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Reservamos una mesa aquí el 14 de enero.

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Tommy M . 2017-01-17

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Nous sommes allés en Irlande pour nos études à Dublin. Nous sommes allés visiter Belfast un dimanche ensoleillé. Ce restaurant est celui où j'ai mangé le meilleur burger de ma vie. La sauce en particulier m'a beaucoup plu.

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monnet j . 2017-01-16

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Fui temprano para una cena de cine antes y éramos los únicos comensales. Pedí un bistec y solicite ser rosado en el medio, la camarera dijo que sería de tamaño raro. Pedí el uso de la salsa en el lado y tener las fichas de las rústicas clasificado como un lateral en lugar del puré. Mi compañero tenía el crab linguini y ensalada. Mi carne era diminuta y muy delgado, tanto que no podía haber sido preparado a rosa era de tamaño bastante bien y sin sabor. En más de 20 libras no muy buena relación calidad-precio, y se perdió en el plato, con sólo dos champiñones para empresa y el pequeño barco con el uso de sosa y aburrida salsa. No había guarnición o ensalada a intentar hacer el aspecto sustancial o comida más atractivo. Lo peor de todo era la incomible 'chips' estas eran macizos en realidad la piel de patatas grandes que se ha preparado a la hora del almuerzo o incluso antes y recalentado, eran, dura, seca unseasoned y horrible. Yo estaba realmente hambriento y con un bistec tan pequeña y no haber comido todos guarnición ellos haber sido incluso bien! El linguini fue hecha tenía muy poco de cangrejo y el único sabor era chili, que era un poco insoportables. La ensalada era muy normalito. Muy amablemente me indicó todo lo mal que la camarera, para ser justos, ella pidió disculpas y ofreció en el desierto en la casa. Nos negamos y recibieron un 20% de la factura, un gesto pero realmente no compensan la comida horrible y seriamente una pequeña porción cena de bistec.

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Karin J . 2017-01-13

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Quiet quaint just what was needed following a busy day. Lovely menu that changes frequently. Food what excellent. Nice selection of wines. Will be back for another relaxing evening meal prepared with love and care.

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Scott B . 2017-01-08

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Good food there was an abundance of platforms for the man to put up with the storage of the strangely absurd

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ErieAdam . 2016-12-23

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Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Not a morsel was left on any plate. Definitely will be back. 👍👍👍

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sandrabuk07 . 2016-12-18

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El ambiente era muy agradable. Buena decoración. La comida era decente y en línea con la filosofía del lugar. El servicio era un poco deteriorado aunque (quizás por inexperiencia de la persona concreta que sirve nuestra mesa, que no fue compensado con atención a la calidad de servicio) y retirarse un poco de la ocasión.

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VictorHan . 2016-11-30

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Nos dieron una reserva de última hora el sábado por la noche y tuvimos una comida maravillosa. Fui para el pescado del día que era pan frito merluza al curry de garbanzos, pelotas y pimienta salsa y mi amigo tenía el patas de cangrejo Linguine, y los dos estábamos encantados con nuestra comida. Compartimos una botella de vino y terminamos con dos cafés precioso licor. El restaurante en sí es muy bonito, un ambiente encantador y una ubicación estupenda. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente y asegúrese de estar de vuelta.

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912Jan3 . 2016-11-28

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Fuimos allí por segunda vez la semana pasada. Disfrutamos de la comida, pero era un poco demasiado caro para lo que te daban. El menú de la cena era sin duda temprano el camino a seguir. No que unos meses atrás y que sin duda hizo una mejor impresión.

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902becs . 2016-11-28

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Paramos aquí después de una buena noche en Belfast y tuve la preciosa asado los domingos. Tuve la carne de pechuga, que era el especial, los otros la hamburguesa y la pasta era encantador. El ambiente y el servicio (Jessica) de primera clase. Un millón de gracias

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Christina C . 2016-11-27

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Have been in many times, lunch and dinner and finally have remembered to review! Absolutely my favourite place in Belfast to go, it is not pretentious, perfect combination of relaxation and style.The staff are so well trained, an absolute delight, when you walk in, you feel at home, welcomed with smiles and a nothing to big or too small attitude. Drinks come quickly, as does the perfect amount of conversation, hilarious yet professional manner. The menu is perfect, the same chef team from Beatrice really is behind it! I had the chicken and prawn Thai curry, exquisite combination of beautiful flavours! I did not want it to end. And their new cheesecake is something else, was nearly licking the plate. This place deserves to be so much busier than it is, but I'll be back again and again and again, stay true to yourself Buskers, you are absolutely killing it and we tell everyone we get the chance to. See you at Christmas!!

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ilovefoodlotsots . 2016-11-24

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Looking for some delicious vegetarian and vegan food? Try Buskers restaurant, university Avenue, Belfast (previously known as Beatrice Kennedy's). They have a vegetarian menu and are in the process of compiling a vegan one. The chef was lovely and asked what we would like so he could see if he could rustle it up. My friend Donna, who is vegan, said anything but a stir-fry so he offered a number of alternatives, which were all original. Donna asked for a surprise, which is exactly what we got! There was broccoli tempura on couscous with ? Aubergine salad and then sweet and sour aubergine with sweet potato and ? Parsnip crisps. There was a tomato and red onion and pesto salad and a devine Thai salad. I had the vegetarian Thai curry. All the food was amazing, and the chef and staff were so accommodating and friendly. The decor and atmosphere is also fabulous. This restaurant is a hidden gem and not to be missed. If you are a vegan, ring ahead to give some notice to give chef time to work his magic. Ps. Cocktails were amazing too.

