Holohans Pantry in Belfast

Très bonne adresse pour découvrir des spécialités irlandaises. L'accueil est chaleureux et le personnel est attentif à chaque demande. Je recommande.

Fantastic friendly service and good food. Highly recommended

We arrived at this restaurant by pure chance, but it was one of those surprises that brighten the day. From the beginning, the attention was exceptional. The owner, with genuine kindness, made us feel at home and was kind enough to recommend the most authentic dishes in the area, moving us away from the typical fish and chips that are usually the easy option. Thanks to their suggestions, we were able to enjoy unique and traditional flavors that we would hardly have discovered on our own. Additionally, he not only cared about our dining experience, but also gave us great recommendations for places to visit off the beaten path, which made our visit to the area even more special. The welcoming atmosphere and dedication to the customer make this place a place to which we will undoubtedly return. If you are looking for something authentic, delicious and with friendly service, this restaurant is a must-stop. Highly recommended!

Great little place for great food.

This place combines all the qualities for a successfull evening : welcome, setting and food.

Absolutamente precioso restaurante con un ambiente fantástico - atención real al detalle, una decoración encantadora, buena comida con buenas opciones vegetarianas - haciendo que la comida irlandesa y los ingredientes sean sexy! Gran servicio y música también.

Brillante restaurante. Gran comida, ambiente encantador, personal muy amable; nuestra camarera, Debs, era magnífico. Sin duda recomendaría.

Visité con amigos que estaban en Belfast para el fin de semana. Dos de nosotras tuvimos el boxty (diferentes rellenos) y dos de nosotras tuvimos el pastel del día. Todas las comidas eran deliciosas - me gustó mucho la idea de doblar el boxty y poner diferentes rellenos. El ambiente en el restaurante era cómodo y acogedor, y el personal era amable y atento. Un gran restaurante de gestión familiar - sin duda volveré!

Nos encanta este restaurante! El personal es excepcional, tan amable y bien informado y la comida es fiablemente preciosa. Hologhans es nuestro destino para una acogedora noche de citas o un bocado previo al teatro con amigos.

The perfect place for amazing food and fast service. The welcoming staff and cozy surroundings made it ideal for casual dining or celebrations. I’ll definitely visit again!

The beef pie was excellent and so did the stew. The toffee cake is a little bit sweeter for us but it was still delicious. Servers there were very friendly and caring.

Delightful and authentic Irish cookery with astute and friendly service. I found the portion size for pie a bit small with only a mashed potato accompaniment, however, it was delicious so I’ll not fault it.

Visited Holohan's at the recommendation of our hotelier as it was close and offered a menu we were unlikely to find anywhere else (a modern take on Irish dishes). They had some vegetarian options (one having sold out as we were one of the last table sittings) but the remaining dish was VERY good. The owner and staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was very cozy which served well on the chilly October night we visited.

We visited this location on a Tuesday night. We were seated quickly and the dinner started off wonderfully. There were 3 servers working. I didn't get their names... But a guy who was at the bar, a lady with red hair and one with brown. We originally had the brown hair waitress, but all 3 were working the upstairs and downstairs. The food was adequate. The service from the guy and the red hair was wonderful. However, the brown hair waitress seemed extremely distracted. The issue came at the end of dinner when we requested our check. We asked the brown hair waitress (as she passed by our table). Because she never checked on us at all after she brought our starter. She had been having a lengthy conversation with another table. Needless to say she never brought the check, 29 minutes later, after routinely signaling her and saying excuse me and being completely ignored. While she had a conversation with the 2 people at the table this whole time, and the red hair waitress was dashing everywhere and the guy was bringing drinks from the bar. We asked the red haired waitress as she bustled by with arms fukknif food for our check. We had the bar tender guy bring our check and apologize for the delay. I honestly got up and left as my husband paid, and still the brown haired waitress was talking to the table... We'll over 30 minutes, while the 2 other people were dealing with the whole restaurant. When we'd been seated, there was a table near us discussing how they hadn't been able to get their check and we could tell they were agitated about it. If only we knew it was a foreshadowing. This made our whole experience very unfavorable... And the only reason I'm giving service anything over a 1 rating... Is because the other staff were busting their a33 to cover the whole restaurant and they deserve a positive rating!

We had an incredible experience at Holohan’s Pantry & The Spanish Earl in Belfast. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was a true celebration of Irish cuisine. The Boxty was a standout, with fresh, local ingredients prepared to perfection. The attention to detail in every dish was impressive, blending traditional flavours with a modern twist. The service was top-notch, making the whole experience feel special. If you’re looking for beautifully crafted Irish food in Belfast, this place is a must!

