Morning Star in Belfast

Had buffet lunch, it was lovely

The worst fish and chips I've had the displeasure of eating. It was clearly overcooked and tasted disgusting. It looked like a burnt croissant that had been plopped on top of the last few chips that had been scraped out of the engine oil they cooked it in. It was difficult to eat the "fish" when it's balanced on top of the chips while half the plate is covered with a streak of tartar sauce. I can't believe they had the gall to serve this. Maybe skip this if you eat here.

Very good pub If you are going to Belfast, don't miss it

The food is very good. It has good prices. It has a bar atmosphere.

Eoin was the consummate, attendant bar man tonight and made us feel at home. Highly recommended, skilled bar man.

First time in the Morning Star which was recommended to us, first impressions were the staff who were very attentive and let us choose a table of our choice which we thought was nice, then the food it was absolutely beautiful we had a sharing platter to start and then 2 steaks which were cooked to perfection I can only recommend that you go and try this restaurant/bar out as I will be recommending it to to my friends and colleagues. The staff were brilliant all night and there was no rush and a nice quiet atmosphere, we will be back for a steak soon!!!!

Stunning food and fantastic atmosphere. Visited whilst in Belfast for the weekend. Was a little apprehensive due to some negative reviews BUT so glad we didn’t let them put us off as the food was amazing! I had the chicken supreme which was so full of flavour. The service was fantastic too!

very disappointing meal here for a birthday celebration. Ordered chateaubriand but entire meal looked and tasted like reheated carvery food. It was not good. Won’t be going back.

Always knew of the Morning start and always thought of it as a wee pub down joys entry!! Hubby decided to eat here for my birthday and honestly it is a hidden gem!! The food was absolutely outstanding, the shared starter was amazing it was a meal in itself, the flavours, the staff, the atmosphere was just perfect and very welcoming. The bar man even brought 2 different bottles of wine over for us to try before we decided. Nothing was too much bother. Will definitely be back.

We both had the roast beef. Food was delicious but portion size was very small for the price paid. £17 for the roast beef was very steep for the size of portion we got. Only half a carrot and no other vegetables! Food was also quite cold which was disappointing. They also charge £1.50 for dilute which I just can’t digest! Don’t think I would recommend, there is better value elsewhere around the city.

The worst Sunday dinner i have ever had present to me. Please don't waste your family time going here. We had the turkey and ham, it was terrible, the turkey was mainly brown meat, plate swimming in gravy to hide. At £22.50 this was not what we were expecting fit for a dog. I asked to speak to the manager, who told me the gravy changed the meat colour,🤭 lol, Ask then to speak to the owner, who told us it was leg meat on our plates, and he was happy with what was sent out. No attempt to save the meal really poor service Gordon Ramsay, please 🙏 help this man.

Great place for steak and mussels tried too book online but would not let me so called them and they said come and have a drink in bar below and we will find you a seat as they did my steak was perfect as you will see in photos. Would I go back yes I would

Food was amazing! One of the best I had in Belfast

Over 17 quid for a large glass of wine and a pint of Guinness. Felt robbed .

We visited this place twice for food during our stay. Nice bar with a good atmosphere. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. The waiter on our first visit was very attentive and provided great service however the second visit the waitress was not so attentive. We had to ask to order food after waiting a while. she also forgot the drinks order and had to be reminded which was a bit disappointing after having such a great experience first time around.

Amazing place in Belfast! Sunday roast was absolutely delicious!

Came across this place in a myriad of options locally. What a find ! Initially only for a drunk but then decided to eat..was looking at menu which looked reasonable. We also noted the hit food counter and my wife asked more. Basically a great option of multiple foods at a great price of £8. Only xatch was this food ended at 17.00 but we snuck in! Amazing value and honest food. Staff were all freindly and accommodating. We arrived as strangers but left feeling like freinds. Having since seen other reviews I would honestly say this is definitely worth a visit..

Great beer and good tasty, no fuss food menu. Thoroughly recommend this pub, tucked away in wonderful Belfast.

Good food & service though quiet on Thurs evening

Busy old style bar and eatery. A bit of a gem retaining style of yesteryear. Didn't eat but the food looked excellent.

