Chelsea Wine Bar in Belfast

Thus place has been my 'local' for the past 30+ years, very informal and food always tasty and well-presented, recommended.

We called into The Chelsea on Friday afternoon for something to eat before going to Vital. I had booked a table. We had main courses and a bottle of red wine. The food was beautifully presented and was really nice. We sat on for another drink before we left. The bar was busy and there was a great atmosphere. There was quite a few staff serving and they were all very pleasant. My husband's first time eating in The Chelsea and he was very impressed with the food. The food is also reasonably priced

This is my local and I therefore come here quite frequently and always bring a friend who hasn't tried it or i'll recommend it. Food portions are huge and food is always beautiful and often with a courteous glass which doesn't go unnoticed. Their cocktails are delicious and usually have a good amount of alcohol in them as there should be with the price of cocktails these days. I just hope they never change and keep the portion sizes and strong cocktails and they'll keep my custom and recommendation.

Had a lovely afternoon/evening there with friends. A few cocktails and a food platter between us. Food great . Staff lovely . A great wee day out

Brilliant spot , lovely atmosphere , dinner was quite horrible however , ordered pan fried cod , it was completely raw , the skin of the fish was like rubber , I couldn't even eat the fish underneath the skin it was completely raw and wouldn't come away from skin , the cod itself was the was 3 inches by 2 inches , It took me a while to actually find the cod , it was horrible

Only a small number of cobwebs. Dated. Service good, but let down by quality of the food.

Weird. A smallish bar with a strange crowd who turned the volume up to eleven even though the place wasn't full. Very good wine in fairness, but typical Belfast in that the cocktails are pretty much bereft of alcohol, so you end up paying for an expensive fruit cocktail. Nice staff though.

Very impressive venue for drinks and food. Some splendid cocktails and the nachos were awesome. Highly recommended.

Very rude and ignorant staff. I spoke to the manager about the barman with the curly hair and his rudeness and he responded with “I’d say he is just tired and very busy” we were 2 of 6 people in the bar so he definitely wasn’t busy. This was just before the Bruce Springsteen crowd came in.

Very disappointing for me the rest of my company happy enough I had gf curry omg about 8 pieces of chicken the rest slop disappointing 😞

Great bar for a pint/cocktails/coffee but the food not great! and this is second time we came for food and just ok.... will be back as love this bar but menu/food not great and expensive for what you get! We dont mind paying for good food but the chelsea not supplying

£9+ for an underwhelming sandwich. Soup was lovely. £6.30 for a Guinness. Overpriced

Canadian Was there for a wedding, food out of this world, Hospitality amazing, Staff fantastic and door man Michael a gentleman...

Nice bar with a good range of drinks 🍸

I don't get the round bar. The few times I've ventured in I've found a good atmosphere to be lacking. Food was great though. 2of the 3 staff that served us were very pleasant.

Discovered by chance - remember eamonn omaille reviewing its arrival brightening the road - wonderful food and staff were so attentive

We went to the Chelsea for our Christmas party and had a fantastic time. The food was delicious and the service fantastic and the whole ambience made it one of the best Christmas parties in a long time. We will definitely be booking again for next year!

Great night at private Christmas party. Excellent food, service and great DJ

I booked a table for a family get together. Overall we had a great night. Lovely ambience, great service, very friendly staff and food delicious. Generally what you would expect for a BT9 establishment. However, one area was seriously below standards and that was the state of the gents toilets. Looked like they hadn't been checked/cleaned all day. Hand towels littered the floor which also needed a good mopping and waste bins overflowing. Wash hand basins also needed a good wipe down. To be fair the ladies in our group said the female toilets were spotless. That was the only negative from an otherwise excellent choice of venue.

My son had his wedding here & i couldnt fault it on anything amazing food, service & very friendly staff

I booked for family dinner for 25 people Discussed meets with manager Chris before We got brilliant attention The seating was perfect for mixed family group When we arrived we were well looked after The ordering was prompt but not rushed Every order was exactly what we expected The food was magnificent The only comment was that there was almost roo much in some if the dishes The price was pretty reasonable We were there on a Saturday night and there was live music towards the end of the night. He was very good and knew that he was background and not the main attraction. So many restaurants get this wrong and the music drowns out the conversation The managerial team Derbhla James and Doc should be really proud of their team Dara Erin Tara amd Ciaran and the new bar man

Not bad for a spot of Sunday lunch. Free glass of Prosecco if you get two courses. The cod was lovely!