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freakorunique . 2016-11-11

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Went here for a birthday dinner, had a booth at the back of the restaurant. The waiters were very friendly and attentive, and the food was tasty.

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493KevinH . 2016-11-08

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Just went yesterday for a family birthday lunch. Friendly service, fabulous food at a reasonable price.

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DACampton . 2016-10-24

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Lovely little place, very friendly and attentive staff. I was sat near the kitchen and had a chat with the chef about the beef. Slowly cooked for 12 hours it's a real treat and well worth a visit.

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Luke A . 2016-10-23

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This place is well worth a visit. The food is delicious (even a simple burger is something to get excited about), the ambiance is relaxing and the staff are very friensly. Well done Buskers!

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seadie166 . 2016-10-20

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Having the early bird menu So tasty!! Just demolished the starter.Think I might have to go for the dessert special!!

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Francie Y . 2016-10-15

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Belfast has some terrific eating places and I hadn't got round to this one until now. I feel I've missed out. We were a party of ten and in a relaxed mood so the first priority was cocktails. With names based on rock stars they were all good and as we sipped I read the menu. One line stood out it said something along the lines of "If you need anything ask one of our lovely servers."That was raising expectations I thought - but the staff were delightful. Although under some pressure due to being down a couple of members I was very impressed when our various requests were treated with efficiency and something more - a really welcoming attitude to children and adults alike.First courses arrived, the portions are not mean, and all of us were happy with our choices. Mains were similarly generous and declared excellent by all. When we were joined by three more guests who orders only starters it wasn't a problem.The dessert menu didn't look extensive and most of us opted for the sticky toffee pudding, which was really a cake, moist, delicious and huge. The cheeseboard was superb.Total bill was well within expectations and the "lovely servers" bade us farewell with the same smiles that welcomed us a couple of hours earlier.

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eatingwithfamily . 2016-10-03

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Went to Buskers for a family birthday dinner, got booked into the upstairs part of the restaurant. About a dozen of us and kids, the food was really nice, tasted really fresh. The waitress that looked after us had such a good attitude and gave us really excellent and consistent service. She's a real asset to Buskers. I had never eaten here before (or Beatrice Kennedys) but I'll be back again!

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A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-10-02

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Called in to Busker's for a quick one course before the cinema. Lovely setting and décor and v pleasant waitress. All four of us had something different and all v happy with choice. I had the beef brisket with mash and parsnips. Delicious!

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Kevin F . 2016-09-30

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Went for Sunday dinner as they do a two course roast offer for £14 and three course £18. Excellent Chicken Caesar salad. Small outside dining area. Inside has nice window seat dining at the front, The seating is wooden chairs and benches, which could do with a little more cushion padding but other than that, very enjoyable.

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captainbeecher . 2016-09-25

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A friendly welcome and great service all evening. A wide menu and choice of mains means everyone will find several options. Couldn't fault any of the dishes, all generous but not offputting. Will def be back.

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Mark S . 2016-09-25

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We just had time to eat before going to the cinema, and the waitress immediately took that on board. She was quick at taking our order and bringing everything, but was friendly and chatty about our visit to Belfast. The Goats Cheese tartlet was so tasty and the chutney was an excellent partner to the cheese. The slow braised beef for the main course was so generous and so well cooked. We had a really good meal in less than an hour. The venue is interesting with good views from upstairs.

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Vivienne W . 2016-09-24

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I came here for dinner. The food was nice, I order beef brisket and it was well cooked and a nice portion. The atmosphere is good and the staff are helpful I and friendly. I would visit again!

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rua1r1 . 2016-09-15

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Had a nice meal of pan fried hake, curried chickpea balls and pepper salsa, washed down with a small bottle of prosecco. I didn't need a side dish. Very tasty and nicely cooked. Not a huge menu but choices were varied. Not overly expensive.Music-themed decor eg small guitars on the wall and pictures of rock stars like Ian Brown. Nice ambience and helpful, friendly staff. Great background music too. Would go again.

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Dizzyblondegal . 2016-09-06

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Same check as. Beatrice Kennedy's and exactly the same excellent quality and variety Great value for money too!! Can't wait to try the dinner menu

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Francie Y . 2016-08-31

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Still one of best restaurants in Belfast, food is excellent service is excellent highly recommend a visit!

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Chris K . 2016-08-31

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Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of buskers. Duck, Caesar and tomato salads all fresh, tasty and good portions at £5-6.Mains; crab linguine, Thai curry all tasty at £13.Wine list small but reasonable value. Lots of cocktail options which were very good.Good option for relaxed, informal dining with friends. £22 a head for 2 courses and drinks, felt like good value.Staff were very friendly and attentive.