The Morning Star on Pottinger's entry is an historic bar&restaurant that offer a superb range of food and drinks and its located in a superb area of Belfast were there's many pubs /bars and restaurants. This excellent bar&restaurant offers a very good food and drinks range and it was just one of the many place's we visited on our 3 day trip to Belfast.Dating from 1810 making it one of Belfasts oldest bar&restaurants'it is well worth a visit if your in this really lively area of Belfast. Housed in a superb building with excellent external features'the interior is superb with many interesting fixtures and features and superb seating areas throughout it's whole interior and was a joy to visit. We visited many pub/bars and restaurants on our trip to Belfast and this place was as good as any we went to.We visited early on in the evening and it was as busy as it get's but it didn't take long to get served. When we visited here we had a few glasses of Carlsberg brewery lagers'a lager I don't normally have but they were refreshing but to honest were expensive. A superb bar&restaurant that offers a very good food and drinks range that's located in a superb area of Belfast and it's a place well worth visiting.(This is my first reviews of the Morning Star Bar&Restaurant). Opening Hours. Monday-Thursday-11.00-00.00. Friday-Saturday-11.00-01.00. Sunday-11.30-23.30. Public Transport. Bus Stop. High Street Bus Stop-Numerous Buses Far To Many To Mention.

AWFUL!!! The place looks beautiful but the service is THE WORSE EVER!

Top bar, would be first port of call when I go back

I visited this bar on a busy day just before Xmas. The state of the bar was unbelievable, glasses were piled high from one end of the bar to the other. Floor staff just kept piling them up instead of someone going behind the bar and clearing. Meanwhile, we waited about 20 minutes for our drink and had to accept the beer they had available instead of the beer we ordered.

Can’t recommend their lunch buffet enough

Disappointing bar service, normally very good! Not impressed

Great pint of Guinness but also one of the dearest in the City centre 😁

Great food and excellent service

Had a long weekend in Belfast staying at the Titanic Hotel. William who worked here recommended The Morning Star to eat and we were nit disappointed. Great menu choice and great food. Highly recommend

Very unassuming but fantastic pub. Tucked down an alley. Was recommended to go here and it did not disappoint. Great for lunch to have one grazing plate and to share a few sides. Nice gastro food

Great food, cosy atmosphere and lovely staff!! I definitely recommend this place! 🙌😍

I was a little disappointed to say the least.. we went in at 6.30pm on Friday evening, just 3 of us, upon arrival we were informed that they were out of "big steaks" just the smaller ones available (at 6.30pm?) and they were also out of venison. The waiter ran through the 2 specials at record speed, even though we're Irish, we couldn't understand a word! Moving on to the remainder of the menu.. apart from steak and burgers, very little choice. My partner ordered a steak sandwich which came out cold... l ended up with a very dry chicken and leek pie. A little more diversity would be nice... sorry Morning Star, won't be back.

Its a couple of years since I've been in The Morning Star. Its changed but not for the better! The welcome was dry and not welcoming and while it might work with some I found it out of place! A take it or leave it attitude! I had told the others in my party that it was a great place but honestly I felt let down and in turn I'd let them down!!! The service was not good as at the start there was a barman attempting to cover the bar, orders, service and greeting, this was unfair I felt on the person, but it reflected outward on not only us but others too! The sharing starter was good and the portions were good. My ribeye steak "burger/sandwich was tasty but cold! My wife said the pie was just ok, the chicken burger was big for sure but perhaps a bit dry. Look it fed us, but honestly it wasn't the Morning Star I remember and enjoyed! Its now stuck trying to to be something it isn't anymore. Dickybows don't suit the place especially when the cutlery could be found in a greasy spoon diner!!! In my opinion, it would be better to remember your roots and get back there! Its a shame to be writing this about what was a memorable place to meet and eat!!

Went here for a work do, great food and pints

Amazing food . The Barman,Eoin , come waiter was such great craic , even though he looked really poker faced . Part of his charm . Talk about working for money. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough . Thank you

Popped in for a pint of Guinness that was a good pint. Service and atmosphere OK. Place was very clean

Food was fantastic. Fillet steak specifically was incredible. Service was a little slow and seemed quite unorganised - barman seemed to fluster when we arrived despite booking our table ahead.