Had a lovely meal here to round off a stag do in a sophisticated manner. Food and service were both top notch and it was great to enjoy some authentic Irish food while in Belfast.

Poor portion sizes (ordered beef boxty - £17.50). The staff couldn’t split a bill either at the till and I ended up paying way more for my food as I wasn’t drinking alcohol. Such a shame.

Everything was just great! Best food place from Belfast! Highly recommend! ❤️

Went to Holohan's tonight for a pretheatre meal. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the service from Janine and Abby was second to none. Attentive and friendly but not intrusive. Thank you for giving us a great experience. We will definitely be back

Worth a stop if you’re traveling through Belfast!! I had no expectations and was blown away. I was passing through Belfast while on a road trip, and decided to give this place a try and they could accommodate walk ins. I’m surprised this place is not more busy because the food is amazing! I tried the sweet cure bacon chop, and my partner tried the handmade pie of the day (chicken and leek). Highly highly recommend the bacon chop. It was tender with a slightly sweet crust, it paired very well with the sauce. The pie was also fantastic, but of the two dishes, the chop was the clear winner. My biggest disappointment was not having stayed in Belfast longer as I would have loved to explore their menu more

What a great place to eat and enjoy excellent food with a fun vibe. I had the Boxty and loved it. Highly recommend this small but very classy restaurant.

Amazing and tasty Irish food 😋 Very friendly and warm staff. The seafood Boxty was delicious 😋 😍

Was celebrating my birthday here. Food was great and service was amazing. Will definitely recommend if you’re going to celebrate your special day somewhere.

Lovely place for a traditional grub

First time at Holohan’s at the weekend and certainly will be the first of many! Service and food were top notch. I went for the boxty with braised beef which was delicious. Happily recommend this place to anyone.

Had a great experience at lunch. The soup and pan boxty were delicious and filling! Lovely staff and special thanks to Emir and Calvin for making my birthday special with the chocolate brownie and sorbet!

Excellent friendly service and homely atmosphere. Food was good, Irish fair. I enjoyed the sea food bottle after reading various reviews on here. Just though pricing was a wee bit high. Otherwise it would have been 5 🌟

Calvin served us tonight mainly but others did as well. Service was excellent and the food was to die for can't fault this place its a gem. Well done everyone.

Really wasn’t keen on the food.

Went here when travelling solo. Had 3 courses and every course was fantastic. Couldn't fault anything. In particular though the Irish stew was phenomenonal

Very tasty food, service was very good, maybe a bit slow. The vegetarian food was VERY 😋

Lovely food and people but I did have a seat next to the kitchen door which was very loud and squeaky that I found infuriating and it interrupted my conversation multiple times. I did ask to move but sadly we couldn't. When the restaurant filled up it was a bit better but plleeaaasseee put some oil on the door so it doesn't ruin other people's experience.

Excellent service! It was a delicious meal and the service was kind and quickly. The Irish Stew is great! Definitely will come back!

Friendly service and delicious Irish food. We'd love to come back.

Came with family for dinner. Excellent restaurant, delicious food, lovely staff, would come again. Thanks all. Maybe see you next time I'm over.

Amazing boxtys. Friendly and attentive staff nice small menu. As it should be...

We went on Sunday for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary, my husband ordered roast of the day and I went for cod GL version, taste was lovely,good presentation, however, the size of the fish was unbelievable! I didn't get even 50gr of fish, 4 potatoes for 18£ that was all I had, very disappointed , not food value for money ( you can see on the photo how small was the fish).Service a bit slow, although we were ready to order, tried calling staff attention, it took 15min to someone takes our order. Again food was lovely but the amount of fish really upset me.

We had such a great time at Holohan’s Pantry! Special thanks to Calvin—he was so friendly and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was fantastic, with generous portion sizes and flavours that really stood out. The cocktails were perfectly crafted, and you could tell a lot of thought and care went into everything, which made the experience even better. The cosy, laid-back atmosphere added to the charm, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening out. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Holohans has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere, partly down to the music and decor, mostly down to the staff. The food itself was a highlight of my trip to Belfast, particularly the smoked chicken starter. This is food cooked perfectly and with care.

Had a wonderful meal here. Two of us had The Boxy. One had pie and mash. All meals delicious. Staff gave great service. Highly recommend a visit here.

What a cracking place. Staff are brilliant plus lovely food, and a great atmosphere 😀

Not for italians. Everithing is good besides food. Wisky top!

