The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast

Nice food, good service, very traditional rooms (mainly at ground floor). Good prices

A local-recommended pub that has been operating since 1873, protecting the original taste of Belfast's draught beers... comfortable, delicious, and incredibly friendly staff.

A beautiful pub with a lot of atmosphere Good service

Busy place,very traditional and nice.

Enjoyed the Irish Stew, Guinness, and atmosphere.

Go in for a drink the food seems to have been pre cooked and has sat around waiting to be ordered and served, lovely old pub and beer is good

Best meal in Belfast! I had the chicken mushroom and cider pie, and it was so tasty. The atmosphere is incredible - one of the most unique restaurants/bars I've been to.

This place oozes character and old world charm. We visited a couple of times and always had it a decent crowd but it's the sort of place that even if it was empty it would have a great atmosphere.

Very enjoyable, and friendly atmosphere

Always worth a visit when in Belfast

You can't visit Belfast without popping in here, to see the fantastic old bar and booths with it's unique and amazing decor. We had food in the upstairs restaurant with great service, special thanks to the lovely Rhianne who served us excellently with her wonderful Irish charm

Great service from start to finish and the lady who served us called Rhiannon was very friendly and the service was excellent

A fantastic place to have a few drinks

Rabbit pie was delicious and the Irish stew I'm told was fantastic; comfy seating and good for a proper pint...also you get to walk over "the crown" upon entry..

Proper pub, but can be VERY busy

Very good service, fast and efficient, decent hamburger without more...

Very nice pub with old original features. Snugs, for privacy... very nice! Recommended!

What a historical location! The place has barely changed in 300 years. I could only see one gas lamp, the others all appeared to be electric. I loved that they still had the old booths that almost all pubs have got rid of now. Great selection of drinks too.

Had Friday night dinner for 2. A lovely space upstairs for a quiet but social meal. The oysters were outstanding. Really enjoyed the Irish Stew and Irish Coffee.

Was lots of fun. Great food, cold beer

Nice place, real good interior and an old royal look.

Great Pub! We ate upstairs and the food was excellent! Ellyn and Rhiannon were excellent servers and really attentive and hospitable! We recommend the Irish stew.

First time here in Belfast and came here for my partner’s 40th birthday. Absolutely amazing vibes and delicious vegetarian and vegan friendly food. Our server, Rhiannon, was a lovely and all around delightful gal!

I don't recommend it at all. I am celiac and they told me that they had nothing for me nor could they adapt any dish for me, being a group of 7 people, they intended to leave me without eating and let the rest have dinner in peace. For me it was disappointing

An authentic Pub in the city centre. Lovely booths and original features. Super smooth Guiness. Who knew National Trust had a pub!

A very cool place full of history. One of Belfast's essentials.

Excellent food, amazing pub and very busy

Gorgeous pub but 7/8 quid sterling for a beer

A beautiful bar with pretty much any drink you'd like. Restored to its original Nineteenth century grandeur. Excellent, helpful staff offer swift service. It's very busy on the weekend. If you can get a group into a booth, it's great. You can close the door and chat. Toilets are spotless. No more expensive than anywhere else nearby.

Great traditional pub. I believe it is owned by the national Trust. Brilliant selection of beers. A must for anyone visiting Belfast.

We visited here on the recommendation of others. To say we’re disappointed is an understatement. The pub is lovely and full of character, however, the food was absolutely crap. Flavourless slop. I had prawn tempura, it was very clearly some reformed prawns, arrow straight and minuscule in girth, the batter at a factor of 2:1. Most disappointing was the steak and ale pie, devoid of taste or flavour. The staff were excellent and not at fault whatsoever. So sad what these chains do to respected establishments.

Very very beautiful, richly decorated room! There is also a room upstairs for dining in a quieter atmosphere. I enjoyed the Irish Stew, decent portion for the price: £10 (possibility of a slightly larger portion for a slightly higher price.) Very friendly service but a little slow.

A must visit bar just to see the decor of this Victorian pub

Only went for drinks. Espresso martini is a must 👌

This is generally a must visit pub when in Belfast. Owned by the National trust it has an amazing interior of wood, tiles, stained glass and small private drinking booths. The atmosphere is great and friendly and staff all very nice and happy. I have been here many times over the years. Guineas is good. They also offer a range of food including traditional Irish fare. I ordered sausages and champ (mash potatoes with spring onions). It was ok but sausages should be fried, not cooked in the oven as these were. Also my champ lacked taste and where was my well of molten butter that I’m used to if it’s homemade? That said, I’ll always visit here if I’m in Belfast. Check it out.

What a fantastic pub (didn't eat here, just had a drink). Made to feel very welcome and lucky to get our own snug! Wish I could come here every night!

