Molly's Yard in Belfast

Excellent dinner. Food was delicious, service very friendly and professional and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend the pork cheeks and the turkey and ham dish.

Wow! What a fantastic experience. I got the lamb, my friend got the chicken, and we both had a great meal! Absolutely recommend this place for anyone. The atmosphere is great, service very nice, and great drink/menu selection.

I almost never write reviews for anything, but this place and the food they served truly warranted one. The atmosphere is so cozy and genuine, providing a comfortable dining experience that feels completely local and authentic. The food is priced astonishingly well, even more so when considering the quality food you are served. I would absolutely recommend this hidden Belfast gem to anyone, and if I am ever back in Belfast again, I will be sure to visit!

A great unexpected treasure....to be honest I stopped because the sign said craft beers and restaurant. A quaint experience....which I truly enjoyed will revisit on my return to Belfast.

Seafood chowder is delicious!! Service is great!

Wow! That was shocking. Four people, we all ordered ribeye steak. Two were well cooked ribeye, two were clearly not even a ribeye - unbelievable! They were both two separate thin steaks stacked on top of each other. No atmos. Poor service. Over priced. Not even a goodbye on leaving and there were only 2 tables in use whilst we were there. If this standard is the norm this place will be shut in no time. Sad really because the facility has the potential to be special.

While the food was nice, we weren't thrilled. We booked based on the menu we saw online, but unfortunately, the dishes didn’t match what was advertised, and the prices had all increased. It’s disappointing because if we had known the actual menu, we would have chosen a different restaurant. The portion sizes have significantly decreased. We ordered the chicken supreme, which was decent, but the cauliflower sauce was a bit watery and didn’t complement the dish well. The much-touted butternut squash gnocchi? There were only three, and calling them gnocchi is generous—they bore little resemblance to the real thing. The plate also included just three pieces of carrot and a slice of zucchini, which left us quite shocked. For dessert, we tried the cheesecake tiramisu, but it was a letdown. The coffee on the ladyfingers was overly bitter and overwhelmed the other flavors. Given that we left still hungry, the bill felt excessive for what we received. Overall, it wasn’t worth it.

We expected a bit more from our meal. While the food was nice, we weren't thrilled. We booked based on the menu we saw online, but unfortunately, the dishes didn’t match what was advertised, and the prices had all increased. It’s disappointing because if we had known the actual menu, we would have chosen a different restaurant. The portion sizes have significantly decreased. We ordered the chicken supreme, which was decent, but the cauliflower sauce was a bit watery and didn’t complement the dish well. The much-touted butternut squash gnocchi? There were only three, and calling them gnocchi is generous—they bore little resemblance to the real thing. The plate also included just three pieces of carrot and a slice of zucchini, which left us quite shocked. For dessert, we tried the cheesecake tiramisu, but it was a letdown. The coffee on the ladyfingers was overly bitter and overwhelmed the other flavors. Given that we left still hungry, the bill felt excessive for what we received. Overall, it wasn’t worth it.

Gorgeous spot lovely staff great vegan options

Some of the best food I’ve ever had, truly. I got the salmon/smoked haddock special, my fiancé got the lamb burger, and we split a seafood chowder to start. The seafood chowder had ENORMOUS chunks of fresh, delicious salmon. The wine list is pretty good for Ireland and features Romanian wine in particular. Loved every bite!

Special place, interesting food and staff/atmosphere 10. We will return.

Very good restaurant, delicious dishes, and prices are reasonable

We ate here before going to the Lyric Theatre. A reasonable range of choices. I had steak and my husband had lamb. Steak good and lamb ok - a bit sinewy. Service friendly but quite slow even though there were few clients. Convenient to Queens and Botanic Gardens

Fabulous lunch in great location. Ayesha was fantastic. Food was stunning.

The best food in Belfast! The staff was great and we had a lovely meal.