Great Sunday dinner. Really wonderful vegan and vegetarian options for my partner. Can’t believe I haven’t been before. Beautiful cocktails and wine list and service was impeccable

Typical irish cuisine in a nice cosy place, recommend They also have several vegetarian options

Vegan boxty and the vegan brownie were amazing!! Service was brilliant - shout out to Peter who was super friendly! Sláinte!

It was so good!! The Holohan's pan boxty with seafood was EXCELLENT! If you're nearby don't hesitate to have lunch here :)

Perfext perfect just what i needed all the members of staff very very good donttttt get me atarted on at food o maddddd soo good ous pastrys were mad and out waiter very nice gurl would hundred percent pop back in some craic some atmosphere most go place to bring a burda o o and at seafood boxy was class

Both the seafood boxty and chicken boxty were really delicious.

Some superb food and an excellent Irish coffee!

Wow!! This was my favorite meal in Belfast. Had the soup of the day (leek & potato) and the pie of the day (pork with sage) and it was delightful! I left my plates clean and with a full stomach because I loved the food so much. Sadly was too full for dessert but the menu looked delicious. Paired it with a glass of sauvignon blanc. The servers were so kind and attentive as well. Such a lovely restaurant with great food, I highly recommend!

Really wanted to like it more than I did but was ultimately disappointed. Fish boxty arrived suspiciously quickly. It was lukewarm and seemed like it had been sitting in the kitchen for quite some time. It didn't taste fresh. Also there are no beers on draught which added to the disappointment.

Ate here on a whim with a party of 8 on our visit from the US. Top notch family friendly service including a little potty in the bathroom for our toddler to use! We tried the boxties and loved them. Our waitress was outstanding and made us feel right at home with our two little kids. The Irish stew was the best I’ve ever had.

We came for a dinner without reservation, and place was full, but waiter helped us to find a table, thanks for that! Food was very delicious, especially main dish - stewed meat in Irish pancake, highly recommend! We also tried whisky marinaded salmon, looked fantastic, tasted more like regular salted salmon 😊 but still good!

Hours are wrong. Couldn't eat here.

Such a lovely place with a lovely service. Came in for lunch and immediately got a warm welcome, a table and bottle of water. The host was lovely and very helpful in choosing the dishes. I had the daily soup ( broccoli with fennel seeds ) that was hearty and tasty, served with one of those cake’y brown breads and butter. Delish. Then i got their seafood boxty. It is their irish version of a crepe ( made from potatoes ) with seafood filling that was basically a stewed chowder. The pancake was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the filling was good and balanced between heaviness of cream and fish to the lighter dill and lemon. Importantly, these were served with seasonal veg ( green beens cauliflower, carrot, kale ) that were lightly steamed and kept their crunch and texture. Really good. Finished with a coffee. What a lovely spot.

My wife and I both had our best meals in Ireland so far here. Meals, desserts and drinks were all excellent. No issues with food, staff or facilities. Highly recommend. We had reservations and they may be required not sure on that.

Delicious meal with great options for vegetarians. The restaurant was cute and cozy and our server was very friendly and provided perfect service. Highly recommend!

I loved everything (except for the very small table and the not very ergonomical foot), with a special mention of the Irish margarita, which was the best margarita I ever had ❤️. Thanks for that Reed!

First time here. Lovely relaxing place. Food obviously cooked fresh so was a bit of a wait but well worth it. I had seafood boxty which was a delight and really filling. My son the roast and my wife short rib. Both said best meals for many years. Had to stop them booking for next week before we left. Great value.

Amazing food; in the city for a concert and wanted something special; these guys didn’t disappoint, great food and service….first class!! We’ll be back when next in town.

Pan boxty was delicious! Waiters were lovely.

The food is amazing, I had the vegan pie and it was delicious! The staff was extremely friendly as well.

This is the only place in Belfast that I felt welcome and comfortable. The food was amazing. The workers were lovely. The Irish music was on point. I would come back any day. Sláinte 🍀

This is the only place in Belfast that I felt welcome and comfortable. The food was amazing. The workers were lovely. The Irish music was on point. I would come back any day. Sláinte 🍀

FANTASTIC place with awesome vegan versions of traditional Irish food. The staff was so nice and the food so delicious, I would give it more stars if I could.

Great food and drink, we had the catch of the day and the seafood boxty. The boxty's are great but very filling, we had sticky toffee pudding afterwards and an irish coffee each, we had excellent soup to start. Jade was great who served us.

Amazing traditional Irish food and friendly staff. Highly recommend its boxty.