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Boondoggler . 2016-08-29

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This place was recommended to us by a friend and we can completely appreciate why. What a lovely meal. The staff were lovely - the restaurant itself is really stylish and the food was excellent. The meal was absolutely lovely, homemade soup of the day, white onion and broccoli was wonderful. The star of the show without question was the chefs homemade wholemeal bread muffin to accompany the soup - absolute heaven! I had the fish of the day, a beautifully cooked piece of hake with very innovative curried chickpea croquettes and red pepper sauce accompaniment, and the Buskers burger was excellent. The desert menu looked absolutely wonderful - we were just kicking ourselves we had no room to try! The staff were so attentive, relaxed, fun atmosphere. It was a pleasure to watch them work as the girls take such pride in what they do, working so hard on a busy Saturday night without losing a sense of fun/support for one another. Must also say the barman was a star - what an effort! He kept that bar running ship shape without question! Great staff/team all round. Was recommended to us, we'll be recommending to everyone!!

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Sophie W . 2016-08-21

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We walked in without a reservation, and were immediately seated by a member of staff at a table at the rear of the resteraunt opposite the serving hatch. After taking our drink order the waitress apologised that the fish order had not been delivered so all the fish items on the menu were off. Luckily this led us to order a Caesar and crispy duck salads to start. They arrived and myself and my wife would happily have ate them again as main courses they were so tasty. The dishes were quickly removed and our main course of slow cooked brisket, gravy, mash, pickled red cabbage, turnip and parsnip arrived. We were both delighted each part was were perfectly cooked and complemented the other parts brilliantly. The friendly banter with the young chief added to the excellent meal. Why do other resteraunts make this so difficult, good ingredients,combined properly, cooked well and served by friendly attentive staff. It is not rocket science. The price for this including drinks and a ten percent tip was just over £50 well worth it and highly recommended.

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murraytony50 . 2016-08-18

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Cocktails excellent, best seafood chowder I've ever had, served with fresh Wheaton muffins, onion soup exceptional too! Crab and lemon linguine fab and husbands salted chilli chicken burger fab too! No chance of managing a dessert as the portions very generous! So reasonably priced! Will definitely frequent this excellent venue with great staff and a very farfetched Jim!

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Juliana Y . 2016-08-15

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Excellent food, fresh and well presented. Good value and great service. No more expensive than all the average pub meals nearby and a who,e lot better.

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Tony B . 2016-08-10

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My family and I came over from Liverpool and met up with some friends. Not booking a place meant it was hard to find somewhere to accommodate 10, until finding buskers. We were pleasantly surprised when seeing the menu, which was small yet diverse. I had the BBQ chicken wings and the crab linguine, both of which tastes fantastic. Being split between 2 booths also meant we had a waiter for each table, both of which were quick and pleasant. All good and drinks were reasonably priced for the quality! Would definitely come back to this place and recommend it to anyone visiting this end of Belfast.

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Josh N . 2016-08-07

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We booked earlier on in the day for Saturday evening, we arrived and where greeted and seated quickly, We found the menu had a great selection and the vegetarian menu had some great dishes, The food and cocktails tasted great, the starter where the perfect size and the poached apple dish was great, the mains my burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned, my partners chickpea main was really tasty also, The bill was very good for the quality of food served, The service was very personal and very relaxed, they have spent a lot of time thinking about the feel of the service and it really does show in the manor of the staff present themselves. We had a great evening and will return and suggest those who haven't tired it to make a booking.

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petet454 . 2016-08-02

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I met a friend for lunch & we were not disappointed. The food was excellent but we had to wait a while. The interior is very nice & it is a great location on University Road

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EI_McN . 2016-08-02

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The staff are simply amazing. The food was lovely, great atmosphere and lovely jokes with the team made the meal a personal experience. Highly recommeded

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Martin M . 2016-07-31

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Pas grand monde ce soir-là, et pourtant il y a des efforts à encourager, et on sent que le cuisinier a du métier. Le service est adorable et la carte des vins appliquée. Bon rapport qualité-prix-plaisir.

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ysaje . 2016-07-30

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I LOVED Beatrice Kennedys but now that it's gone, Buskers is like it's lively younger brother. A lot trendier, and s totally different feel.I liked the decor inside. The bar has moved from the very back to the front room, on one side. Lovely modern white tiling. Love the bare bulb industrial style lighting. Love the new wooden booth seating in the back (conservatory roof) room. I had the soup of the day with a wheaten bread bun as a starter which was lovely. My prawn curry was just ok but it was overly warm (temperature, not spice). Desserts choices were a major disappointment as it was all very dairy based and I am not a fan of dairy - I wanted something chocolatey but the only chocolate option was a milkshake made with your choice of chocolate bar ... Dairy = Not my thing. Chocolate ice cream mentioned on the menu wasn't even available when we asked. I had sticky toffee pudding as a last resort which was like an island of sponge in a bowl of sauce. Tasty but OTT.Our waiter was fantastic. Really suited to the hospitality industry as he tolerated well my husbands hopeless attempts to get the chef to make something else for dessert. My husband should have known better! Our waiter gave me a wrapped up wheaten bread bun with a lit candle once he realised we were eating out that night for my birthday. He even wrapped it up for us to take home.Toilets (upstairs, next to the function room for private parties) were clean and modern.I'd return again to Buskers but will wait until their dessert menu gets a revamp, if that ever happens. Please, please add something chocolatey (like cake), or cheesecake, or banoffee. Not everyone likes dairy. My husband would have loved a tiramisu. None of the usual suspects appear on Buskers desserts menu.