Literally the best Irish coffee I have ever had in my 30 years on this planet. I also had the Irish stew and the Mac n cheese. everything was SO GOOD. Service was fantastic. Vibes were so good. Bummed I can't make this a daily pub to visit.

Great evening meal upstairs. Beautiful pub with great drinks and atmosphere downstairs

Had a late lunch in the upstairs restaurant. Nice setting, and extremely courteous staff. Had the Guinness and steak pie and it was delicious! My daughter had the steak and my wife tried the vegetarian dish. Both of them thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Well worth a visit.

Smashing pub, Steak and Guinness pie with Champ, bloody lovely

As architecture and decoration it is worth visiting. They take good care of you. If the men's bathrooms were clean it would be great.

We have visited befor for drinks , on this occasion we decided to eat. When we first went in we in was tired about food and if we had to book a booth or when one would be available . The person we asked was very polite and said the booths were first come basis which is fair enough but were told there was a restaurant up the stairs we said is it ok to take our drinks up , yes so off we went quite happy . Up the stairs you have to wait till greeted again fairly standard practice so we waited , and waited and waited ! We decided to the enter as nobody was bothering with us , however we were then seen and told to get back and wait ! The manner which we were spoken to was utterly disgusting ! It was not even that busy ! That girl could benfit from a customer service course as she was beyond rude and was actually ignoring us ! However after being told to go back and stand there we decided that we would not leave the premises and take our custom else where . ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING customer service service !!!

Only went for a pint of Guinness but what a charming old bar A must for visitors.

Fantastic piece of history. Great Guinness but obviously gets really busy so would recommend booking in advance especially if you want food. We stood by the bar as we had only come in for a drink.

Wonderful staff and fantastic venue .

Can't comment on food. Drinks were great. It was extremely busy (Friday at around 5pm) but a great atmosphere.

We ate in the restaurant upstairs then had a drink in the main pub Staff was so good. I have a food intolerance which they politely checked my main for. What I normally don’t worry about is the sides and they checked for everything which I really appreciated. It was a nice vibe in the restaurant. The main pub is iconic. So much to see. It’s really worth checking it out and getting a drink.

The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast is praised for its historic ambiance, excellent service, and friendly staff. The fish and chips are perfectly cooked and delicious 🤤 , and the mushroom soup is rich and flavorful. A great spot for quality food and atmosphere. Thanks team!

No 1 in Belfast, lovely old pub.

Really lovely restaurant - the steak and Guinness pie is fab! We eat here every time we visit Belfast and we’re never disappointed.

A stylish pub. They have private booths, which is great if you get one, but if not, there isn't much room to sit. The restraunt upstairs is a different vibe with comfy sofa chairs and nice food at reasonable prices.

Very cool bar/pub! If you are visiting Belfast, especially for the first time, I would definitely recommend coming to The Crown Liquour Saloon. It's so unique, and you could spend ages just looking around and enjoying all of the historic features of the bar! 🍻

One of the most unique pubs I've ever been to, with seating in "chambers" almost. It reduces the amount of seating but it's a truly unique pub. The staff were friendly and quick, the other people in the pub were friendly and the Guinness was good too. Great location, opposite the famous Europa hotel.

This is a quaint and interesting pub. If you are lucky enough to get a booth it is a fab place to socialise with your friends and family, outside of the booths there is limited seating but the environment is lovely and old fashioned. The food is pub grub.

We are here to see Van Morrison and took the bus from the airport to Grand Central Station. We were lucky enough to meet a local couple on the bus who were returning from Portugal and heard me say we were here to see Van, they too are fans and going to see him.as well They offered to give us a tour of this beautiful city and also made sure we were headed in the right direction to our hotel. They pointed us towards this fabulous pub - he said we couldn’t miss it as it was his favourite . It did not disappoint, the interior is stunning, the Guinness was delicious, service was excellent! It was a great place to sit and people watch as well. We shall return if we get the chance.

The food was great. The service was excellent . Service was very good.

Myself and my wife ate here for the first time (and last time) ordering steak and Guinness pie each and the accompanying veg and mash etc. The pie had the driest crust and the veg was nothing like the pictures on their website with the carrots and runner beans looking like the micro veg from a supermarket. It didn’t even taste of anything. As did the filling in the pie which didn’t taste of Guinness, in fact it didn’t taste of anything either, a bland stew at best. I’ve eaten dozens and dozens of steak and Guinness pies over the years and made a lot too so to eat something so tasteless was surprising. This is a place for the tourists who might not mind a plate of tasteless food but we most definitely won’t be back.