Fantastic night with great steaks, burgers and veggie burger. Lovely service downstairs with a good atmosphere. Good old fashioned Belfast pub with brilliant food and staff. Thank you

Quite mid. Service staff is kind íf we got some service at all. After waiting forever again for the puddings menu, we just paid at the bar and left. I can see why their tip is already in the receipt.

Never fails to deliver! Their sharing steaks are absolutely something that needs to be experienced but wasn't on the menu on our visit. Burgers were a great choice as well as their cocktails!

Went for food late afternoon. Food was below average and way overpriced. Returned my burger which was cold . Husband Waited 5min for pepper sauce half his food was eaten by time it arrived. My “fresh” burger arrived 10 min later by this time my husband was finished eating. Definitely not a fresh burger . Very bad attitude from “food manager” who argued and contradicted me about the food . She then proceeded to go behind the bar and very unprofessionally spoke about me to two staff members one of which I presume was the bar manager. I have never witnessed the likes of this customer service…. Shocking

Popped in for a drink with a friend. Nice pub and good service.

Amazing food, the salmon was cooked perfect and there was so much flavour. Great service.

Friendly place with a good atmosphere. The Irish are awesome.

Great value for a quick pub lunch

Very nice pub with lots of people and hustle and bustle, the food was excellent. A must if you are in Belfast.

Friendly warm atmosphere with very welcoming staff ... Food was amazing ... and reasonably priced ... Will definitely be back 😋

Food was absolutely brilliant and the atmosphere just topped it off.

Great dinner and even better service

Owen Sophie elisha Tyler all top service

First class food and service, steaks are second to none and don't go home without trying seafood chowder

Nice enough atmosphere but they are charging £17.95 for an average fish and chips. I realised as well after ordering that it's coley. Not cod or haddock. Coley, the cheapest white fish you can think of. Then they add a 10% tip onto your bill as standard for bare minimums service, so two average at best pub grub for the guts of near 50 quid sterling. World's gone mad

Great time. Eoin was an excellent server. Sophie, Aloise and Tyler were fantastic. Five stars all round

Great food and service. Peta great host

Peita’s service was absolutely excellent. Really friendly! Would highly recommend

We have had Christmas lunch. Festive pie and turkey and ham dinner. Both delicious.

Food was very disappointing & young male waiter needs a bit more training in customer service. I ordered the turkey dinner & it was like something we were served years ago in school dinners….mash & veg had been splatted onto the plate with meat placed on top & the whole plate swimming in gravy! It was lukewarm so had to be returned to waiter for reheating in the microwave! We will not be in a hurry back

Dined - well almost dined here with a group of friends tonight. What a disgrace - we were 1.5hrs late getting our table & before starters were served. No excuse or apology offered by somewhat abrupt and rude staff. Food decidedly average - even pre ordered courses and not everyone wasn’t served at the same time. Due to the restaurant running so late with our booking four of the party had to leave before the main course was cleared and desert served. Give it a miss is my Christmas gift to you !

went every year with lads, (sadly now all departed) Went with special lady just for old times. Had the best meal EVER. Lamb cutlets and everything served with them was exceptional and we were there at a time when the staff were getting their asses whipped but it was still a great meal and experience. Thank you everybody concerned

Ordered christmas chips very poor dry no flavour husband ordered steak burger ordered medium rare but cooked so much it was like rubber 1st time we've had bad meal

Although the theme of the pub is really nice ,it Took ages to get served at the bar , the food menu was rather expensive, hence why we didn't eat in there . And the ladies toilets were rather stinky!!! Not nice at all 😔

Gary was very attentive and informative, the food was excellent, delicious and exquisite. First time tasting venison absolutely amazing. Would recommend giving this a try. 5stars all the way.