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Ash1971 . 2016-07-24

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Cool little restaurant with causal dining and some local seafood options. I had the chowder and the brioche burger, which were both very good.

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Ruth S . 2016-07-17

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We had dinner here for the first time since the restaurant has changed from Beatrice Kennedy and it is a different experience as it was previously more "fine dining"We were greeted by lovely friendly staff and seated at the window table as it was quite quiet The menu is varied and the décor very modern with music playing and cocktails advertised We selected scampi and mushroom risotto both were delicious and served by a lovely young man It will suit younger people more than previously and will do very well in the University area it is not fine dining but the food is very good and the staff very friendly

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HollydogIslandmagee . 2016-07-16

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had a super meal. the sharing platter of nachos was delish and then came selection of tasty tapas: thai curry, chickpea croquettes, buffalo mozarella and caesar salads, goats cheese tart, chilli wedges and garlic bread. prices were very affordable and good range of value cocktails. would be great for afternoon/ night out with good company munching and sipping whilst listening to great music and taking in the funky surroundings.

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Ann-frances M . 2016-07-13

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My wife and I decided to treat my 7 year old daughter soon to be 8 to a scrummy dinner, so along with daughter no 2 we went to Buskers this evening. We had chowder and soup of the day (tomato and basil) to start whilst the girls had fresh chicken goujons and fried and bangers, mash and beans. For mains I had chicken and prawn Thai curry and my wife had mushroom tagliatelle. The food was very good, portion sizes were perfect and the service was exceptional. The decor of the restaurant was music based as per name. Jim the owner/chef wants to turn the place into a music venue and it would be great.... he even plays s bit!!! So get down and check it out!!

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Belfasttravelfoodman . 2016-07-11

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We have had so many fun evenings at Buskers!! The service is what makes it, always good banter while eating some really tasty food. The live music / playlist creates a comfortable, quirky and enjoyable atmosphere.

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Shelleywood86 . 2016-07-09

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We visited Buskers for lunch on Thursday 30 June following a lovely graduation ceremony at Queen's. The restaurant offered a three course graduation lunch with plenty of choice. All six of us thoroughly enjoyed every course and the level of customer service was excellent, attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend Buskers.

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WendyR390 . 2016-07-05

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This is a small restaurant in the University section of Belfast that surprises with excellent food and a very friendly, helpful staff. It surpassed our expections and is the best meal we've had in Ireland in our 4 days here. Outstanding mussels, brisket, and fish of the day, which was hake. The seafood chowder has more and more varied seafood than any of us had experienced before-it was big hit. I strongly recommend the chocolate pave with cherries for dessert if it's still on the menu. A great exeperience!

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Jenifer C . 2016-07-03

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Came across this restaurant when our group of 5 was looking for dinner options - so glad we did, an absolutely faultless dining experience. Staff so friendly and helpful, nice vibe to the place, great and varied menu. The consensus was, i'd ordered the best thing on the menu - the beef brisket - what a cracking dish, the most delicious meal i've had in ages (portion size defeated me though!). Thanks Buskers!

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SophieL_10 . 2016-07-01

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Great food, great ambience,very pleasant staff. Music theme with musical instruments around the place.The owner is apparently a mean banjo player! Will be back.

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Fergie69 . 2016-06-27

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Buskers was recommended and they were faultless. Its a Bohemian atmosphere and not true "fine dining" (ie no fancy waiters and posh furniture) and it succeed at a rustic look - but what it does is just excellent. The waiters were just excellent, casual yet very efficent and friendly . Have eaten all over the world, and the food here puts Ramsay and Pierre White to shame. The Goats cheese tartlet was bliss and the Creme Brulee - indeed deserts in general were superb. The chicken was brilliant, fish was faultless. 16 meals and every one perfect. Lovely relaxed atmosphere

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delfawcett . 2016-06-24

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We were spending a few days in Belfast on our trip to Ireland and tripped over this unusual looking restaurant in the Queens University area...on main road but set back. Lovely little front patio but we chose to eat inside as rain pending. They offer an incredibly interesting menus of both traditional Irish dishes with a twist and a more international tapas menu. My partner had the beef brisket and I had a three dish tapas....chickpea balls, curried and coconut chicken and spicy prawns. All our food was amazing and portions quite large...even tapas. In the top 2 of all the food we had in Ireland.The beer, wine and other drink selectiion were good and prices were so, so reasonable. The staff were friendly and decor quirky and fun. GO!

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Lisa H . 2016-06-12

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Pasamos una gran noche gracias al staff que nos dieron un concierto privado y nos dejaron incluso tocar con ellos. Una pena no haber cenado allí,nos lo dejamos para la próxima visita

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Carlos C . 2016-06-11

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Having been to the former Beatrice Kennedy's a few times, this was our long overdue first visit to the new incarnation which is Buskers. Having booked a table for 2 after a film in the Queen's Film Theatre we were warmly welcomed, shown straight to a fine table below the wall hung saxophone and fiddle and within sight of a fine 5 string banjo propped on the window sill - and then there was the food !! A great meal (main each with shared starter and dessert) and a top quality "House" Sauvignon Blanc. For vibe, value and service Buskers is right on the button.

