
The Square Bistro
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About The Square Bistro
On Market Square in Lisburn, The Square Bistro is a bistro at number 26, run by a local family. The kitchen cooks with fresh local ingredients, and the drinks side offers a wine list, cocktails and sangria to go alongside the food. It opens Tuesday to Saturday, which gives it a five-day trading week running from midweek into the weekend. Mondays and Sundays are the two days it stays closed, so anyone planning a visit should choose one of the other five.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 3 course set menu, salt & chilli prawns, flat iron steak and roasted pepper tomato soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 3 course set menu, salt & chilli prawns, flat iron steak and roasted pepper tomato soup.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return above all for the flavour of the cooking, with reviewers calling dishes such as salt and chilli prawns, flat iron steak and chocolate fondant from a set menu fantastic in every element. A roasted pepper and tomato soup is singled out too, and one reviewer says the kitchen gets meat cooked exactly as asked. Close behind is the welcome, with staff described as friendly, warm and attentive, and a long-standing regular reports nearly 10 years of visits without a bad meal. Drinks also earn mentions, including a cocktail one reviewer ranks among the best of their life, sangria with lunch and a wine list with a fantastic selection. The atmosphere is called warm, welcoming and relaxed. Two reviewers suggest booking ahead, and one says getting in without a reservation was down to luck. One diner with an egg allergy describes the chefs offering a compromise on a dish that contained egg.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return above all for the flavour of the cooking, with reviewers calling dishes such as salt and chilli prawns, flat iron steak and chocolate fondant from a set menu fantastic in every element. A roasted pepper and tomato soup is singled out too, and one reviewer says the kitchen gets meat cooked exactly as asked. Close behind is the welcome, with staff described as friendly, warm and attentive, and a long-standing regular reports nearly 10 years of visits without a bad meal. Drinks also earn mentions, including a cocktail one reviewer ranks among the best of their life, sangria with lunch and a wine list with a fantastic selection. The atmosphere is called warm, welcoming and relaxed. Two reviewers suggest booking ahead, and one says getting in without a reservation was down to luck. One diner with an egg allergy describes the chefs offering a compromise on a dish that contained egg.
Featured reviews
- kike Trejo
“Review This place has such a great vibe from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it a perfect spot whether you’re looking to enjoy a nice meal, catch up with friends, or simply have a really good time. The food was absolutely delicious, with great flavour and quality in every dish. Everything we tried was really enjoyable, and you can tell that a lot of care goes into the food and the overall experience. The staff were also fantastic—very attentive, friendly, and professional. They made us feel welcome throughout the whole visit and were always happy to help, which really made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a place with great food, a fantastic atmosphere, and attentive staff, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. It’s a great option to spend some quality time, enjoy a delicious meal, and simply relax while having a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- Lynda Willett
“This was my first time dining at the Square Bistro and will absolutely not be the last. I had one of the best meals I’ve ever had! I opted for the 3 course set menu for £30. Salt & chilli prawns for starter, flat iron steak for main and chocolate fondant for dessert. Every element of every dish was fantastic. My husband also loved his meal. I even had a glass of sangria with my lunch - bliss! Cannot wait to return!”
- Melissa Hoy
“Myself & my husband never normally take the time to leave a review but this place deserves all the praise. Honestly it was faultless! We both are very particular when we go out for a meal and we were totally blown away. The flavours and quality of our food was just fantastic! We both said it was without a doubt one of the best meals we’ve ever had! Really reasonably priced too. The front of house staff were also of amazing standard aswell! We both can’t wait to come back!! Thank you so much!!”
- P C
“We absolutely love Square Bistro. Every single time we visit we are made to feel so welcome — the staff are genuinely warm and attentive, which makes the whole experience special. The food is always on point, beautifully prepared and full of flavour. We’ve been coming here for nearly 10 years and honestly have never had a bad meal. That consistency is rare and it’s one of the reasons we keep coming back. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the area. — The Craigs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- charlotte suckling
“Food and staff were amazing. Accommodated for my egg allergy and when I ordered something with egg in the chefs gave a compromise on the meal! I was so appreciative of this, also makes me think that the chefs are cooking fresh which you don’t see anymore.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“a local family run bistro using fresh local ingredients”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near The Square Bistro
- 0.4 miWheelchair accessible
chicken kebab on chips, chicken sauce, frozen chips
- Golden Harvest3.7190.7 mi
beef curry, salt and chilli chips, fried rice with noodles
- 4.2 mi
fish and chips, loaded chips, taco chip
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Bistro | 4.8737 | — | 3 course set menu, salt & chilli prawns, flat iron steak |
| Herrons Country Fried Chicken LisburnWheelchair accessible | 4.0154 | 0.4 mi | chicken kebab on chips, chicken sauce, frozen chips |
| Golden Harvest | 3.719 | 0.7 mi | beef curry, salt and chilli chips, fried rice with noodles |
| Browns Award Winning Fish & Chips | 4.3691 | 4.2 mi | fish and chips, loaded chips, taco chip |
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