We visited for a large family dinner with different generations and diets. I had the set menu with chowder, chicken and brownie. Chowder was alright, a little watery for my liking with frozen fish bits bulked out with potato. Chicken was a bit bitter and a mean portion with limp vegetables and an unusual but tasty meat croquet thing. All a bit brown though. Brownie dessert was great though but can't go wrong there. Disappointed with the drink selection with the beers limited to hilden products. Service great. Everything delivered suspiciously quickly.

The service at the restaurant was great, but food-wise we didn't have equally good dishes. My order, which was a specialty of Colby fish with salmon cake was tasty (although it missed a bit more sides), but the other order, the burger of the house, didn't match the expectations - buns were stale (at least a day old), and the taste wasn't so good. We also ordered diet Coke which was stale as well (as if it was poured from an old tape), but the waitress didn't charge it at all and we appreciated it as a gesture of professionalism. All in all, we believe the place has potential, but doesn't match up to the expectations we had about it once we entered.

Molly‘s yard was booked up the first night. We tried to go we booked for the next night. We were not disappointed it was full of character with a nice welcome excellent imaginative food nice wine and a good vibe with good music going on. Will definitely visit again.

Had a fantastic meal in Mollys yard love the hilden brews they really have done an amazing job with this place to give a 5 star review was my intention but I would say we felt like we were being educated on irish history from Martin the manager it was uncomfortable I don't believe their should be political talk in a restaurant to customers from England I think this guy has a bit too much to say at work maybe he should keep his political views to himself and don't be a nuisance to customers .

Fabulous place with lovely food. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Nice outside area and loft style inside.

Fantastic restaurant... the food was amazing. Really flavoursome and excellent portion sizes. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Atmosphere is non existent, no music no nothing. Would’ve loved to try the food, but there was no service so we left after waiting for a while.

Great atmosphere local restaurant with delicious food and craft beers :) great location also, next to the Botanic Gardens

Great restaurant and apartheid free 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

First time here !Lovely friendly cosy restaurant and was nice and warm on a cold evening The meal was really delicious and off course washed down with craft beers. I will definitely be back often

Service, food and atmosphere top notch. Can't wait to get back already!!!

Fantastic food, great pints, all round brilliant experience. Will definitely be back.

Great service and a good selection of excellent food. Extensive drinks menu and a general cozy atmosphere - quiet and delightful in every way. Good value for money

Nice place. Very cool interior in classic British style

We went here for lunch for a birthday treat. This is such a lovely spot. Very clean warm and welcoming. It's not a large space which makes it cosy. We spent three hours here having delicious food and drinks. Staff couldn't have been nicer. I would highly recommend this place for girls day out with loads of chats and lovely food. Service was great and staff very friendly. Ten out of ten for me.

Lovely little restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating. Weather was pants so we sat inside. Staff were extremely pleasant & helpful. The food was insanely good and very appropriately priced. The cottage pie with lamb shank was an absolute winner! All told a beautiful evening - great company, great food. Nice wine too 😉

I had been wanting to go here for such a long time but was very very disappointed. Good points, staff friendly and welcoming. Let downs how run down the downstairs indoor space was. It was so uncomfortable we both regretted even sitting down. Considering they had a regular Menu and a special Valentine day special we both struggled to find something we would eat and ended up choosing the same Whiskey buger which was not what I had intended. The bugger itself was nice but the bill was not work the £65.00. This included 1 drink and 2 deserts. My advice is go somewhere else more comfortable, more food options and a place you would want to spend time in not rush to leave .

Food was bland, cocktails were overpriced, sofa seat against the wall was like sitting on a tilted high chair. Service was ok but the food took 45 minutes to come. I would avoid sitting downstairs, have sat upstairs before and it was a much nicer experience. Unfortunate because I have had great meals here in the past.

Had steak here twice now, fantastic each time. Lovely staff, chilled atmosphere.

Great afternoon lunch, the Christmas pudding in February was amazing... Might just order one on the way past next week :-)

Nice cozy small place. Chowder was really good . Also the linguine with the ham . Since it is not too big is better to book a table in advance.

