Queens Cafe Bar in Belfast

This place has gone done hill terribly, the food used to be reliably good but i wouldn't recommend it anymore. There are a lot of better places to eat in Belfast at a similar price range.

We had an excellent lunch, in this very cosy Cafe . The menu was very reasonably priced , and our food was fresh, tasty,very well presented. and delicious. The staff were friendly , and attentive , and service was first class. We looked forward to our next lunch at Queens Cafe Bar!

This place was great from the yummy food to our excellent waitress Charlotte..service & so relaxed thankyou..had the sizzling steaks amazing for the price definitely be back.

Walked in and completely ignored. Very rude staff, A good way to welcome tourists. Avoid at all costs, staff need a bit of customer service training me thinks,

This place was great from the yummy food to our excellent waitress Charlotte..service & so relaxed thankyou..had the sizzling steaks amazing for the price definitely be back.

This is the third attempt to go for lunch in this bar.Three occasions we have been left standing in a queue like in an airport whilst three staff discussed whether we would be permitted to eat there. All was fine until they realised we had a newborn baby in a pram. Although there were ample empty tables at two pm on a Monday the staff decided we would be a fire hazard to this premise. The impression I got was one of WE DO NOT ACCOMADATE Families in our establishment . So much for family friendly Belfast.What an impression the staff gave to us !! Don't think a ten day old baby would have caused much inconvenience to you.

Pub con buena comida pero servicio bastante lento. Tuvimos que llamar a la camarera varías veces hasta que nos atendió. La carne buenísima al igual que el fish and chips.

In central Belfast in the Queen’s Arcade near City Hall. This place has beautiful traditional decor. Food is excellent. Service is great.

Went here today with my husband for lunch around 2 in afternoon.Seated straight away by a friendly female member of staff,drinks orders taken promptly also.Given enough time to select from menu again orders taken promptly.I had the steak and my husband had chicken stack with champ and peppered sause.Both meals were served quickly and were piping hot.We both loved our meals .Staff very helpful and friendly.Will deffo be back couldn't fault the place.Ps husband said his Guinness was great too.Give this place ago you will love it👍👍👍

Recently went here with my husband we were in Belfast for the day for shopping. Decided to go here for lunch hadn't been for years. My husband ordered the Chicken Stack & I went for the Sizzling Steak. When asked by the waitress I asked for it to be cooked Med Rare. Food looked good when it arrived I noticed when I cut into the steak that it wasn't cooked the way I liked. I sent the steak back to be re-cooked. Was then told the waitress had put it down as Med Well on the order, that's why it had been wrong. Steak then came re-cooked again wasn't cooked the way I had asked. Didn't have time to order anything else as we heading home so ate some of the steak really wasn't great steak. Was very disappointed. Plates weren't cleared away were left on the table after we had eaten & I had to go to the bar to pay the bill as nobody came near us. Bar wasn't that busy. I said to the waiter about the steak he apolised I paid the bill & we left. Even small discount off the bill would of been appreciated but there was nothing. My husband said his food was just OK he had nicer elsewhere. Far to many good eating places in Belfast my advice would be go somewhere else!!! Meal wasn't cheap £55.00 for food & drinks we left very disappointed & customer service definitely needs improvement!!

Ok, ere we go🤷🏻‍♂️ my experience was nothing short of diabolical and embarrassing.. I know we all have varying degrees of treatment, some luv the place and will obviously give a fab review when others , well u get the picture.. unfortunately mine was terrible, I know places get busy but to have anyone stand around for a table when there’s tables within view empty and then when finally seated forget about them🤷🏻‍♂️🙈 After sitting for 30 minutes with no one even speaking to us or drinks etc I finally went upstairs finding table’s empty, with people coming in to be seated , offered menus and drinks , well wot would you think?? On speaking to staff I was asked did I have a table etc etc , it’s bad enough waiting but for staff not even knowing whether you’ve been spoken to or acknowledged 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ In my books it’s called manners and respect & to be honest the word Sorry really means nothing when it’s obviously just thrown about to shrug you off.. all you have to do is watch their facial expressions yo know they really didn’t give a ****! I know the patrons that luv the place Will be back and staff wouldn’t be bothered, so really it’s me that will loose out by not returning Ba Humbug 👏

Not much to say other than good food at a decent price and quietly busy which was nice as felt quite enough to talk but not too quite that everyone can hear each other's conversations

The Queen’s Cafe gains unneeded celebrity by being co-located with top end jeweller shops and boutiques. Indeed the Queens stands on its own with a great menu, nice ambiance and friendly service that make for a good time and dining that makes everyone a happy camper.