Nice cocktails and expertly poured Guinness. Great service!

Brilliant service. We are having our wedding here. Chris and James (managers) are absolutely amazing and couldn't do enough for us. We are so excited for the big day. Thanks guys x

I sauntered into this establishment with my family friend and we’re greeted to a warm buzz of people and modern decor. I ordered the chefs special “chipotle” scampi as a starter. Although the word chipotle implies a spicy taste this dish was not at all, in fact the inverse as it was drenched in dressing. The family friend ordered Seafood Chowder. The portion size was generous but lacked flavour. She would have preferred more depth to the dish. I had the steak sandwich which was artfully prepared however it is not a sandwich as it lacks the top piece of bread. I think though that the dish was better for it as the amount of bread was just right. Steak was tender and chips were very good. Crisp fluffy in the middle. Overall 4/5.

Best steak I have ever had - portions of chips was a little small though

Food is incredible & service fantastic. Great Lisburn Road based bar & restaurant 👌

Food was fantastic and at a decent price

We’ve just had a lovely meal at The Chelsea. The staff were friendly, great service and the food was excellent. Don’t miss trying this one if you are in South Belfast.

3 of us went for lunch and for me if was one of the nicest meals I have had in a long time. Staff excellent and friendly great place for a chill out will certainly be returning Wilma and friends

Great place but don't sell bacardi !!! What's that about

We went for the Sunday dinner! The portions were great and the food was amazing! Everything stood out!

A large glass of merlot was the limit of my alcohol consumption, but I more than compensated with my food intake. A Chicken Tagliatelle Special in a creamy sauce, Fish and Chips, Seafood Chowder and Sausage and Mash were our choices for mains, plus a side order of Duck Fat Chips. When they arrived, our dishes were huge. The portion of Seafood Chowder was very generous and the sauce had a lovely delicate spiciness. The chicken dish was gorgeous. The fish & chips and sausage & mash dishes were both given a thumbs up. It was so nice that we decided to have a dessert, having long forgotten any initial calorie concerns. We went for Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Eton Mess and some Ice Cream... and they were all beautiful. The only criticism of the Chelsea was the service, or rather lack of it. Despite a great start (drink and food order taken swiftly), long after we had finished eating and after five minutes of trying to attract some attention, my husband had to run to the bar trying to find someone to give us the bill. But this didn't distract from the quality or enjoyment of the food.

Great we stop in for a drink, equally as pleasant as your stop for the whole night. Reasonably priced for a quality establishment at the posh end of the Lisburn Road.

Impressed with this place. Really nice interior (quite unexpected from the understated exterior). The food was really tasty, we had a range of starters and all of them were really good. Nice attention to detail with the flavours. All the staff seemed lovely, friendly and attentive service. Atmosphere was buzzy, even on a late Monday afternoon I will be back :)

A great spot for a drink in a friendly atmosphere.

So disappointed! Went today for fathers day. Heard great reviews about the Chelsea so booked it for the special occasion. Wow I was shocked, table service was awful, was looking forward to 3 course meal, couldnt even order a desert as noone came near our table the whole time and I had to go up and ask for the bill. I will never be back and will never recommend this place. Everywhere I go I tip, this is the first place we're I have not tipped.

Terrible service! We had booked a table online a few weeks back for last night at 7.45, we arrived at 7.50 (running late due to transport) when we arrived we stood for 5 to 10 mins before being acknowledged. When someone came to ask us our name etc we were told that the kitchen may be closed, even though our table was booked. A staff member went to check and came back and said yes, sorry the kitchen is closed, the chefs are going home. I understand we were 5 mins late, but in no way were we going to have orders taken and food out by 8 pm, so how the kitchen was closed and the chefs away, I can't understand! We were extremely dissatisfied with this restaurant after hearing such good reviews from family. However, we ended up in another restaurant on the Lisburn Road, which was fabulous and very accommodating! We def won't be back!

