The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast

Well worth seeking out. We were lucky in that we managed to share a snug with others. Stunning architecture, good atmosphere & good service in an extremely busy environment. Well kept Nicholsons Pale Ale. This is yet another example of a superb Nicholsons pub. I've frequented many & they have a habit of maintaining some of the best traditional pubs in the UK. Great to see this place thriving.

Awesome pub, Irish Stew and a Guinness in a unique atmosphere, the cubicles are great, but better out in the main bar

Fab oldy worldy historic pub. Very busy. Ecclectic & quaint & cosy. Great atmosphere. Tourist hotspot !!!

What a bar 🍺🍻🍷🥃👍 Absolutely brilliant atmosphere, excellent choice of beers and spirits, top service, very smart & professional bar staff. Big big thanks to Manager Andy for such a warm welcome & hospitality 👍. See you soon, from Graham, Katrina & Lucille. Leeds (via Belfast).

Lovley place the oldie world felling and gas lamps gets very bizzy evenings and weekends.. so does take a while tonget a drink but the staff are lovely

Disgusted. Wouldn't serve me drink after 1 double. Cause apparently some1 in the group was too drunk. Xmas girls day out 10 girls. No1 one was drunk Even the guys at bar said they couldn't understand it. Very sad.

Great place to visit, highly recommended

Bit of a tourist spot. Pint average.

Never knew there was a restaurant at The Crown Bar, but what a find. Great Guinness, fantastic fish and chip, a lovely warm atmosphere and very friendly staff. A must on a visit to Belfast

An absolute gem of a pub. We were lucky enough to be able to grab on of the beautiful, cosy snugs, which made the experience all the more magical. The superb, original decor and the excellent level of presentation make this a pub experience like no other.

Also real must visit place , every time I visit Belfast

Iconic Belfast pub. Great for Guinness and a selection of craft ales. Get in early if you want a booth. Classic old style pub still popular with locals and tourists. During the week then after work crowd thin out around 7, but bunged at weekends. You have to pay it a visit if you are in Belfast - it's the law.

This was my first port of call as I arrived in Belfast from the airport. I still had my carry on luggage with me. This is not unusual as it’s full of tourists who want surroundings of a traditional pub with no tv screens on the wall. There are snugs which years ago were for women only. These are cosy little booths that sit 6-8 people around a table. Very convenient and isolated from the rest of the pub. Two women from Dublin were occupying one so I politely asked to join. After taking a seat and putting my Guinness on a drinks mat, light conversations were had. I ordered the legendary Irish Stew and Soda bread. A little under fifteen minutes later, it arrived. It was delicious, just the portion not enough. The bread was ideal and real butter was served. I ordered some fries also and another pint of Guinness. Staff are rushed off their feet as there’s a constant flow of people entering and leaving throughout the day. You have to wait patiently and be quick to find a spot to stand or sit. The ceiling unfortunately has white masking tape in various parts and it really could do with fixing. I returned four days later to do it all again only without my carry on luggage this time. Had to leave a snug after 45 mins due to it being reserved. The stained glass, oak wood Italian design snugs are great if you are lucky enough to get one. There are other great bars in the area should it be too full here.

Delayed service, they don't play music.

A truly magical place. A perfect victorian pub with gaslight and snugs, (do try and get one if you can) A great selection of guest ales and beers and staff who know whst they're serve, particularly the bloke either the glasses!! Always a special treat to pop in .

Superb historical pub and a must see while in Belfast. We popped in for a drink and again for a Sunday pub lunch. They pour an excellent Guinness (as you’d expect) nice selection of Irish whisky too. Food was decent the “proper” Irish stew made with lamb in a rich gravy, and the fish & chips also solid. The snugs are very cool and a good choice for spontaneous conversation especially after work!

1 of top 3 bars in Belfast, lovely place, would've been 5 star but didn't have food while there

Lovely place, excellent food and service thanks to Amy and Emma. You girls were very accommodating. Thanks Chrissie

A must visit in Belfast- beautiful traditional pub

We had a wonderful evening in the Crown Bar. We were able to sit in their charity snug raising money for the Air Ambulance. We enjoyed fantastic service from the whole team, while raising money for a fantastic cause. Laura, who did table service for us, was brilliant. We’re told this is only on offer to guests in the charity snug so made our visit extra special. We can’t wait to return!

Great pub, amazing food and an amazing atmosphere. The snugs are beautiful, and are very well kept as a part of history!

Super atmosphere stunning setting 🙂

Sadly the ovens were broken so we didn't eat here but most certainly the smoothest Guiness I've had in many years! Wow! Female staff member was so helpful. I've seen posts saying they paid £10 extra for a snug....we didn't???? Just sat in there and enjoyed a pint. The external and internal features are exceptional - it really is a 'must see'.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere, great food and drinks. Very well priced as well. First time here in Belfast and would recommend coming here!

1st time in Belfast, and a visit to the Crown is a must! Great bar, some lovely beers, plenty of punters in and the staff tried hard to keep up. Worth a visit.

