Cutters Wharf in Belfast

Just popped in for a pint. 1st time in and it was a beautiful setting sitting out by the river. Kept an eye on food passing me and it looked good and very well presented. Will give it a go sometime

Food ok but expensive. Friendly staff

Lovely view sitting by the river. Food excellent Definitely recommend it.

Lovely spot with a view over the Lagan. I went on a Friday evening. Table service was v slow and the music in a confined space is far too loud. However, there are places to move to including a covered heated area outdoors. Excellent for people trying to avoid crowded spaces. Highly recommend it. Xxd

Courteous staff, good ambience and tasty food. Overall value for money.

Had the steak ciabatta, however very little steak in the sandwich. The bald headed short guy was also very rude and made us feel that everything was a chore to him. Didn't create a pleasant atmosphere. We spent a lot of money for a huge disappointment. We won't be back and we will be telling our friends not to go anymore.

We both had soup to start but I had the salt & chilli chicken starter as a main. It tasted almost fishy and had a really chewy texture. I thought I was just tired so boxed the rest to go home. Before I managed to get there I was violently sick in the bathroom at the nearby spar. I had inquired with staff what they’d used to coat the chicken with wondering if it was something that had been used to coat fish with. I was advised that the chicken was the Diggers brand. It would explain the fishy chewy qualities as it’s cheap imported chicken from China. It retails in the supermarkets for around £3.50 a bag. I like to support local businesses that use local produce. £9 for a plate of cheap processed meat from China is not value for money, I know hospitality is a difficult game but not that long ago the same dish here was delicious. For around the same price you can freshly made salt & chilli chicken, at a nearby hotel. They pride themselves on supporting local suppliers. I don’t think I’ll return here.

Very nice setting overlooking the Lagan. Didn't have any food, just a glass of pinot grigio and my husband had a pint of Guinness.......no complaints about our drinks but the most expensive bar I've been in recently! London prices in Belfast is crazy. Good service and staff. Would go back for one again but not to stay as just too expensive unfortunately.

Had a great night as we always do and food was amazing

Good food and menu choices. A bit noisy.

Visited with colleagues. Would recommend

Food is bad quality and overpriced. Chicken dishes came with very thin very battered/breaded but there was more coating than chicken. Just poor quality ingredients. £9 for a glass of canti prosecco. Staff are lovely and lovely decoration, nice view.

Glasses and bottles not cleared for over an hour after we arrived

We went to Cutters Wharf after attending the Lyric theatre nearby. It was a lovely day which is very usual for Belfast and we sat outside to enjoy the weather. It wasn’t a busy evening so it was perfect for what we needed. The decor is lovely and location is very handy however, the service is terrible. I have been to Cutters Wharf for various occasions for many years and recently have seen an unfortunate change. The service from staff was very blunt and unhelpful, we arrived at 5pm and were told there was no food allowed outside and then told to carry our own drinks which was more for one person to carry. We then seen other customers with cocktails and fancied some ourselves again upon entering the bar and asking for espresso martinis we were told no were serving them and were not offered another option. I was later told that this was due to the managers request which I don’t think benefits the bar at all especially on the weekends. Outside of location and decor that’s all it has going for it as everything else is diabolical.

Very nice place to visit, the fish and chips are plentiful and the chicken, bacon and mushroom was nice!

We arrived last night about 7 o’clock for dinner. It’s been a while since I’ve been but good food before. Last night was awful to say the least. Food was grand, lovely to sit outside and good music but the service….awful. By far the worst service I have had. Drinks and food were practically thrown down, dirty glass which we asked to be replaced. We had to ask for the table to be cleaned after our meals and before dessert - it was obviously needing cleaned. Then my coffee arrived with most of it on the saucer . We went up the bar to pay our bill and was asked how it was. We explained the food was fine but the service was awful. He wasn’t too pleased and took our payment and walked off. No acknowledgment, apology or would pass on our comments. £52 - won’t be back. So many other eateries are opening up in Belfast and the Cutters Wharf need to train their staff and up to their standards.