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Banj01 . 2016-06-05

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Stumbled across this restaurant when walking into town with my husband. The breakfast was fantastic and reasonable priced. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We enjoyed it so much that we took our family and friends there the following day for breakfast. This quirky little bar is definitely on our list to try at different times of the day. We will definitely be back.

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kez852016 . 2016-06-04

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Went here last Sunday for Sunday brunch. Group of eight. Really lovely food freshly made. Everyone enjoyed what they had. Staff friendly and helpful. Would return next time I am in that area and would highly recommend.

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Vadylady . 2016-05-30

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Good food, good atmosphere, good drinks, good sized portions, priced fairly, what more could you want?

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Niall S . 2016-05-25

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We arrived at our hotel too late for breakfast and was recommended to Buskers by the hotel staff. Great choices for breakfast and competitively priced. Very clean and great service.

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trishday1 . 2016-05-17

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Wondered where to go in Belfast and the Trip Advisors reviews helped us find this great little restaraunt. Wonderful to find some chilli in the mussel Thai dish after a great Seafood Chowder. We went back after a few days on the weekend to find that indeed a busker was playing and venturing into some real mains really enjoyed the slow cooked beef. Lovely wait staff and felt really looked after

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cobber2016 . 2016-05-10

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I'm a sucker for chowder and I must admit their chowder was very good. Got the much deal for £5 and ordered a side of sweet potato fries, there were no pricing of it and the waitress wasn't sure but I ordered thinking it would probably be about £2.50You can imagine my horror when I found out it was £4 (as a student).But the friendliness of the staff, the bubbiness of our waitress and the deliciousness of the chowder just balanced that out

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RandomEater . 2016-05-03

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Lovely, friendly service, it was relatively quiet which ment no shouting across the table, the food was excellent and we weren't kept waiting! Definitely coming back here soon!

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sharongcanning . 2016-05-02

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great venue for a fridays nights meal out. Food reasonably priced and excellent choices. Surroundings and staff very amenable. will definitely be back

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food_lover21_11 . 2016-04-26

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Random Thursday evening meal heading for Holohans to discover it was closed!!...Hunger took over and the waft of food from across the road took us to Buskers!! Lovely lovely meal. Fish of the day dish was top class. Sometimes hesitant to order fish in Belfast but loved every scrap. Would have licked the plate givent he chance! The two serving were extremely pleasant, warming and professional. No hesitation in recommending and will be back!

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TheWanderer2069 . 2016-04-25

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We had booked this Sunday to go to Holohans for lunch which had been accepted by their system online... On turning up at Holohans it was closed!!Staring around just wondering what to do next we saw BuskersThey were able to accommodate us and put us at a lovely window seatI had a juicy brioche burger with skinny sweet potato fries and my dining companion had a chicken curryBoth were washed down with a few healthy pints of Belfast ale (!) which were a treat on a sunny Sunday afternoonI have to say the service was great fun and the atmosphere was very relaxed. A wonderful find and we will return often!! The bubbly waitress whose name I did not catch but who is studying Mandarin and marketing was a real asset to the business with just the right tone of friendliness. Thank you for a lovely meal!!

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fredordead . 2016-04-25

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Stopped by here on an Saturday afternoon. although not very busy its appearance is very welcoming which was helped by the lovely waitress who created us and showed us to a window seat. We just had mains my husband a burger and I had the tacos which were really nice washed down with a bottle of ginger beer and a glass of red wine. This came to just over £20.

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Maire O . 2016-04-14

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Great place, atmosphere food and service all excellent. Loved that the service hatch let you look into the kitchen.Fab value for money, would definitely go again. Recommended to a family stood outside considering menu.

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PolandYourWay . 2016-04-10

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From a short-list, Sonia and I chose Buskers for dinner on Friday evening. From the beginning, everything was welcoming - from Jim Morrison on an A-board outside ('door' always open message) to the very pleasant and relaxed staff.Lovely food (Sonia had the BBQ chicken wings to start - BBQ sauce TDF; we each had the crab claw linguine, complete with DIY crab forks).Great service. Warm atmosphere.Oh, and a superb play-list (the 'Buskers' name clearly reflects a love of great music).Highly recommend.

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Missedmyturnoffagain . 2016-04-03

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Stopped by on a Friday night for dinner. Is a nice little quirky restaurant with very pleasant and helpful staff. The mushroom soup starter was lovely and the homemade bread that accompanied it was delicious! Had steak for the main course and it was cooked as requested. The portions are plentiful so wasn't sure if we had room for desert but as there was sticky toffee pudding on the menu we were tempted! However we did share it between 3 of us as it was quite a large serving and it was very tasty.

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Bernie M . 2016-04-02

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Buskers was quiet when we arrived. Staff were very attentive and knew the menu inside out. Food was great. Wings were a particular favourite. Very reasonably priced also!