A long-established pub in Northern Ireland. The second floor is the main table seating for meals, and the first floor is the bar. This time, I made a reservation in advance and used it for dinner. Even though I had made a reservation, I had to wait for about 10 minutes when I entered the store. It was obvious that there were not enough staff, and they seemed to be working hard to run the halls with a limited number of people. It was extremely slow for the food and drinks to arrive at the table after ordering. Even though there were only a few people, you could tell that the staff were working hard, and even though they were busy, they were always smiling and great at serving customers. It was a great help that they had a great value kids menu! However, I don't think you should expect too much from the quality of the food. I felt that it would be better to visit this restaurant primarily for drinking at the stylish bar on the first floor, rather than for eating.

The pub downstairs is gorgeous, but the restaurant upstairs is akin to Wetherspoons quality, at a higher price point. Really awful. Food was obviously a microwave jobby, and completely unseasoned. Frozen mixed veg just boiled as a side. The gravy was water, which is a cardinal sin. No way to justify £15-17 for a main. Staff were lovely and could not do more for you, this is about food and pricing only.

Loved the experience ..friendly very friendly place

So we'd booked one of the snugs, £10 cover charge. Tried to speak to a member of staff to locate our snug, but he was too busy to speak to us. When we order food, it was tepid at best. And to make matters worse, when the aforementioned member of staff came to clear the table, he threw gravy over one of our party. Needless to say we won't be back!

Let me start by stating this review is in relation to the restaurant itself, the bar downstairs is gorgeous and seems like a cool atmosphere. So myself and my girlfriend attempted to get a table last year but couldn't as the establishment is quite busy and unless you book ahead will turn away many, but this is not a sign of quality. We booked ahead and were looking forward to finshing this mission of ours. While the accommodating and lovely staff should be commended, the food is the complete opposite. From the watered-down gravy and disappointing fries with a near tasteless steak and Guinness pie, to the Crown Burger which, while filling, was similar to a weatherspoons meal in terms of lack of flavor. The burger patties and bacon were incinerated. All of this could be understandable in a Spoons, but for the price, we (and other patrons) were left severely disappointed. Come for the pub and its beauty but for food honestly a late night dirty takeaway after would be cheaper and probably tastier.

Came for a drink and a bite to eat after work. Lovely decor and great value food menu considering the pub is prominent with tourists. Bar staff were helpful and friendly. Our party did experience a slight issue with the menu - there was a disparity between the written menu and the online ordering menu (the written was for one kind of chicken pie yet the app was a different kind). Staff said that the app was incorrect but if you order that, you will be provided with the one from the printed menu. Fortunately we didn't have any allergies but this could have been unfortunate for allergy sufferers who order from the app without speaking to staff, or resulted in somebody getting something that they don't like. The food we got was nice, but I think there are better food spots in Belfast so will probably look elsewhere next time.

Really enjoyed our visit. Lucky enough to get a booth and the service was quick. The atmosphere was warm and conversational and it's a beautiful pub. Food let it down slightly as was a bit cold but we still loved it and would be back again and again.

My husband and I were staying in Belfast fir a night,a Christmas gift,and two weeks ago I booked the Crown Bar restaurant for dinner 815pm 14th February 2025. We arrived at 805 and were seated ,my husband and I opposite each other. The waitress took our drink order,2 vodkas and a redbull,the waitress asked did we want doubles,to which we replied we would stick to singles. A waiter came to take our order,we started to order when I apologized and said I'd picked my starter,but not my mains yet abd could we have a few more minutes. The waiter came back,we ordered, he didn't write anything done. Shortly after my starter came, but after 5-10minutes waiting I politely asked about my husband's soup to a different waitress. She came back and said it wouldn't be much longer.i asked could my starter please be reheated to have along with my husband's starter. We asked could we order another round of drinks,the waitress replied...it will be a while before you get anymore drink...I thought she meant because they were so busy. The original waiter returned,we got our starters and I chased up our drinks to which he replied that they were refusing to give us anymore as we had had enough??? I was deeply shocked, I asked why had I offended him in any way,had he misinterpreted something we said,he refused to say abd said it was a feeling he got? I asked to speak to the manager who showed no empathy what so ever,would not tell us why other than they have the right to refuse. At this point I was in tears,I can assure you,we were in no way drunk or disorderly, asked the manager to watch cctv....showing we walked to our table ,sat and chatted.he said he couldn't do that. Other waitresses, no one could answer us why? One waitress suggested I was too bubbly? We politely spoke to other guests who very close proximity to our table,we asked had we been too loud etc they laughed and genuinely shocked said we didn't even notice you both there? We paid for our 1 drink abd starter and on the way out got speaking to the original waiter,I asked was it because my husband was struggling to read the menu,I explained he forgot his glasses,he said it wasn't that he just got a feeling, I was really crying at this stage,he said sorry but once they refuse drink they have to stick to that. My husband and I rarely go out,this was a real one off treat,and I spent the evening in tears as a couple in mid 50s abd 40s I've never been made to feel like that in all my life. Disgusting and cruel.