Great vegan and vegetarian options. The chef is innovative with the menu and creates vegan alternatives. I had the vegan steak and chips. Delish! I highly recommend Molly's Yard.

Very charming restaurant! Delicious amazing food at a fair price! And the staff was so friendly and kind! They also gave us some good tips for sight seeing in Belfast. Absolutely loved having dinner here! 100000% would recommend

Minden tökéletes volt.lefoglal asztalon idooben kész volt

Friendly staff, chef needs to learn how to cook a steak, beautiful and cosy atmosphere.

Lovely restaurant, fantastic food for a reasonable price, cosy atmosphere, a real gem I take every visitor I have to!

This a gem of a restaurant in Belfast. Friendly atmosphere, delicious, well presented food. Try it you won't be disappointed

Our first, but certainly not our last, visit to Molly’s Yard. From the moment we walked in and greeted by Emma- the smiling, attentive front of house- we were delighted to have made the reservation here. Emma immediately made us feel welcome, knew how to make the kids mock-tails and was fully knowledgeable on both the food and drinks menus. All four of us ordered different meals, venison pie, chicken supreme, pork loin and goats cheese; all of these were exceptional. From presentation to taste, they were spot on. The girls finished their meal with a brownie which they devoured The restaurant was small and could seat 12 in total however, it was massive in regards to what it provided. Thank you for a wonderful evening. We will be back when we return to Belfast!

We really enjoyed the restaurant close to the University. We parked at the university after the hour and so it was close to walk by. The flatbread starter was delicious. We had the chicken dish and it was great. The desserts were nice too.

Since my first visit there it has become a must- stop every time I happen to be in Belfast. The food is always excellent, well presented and is served with great local craft beers. The service is impeccable and very friendly, with the final touch of a cosy and warm atmosphere.

Had a lovely experience. My steak was cooked to perfection. The Mrs had a great seafood chowder and the staff were lovely. Even though we had arrived early nothing was a bother. We will definitely be back soon.

Not as good as expected for the price, food somewhat cold and small portions.

Disappointed, heard good things but definitely not up to standard.

2nd visit to this restaurant having been before and really enjoyed it. We'd looked at the menus on their website and were happy with the lamb dish on offer and the vegetarian choice on offer so we booked. The reality when we got there however, was completely underwhelming. The menu we were given was completely different from the one on their website. There's now no lamb but there's a confit duck leg so I had that and it was excellent. For my partner the vegetarian choice now on offer is just not to her liking and contains several elements that she just doesn't like and would never order. I have to ask for some changes to the dish and this seems to lead to almost a confrontation with the chef asking what sauce she would now like because the dish now needs a sauce as she has removed the pepperonata. The whole encounter just took away all of the pleasure for us and it has to be said that it was them who caused the problem, not us. If we'd known what was actually on offer we wouldn't have booked in the 1st place and the problem can easily be solved by making sure that the website is up to date. Simple as that!

Great little restaurant close to QUB, serving wonderfully fresh and tasty food and a good selection of wines. The food was modern with kind of an Irish twist, the staff very friendly.

Very friendly little pub with a limited menu but food was good. Waitress was prompt and service was good. Would recommend for a casual meal.

Such yummy food- well prepared and presented! An unassuming exterior- we booked ahead on a recommendation from someone. The staff are lovely- attentive and friendly. Very reasonably priced for really delicious food

Nos gustó mucho el sitio y la comida. Las camareras son super amables!!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Molly’s Yard - fresh food, nicely cooked from natural and well sourced ingredients. We will certainly return.

Second visit to this little gem - great food, friendly & efficient service and excellent value for money. Highly recommended, will definitely return

The food is delicious and it is a lovely restaurant! The place is perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters. The service is very good and they are patient with individual wishes of the customers. I can really recommend it.

Perfect place, food,service,wines...the best in Belfast!