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Michael C . 2016-04-01

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You could tell that the thai prawn curry, that I'd ordered, was expertly made; there were amazing flavours in every bite. The lemongrass came through beautifully. Wasn't sure about the addition of tomato and sweet potato as described in the menu, but it worked perfectly. I was told the head chef was the same person as in Beatrice Kenendy's when I was booking, and tasting the food easily confirmed this. The entire format of the restaurant has totally changed. The opening hours, the decor, and the theme (which is now casual dining). Personally, I much preferred the darker, more intimate former restaurant. I liked the little touches like the home-made wheaten bread & butter delivered to your table before your food came. I would make the effort to return for a quick breakfast or lunch at some stage, not sure if I'd be tempted for dinner again. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

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Daytripper24182 . 2016-03-24

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Me and my family went to Buskers a few weeks ago. We all had the steak apart from my father who had the vegetarian Tacos. The steaks were very nice and cooked to order. All round very good experience

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meglatura2 . 2016-03-22

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Great service.Great quality food.Good prices.Satisfying.Irish charm.Bathrooms were clean.Some vegetarian choices.

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mpcruiser . 2016-03-22

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Really enjoyed the whole experience here. First class friendly staff. Interesting and different menu. Good live music in the back ground. Loved the house wine a choice of 3 reds and 3 whites either by the glass, carafe or bottle. I went for the rioja in a generous sized carafe for just over £10 which was more than enough to see me through my meal. We went on a Saturday evening every table was occupied but service remained prompt and courteous. Felt very comfortable eating here. Well done Buskers.

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thetouristBelfast . 2016-03-14

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Buskers was picked by my wife as a possible venue for a meal because it was close to our show and mainly because it was well reviewed on TA. It didn't disappoint, the room is cosy but very comfortable, the music was excellent and the food choice and quality and value made for an excellent meal.

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MeesterDavid . 2016-03-13

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Came here at the end of Feb for our 1 year anniversary. Food was great- if I were to nit pick there were a good few empty shells in our mussels to start and the steak was more medium than medium rare but my crab linguine was absolutely gorgeous (lovely and garlicky) and the chips were amazing. Good drink selection too :) I had checked us in on Facebook and didnt realise the manager would see it and she brought us an anniversary slate with a wee dessert :) really nice touch and the thoughtfulness was much appreciated. The decor is really interesting and the handing bulbs over the booths create great mood lighting. Will def be back!

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Jill B . 2016-03-07

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Had a amazing mothers day lunch today great food n excellent service from Kyle food was amazing as well def be back

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michelleknox81 . 2016-03-06

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My husband and I along with two friends visited Buskers on Saturday 20th Feb, we reserved a table for 8.30, it was quite busy, really nice stylish decor, back ground music was great, not too loud, but loud enough for it to create a lively atmosphere! Between the four of us we tried the muscles, duck, sirloin steaks and sticky toffee pudding!! OMG the food was delicious, steaks cooked to perfection (3 med/rare and one medium) all just perfect!! We all had a good few drinks, including several vodka n lemonades, bottle of red wine, few beers n orange juice! The meal came to £124 for 4 people - just over £30 per head, all had 2 courses plus plenty of drinks - given the quality of the food, great atmosphere, I felt this was very reasonable!! We visited Belfast from Newcastle Upon Tyne and had an amazing weekend, I would absolutely recommend buskers restaurant to anyone who wants a nice meal, with great atmosphere!! Couldn't fault a thing! Thanks Buskers!!

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carra b . 2016-02-21

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We had a wonderful private birthday party upstairs for about 20 people with brilliant live music, great service and delicious food. The whole restaurant has a great atmosphere and the staff are just so friendly and helpful. They also have a few great veggie options available and the outdoor space is lovely.

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Ruckiscirkus . 2016-02-21

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Popped in for a quick bite expecting nothing special for only 5 pounds. Got that wrong.Welcomed by a smile Spotless restaurant Spot on serviceFood cooked and presented perfectlyI had the chilli with wedges and my partner had a sandwich, simple food done to excellence. Definitely going back.

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rajinder k . 2016-02-18

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Visited Buskers for first time recently and was very impressed with this little gem. Very good food, served by pleasant helpful staff. Definite worth a visit. Prices are reasonable also. Highly recommend Buskers!

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Anna S . 2016-02-17

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One of the best restaurant experiences we've had in a while. We booked for a Friday night and were greeted with some incredible foods and atmosphere. The Music playing was chilled rock, which suits the misses and I perfectly plus they had my favourite starter and mains on the menu - Caesar salad & a beautiful burger. The cocktail menu and beer menu was extensive and allowed us to exit the restaurant half juiced - maybe thats why we liked it so much. We're planning to call down again soon :)

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Cormac S . 2016-02-16

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10/10. Went here on NYE with about 12 friends. Amazing, friendly server, and great atmosphere, with live music. Food was even better, great taste, portion sizes, and price ! Will be visiting again when back in Belfast.

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Amy W . 2016-02-14

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Nice staff., pleasant and welcoming.Had the vegetarian fritters, big portion and filling although a little expensive at £10 - It's very clean and I'm sure fils up in the evening for a bit more atmosphere, was a little cold - literally.