Great modern twist on the traditional boxty. Really good tasty meal and some micro brewery ales that were very good.

Good service, very kind people, cozy place Slightly expensive for what we got The dishes were looking tasty but lack of seasoning

Lovely lunch before the Blondie gig, staff were lovely and they have an interesting menu.

Fantastic food and great service 👍

Absolutely loved getting lunch here. We met the owner the night before randomly and she said we needed to visit as a first priority, so visit we did. Thanks Emir :) The owners are so attentive and hands on. The Ham Hock Pan Boxty was incredible. Will be back! Delicious

Lovely place, small, good service and tasty food. We did reserve a table and it was busy on a Saturday evening. We would definitely return.

Exceptional caring staff. Knowledgeable about the menu, took the test me to ensure that the orders were as expected. Go en the opportunity, I would return!!

Amazing whisky collection and super good prices. Amazing spot to try when in Belfast!

Real people, lovely atmosphere, amazing food, hot looking hostess , will defo return when back in Ireland next year!

Very good address. You have to book in advance, as there are not too many places.

After arriving in Belfast and unpacking, I immediately stopped by for dinner at this local Irish restaurant that I had found in advance in Korea. I walked in, but luckily there was one seat left. My friend and I each ordered an appetizer and a main dish to share. I heard it was made at a brewery in Northern Ireland, so the beer I tried was a savory and clean lager. The appetizer wasn't very impressive, but the main dish really shined and I was very satisfied until the finish. It was a fun time with a generous amount of comfortable dishes and reasonable prices. BREAD BOARD Three types of bread are served along with oil and butter, and they say they make all the bread themselves. As the bread was ordered separately, it was not cold or dry and had a smoky flavor and a good texture on the outside. •EWINGS SMOKED SALMON Smoked salmon and Irish mashed potatoes were placed alternately, and dill sour cream was placed underneath. The taste was predictable for a combination that was so familiar, and the amount of salmon left something to be desired. SWEET CURED BACON CHOP Pork chops topped with mustard sauce, garnished with Savoy cabbage and mashed potatoes are provided. The lean texture of the pork chop is very soft, so it looks like wet-aged meat was grilled. The scaffolding and the meat are tightly attached and do not separate well, so you can feel the chewy and lean texture at the same time. In the case of pork chop, it gets greasy quickly when it cools, but the sauce covers it to prevent this. •HOLOHANS PAN BOXTY Boxty is almost similar to Irish potato pancakes and Korean potato pancakes. The style here is to put mushroom cream with chicken in the boxty and then fold it in half to give it a crepe feel. The potato pancake itself is light and simple, but it is full of mushroom cream, giving it a strong overall taste. It went well with beer, so I could eat it, but my friend, who doesn't drink beer, said it was greasy. •STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING It's like a date palm pudding or castella with a jujube scent, so I think it'll suit the tastes of the elderly. The caramel-like sauce underneath is very sticky and goes well with vanilla ice cream. •CHOCOLATE BROWNIE The chocolate brownie was not much different from the date pudding, but was a bit more dense and chewy. This isn't caramel, but melted chocolate, and it's incredibly sweet.

Never disappoints, the warmest welcome, the best food & coziest space. One of my favourite places I have ever eaten

Unfortunately, I experienced food poisoning at this establishment so will not be returning. Ordered the chicken boxty and was very ill which unfortunately ruined my trip to Belfast visiting family.

I was in Belfast about a week ago and the food was ok the chicken nuggets were a bit dry if you are in Belfast and wanting some where to eat I would recommend going to Holohans Pantry and the hotel I would recommend would be The Grand Central Hotel in Belfast holly molly ! What a hotel that it is a 5 star hotel

When we arrived it was quite busy with a bustling, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant looks like a beautiful old house, with wood panellings and floors. After accompanying us to our table, Gene explained the menu and recommended us an amazing red Italian wine to go with our food. We ended up ordering Catch of the day and the Seafood Boxty. Both were generous portions and really really good. It was my friend's and my first time trying Irish food and we were quite impressed. Finished with a Sticky toffee pudding that absolutely hit the spot, not overly sweet. All in all an amazing dinner and lovely evening, with a special shout out for the great service

What a delight! Some friends had just been to Belfast and recommended this place so I booked it right away. I had to have a boxty!

We had such a beautiful meal here. First class food and excellent service. Calvin was so welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. This place is a must!

Superb food, delicious wine, great service.

Amazing food and incredible service! A must visit for Irish food!