We were served by Michael who was friendly, professional, smart, helpful and efficient. Great atmosphere and heritage. Not to be missed 😊

Amazing pub, absolutely worth going. Staff are super friendly, food is very good quality. It’s a very unique pub beautifully designed. I highly recommend it.

Was expecting alot from here as rhe reputation was great. Felt a bit let down as the atmosphere was dull, food felt like wetherspoons food but high end prices. Quite disappointed. Only upside, the staff were fantastic, chatty and helpful.

Downstairs is like a movie set, great place with private booths. Food was good, enjoyed the atmosphere

It's a Belfast classic. However, please put on 1 draft zero alcohol beer. Guiness zero is classic but also great is Free Damm.

My husband and I had gotten married in Derry on 2024 December 7 and took a train to Belfast Tuesday, December 10 to check out the Christmas Market there. We started the evening with a fantastic meal at The Crown Liquor Saloon! Being from the States we were really wanting a hearty Irish stew and this was exactly what we were hoping it would be. The lamb shoulder, carrots, onions and potatoes were cooked to perfection and the wheaten soda bread with butter was just the complement we desired. Sticky toffee pudding was a must to finish the meal and it was decadent! Throw in the fact I don't drink and they had Guinness 0.0 on their drink menu made this experience an A+!

I ate Irish stew and had Belfast Black stout. I enjoyed my time over there. I would recommend anyone wanting to have a great time in an amazing place.

The dogs were welcomed with open arms, people in the bar were super friendly. The food was amazing at a reasonable price. It looks like the bars you see on the tv/movies. I love it, perfect for me and my 2 dogs. I love old pubs/bars wow they have not got rid of the history I highly recommend a visit

Such an amazing building, I have only just spotted the gas lights.

It was already 2022 but the oysters......uiui! Just looking at them......! Divine! It was in the morning...!

This was an excellent vintage pub which is maintained well and retains it's good features. Prices reasonable and food was good. Would visit again.

An iconic pub, would definitely recommend a visit. We only had drinks & were fortunate enough to grab a booth - very unique experience.

Food was cold, chips were cold and hard. Barman didn't seem to care much about service.

Soup like dish water I say no more

Really lovely pub in Belfast city centre with a good drink and food selection

Had a very tasty dinner upstairs with my husband on our first night in Belfast, after a few drinks downstairs in the bar. Beautiful old building, lots of stained glass inside and out, and old time-worn timbers. Interesting little enclosed spaces with doors in them for small groups; I guess a hangover (pardon the pun) from the early days as a gin house when you didn’t want to be seen drinking in public. Friendly and attentive service especially by Rhiannon and Ellyn upstairs in the restaurant.

Probably the best pub I’ve been to! It had an amazing vibe and the setting took me back in time by at least a century! I can’t wait to come back already!

Just one of the world’s greatest pubs, that’s all.

Awesome pub the crown bar, b4 you go book a snug

We thoroughly enjoyed it here and were always welcomed with a nice smile from the bar staff. Not the cheapest place for a pint by a long shot but that's more than offset by the sheer history of the place. Gas lamps, amazing etched glass everywhere and the snugs look so cute. Guinness was great but my favourite was Edinburgh Black stout. Only downside was we left a slice of fifteen cake from Sawers on the table when we left so I hope somebody enjoyed it ( I guess they saved me the calories!).

It's a tourist spot - yes and the prices are high but it's a lovely place to sit down and enjoy the interior with a pint

I ordered a horn and I felt a little bad, but I'm not sure it was because of it

It's a lovely old pub with traditional drinking booths. The bar is almost fully in its original setup. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and good Guinness! We ate upstairs too, good value pub grub.

Brilliant bar. Unique decor, great selection, professional staff.

Went in for a visit before going to the Grand Opera House. Received lovely service and the food/drink was great!

Always a brilliant pint, with even better service!

Beautiful lookin bar, great food, great service

Proper traditional style Belfast pub. Great vibe.

The pub is really cozy. Food is very good and the staff is very nice and professional. A particular thanks to Ellyn and Jack :)

Great bar, good selection of beers, food is good too 🤗

Good atmosphere, rude staff and the guinness had an off taste. Stay in real ireland.

Beautiful place for a pint or three.

Lunchtime pint and warming food. Irish strew was very tasty as was chicken pie. Service was speedy and with a smile.

It's the most amazing pub we've ever been in but my god they know how to charge for a drink! And we are from York which ain't cheap

One of the coolest pubs in the city. It has a great atmosphere and the Victorian drinking snugs (you can eat too) are a delight.