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AndrewW1984 . 2016-02-14

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Visited here as before cinema date and on first impressions it felt underwhelming and well, a bit grubby!food was drab, with floppy, slimy chi ken wings and the chowder made me a little nervous!however there was a nice atmosphere and we were here early evening, i got the feeling that it would have been more lively later. I wouldn't be back for dinner but may call in for a drink in the evening.

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Emma R . 2016-02-11

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Loved the place! Very affordable prices. Student's discount comes in handy as well. Great service with great background music to match. Pretty much enjoyed both the food and service. Thanks, guys!

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444jekaterinaj . 2016-02-07

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I wenty to Buskers with a few friends recently and can't praise the restaurant high enough! The crab linguine was impeccable, so fresh and perfectly sized portion. (accompanied with a generous garlic baguette- of course). Aslo tried my friend's burger which was so so great- get the sweet potato fries! If the food wasn't impressive enough, the atmosphere alone makes buskers worth the visit. Sophisticated lighting & decor, great drinks and the staff were so hospitable. Nothing was too small or too big an ask, they were very accommodating, attentive and made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. Would highly recommend going to everyone, perfect location for heading into town after or why not stay and make a night of it!

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rachelemily93 . 2016-02-04

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Went with a group of friends out to buskers and had an excellent meal and a great night. Very well priced, great atmosphere

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Jordan T . 2016-02-04

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My wife and I loved everything about Beatrice Kennedys so a bit apprehensive about what Buskers had to offer. Even catching up with a friend on a cold Tuesday night in February it delivered at every level. Not fine dining as BKs but doesn't claim to be and as a result it's much easier on the pocket! Spoilt for choice with a wide ranging menu to suit most tastes. We enjoyed delicious well cooked and presented food and quality wine at a very affordable price in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Friendly and efficient service with good background music to match. Couldn't ask for more - top marks. With so much to offer it really is well worth a visit. Can't wait to return!

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David O . 2016-02-02

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My partner and I came here on Saturday night after finding our usual restaurant queued out past the door. We were not disappointed. We were quickly shown to a table upstairs, but within half an hour the restaurant was packed (always a good sign). The food was excellent, the staff were pleasant and attentive and the atmosphere was good. I had the duck and my partner had the sirloin and both were well presented, tasty and plentiful. We had a nice bottle of red and a couple of Irish coffees and found the price to be reasonable. I understand the restaurant is not that long open, so hopefully it will continue to flourish.

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TJMac_10 . 2016-02-02

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Family went out for meal and a variety of meals from the menu. We were impressed with service. I had chicken ceasar salad, steak and sticky toffee pudding. All beautiful

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Sharon W . 2016-01-31

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Many interesting items on the menu. We ordered scampi and seafood pie. The scampi was battered well with a nice flavour and evidently caught locally. I thought the seafood pie was under seasoned and had to add quite a bit of salt to enjiy the taste. No beer on Tao but a selection if bottled beer. Staff and service was good and a nice atmosphere.

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DannyinLondon2 . 2016-01-23

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First time visit to Buskers on a rare early evening out in Belfast with my wife.We both loved the food,service,atmosphere and price! Thanks for that.There is no pretence with Buskers.Its not claiming to be something its not.If you're looking for tasty food from staff who care,at a great price,Buskers is the place to be..we'll be back

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tdev2016 . 2016-01-21

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We've dined here on previous occasions, and it very much felt like an occasion restaurant. It was pricey but so worth it, the food, service and atmosphere were wonderful. We decided to try it out under the new management, who has actually worked there behind the scenes for many years. Little bit more pocket friendly, a tad more casual (not a bad thing!) and equally fabulous food. Cocktails are lovely, duck was delicious. We had the same pudding we had previously- hasn't changed, as brilliant as ever. Try the toffee pudding!

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27City_Girl . 2016-01-19

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There was once a restaurant in Belfast called Beatrice Kennedy, it was what might be termed 'fine dining' the type of restaurant that stood out due to the menu, standard of the food, the service and the ambience. It was the type of restaurant you would go to for birthdays, anniverseries or to impress a new beau. In short it was the best restaurant in Belfast in my opinion.Times change and Beatrice Kennedy is gone, replaced by Buskers. And sadly its not a change for the better. Buskers is a bog standard, mid price, same menu restaurant that Belfast has in abandance. If you fancy caeser salad or chicken wings as a starter and a burger (Lamb or beef) as a main you are in luck. There is crab claw meat linguinne and Portavogie scampie with fries but nothing that stands out. The better half had said caesar salad as a starter, limp lettace, not nice. I had the chicken wings with ' blue cheese dip and celery'. The wings were ok, there was 1 small celery stick about 2 inces long and the blue cheese dip left a nasty burning taste on the back of my throat. So far, so bad.For mains we both ordered the parmesana chicken with tomato ragou. I have ordered parmesana chicken before and it is normally coated in a parmesan crust. This one was a chicken breast covered in a non descript tomato sauce. We ordered garlic bread as a side, it arrived as we had nearly finished the main. It was the garlic bread that showed how far Buskers is from what Beatrice Kennedy was, it was the type you buy from from the chiller shelf in a supermarket and pop in the oven in the plastic wrapper. To be fair to the staff they removed this from the bill.We didnt look at the dessert menu, we just wanted to leave such was the disappointment of the Buskers experience. If you were once a Beatrice Kennedy regular I would not recommend you go to Buskers. If you want to eat what is offered in lots of other places in the city then by all means go ahead.Personally I wont be back or recommending Buskers the way the I would have urged uou to try ins former incarnation

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lanzafanBelfast . 2016-01-17

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Came here with the gf on a Saturday night. She had a steak with garlic butter and I had piri piri chicken. Food was delicious. We had a good few cocktails as well which were great. I also enjoyed the rock and roll play list and decor. The staff were friendly and helpful and it was pretty cheap in the end. Would go back.