Great place! Visited with 2 kids and grandparents. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Cosy wee gem in Belfast x

Visited Holohan's Pantry on a Saturday evening. Had a lovely buzz about it - nice atmosphere. Also quite a cute, traditional interior. We both tried Boxty - the chicken and mushroom, and the seafood. Both delicious. Would recommend!

Title: A True Gem of Irish Cuisine! We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Holohan's Pantry in Belfast, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our server, Kelvin, was exceptional - friendly, cheerful, and attentive, with a deep knowledge of the wine list and expert recommendations to match. The food was simply divine, with beautiful presentation and flavorful dishes that left us wanting more. The highlight of our meal was the Soup of the Day, a sublime pork belly with caramelized onions that was truly a masterpiece. The live Irish music playing in the background created a lively and cozy atmosphere, making us feel like we were part of a traditional Irish gathering. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with Holohan's Pantry and can't wait to return. If you're looking for an authentic Irish dining experience with exceptional service and cuisine, look no further! Recommended for: Anyone seeking a genuine Irish culinary experience with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss the Soup of the Day and be sure to ask Kelvin for wine recommendations!

I had the pleasure of dining at Holohan's Pantry in Belfast today and it was an unforgettable evening! From the first minutes I was captivated by the cozy atmosphere of the establishment, where traditional Irish motifs harmoniously combine with modern design. A real triumph! Irish cuisine, as interpreted by the restaurant's chef, won my heart. Each dish is a work of art, where traditional recipes are presented in a modern and sophisticated form. I had the pleasure of trying BOXTYS, and it was simply enchanting! The most tender meat that melts in your mouth, aromatic spices, a perfect fried crust - all this created a symphony of taste that will remain in my memory for a long time. I would also like to mention the wine list of Holohan’s Pantry. It amazes with its diversity: here you can find wines from all over the world. I enjoyed trying Argentinian Malbec and wine from the island of Sicily, both of which complemented my dinner perfectly. But Holohan’s Pantry’s greatest asset is its staff. The waiter Calvin is not just a person delivering food, but a real magician who made our evening special. He spoke enthusiastically about each dish and wine, helped us make the right choices, and treated us with such care and attention that we felt right at home. So he gave a lot of recommendations on interesting places in the city Calvin is not just a waiter, he is the soul of Holohan’s Pantry. Thanks to his professionalism, charm and sense of humor, our dinner turned into a real celebration.

Very disappointing meal based on our expectations, which were very high

Delightful meal from great people. Best dessert I've had in years.

So lovely! Fantastic service…professional, charming, nothing too much trouble…even made my Dad a cocktail despite it not being on the menu. The food was delicious, we all tried a different boxty dish and loved it! Very tasty, perfect portion size, so homely and traditional! The restaurant itself felt clean, comfortable and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back. Big thanks to the lovely team…and shout out to the chef for the fab food!

Food, service and drinks were excellent. Food was well prepared and of high quality. Staff were very friendly and accommodating- they read my request for a quiet table and honored it. Fish cakes were very good and was the lamb and Sunday roast. Would recommend.

If you go ask expected waiting/serving times and here’s why. The place had a lovely atmosphere, there was 5 of us out for a dinner, the service at the start was good,no issues. I didn’t have a starter but my friends enjoyed theirs and it arrived in decent time but after that the service was abysmal the food was good but 1 hr 20 min wait between starters and mains was hard to take, there was no communication and if the craic between us hadn’t have been as good we’d have left. I had the boxty and the best way I can describe that was something slightly thicker than a crepe or wrap with small bits of supposedly roast chicken and mushroom, with a cream sauce no issues with the flavour but be prepared to feel hungry soon after. We decided against the dessert because some of us had to get up the next day and we joked that at this point they’d be serving us breakfast. Really disappointed will not be back.

Awesome restaurant with very friendly staff and a great vibe. Very tasty food and very friendly to dietary restrictions. Was a busy night but we had great service and you could see how well all the staff interacted with all the guests.

The speciality is Boxty a filled potato pancake. Sounds heavy / stodgy but it really wasn’t. We enjoyed 3 tasty courses and the banter with the foh staff was great fun

My partner and I visited Holohan's Pantry recently and it was simply perfect. I wanted something welcoming, wholesome and obviously with really good food..and that's what we got. I highly recommend the seafood chowder if you like your fish! Amazing place which we would love to go back to.

Lovely food, pleasant staff and great surroundings. A real find , will revisit the next time in Belfast. Boxty highly recommended.

Really good food and a lot of gluten free options. 5 🌟