Queen’s Arcade in central Belfast is one of the finest shopping thoroughfares in the city. I’ve always been rather fond of the Queen’s Café bar in the arcade, because it’s unlike most other bars in its quite old-fashioned ambiance. Personally I’d prefer classical background music, though that’s perhaps just me. I haven’t lunched here for a very long time, so cannot comment on the quality or standard of the cuisine. I did have a hot chocolate with fruit scone recently. How disappointing. It wasn’t busy, though only one member of staff was on duty, and I was seated at least ten minutes before my order was taken. The presentation was perfectly satisfactory; the scone, however, was hard; served with a dish of whipped cream, sachets of butter, and jam in a tiny jar. Clotted cream would surely have been preferable to the whipped variety. The scone, nevertheless, wasn’t freshly baked. Was it home-made? The bill for it all came to a not inconsiderable £6.80.

Ate here with my mum. We both are avid fish eaters and both ordered the seafood chowder. It was simply delicious. Best chowder ever. Staff were really friendly too.

Went for lunch after shopping with my friend . Staff very friendly and the atmosphere and decor great. The menu was extensive catering for all tastes. Quality and quantity of food was fantastic. Will definitely be back.

My sister and I had an amazing lunch here. Served and seated quickly with some drinks and starters. I had the spicy chicken wings and she had soup and bruschetta. Lovely place, never been there before and definitely recommend

Good to see open again, visited today for lunch, was very busy but not long to get served and fed. Staff were very attentive but not intrusive, service was controlled and on the ball. Nothing was any trouble, food was hot and portions were just right and was outstanding. Cost was reasonable. Worth every penny.

booked a table here and received a confirmation e.mail with my booking code. next day received an e. mail asking me to confirm that I was going to be attending..... I turned up at the correct time , to find THEY ARE CLOSED!!!!!! I don't...

Hidden gem, stepped in for a lunch and a few pints, queens club sandwich paprika wedges, well absolutely delicious, breaded brie delicious as well, great service from the staff, friendly and pleasan. If you are passing call in and give it a try..

1st time back here in many years. Was very quiet for a lunchtime but thats due to many people not in the city working. Staff/ service very good and quick. Food reasonably priced and tasty. Well laid out for current guidelines. Would come back again...

Had really lovely lunch in Queens Cafe Belfast at the weekend. Easily booked on Open Table and greeted by warm friendly staff in particular our server (girl will great tattoos - sorry didn't get her name) but she couldn't do enough for us. Had the...

I used OpenTable for the first time to book lunch for two; process was very simple. Arrived to a very warm welcome, strict Covid protocols and to find our table reserved. My friend had a tasty and filling club sandwich while I settled for the...

We really enjoyed our meal in this lovely cafe bar. The members of staff were all friendly and the atmosphere and decor relaxed and charming.

We just called in here for a half hour for a quick pint whilst awaiting our lift, busy wee spot, very much catered for food rather than drinks regulars i would think due to the type of seating, all ok though and no major dramas.

The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful and the food was fantastic. Popped in for lunch and ordered sausages and champ with a pint of Hop House. The quality of the food was very good and the staff were just lovely. I'll most definitely return...

Used to frequent this bar quite regularly for something to eat and drink. Hadn't been in a while, however, last visit between Xmas and New Year, this year, called in. Very disappointed, had no fish on menu, asked for Merlot red wine, out of it,...

Food was well priced, tasted well and we had brilliant service. I would totally recommend it. Great atmosphere.

Called this restaurant before attending. Was told as long as I made it before 6pm we would be served last night. Arrived 5:40pm and was told we wouldn’t be served claiming staffing issues. Attended another time 22/08/19 on my birthday at midday when they were...

As a regular diner at this bar I attend the bar with my disabled partner (who due to a stroke has difficulty climbing stairs). Sometimes food is served upstairs, but when the bar is not so busy upstairs remains closed, and food is served downstairs....

