mentions as reliable lunch choices. Close behind, cocktails and the wine list come up repeatedly as strong pours alongside the food. Several describe the staff as friendly and attentive even when the place is packed, with one reviewer noting the team handled a disruptive customer with class. A few flag drawbacks worth noting: one reviewer found the pie and mash overpriced at fourteen pounds for fairly standard pub fare, and another mentions a limited vegetarian selection despite otherwise enjoying the wine and service. Because the venue fills quickly in its city centre location, one reviewer suggests going early to get a seat.
Featured reviews
- purple hedgehog (Heather filby)
“Staff lovely, nice glass of wine, not much veggie food- but knew that before I went in”
- Sharyn Bowden
“Love this place! Recommend it frequently. You'll not get better service or food anywhere else in Belfast!”
- SShack
“I stopped in for a quiet lunch on a bad day and it was really nice. The food was very good (I got the brie and bacon), the service was good without being overbearing, the atmosphere was nice and chill, and they even handled a drunk crazy lady with class and dignity. I'll be returning.”
- Alan Ferguson
“Hi folks , really lovely service staff , very good service and specially friendly. The pub gets full very quickly as it's right in the city , go early to get a seat and be nice to the staff , they are there to help you !”
- Sarah Webb
“Walked past for years, finally went in with my Husband and Mother in law for lunch last week. Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were outstanding. Will definitely be back and would recommend to all!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“This modern cafe/bar offers bistro-style food, beers and cocktails in a stylish Victorian arcade.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Kids' menu
- Bar on site
- Casual
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- On-site services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dancing
- Food
- Spirits
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Restaurants near Queen's Café Bar
- City Picnic4.11,5150.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
gluten free options, frozen cocktails, chicken burger
- Yügo4.69860.1 mi£30–70Reservations
crispy pork dumplings, spicy brussels sprouts, salmon with white radish
- EDO Restaurant4.61,1950.1 mi£30–70Reservations
ham croquettes, paella, beef cheek
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Café BarReservations | 4.3501 | — | £15–30 | seafood chowder, pie and mash, brie and bacon |
| City PicnicOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.11,515 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | gluten free options, frozen cocktails, chicken burger |
| YügoReservations | 4.6986 | 0.1 mi | £30–70 | crispy pork dumplings, spicy brussels sprouts, salmon with white radish |
| EDO RestaurantReservations | 4.61,195 | 0.1 mi | £30–70 | ham croquettes, paella, beef cheek |
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