Super tasty express lunch menu and want to try the lunch buffet next

Lovely food. Very polite service. Great pint

Have been coming to this place for the last 15 years and will not be returning to it anymore - the service absoutley stinks in here & management doesn't care either, Stood at the bar for 25 minutes while 2 staff are drying glasses standing looking at me and other customers waiting for a drink .. I actually had to ask the bar staff was it table service or can drinks be ordered at the bar and was told its ideally only table service but they will get us a drink at the bar :) When we got our table nobody came near us to order our food or even drinks for that matter. Every single time you have to flag staff down and tell them your ready to order or what you want otherwise they don't come near you. They then also then had a service charge added for a table of 3 people which I had removed because the service is pants & I always tip so had great pleasure in having this removed. After dinner we then waited to see if anyone would come with a dessert menu for us and they didn't but we had a few drinks anyway but did want a dessert, A waiter brought our bill and we told him we weren't done yet we were wanting to order dessert but because a big Christmas table came in and they needed the space they told us we had to leave in 10 minutes and we couldn't even have our dessert - at no time were we told we only had our table for a certain time period. Food is nice but not worth the hassle and agro with it all - won't be returning.

A group of us meet at the Morning Star 3-4 times per year to catch up . We always have the Fillet steak with chips with a bottle of wine . We where all disappointed by the size of the staek which cost £42 . All the steaks where no more than 4cms squared approximately --6 mouth full's. Will be trying a new venue in Future

Waited nearly an hour on a table ,Then another 25 minutes waiting on a drink .Food was ok but the room was filled with smoke from the kitchen

Excellent pint of Guinness, hot buffet lunch with large section of home cooked food for £7.95. No complaints at all!

I absolutely love the morning star, best steaks in NI. Best meal would be the time when I challenged my uncle to a 34oz steak challenge for my birthday, which was cooked to perfection. Ps the chicken burgers are delicious 😋 When I was a young fella my dad took me here for the all you can eat buffet, which certainly my eyes were bigger than the stomach, but it’s amazing after all those years they still do the buffet. Top class 😋

Very poor experience - Sat at a table for two that was too small for the food we ordered (nothing out of the ordinary - a steak to share) which the waiter admitted but didn’t offer to move us. Then waited 35 mins after being given a dessert menu for any staff to appear, explained this to them and got “sorry we’re dealing with downstairs”, weren’t given bill had to stand up at the till waiting for it for 10 minutes before again anyone appeared. Awful service and food mediocre at best.

I had the beef and it was the nicest meal I've had in years. My mouth's still watering thinking about it. We scraped the plates clean, they wouldn't of needed washed after 🤣. The veg, potatoes, Yorkshire, gravy, everything was unreal. My daughter had the cheeseburger and chips and it was beautiful too. Never a bad meal here. My favourite place 😍

Food was so good! Service was great and atmosphere is cozy and homey. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Excellent service, food top quality and local ale, allowed tasty of ale before buying

lovely gravy dinner and good atmosphere

My girlfriend and I came here on my birthday this year, we met up with another couple we know and had great food and craic for a few hours over a great meal

Lovely meal and lovely staff. One of my favourite places to eat

Amazing steaks and sticky toffee pudding 😋

I went with a friend but they were running late so I ordered a well poured Guinness from the waiter and was seated at a nice table. When my friend came we both went for the burger with chips - very tasty! I noticed that they stocked Hinch whiskey so was great to end the night with a dram of that 👍 the staff were great👍

A real.traditional.pub with real characters

I’ve had the pleasure of many a great night in the Morning Star, whether it was a nice family meal with the kids or birthday celebrations with friends. The Morning Star has provided an abundance of choice, quality and value to ensure I will always return.

had lunch and pint recently not to impressed with tge lasagne felt mince? tasted like corn mince bit tasteless but over all was gd lunch reasonably priced

Went with the kids before belfast giants game Staff were friendly Burgers was a real hit

Had fish and chips my wife the chowder and some Guinness was really yummy 😋

We absolutely love the morning star from the fresh produce, excellent cooking, hospitable atmosphere and wonderful staff and owners! We make it our go to for a special occasion!!

Beautiful food with brilliant service! Will definitely be back. Loved the fish and chips!

Typical Irish pub with excellent food. We had dinner and enjoyed excellent fish and chips. Absolutely recommended. Typical Irish pub with great food. We had dinner and enjoyed great fish and chips. Highly recommended.