Just had a beautiful lunch in the queens bistro gone is the drab interior gone is the cobwebs its clean and fresh and my lunch of steak sandwich was presented lovely swift service too.its handy location a bonus

Visited here a few times. We are never disappointed. Food is delicious, service is with a smile. Friendly staff couldn’t really ask for more. Looking forward to calling in again next month when we are visiting again for a concert.

This was a disappointment as the meal was average and the place felt dated, dark and gloomy....I remember this from years ago and had declined.

We have not been in the Queens for some time so we decided to visit it again for lunch and we were not disappointed, the service as always was friendly and quick and the food was very tasty.It is not Michelin quality food but it...

Excellent food but the best was Conor and his customer service. Queens Cafe Bsr should make him employee of the year. Friendly efficient and a great sense of humour.

Not the highest gastronomy but a decent meal for a good price The place is old stylish and the wooden seats gives is a warm ambiance

Decided to grab some lunch in town Menus well presented and regular piling atmosphere Ordered a pint of beer and a strawberry daiquiri both serv d well and good taste Ordered two burgers one regular one chicken burger Presentation has dropped with both burgers served...

Myself and members of my family had the pleasure of eating here very recently and on their behalf would highly recomend there food and there service it was just excellent and want to thank Jean for her hospitality.

On shopping trip to Belfast just me and wife called in for a bite of lunch I had for starters battered mushrooms wth garlic sauce and side salad for main had a sizzling steak on a bed of onions and mushrooms and aside dish of...

Had seafood chowder here - lovely big pieces of fish with baby potatoes and a lovely sauce. Hubby had sweet chilli chicken. Both meals were really nice. Would definitely go back. Only drawback was that my cup of tea was very weak, must have been...

Called in for lunch, you wait to be offered a table which was immediate. Given a choice but as on my own took small table. Service was prompt, Food choice very good and excellent, good value. This is a great bar that does food or...

Found this place by accident as we had planned lunch elsewhere but it was closed on Saturday. The menu had an excellent choice of food - made all the more amazing when you see the size of the kitchen upstairs. Between we had the fish...

service is excellent and very friendly. the best strawberry daquari in Belfast without doubt very good value

We tried to go for lunch but as my wife has difficulties walking and climbing stairs we had to leave as they only serve food upstairs, not really a good idea in todays environment.

We called for a lunchtime snack and really enjoyed it. I had steak baguette which was excellent and my partner had bacon and brie which she thoroughly enjoyed. The staff are very friendly and it certainly is service with a smile.

My wife's Caesar salad was a good sized portion with plenty of chicken and bacon and a delicious dressing. My seafood chowder had lots of seafood heaped onto a few small potatoes and served with a very well flavoured stock. This was more of a...

Went here for afternoon lunch with my wife and I was not disappointed, very good quality of food , the queens club sandwich was lovely and the portion size was massive , was bursting at the seams when I left but very very contented. The...

Have visited this cafe/ bar on two occasions in the last month and both times treated ourselves to the steak special, fabulous. 100% 2 Porterhouse steaks, 2 sides, mushrooms, onions,pepper sauce and a bottle of wine £29.95. It was fantastic, great service, friendly faces and...

Good food, tasty, friendly staff, I recommend it,, we had the peppered chicken and the steak sandwich, Everything you want for a short lunch

Went back to Queens Cafe Bar after an absence of about 16mths. The reason for the long gap was disappointment at our previous visit and changing of our eating habits. Overall we felt that the place really needs a makeover and freshening up.The place is...

We stumbled across this place for lunch. Other reviews had described this as nice surroundings however we found it to be dated. The staff are friendly but unfortunately they have to work in what smells a but like a giant fat frier. The food was...

Amazing bar that has been there for many years and and probably one of the best restaurants in Belfast. Lunch times can be busy with shoppers although they appear to be a dying bread in Belfast currently. None the less a place not to be...

Shopping in Belfast to-day, 7 April 2018 with my daughter and infant grandson. She had an errand in Queen’s Arcade and I suggested we go into the Queens Cafe Bar for lunch. We were allocated a seat very quickly and the waitress was pleasant. We...