Glassed not cleared.... took 2 hours to clear the tables I was shookth... river was smelly, put a magic tree up. Kids all in cars, in their defence the windows slightly open with a tanagotchi

My husband and I decided to call in for a quick drink after a walk on the tow path with our little dog. When we entered the outside terrace we were quite surprised how empty it was considering it was 4pm on a dry Saturday afternoon in July. I remember a time this place used to be packed! We hadn’t even taken our seats when an older man, possibly management, was straight out to tell us that dogs weren’t allowed on the terrace. I wonder is this why your terrace was near empty?? In a time when hospitality is struggling how on earth can you afford to turn away customers? I understand that maybe not everyone likes dogs, but you certainly have enough space to segregate an area as dog friendly. Have you had a look at other bars and coffee shops that are dog friendly? They are making a killing. Also as we were leaving with our tail between our legs, the same man was telling someone who was eating a meal on the terrace (obviously purchased from Cutters) that there was no food on the terrace? Unbelievable!! You seems to be on a self destruct mission going my your recent reviews. I most certainly won’t be back.

Lovely place for a family bite. Good staff!

Eternally awful food, certainly the food served in the bar is. Dead as dead can be now, and deservedly so. This is potentially the only riverside pub in Belfast with decent facilities and parking. It should be rammed, serving good food, and with good service. It simply doesn't do any of those. Could be a great gastropub harking back to the time of the wharf/wharfs.

I'm glad they're here - the location is fantastic on a summer's day next to the river. However, this is absolutely not everyone's cup of tea, and always feels rather flashy and not particularly genuine in what it offers. Cutters could also do with a better selection of beers, particularly on draft. They also denied my young child access once as she had a football shirt on (English team, not that it should matter) so we had to go elsewhere. Usually they are family friendly and the food is decent enough for that purpose. Post covid there are a lot of different sections, though again it's probably best in the summer as much of the benefits are outdoor.

Arrived for lunch recently on bikes with restaurant virtually empty. Cycled from other side of town with overseas visitor keen to show them good old Belfast hospitality and give this bar some custom especially seeing a lot of hospitality is still suffering so much after covid restrictions and given where this bar is situated well out of the city centre. Well my bad was literally ejected from the premises as no bikes allowed nor accommodated which is unbelievable esp given the place is advertised as a ‘rest stop’ being beside a main city centre connecting cycle path!!! Whoever this staff member was (he came across as management) was a complete and utter disgrace to the hospitality industry as apart from enforcing this crazy pc rule their manner was was both highly superior and ignorant. Was left completely embarrassed especially with overseas visitor. Some people have a short memory after covid restrictions but you know the type this guy would have had you queuing down the st 2m apart with mask and once you were privileged enuf to be granted entrance took great pleasure in repeatedly instructing you to sit down and wear a mask while trying to drink your beer while bikes not allowed due to covid virus being a keen cyclist. Thank you cutters for the lovely experience hope it was worth it 👍.

AVOID THIS PLACE! A friend an i were taking a popular cycle route from newtownabbey, trough belfast. Cutter's is a potential stop off point on the cycle route. But rather than embracing the frequent cyclist that pass by, we were conveniently "frog marched" off the premises by the manager, along with an elderly gentleman with a dog. Obviously the bar wants to keep an mage for the upper class "Rowers" and Rugby players WAGS! wont be back!

Only go when it very very warm here which is rarely

Private function upstairs on 6 July and the staff were fantastic, great service. Thanks

Lovely food. Waitress very dure. No smiles, chat or any other interaction.