Really lovely place on a dull or sunny say highly recommended - food service and company fabulous !!

Food is excellent and reasonably priced with friendly staff

Been here a few times and enjoyed it. Its a lovely spot, nice atmosphere. Disappointed at paying £9.50 for a pornstar martini with no passion fruit and no prosecco. Need to get cocktails right for summer.

First and last impression, is simply that the Chelsea is an exceptional venue for a private party ! Last Friday in April we through a retirement party for a colleague and the staff, setting and food were exceptional. Prosecco reception really set the scene in a relaxed sheek environment ! Real hidden gem

We called in for an evening meal prior to attending a concert. My first impression was that there is a nice ambience about the place, with quite a number appearing to be enjoying a drink after work. The staff members were extremely welcoming and friendly. I had the Chicken Supreme and it was really tasty and the portions were generous. We did not have to wait long for our food to arrive. The service was attentive. I would certainly return to this gastro pub/bistro.

We went to The Chelsea on 31/3/23 for lunch. Staff were very helpful & friendly. We were shown a menu & then ordered a drink as well as our meal. The Chelsea is on The Lisburn Road beside Marlborough Park. It is well worth a visit to this restaurant as because it has such good food & good service as well as friendly staff who will help you with any enquiries you may have. Stephen Acton.

Excellent food, friendly service and nice music played at a comfortable volume. Overall, a pleasant experience.

My first time in Belfast and I went there. They asked what would I like so I gave the waitress carte blanche and said bring me something Irish and good. She brought out Guiness steak and kidney pie and a Guinness beer. Excellent choice. Great people.

Nice place for a party. Function suite very nice. Food and drinks lovely!

Visited yesterday for Sunday lunch- excellent value 2 courses and a glass of Prosecco for £23! Salt chilli squid was tasty- a little soggy but not bad. The roast dinner was hot- veg was nice and firm- gravy was a bit gloppy- I like a thin gravy. Overall though- good value for money . Quick service- very nice staff.

Lovely atmosphere and beautiful meal

Here on a Sunday, great value lunch dinner offers, food enjoyed by all, no complaints. Recommended

Absolutely beautiful lunch ! Will definitely be going again and Dearbhlas customer service was excellent..

I would just like to Thank all the staff in the Chelsea for making my daughter and her partner's engagement party a great nite, Also Thank you to Chris and Dearhla for all the help prior to the nite.

We had a farewell party at the Chelsea last night and had an amazing time. It is a really beautiful venue. Everyone loved the food, the staff where brilliant and the music was great! Chris you really looked after us. Thank you so much x

Great place for a pint of guinness and glass of wine. Comfortable, great staff and modern atmosphere.

Great food, reasonable prices and staff are really welcoming

Great service, great decor and fabulous brunch!

Booked dinner 2 nights during the Christmas holidays for 7 and 10 - great variety menu / quality produce / tasty / polite attentive staff. Thank you The Chelsea as always last 20 years whether we live in NI or the USA and visit. Paul & Mandy

Excellent Christmas Dinner at the Chelsea, great entertainment from Brian & Steph and Dearbhla was great organising our work do! Thankyou…

Lovely place to go for a mid week drink. Really nice staff too.

Fabulous service! Always so quick. We love coming here on Fridays for a couple of drinks, duck fat chips and the tacos are lovely. The staff members are brilliant and deserve recognition 🙏🏽

Booked a Sunday lunch with the family great value and very enjoyable

Beautiful wine bar and the Lisburn Rd..

Every time I go here staff are lovely and so kind having my wedding here 2moro and.cant wait they have been so good to us. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Great service food good Sunday lunch just right and price fine

Only myself &friend in lounge for lunch. Ordered two tuna sandwiches. Had trouble finding tne tuna!

Nice wee spot for a quite drink. Staff were very nice also

Had a nice big meat free brunch fry for 9 quid. Was delicious. Very friendly service.

The Chelsea hosted my wedding reception and it was absolutely amazing. The Chelsea was helpful and friendly from start to end. They took care of us and all our guests on our special day. The food was amazing on the day. I would recommend them to anyone getting married in the future!