We came her because we happened to be in the centre and didn’t want to walk about too much. Chances were we could have landed iba dreadful place, but far from that. The food was very good. I recommend the fish chowder, which was delicious....

I've tried a lot of Seafood Chowders in my time and found this to be the best one ever (I think it beats Mourne's). Loads of fish in it and it was absolutely delicious. Comes in 2 sizes at a very reasonable price. Good service...

We were looking for someplace to eat and we were surrounded by places that were either closed, full or didn't appeal. We saw a sign for the Friday night special and decided to give it a shot. It's around a corner down something like a...

We decided to give this place a go for late lunch today and came away wishing we hadn't! Over salted, broken bits of chips, cold stir fried vegetables let alone very poor service from a disinterested waitress. The waitress left us waiting over ten minutes...

Food is amazing!! Everything so fresh and full of flavour. Loved the home cut chips and homemade lasagna. Great spot just beside city hall, very cheap for amazing quality , staff were so nice and helpful too

Visited what I've always known this place as 'Queens Inn' on Friday 22 December 2017 for dinner around 5pm. As usual very busy, but were seated immediately at a table for 2 in the bar. Were told there could be a 30 minute wait and...

A group of six out for lunch in Belfast at 1pm in the festive season. I know everywhere is busy as should be the case. Girl on door said she had a table, then another lady in charged sat another group who in fairness may...

Great service, good food and went out of their way to accommodate 10 of us! Upstairs is quaint and cheerful. Worth the visit.

We got the feeling that the venue has totally changed in character since we last visited some years ago. Our server was friendly enough. Our drinks order was delivered promptly, but we waited for 10+ mins for our lunch order to be taken and waited...

called in today for some lunch. Placed our orders and waited, and waited, and waited. Asked the waitresses repeatedly where our food was as other people had arrived, been seated, ordered, and were served their meals whilst all the while we were still waiting for...

Rude Staff. Service Terrible. Manageress incompetent. Avoid at all Costs !! Food Mediocre. Drinks are Flat. Much Nicer Establishments in Belfast.

Called in today for lunch. The place was packed out, very busy. Got a table pretty quickly, the waitress brought me menus very promptly. She was very polite with a nice smile on her face. It did not feel rushed at all considering I think...

Me and my partner visited pre theatre, my meal was fine, a steak cooked correctly med rare as ordered with mushrooms, onions, chips and pepper sauce. However my wife ordered the Caesar salad and was very unimpressed as the menu stated it was served with...

I went here with three friends, we were on lunch from our work and it took 30 minutes for our food to come. I ordered a gravy chip and I was shocked to see they brought me a portion of gravy and a side of...

Recommend this place if you are just looking something casual but nice!! Lovely home cooked food and service is great! Really cheap also. Will be back :)

Went here for lunch on Saturday 19th for a bite to eat with a friend as we'd been before and liked it but this trip left us both lost forever words my friend ordered the sizzling steak but with lack of a hot slate it...

Had lunch today with a friend here for the first time in years. Unfortunately the place has went down hill. Sat upstairs and had to move tables twice as air con was going full blast. Even though the place was almost empty we weren't allowed...

I was in Belfast for the day with 5 friends, we were looking for somewhere to eat before heading back to ferry. Googled restaurants near us and Queens Cafe Bar came up it was across road. We went in , staff were lovely we had...

Went here with family for a quick bite. The vegetarian options were extremely poor. One main for veggies which was a curry. I ended up with brusheta and garlic bread! Not great. The garlic bread was dismal, more greasy than garlic, and it was done...

Not crowded a Monday lunchtime. Functional but comfortable seating at tables and at the bar. Served a decent pint, and the soup and burgers were acceptable. Very convenient to city centre being down a victorian shopping arcade off the main shopping street. Absence of loud...

Nice place for a quiet drink and people watching passing through the arcade. Didnt eat on this latest visit but enjoyed a Hendriks watching the world go by.

I went for lunch with my 4 cousins on a girly day out. We all had the sizzling steak served on fryed onions and mushrooms. Came from kitchen sizzling. The onions and mushrooms weren't cooked. You could see that without tasting! The steak was full...

Visited here for lunch. Service was quick and friendly. Menu is varied. Food is delicious. Would recommend the steak and chicken. Definitely will be back on our next visit to Belfast.

