McBrides on the Square
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About McBrides on the Square
McBrides on the Square is a community pub and restaurant in the centre of Comber, serving locals for over 50 years. Food is served upstairs, where the menu covers homemade Sunday roasts, fish and chips and steak pie with champ. A specials board adds dishes that change through the week. Downstairs, the bar pours Guinness and Beamish on draught alongside local craft beer options. Rugby and football play on the screens. The venue is also available for private hire, so groups can book it for occasions such as a birthday party or a funeral gathering.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pints of Guinness, Beamish, steak pie with champ and local craft beer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pints of Guinness, Beamish, steak pie with champ and local craft beer.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the pints, with Guinness and Beamish named repeatedly, alongside a local craft beer selection at the bar. One calls it the best Beamish in the Greater Belfast Area, and another praises a great spread of beers with food served upstairs. Close behind is the food: a Guinness and steak pie with champ, a Thai curry and breaded torpedo prawns from the specials board, and a kids burger described as a proper steak burger. One family says the kitchen made a baby bowl of mash, veg and gravy for their little one. Several mention friendly, welcoming staff, including the bar lady and the table service, and one reviewer notes cracking prices. The atmosphere is lovely on rugby and football days, with a wholesome, friendly mood. Others describe a packed birthday party that everyone enjoyed, and warm, dignified service from experienced staff when a family hired the space after a funeral. No recurring complaints appear in the reviews.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the pints, with Guinness and Beamish named repeatedly, alongside a local craft beer selection at the bar. One calls it the best Beamish in the Greater Belfast Area, and another praises a great spread of beers with food served upstairs. Close behind is the food: a Guinness and steak pie with champ, a Thai curry and breaded torpedo prawns from the specials board, and a kids burger described as a proper steak burger. One family says the kitchen made a baby bowl of mash, veg and gravy for their little one. Several mention friendly, welcoming staff, including the bar lady and the table service, and one reviewer notes cracking prices. The atmosphere is lovely on rugby and football days, with a wholesome, friendly mood. Others describe a packed birthday party that everyone enjoyed, and warm, dignified service from experienced staff when a family hired the space after a funeral. No recurring complaints appear in the reviews.
Featured reviews
- Dean
“Best Beamish in the Greater Belfast Area”
- Paddy
“We had dinner in McBride's tonight. Lovely, welcoming staff and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!”
- Jonny
“Really enjoyed are first time here. A Great bar, with local craft beer options. The lady behind the bar was very friendly and efficient.”
- Natalie Legge
“Lovely meal, been a few times, service great”
- Stephen
“Fantastic bar in centre of comber. Great selection of beers and food available upstairs. Got to add a nice pint of Beamish now as well.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“McBrides on the Square is a traditional British restaurant and community pub in the heart of Comber, proudly serving the local area for over 50 years with homemade Sunday roasts, classic fish and chips, roast beef, and fresh daily specials in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near McBrides on the Square
- The Foxes Den Restaurant4.71,1413 mi£15–30
coffee and mochas, fox fry breakfast, large portions
- LeWinters4.35193.5 mi
tender beef, steak cooked rare, salt and pepper chicken
- Romas4.41,1693.6 mi
steak sizzlers, cocktail range, show cooking chef
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBrides on the SquareWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7399 | — | £20–30 | pints of Guinness, Beamish, steak pie with champ |
| The Foxes Den Restaurant | 4.71,141 | 3 mi | £15–30 | coffee and mochas, fox fry breakfast, large portions |
| LeWinters | 4.3519 | 3.5 mi | — | tender beef, steak cooked rare, salt and pepper chicken |
| Romas | 4.41,169 | 3.6 mi | — | steak sizzlers, cocktail range, show cooking chef |
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