We recently went to Belfast (from Australia) to meet with my "Aunty" Brenda and her lovely husband Ronnie. They thankfully suggested we meet for lunch at the Cutters Wharf in Belfast. The food was great, the staff were lovely and the company was even better. I totally recommend it... :)

Food was substandard to say the least and disgracefully overpriced given the lack of quality. I've had better 6oz burgers from a chipper. Nor did the dish ordered fit the menu description - a fact I realised only afterwards (there were no 'pink pickled onions' with the burger, the side salad was inedible and was returned as the lettuce was wilted turning to mush🤮). The service, like the food, was sloppy - my daughter's ice cream arrived almost entirely melted and the alleged fresh cream quite obviously came from a canister - they really tried to insist it was fresh - which was laughable. Extremely disappointing experience. I've been dining here for the past 7 years on and off. We came on a Saturday at the end of last January and it was excellent. But after this most recent and most unpleasant experience I can avowedly say, I will never be back.

It was a quick visit between appointments but a pleasurable one. Quick service, good food, idyllic setting beside the Lagan, middle of the road prices. All in all a pleasant experience. Worth a visit.

Just had lunch today at cutters very poor My dear friend who is intolerant to dairy products and gluten due to cancer they had no provision for this on the menu 😢

Very vegetarian and gluten free unfriendly. Service for the simple things we ordered was poor. The setting is nice so a shame about the choice of food.

Surprised they don't allow dogs (except guide dogs) even outside. Didn't get to try anything. The sign is not noticeable.

Great place right beside the river. Staff were very friendly and helpful and great atmosphere. Gluten free options on menu too. Had chicken wings to start with loaded chips to follow. Very good.

up market lovely quiet pint. Great menu selection. Sat out along the river. Great on a sunny day.

Was treated appallingly by management after being a regular over the last year or so. Sitting outside, a friend and I were ejected for having a small dog with us. We were not bothering anyone, and I personally did not like how I was made to feel, particularly with so many onlookers and the lack of tact and diplomacy experienced at the hands of this particular individual. We went up the road to another well known and dog friendly establishment. Felt better there than I ever felt at Cutters.

Delay in one of our 12 strong group’s meals, was a bit embarrassing tbf. Roof didn’t retract, lovely venue other than that. Very busy.

Having been here multiple times, it’s safe to say that when it gets busy the staff cannot cope. We managed to get the only available booth, we then proceeded to order drinks, only to be told there was no Aperol left for a spritz, not a great start but some things can’t be helped. After looking at the menu for about 10 minutes we ordered 2 x dirty fries and 1 x portion of onion rings @ 19:36, we waited and after several failed attempts to get the attention of the staff my partner managed to a staff members attention. After informing them that we had waited 45 minutes for food (actually 55 by this point) the assumed supervisor went into the kitchen and swiftly returned telling us that she was sorry to inform us that our order had not been put through to the kitchen. A bit of a nightmare, but to be fair to the staff member, she offered complimentary drinks if we wanted to wait, but having waited the guts of an hour with one drink each and no staff checking in we declined. The staff did there best to limit the damage done but I think it’s poor service all around they were not busy with food in the 70 minutes we were in there we saw 5 plates leave the kitchen. And having worked in the industry for 15 years I could not imagine any scenario where a table not drinking and not eating could sit for 50+ minutes without a staff member coming over once. Very poor show!

Food is awful. Ordered Japanese Curry - shocked to see it was chicken goujons with curry sauce over them!!! Pretty sure this is not how they serve curry in Japan!! Recommendation - avoid!!!

A lovely location just by the river Lagan. Canoes and stand up paddle boarders glid silently by. They have heating outdoors. The staff are attentive and the food very tasty. The brownies are to die for!

Food was great - in a lovely location too!

There was a dead fly in my portion of chips

You cant go wrong. Great location. Good tasty food. Great booze. Lots of screens in and out. Staff very hard working. Location is everything

Cutters has so much potential! The atmosphere is there and service is good. Its the menu that i find disappointing. They should sell a carvery or roast lamb or something nice...

The food was okay, the service was excellent, and the ambience was nice too.

I think dogs should be able to sit with you outside. I would visit more often

So glad I have found this place

Overpriced and poor choice. Servers not always knowledge of food.