What a fine restaurant set back from the street! The dishes were beautifully presented and delicious. The scallops and seafood chowder were both wonderful.

Cozy place, very nice food.. a bit small so booking essential.

30th Wedding Anniversary, visiting Belfast and so pleased we choose to eat here. Incredible food in a lovely intimate setting ❤️

Fabulous food, great staff, lovely covered outdoor area. Seated downstairs which is quite small but the food certainly compensates for lack of space. Great selection on vegan menu....will definitely visit again and recommend to friends..

Great food. Lovely staff. A real gem

Molly's Yard is a wee restaurant that id off the beaten path in the student area of Belfast (Botanic). You may not notice it as you walk by but it is a lovely spot to go to. The restaurant is medium size, has a downstairs, upstairs and outdoor seating that is fully covered. It had a lovely vibe and you can see the kitchen which is a plus. The food was fantastic - I had a lovely Gnocci but was made differently to what I have had before. They serve local beers as well as the standards. Service was good, staff were lovely and friendly. Pros: - clean, lovely atmosphere - speedy service, lovely food - friendly staff and welcoming - excellent prices for quality of food Cons: - limited seating so book in advance - not overly wheelchair accessible - warm downstairs in Summer but windows are there Overall, this is a lovely spot to attend with friends, family or a first date. Would definitely recommend it.

Really really good food and craft beers, would certainly come back on a return trip to Belfast one day! Service was also great, Marty is a top bloke!

Funny place this as from the outside it looks like nothing special. Well it really was special with amazing food & fabulous service. I've already booked a table for our next visit to Belfast.

Visited here yesterday for a late lunch before heading to a concert. Oh my word this place is a wee hidden gem and cannot believe I have not found it before. The lunch menu may appear limited but don’t let that put you off as there is something for everyone and all I can say the quality of the food is amazing and well presented and reasonably priced for what you get . Service was second to none from Booking to when we left . The staff are so friendly and accommodating and a big shout out to Marty , he was just superb and so helpful . Definitely will be back and cannot wait

What an absolute find!!! My friend booked us for late lunch prior to Belsonic concert The greeting and service from Marty was 5*++ The food was delicious I had the prawn open sandwich - so amazing and my friend had the Whiskey Burger which was delicious and the blue cheese mayo (🥰🥰) Will definitely return if only to see Marty whose attention to detail & service was fantastic!! Well done Team Mollys Yard you have nailed it See you soon 🥰🥰🥰

Delighted with my return visit to this little treasure of a restaurant! I was there with a group of friends who were there on my recommendation . . . and Molly’s Yard certainly didn’t let me down! Varied evening menu . . . it was difficult to make final choices! Lovely service and atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend Molly’s Yard.

Small, cozy place with outstanding food (including many vegetarian options) and local brews.

I've been several times and it's usually very good but my last visit was not as good. Everyone at the table was disappointed with the quality of their food. It is a lovely restaurant so hopefully the food returns to previous levels of quality.

Visited Molly's Yard for lunch with my team. We had a large table to ourselves upstairs. Service was impeccable, not overbearing, just right. And as for the food. Everyone said it was a highlight of our 2 days in Belfast. Truly spectacular with an amazing attention to detail. The plant based options were amazing, and I will be going back next time I am in Belfast. Highly recommended.

Great location, tucked away behind the university and botanical garden. Great simple menu, not cheap by any means so we stuck to the hummus and 3 starters, the cauliflower wings were great sticky sweet and chilli hot, the blue cheese beetroot salad which was fresh and light and my celery apple soup which didn’t work for me just too light in taste and reminded me of baby apple pudding. Definitely worth a visit and definitely going to be going back ourselves. All served by brilliant staff.

Hartelijk ontvangen en door vriendelijk personeel geholpen. Gezellig klein restaurant. Zeker een aanrader.

Even binnen gewipt voor een drankje. Gezellige klein restaurant. Alleen de kussens op de bank zijn ongemakkelijk.