Myself and my wife had our reception at the Chelsea in the upstairs section. The food, drink, atmosphere, service and staff was fantastic! Everyone went out their way to make our evening perfect! Absolutely fantastic place!

Called here tonight unplanned. Lovely experience. Just back from London and wanted a nice meal, before heading home. Great service, nice wine and gorgeous food well presented . Def recommend. 😁👍

Beautiful restaurant and fabulous lunch can't wait to visit again

Gorgeous Sunday lunch and great service at a solid price.

My favourite restaurant on the Lisburn road. Great food and friendly staff.

Main course was quite tasty. Dessert was disappointing.Expensive -£6 for 3 scoops of ordinary ice-cream-no rum flavoured jelly despite on the menu. Friendly and attentive staff.

We visited The Chelsea last week just before the Ed Sheeran concert in Belfast. It was our first time in a while and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere was great, food and cocktails wven better. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend and can not waot to return.

We had a fantastic evening celebrating our bosses retirement. Staff, food and entertainment were wonderful. Will certainly be back.

First time here for a graduation meal and the food and atmosphere was great. Plenty of food, service, and the place was great. I had vegetable soup, the burger and crumble and it was really tasty! All in all I highly recommend!

Out with friends. Got a drink thought I'd paid. Until a young bar staff told me I'd overpaid. The young man was called Owen..I told him to keep the ten pound ..he refused. I spoke to the bar manager because Owen refused to take it...

I’ve been a regular at the Chelsea now for a number of years but like everyone else not so much recently due to covid. So we went in January for lunch. I ordered the fish which was always a favourite of mine. I ordered two...

Really surprised. Food was superb. Let down by a dessert that was, well a bit Iceland. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Rubbish service. Long hair on the burger and took 20 minutes to replace.

Brilliant 👏 The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food was great and we all had a great time. 👍🏻

Pleasant evening drink with my god children.... Nice atmosphere 👌

Atmospheric classy venue! Stylish. Excellent food , beautifully presented and quick service. The waiting staff were so professional especially Beth who was so knowledgeable! Highly recommend.

Great. Got a crooner guy on great music!

Couldn't say enough about Terry and his staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. The meal was the nicest we all have had will defo all be back thank you.

A friend and I visited last night for a pre-dinner drink. Keith made us excellent dry martinis and made us feel very welcome. He certainly has the hospitality gene! Cocktails were so good, we ordered a second. A great start to our evening.

Was OK, staff friendly not complaining abt them. Ordered wraps but only 2 wraps came an I had lots of filling left charged me another £1.60 roundabout so I could finish meal . Bit tight I thought

Good beer and friendly service. Good advice on drinks.

Totally delicious meal here today, will definitely be back.

Called in on speck we were directed to the conservatory and service was superb there was 6 girls from Granny to grandchildren one from Adelaide Australia which was our reason to be out on a Saturday afternoon . Staff were amazing 👏 😍 ❤

Amazing place and delighted they insist on COVID passports. Anybody that has not it, they should stay at home.

Three friends and I had arranged lunch at the Chelsea in December but we were unable to make it and changed the date to January. We had paid a deposit for December so I was a little concerned when I read some of the reviews....

As a couple of local business men we decided to have an early dinner and the Chelsea was close by so we gave it a try. The menu was reasonable as were the prices but the food itself was very ordinary . It was sufficient...

First time visit well impressed friendly staff will be back great to hear the buzz of conversation 😀 lovely cocktails 🍸

Outstanding what a class place.

Waitress was rude when we tried to clear our COVID evidence of pass. She seemed more annoyed at our attempt than helpful. My friend tried to show evidence of a flow test he had just taken when she replied "Nah, that isn't going to cut it". He was livid.

Really nice surroundings, great menu and staff are fabulous 💕

Great place was there for Christmas lunch the staff were so helpful and the food was amazing. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely disgusted. Went for dinner today as a group of six. Looked up the menus online and were looking forward to the Sunday lunch menu which is still currently advertised on the web site. When we sat at the table we were given the normal...