Found this place by accident and must say we had a lovely meal, steak sandwich was very tasty, service was quick and pleasant.

visited the restaurant upstairs over the weekend. Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was 2nd rate however and nothing to do with the many waitresses who seemed to be earning their wages. The restaurant wasnt overly busy, but i think there was something untoward happening...

I have eaten in here for years. I've introduced friends to Queens bar along with family...... I went in this afternoon with my son and friend.....how she noticed the sign I have no idea because I have never seen it, but, given that it's not...

LivingSocial offer so price was very reasonable on the night. Very pleasant lady showed us to our table and took our order. Wine was included in the offer and was very nice indeed. Steaks duly arrived and were cooked exactly as we had asked for...

Great Food served by friendly and helpful staff. Located in a pedestrian arcade accessed from Royal Avenue close to Belfast City Hall this appears to be a favourite with the lunch time crowd. Great Service, very good food and reasonable prices.

Have been coming here for many years when visiting Belfast. Good ,pub grub and friendly staff. Decor is now looking pretty tired though .

When in shopping in Belfast recently we called into Queens for a few drinks and a bite to eat.The place was busy but easy to get served.The drinks were much the same price as most in the city centre.My other half and daughter had several...

Called in early morning for a glass of wine with a friend had a problem with our bill ( overcharged) but didn't want to fuss in front of my friend so e.mailed &got a very positive response easy made genuine mistake So resolved very satisfied...

ate here last Friday evening using a living social meal deal. Steaks, sides and wine were first class. Baileys cheesecake was very good too. Will definitely return for lunch when next shopping in Belfast.

Great food. Steaks tender and pepper sauce very hot but delicious. Service was quick but waitresses could have been better. Young fella singing was very good. Would return No problem and Recommend.

Me and my husband had our first date here so we revisit occasionally. It's the perfect spot for some lunch and drinks as it's right in the centre of town. Their chips are delicious as is the chicken tempura. I haven't managed to try anything...

My friends and I popped in for a drink. The service was excellent and food looked good. Will have to try the food next time!!

Have noticed that the last few reviews are on poor customer service, this one is the same! I get the sense that the same lady is responsible for all the bad publicity. As it's the season of goodwill, Queens should retain her as an employee,...

Wanted a quick dinner after work and thought i'd try this place out for the first time since I pass a few times per week. We were seated up stairs. It wasnt that busy but the place had a manky look to it. We were...

We decided to treat ourselves to a nice drink after going into town early to do Christmas shopping on Saturday 10th December and decided to try the Queens bar in the arcade in Belfast as it always looks so cosy and welcoming. We were one...

I picked this place to visit as the advert for Christmas dinner looked really appealing. While the food was tasty the contents weren't as pictured or described in the menu (missing the sprouts) but I wasn't told they'd run out until I asked after it...

At 3pm walked in to have a late lunch with my Mother and small baby. Although downstairs was not busy at all. We were greeted by a horrible waitress who informed us the booth we wanted to sit at was only for 4 people and...

Went here on a busy Saturday leading up to Christmas. Called in for drink and a bite to eat. Was very busy but staff extremely obliging and friendly, got us a table real quick. Food was good and reasonably priced and generous portion. Waitress 's...

love this place visit for late lunch always the streak and a beverage or two when we come up to shop or visit the Christmas Market ....

Hadn't been in Queens for years but recently started to frequent this bar for food after shopping in Belfast. I must say it is not fine dining but it is fab. My wife and I have eaten here on three occasions and it was just...

Called into Queens Bar on Saturday afternoon for a bite to eat. A very pleasant and informative young waitress pointed out a meal deal on offer - 2 steaks with sides and a bottle of wine for £29.95. We of course ordered this and it...

My elderly aunt and i seated ourselves at a table for four as we has many bags from shopping and the only other seat for two was in the middle of the restaurant, we gor comfotable as we waited for a member of staff to...

Well was a Suprise. We had some time to waste after finishing work and before going out with Friends. Being early evening we called in off the street with no reservation. Going up the spiral stairs for the food. From the ground floor bar area....

Good service, central location albeit hidden away from main strip of shops. Relaxed atmosphere & friendly staff.