Delicious well presented food with a good vegetarian option. Attentive friendly staff. Good choice of craft local beers and I enjoyed the cocktails. Atmosphere was lovely, intimate. You must book and very glad I did! Would recommend.

Shared an absolutely fabulous lunch with a friend. The food was superb and the service attentive and obliging. Would definitely go back. Highly recommended!

I say this as a carnivore - their vegetarian options are fantastic.

Excellent recommendation from our hotel. Small place with super atmosphere and very friendly owner/staff. Wonderful meal and good company.

Lovely food and service. Would recommend.

Came in on a whim on route to botanical Gardens (3 minutes walk) for a light meal and glass of wine. Sat outside as setting is done beautifully. Staff friendly and attentive. Music put on outside for us which was relaxed. Excellent vegan/vegetarian options. Food was perfect. Fresh, lovely flavours. Definitely one to visit.

Molly's Yard was certainly a highlight of my short stay in Belfast. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and that beautiful goat herder's pie washed down with some refreshing beverages courtesy of Hilden Brewing Company!

Great service and the food was absolutely beautiful. We had a lovely evening in Mollys Yard. Will be back soon.

Lovely place. Very intimate atmosphere with only about 12 chairs in lower level dining room. Wonderful service and delicious seafood chowder.

Out of the 4 countries I’ve been to this trip, Molly’s Yard had the best food we experienced! The sea bass was amazing and the chicken was the juiciest I’ve had ever! The brownie and cheesecake for dessert really set it off! 10 out of 10 would recommend!!

Lovely ambience and friendly staff . The food seemed a bit overpriced and the chicken special was over cooked . I’m not sure I would be in a rush to go back

Great menu. Will definitely visit again...

Lovely small eating place near Queens University. Friendly efficient staff , excellent food. Good local draft beer ( sometimes only bottles) we return again and again

A quaint little restaurant - very relaxed and so easy to have a very enjoyable evening. Food good service and decent wine menu.

This restaurant is so fantastic. It far exceeded our expectations. It is very reasonably priced for the quality of food, the staff were super (taking great care to accommodate my food intolerances) and the food is delicious. I just wish we had room to try their good looking cheese board. Would really recommend this restaurant and will be returning to it on our next visit to Belfast.

It's a lovely and cosy place - one of the best foods on Botanic and with great craft beer to wash it down. It's very tiny so best to book in advance!

Absolutely love the food and service at Mollys Yard. Marty is a gentleman. We had our wedding meal here and people are still talking about the food. Can't thank them enough for how accommodating and easy they made everything. Big fan!

I visited as a solo diner and was warmly welcomed by Marty. He recommended a fabulous wine and we had a wonderful conversation about music. He even tailored the restaurant's playlist according to my taste! I ordered the scallop starter - they were the best,...

A brilliant little gem of a restaurant with delicious food and great staff.

Very good. Warm welcome and competent staff

Cannot describe how fantastic this place is. Tucked away in a little courtyard near Botanic that you would pass by. Service second to none and then every course a taste sensation. Cannot recommend highly enough! Wow and thank you!

Excellent restaurant, very friendly welcome. We ate there for our wedding birthday (38 years) on 14 December 2022. Excellent food, hearty and refined. A little attention, we were welcomed with prosecco. We will return the next time we stay at Tara Lodge.

Lovely meal. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely return.

Had a lovely time and the food was good. We were downstairs which was a bit cramped but food was very nice 👍

Could not fault food or service, everything was great. What spoilt our evening is we were freezing were we sat. Door at back of us and door to the side of us, both opening and closing all night. Got to the point were I was...

Great blend of traditional Irish pub and modern restaurant, in both the food and the decor. I had a beautifully prepared meal and a lovely glass of wine. The employees were wonderful, helpful, and accommodating. I also saw they have a very cute garden area. I’d love to come back in warmer weather and sit outside.