The place is amazing, the service is great too, the dishes are full I recommend visiting this place

The only bar in Belfast to sit on the River Lagan, with lots of outdoor seating A great list of wine and beers to go with your food or not, they also have a small list of alcohol free drinks. They have a place out the back for private party's as well. There's a restaurant upstairs that is closed at the moment. Also, the bar is closed Monday and Tuesday at the moment and closing time are different, so I would call them to check closing times.

Service was terrible. Wrong orders, left us for 30 mins while we finished, went to the bar to complain and bar staff said that is what you get for coming to a bar to eat. It was my daughter’s birthday was a massive disappointment and will never be back. Avoid at all cost.

Food terrible and over priced drinks drinkable also overpriced. Overall wouldn't go back.

Great food and staff very child friendly

We loved it here, for drinks & dinner after seeing the Nutcracker Ballet on the Sunday before Christmas at the nearby college. Paul was great!!

Out for my birthday dinner tonight at Cutters. Great evening, service was fantastic, food was amazing, starters of the brisket tacos and garlic bread for sharing, followed by the chicken stack which I had myself. From the specials menu we ordered the Lamb tagine which was flavoursome and very filling so unfortunately didn't do dessert so we opted for cocktails! the Bramble....was amazing as was the cherry margarita on the rocks!

Good lunch, well priced and good service

Lovely venue, clean and welcoming. Staff very attentive and helpful, nothing too much trouble even though it was the busy Christmas period. Best Martini Expresso ever.

Very good cafe restaurant with amazing service.

Roast potatoes hard Chicken very dry

Last Sunday went to the fabulous Cutters Wharf for Sunday lunch. An absolute treat at the end of a hard week. New Chef, Shane excelled himself. We had the roast beef option and it was totally LUSH! The meat just fell apart, so tender and flavoursome. The gravy added another level to the dish as well. Incredibly well put together. The new chef and his team didn't put a foot wrong. For dessert, we opted for the sticky toffee pudding! We thoroughly recommend to readers! Although my advice (for what it's worth) is get rid of the pop corn with the pudding. I can't see what value it adds. It's perfect enough as it is! If you are ruminating about going to the Cutters, then desist and get down to venue ASAP! :) Said & Alan

Went for lunch , but no wraps or sandwiches etc Really really expensive Very few vegetarian options

lovely setting, watching the river go by while enjoying a nice lunch.

One of my go-to restaurants on a sunny day. Beautiful surroundings, plenty of places to park, great food.

Great venue. Food is good. Staff are nice. Service is very slow,,, even on a quiet day, Pity as it's a beautiful location. I eat there a lot.

1 good pint, 1 bad pint. Not allowed food at big screen.

Lovely for a drink, awful for food if you're vegetarian. There is only 1 option for a main and it's a bean burger. We live close so would eat here all the time if there were more options for us.

Food not bad, but £15 for chips and two sausages!?? The young staff were lovely

Very disappointed in the vegetarian/vegan options.

Great venue great facilities to sit outside

Overpriced, don't think I will be back.

The first time the meal was beautifully cooked- lightly grilled prawns, with a delightful side salad (Monday 4th September).On the second visit the prawns were stewed, and the salad was surprisingly coarse (Wednesday 6th September). A very nice Sav Blanc served both times. Very nice ambience. Better service the Monday.

A beautiful setting, food was pretty ok but the service was nothing short of abysmal. Disinterested staff, wafting about on what looked like an international work avoidance scheme, climate change is faster. It might be a good place for a drink but if you want to eat, bring your own sandwiches or a fishing rod, the river's only a cast away👎👎👎👎👎

Amazing staff the whole family enjoyed the day

Beautiful spot by the river. Great staff and great food.