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Eddy V . 2016-01-17

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We had been regulars at Beatrice Kennedy's -Buskers previous name for many years The restaurant has the same owner as before. Beatrice Kennedy's had a well deserved reputation for quality food and a high level of service.We ate at Buskers a few days prior to Xmas. We shared a starter of chicken wings that were ok as chicken wings are generally anywhere My main course was chicken Parmesan -which was a blob of dense and tough unappetising ingredients My wife choose Scampi after being assured it was homemade. Her served Scampi included pieces of over fried batter devoid of fillings. One sure way of knowing if Scampi is not freshly made is when the cook pops in frozen "scampi" into the pan obviously not knowing the pieces are not filled with prawns. This could not happen if all freshly prepared. It tasted like packaged frozen scampi We were in a hurry as going to Crescent Arts Centre and I did complain to the waitress. She simply shrugged her shoulders .Having been long time customers I wrote to Jim McCarthy -the owner a couple of days later and did not get the courtesy of a reply .I can only assume that basically Buskers is a fast food joint hoping to pass itself off as a restaurant .

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donaldgregoryBelfast . 2016-01-16

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Just been for the 1st time and won't be back. I was a fan of Beatrice Kennedys in fact was my favourite restaurant in Belfast but the heart has been ripped out of it. Buskers can no way be compared to what was a wonderful restaurant. My caeser salad was made with lymph lettuce and the chicken dish we had was tasteless. I knew it was gonna be bad as soon as I looked at the menu. They have also destroyed the decor.Amy Whinehouse mural doesnt do anything for ambience. I had tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. Don't know where I am gonna go in the future. Nowhere compared with Beatrice Kennedys before so where are we gonna go now. Avoid at all costs.

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jacky58Belfast . 2016-01-16

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I went here at the weekend with all my family (age range 4 - 76) for my birthday dinner. I thought the quirky feel of this restaurant may not be appropriate for everyone in the party, however I was completely wrong! Everyone absolutely loved their food and liked how different the restaurant was. At the beginning when we were all ordering we were told that a number of the dishes we had ordered were either discountinued or out of stock, immediately I thought I had made a big mistake choosing here. However, the staff were extremely nice about it all and we even got free starters to share between us all (I think to make up for not having dishes we wanted). This was a lovely surprise and totally changed the atmosphere. I would describe the food as mostly American in style and big portions but there is something there for everyone if you are not in to that type of food. For example my dad had seafood pie and I had half a duck with orange sauce and garlic potatoes. I am very fussy about bones in my food so the chef kindly removed these for me with no fuss whatsoever. We all really enjoyed our evening, the food was amazing quality and we would all go back! Thanks Buskers! P.s. The golden oldie music being played made it all the better!

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Caroline B . 2016-01-08

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Went along on New Years eve for a bite to eat and relax. I get the idea of what Buskers is trying to do but it just didn't work.Food, OK , nothing to get excited about.Staff friendly,The music, well for a start check your "Buskers" can sing and not shout.Must be the only act I know can make The Verve and Dock of the Bay sound the same!Sorry guys, very poor.Hope it does work out but with so much competition it could be a rough road.

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dogsbay . 2016-01-01

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So very different to my bestest belfast restaurant beatrice kennedy....sophisticated dining/ eating experience has been revamped...food delicious but just not BKS!! Jim is a lege as are his chefs....feel like a traitor....it's very delicious lunch or tea but not the usual exceptional ambiance and look forward to all week and want everything on the menu experience I relished!!! Will go back for tea! Juliana

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Juliana Y . 2015-12-29

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First visit and menu was impressive as thought was put into it. I had fish pie which was beautifully presented. However it wasnt hot enough in the middle so i asked for it to be heated through. This was quickly done and was lovely. Nicely cooked veg served with it. Waiters were attentive and efficient. Will be back.

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RAKelly . 2015-12-29

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Love the music, decor, atmosphere and service. Buskers Restaurant also have a small dedicated vegetarian menu which is a huge plus in my opinion. I ordered the wild mushroom tagliatelle which came with a large portion of garlic bread. As always, I had to have wine with my food, so opted for a glass of Pinot Grigio. Absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced with everything costing a total of just £12.75. I'm going to return very, very soon and bring my friends, family and work colleagues. I'd give Buskers a higher rating than 5 stars if I could - love it.

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CiaraSlevin . 2015-12-20

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We called in on a Saturday night for a dinner and had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, we had the piri piri chicken and the parmesan chicken with sides and both were fantastic. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Nicely decorated interiors also.

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Bayernjunge . 2015-12-16

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