Roast lunch cold .Had to send back. They microwaved and sent same lunch out again. Beef cut wafer thin never seen this on a sundy roast before. All restaurants I've been to its sliced proper not sandwich thin. Dor nearly £20 an absolute disgrace.

I accidentally stumbled into the bar while looking for the restaurant after being told this was a must have meal while here, and it turned out to be the best accident. The bartenders were so kind and helpful, the Sunday roast was incredible, and the cocktails were amazing. Definitely will be back before this trip is over!

Went to the restaurant for the first time - with high expectations. Went specifically for Sunday roast - and to be fair, it was a really good one. We had roast beef, one of us had beef chicken burger, one of us had fish of the day. To be fair - all above dishes were excellent, roast was absolutely fantastic all around (braised cabbage, which wasn't overcooked- excellent addition), home made gravy almost as good as mine... you get the picture. No complaints on the starters either - chicken wings were top shelf. Why 3 stars on a food - well. I suspect that dessert wasn't plated & garnished bu the chefs ( I refuse to believe that same people who produces outstanding first two cources would have allowed it to go out). And again, chocolate tart I ordered was beautiful, but - the strawberry used as a garnished... well, let's just say it should have been thrown away about 2 days before. The restaurant was majorly understaffed, which especially became obvious by the time we finished our mains and restaurant got busier.

We ate here both nights we were in Belfast. The pie, seafood chowder and chicken burger were all delicious. We got a table in the bar easily both nights as it was quiet. It felt like a traditional Irish pub and the staff were lovely The toilets need a refurb though in my opinion.

Call in for your Sunday roast, no finer in town.

Great service from Owen and also the other gentleman working Friday night (1st). Cocktails were really nice and then the FOOD. Amazing! Would give it 6/5 stars if I could. So fresh, so filling. Perfect. Thanks guys and thank you chef!

This is our first time in Belfast and coming to Morning Star was our first taste of what this city has to offer… we were not disappointed at all! The food from the restaurant upstairs was absolutely amazing and probably one of the best meals I’ve had in quite a while. We got the Potted Beef to start, which was phenomenal, the meat was melting in my mouth and the gravy rich and delicious. I have the Chicken Parmigiana (which is one of my all time favourite meals) and this is hands down the best one I’ve ever had (outside of Australia)! My partner got the Fish & Chips and being Kiwi’s, it’s hard to beat back home, but he said his meal was great and so fresh. The service was amazing from Owen and the other gentlemen working, they were so friendly and attentive, they also made some really delicious cocktails! All round 20/10 for me, I’d come back to Belfast, just to come here again!

Visited the Morning Star today for lunch. Ordered a fish and chips. It took a considerable time to arrive at the table and was possibly the worst meal I have ever tasted. It had obviously been under a heat lamp for some time and was dried up to the extent that the batter was hard on the fish at the ends. I could count the number of chips on two hand. I complained when paying to no avail. Not a good experience.

Great bar. Great to watch rugby and steaks

Brilliant bar but best to stay indoors if you're not a smoker. Not a reflection in the Morning Star but you will be bothered by beggers asking for money.

Came here for a pint and something to eat - looked at the main menu outside and was exactly what we were in the mood for. We were a bit early before the kitchen opened but staff gave us a menu and told us we were welcome to have a drink while we waited - whilst waiting we noticed a buffet style counter being set up with a sign of £7.95. We decided to go for that instead and couldn't believe how cheap this was for the quality. Proper homemade style food and the options were very good. Highly Recommend the lunch

Food is fantastic! Service is great! I really enjoyed the beef ragù! Had a nice time with my friends

The Morning Star is a true gem in the heart of Belfast. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm, traditional pub atmosphere, full of charm and character. The staff are friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home. The food is excellent – hearty and delicious, with great local options like their famous pies and steaks. The bar has a brilliant selection of local craft beers and whiskeys, perfect for any enthusiast. Whether you’re in for a meal or just a drink, The Morning Star never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Belfast!”

Eoin was the best waiter! Would 100% recommend the market fish was unreal!