A very nice place to visit whether on a date or as a family. All types of food are available... Oh, and their Burgers 🍔, everyone must go taste it 🍔👌👌👌😋

Very nice pub and friendly staff

Went there to watch the tennis final. The match was on big screens inside and out with the sound on, which was great. We had a lovely day. It was very cozy (it was a miserable day outside). Food was great and the staff were excellent.

My stars are based on previous visits, but today's visit I wasn't in the bar long enough to make an accurate review. Despite being in the bar multiple times in rugby shirts, my husband and I called for lunch today and were told that we could not stay because my husband was wearing a Meath GAA top......the staff member said "no sports tops" despite us physically being able to see other sports tops in the bar, just not GAA. Upon looking into it, this appears to be a policy of the group that own this bar. However, we left and went to the Doyen, owned by the same group and got served no problem. Left a very sour taste in our mouths, won't be back.

I had a great time would go again 5 stars

Lovely food, great quality but just slightly overpriced. Staff friendly and welcoming. Overall enjoyed our evening and would return.

Great service and the food was amazing

I just had a sandwich, starter. It was substatial on bruchetta bread with a few greens and Dorritos, which I hate. £8, pricey enough. But it was good tasting. I enjoyed it. Seevice was excellent friendly and attentive.

A lovely atmosphere with great food and very pleasant and helpful staff.

Quick lunch stop, food and service tops

Lovely dining experience with a few friends on a Saturday evening. The service was great, food delicious and well presented. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the live music was amazing. I’d definitely go back there for a night of eating out and entertainment.

Need to pay a bit more attention to restroom cleanliness

Always enjoy coming here. Perfect location by the river and very relaxed. Food is always good.

Excellent location and I didn’t even get cut once

The most lovely spot. Choose inside, outside or in between. Generous with outdoor heating. The very best staff. Menu could be improved with dome veg

Went for some post dinner drinks. Lovely sitting outside and watching the water. Very relaxing.

Great pub with good food and friendly staff. Even have Guinness 0%

Really nasty staff with severe attitude problems. Would never be back.

Great spot on a sunny day, average pub grub on offer but upstairs restaurant is of a high standard!

Nice place, but play American music with annoying drum machines and vocal gymnastics. Ruined my experience. How about some Irish music. Suspect music is selected by young staff based on their preferences, whereas their clientele is older and has different preferences. How about some diversity in their selection of music.

Overall very disappointed in our whole experience. Had to ask for menus at the bar after waiting ages at our table. Waiter who eventually took our food order was rude. Food very disappointing. Won't be returning any time soon.

Very good food and beautiful at River Bank just perfect only prob is can't bring my small dog to it even when sitting outside it would be better if dog friendly outside but lovely staff and brilliant food .

It was ok had to return drinks as they were flat.

Rude staff. Went in for a drink with my partner and took a seat by the river. When we sat down I was disgusted to find a hair in my drink I knew wasn't mine. My partner walked in to get the drink changed and there was no apology. When he walked back out with my drink within a second later a member of staff walked up to us who I'm assuming is their manager (blonde hair) rudely asked us to leave the seating area as apparently there was a party (could only see a table of 5 people sitting down) I found it quite strange that we were asked that within seconds of complaining about my drink and there were no signs that the area was closed off. We planned to have a few drinks there but decided to go after that happened as I didn't want to spend any more of my money there. Would not recommend.

Met friends here on a beautiful, sunny day. Was able to sit by the water and watch the swans. Food was great. The only thing that let it down was very slow service. Wasnt overly busy and plenty of staff but we had to keep getting their attention because they didnt come to our table, even to check everything was ok. We werent in a rush so that was ok but would imagine that wouldve been stressful if we were going on somewhere after for a specific time

Food isn't worth the high prices. I left hungry after spending almost 20 quid on a skinny bit of haddock and some chips. Still a great spot for drinks, but I won't be spending that on the food again.

If you can, please go here and have a very nice dinner. I have been here for lunch, and now I have been here for dinner staff. Were 100% could do anymore than what they did, cutters wharf keep it up I will b bk soon