
The Cardan Bar & Grill
Quick info
About The Cardan Bar & Grill
On Railway St in Lisburn, The Cardan Bar & Grill is a bar and grill at number 41 with a nightclub on the upstairs floor, so a meal and a night out can share one address. The kitchen sources its dishes locally, and cocktails are served alongside the food. Starters include Salt And Chilli Squid and a Goats Cheese And Caramelised Onion Tart, while the 6oz Flax Fed Beef Burger anchors the mains. The menu runs to 16 dishes, with Garlic Dough Balls, a Pork Bite Salad and a Soup Of The Day among them.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
16 dishes- Goats Cheese And Caramelised Onion Tart
- Garlic Dough Balls
- Salt And Chilli Squid
- Soup Of The Day
- Pork Bite Salad
- 6oz Flax Fed Beef Burger
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger and chunky chips, mushroom toast starter, Sunday lunch and Korean chicken strips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger and chunky chips, mushroom toast starter, Sunday lunch and Korean chicken strips.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the food, naming the Korean chicken strips and chips, the mushroom toast starter, the lamb rump with a side of shepherd's pie, and the goats cheese fritter, with a tasty Sunday lunch mentioned on more than one visit. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, and one reviewer says the chef went out of the way to cover dietary requirements. One calls the atmosphere cozy. Complaints are specific. One reviewer found the burgers tasteless and the baps like charcoal, while another liked the burger and chunky chips. One reports dust on speakers and window sills, and another describes toilets with broken seats and doors that would not lock, plus slow service, plates thrown on the table and glasses never collected. A football fan says the match was switched off before the end and half the bar left. In a happier account, one waitress made sure a table short on time got quick service.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the food, naming the Korean chicken strips and chips, the mushroom toast starter, the lamb rump with a side of shepherd's pie, and the goats cheese fritter, with a tasty Sunday lunch mentioned on more than one visit. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, and one reviewer says the chef went out of the way to cover dietary requirements. One calls the atmosphere cozy. Complaints are specific. One reviewer found the burgers tasteless and the baps like charcoal, while another liked the burger and chunky chips. One reports dust on speakers and window sills, and another describes toilets with broken seats and doors that would not lock, plus slow service, plates thrown on the table and glasses never collected. A football fan says the match was switched off before the end and half the bar left. In a happier account, one waitress made sure a table short on time got quick service.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A nice venue that serves good food. Service was quite fast, and the atmosphere was cozy.”
- Google user
“My friend and I had dinner here on Tuesday evening. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the food was so full of flavour. I'd definitely recommend.”
- Google user
“Onion rings are just full of batter the burgers tastless amd garlic mayo is to strong and unatable spent 80 quid n fully disapointed was looking forward to a pub lunch over priced the baps tasted like charcoal too”
- Google user
“Me and friends called today to watch the celtic v hearts match(end of season/title contender) everyone in the bar were respectable After 70 minutes of the match we were told the management decded to turn the game off There was never a raised voice when the match was on. Half the bar left at this stage,wont be back”
- Google user
“Had the Korean chicken strips and chips today - definitely recommend The waitress was so helpful and ensured we had quick service when we said we were tight for time (had an appointment to go to) Will be back!”
Highlights
“Relaxed, modern bar serving locally sourced dishes and cocktails, with a trendy upstairs nightclub.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Highlights· 8
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Bar & grills near The Cardan Bar & Grill
- The Doyen4.29774.9 mi
chunky chips, 28 days steak, hake with red lentil dahl
- Eight South4.39786.3 mi away
full breakfast with black pudding, crispy chicken wings, huge portions
- The Rusty Saddle4.21,9017.3 mi away
live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardan Bar & Grill | 4.3770 | — | burger and chunky chips, mushroom toast starter, Sunday lunch |
| The Doyen | 4.2977 | 4.9 mi | chunky chips, 28 days steak, hake with red lentil dahl |
| Eight South | 4.3978 | 6.3 mi away | full breakfast with black pudding, crispy chicken wings, huge portions |
| The Rusty Saddle | 4.21,901 | 7.3 mi away | live performer, smoked haddock, jamaican burger |
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