Fantastic service and great atmosphere

I do have mixed feelings about my experience. On one hand, the vibe is great. The deco is beautiful. The staff is nice and very considerate. On the other hand, the food in dining room is below the expectation. The fish is double fried, which they do say it’s supposed to be the case, however the texture is just dry and feels like the first fry was in quite a while. The beef in crown burger is stiff and super dry, which I can hardly cut with the knife.…the staff is kind enough to swap with a mussel, which I do appreciate the gesture a lot. However, the mussel is also quite dried-up as well, nothing like those fresh mussels that I had in Spain or Belgium or any decent place. Are they using frozen ingredients? I don’t know for sure but there’s certainly more that I expected as a tourist for such an iconic place.

Dinner for 2 in booth, you’ll pay 10£ for this, totally not worth it, was occupied by other drinkers. Food was not fully warm as kitchen was closing. Order was mixed up, staff largely indifferent. Beautiful pub inside, go for the history and look but not the food. Disappointing experience overall

Absolutely superb meal, The Irish stew with Champ was Amazing, Excellent staff providing service with a smile. Highly recommendable.

Great pub in Belfast has amazing atmosphere and the booths are great, had lunch and drinks here service was quick, food portions could be little better I had Irish stew which looked like a child’s portion then realise it’s available in 2 sizes. Would definitely recommend when you’re in Belfast!

Stunning nice nice and very friendly waiters

Frankly first rate experience. Right up there with the very best of pubs I've been to. Well well worthwhile paying the extra tenner for a private snug. Marvellous atmosphere and food. Whole family really enjoyed the experience and the bairmaid was superb; very attentive and friendly. Good range of well kept ales and the Guinness was in fine fettle. Belfast Black was also extremely pleasant as a beer.

Decent Guinness in this beautiful and quaint pub. Food was average, long wait to be seated upstairs, despite booking. Waitresses are helpful and friendly. I have waited a long time to visit The Crown, and am glad I did. A Belfast must do.

Loved this place! A most visit in Belfast.

Didn't have the food so can't comment but loved this place!

Not as good as it used to be, certainly not value for money. Had Crown fish and chips. See photo. Miserable amount. Then had "Lemon", tart. Certainly not what I expected, was more like raspberry tart. Sorry I missed photo before eating. Pastry was as hard as a rock. Wouldnt repeat.

Watched the live band ...fantastic variety of ages in the pub all on great form ...wonderful pub

We went upstairs to Nichokson's for a bite to eat. We had amazing service and delicious food. And then back downstairs for some drinks. Wonderful experience all around!

Its a beautiful place an we enjoyed it very much but be aware that is gets very crowded and loud after work hours. Staff did great considering how busy they were.

A step back in time to a victorian wateringhole in Belfast

Some menu items not available. Burger overcooked,dry and chewy. No mustard available. Partners burger was fine. Chips undercooked and anemic looking.

Visiting The Crown Liquor Saloon is like stepping back in time. The place is stunning with its intricate Victorian décor, stained glass windows, and rich mahogany woodwork. It’s not just a pub, it’s an experience. Each private booth (or snug) feels like your own little world, with bell-pulls to alert the bartender—a brilliant feature for anyone who likes a bit of privacy with their pint. The atmosphere is fantastic, lively but never overwhelming, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. The history of the place adds a layer of charm that makes each visit feel special. You can’t help but imagine the countless stories the walls could tell, as it’s been a popular spot for well over a century. The selection of drinks is great, with a good range of local beers and whiskeys. If you’re hungry, the food is solid, traditional pub fare—nothing overly fancy but always tasty. It’s a must-visit for anyone in Belfast, whether you’re a history buff, a fan of architecture, or just someone who loves a good pint in an incredible setting.

Avoid the steak… it was full of gristle and fat. The service was bad. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Such good pub food!! Possibly our favorite favorite meal in Belfast. We had the pies, the stew and the sausage and champ, all absolutely delicious classics done to perfection!

I phoned before we arrived due to the heavy traffic. My booking was put back 30 minutes and I was assured my table would still be available for us. I didn't get the bar person's name but she thanked me for phoning.

Tasty irish meals served in an authentic gin saloon, take you to 19th century in a unique food experience

The service was impeccable, the history undeniable & the atmosphere electric! Definitely worth a visit.

Pub really is a spectacle! How original congratulations!!

We had the Irish stew and the meatloaf with Guiness sauce, as well as a plate of mac&cheese. The stew had 2 measly pieces of lamb, it was just pieces of potato and carrot, so a £10 dish seems quite expensive to me. In addition to that, it barely had any flavor even though the broth had a very dark and concentrated color, the butter and bread that was served as an accompaniment were better (see if it's sad...). The meatloaf was more of the same, it had hardly any flavor and with pieces of meat that were too large like the dough on top, it seemed like you were eating a bread empanada. And the Guiness sauce, although it was very good, was not noticeable if you poured it over the empanada. The mac&cheese had cheddar on top, you could accompany it with pieces of smoked bacon. Well, that's it, a plate of macaroni and cheese, perfect for the little ones. As for the service, both girls were very friendly, they took us to the table immediately and explained to us those dishes that were not available. They made themselves understood despite the strong Irish accent, so it wasn't difficult for us to understand them at all. Very attentive at all times to know if everything was to our liking and if we needed anything else. The place is worth visiting because of how beautiful it is more than because of the food, and it was recommended to us by a guide in the area.

We reserved a snug and had an awesome time. Loved this place!

Went for the recommended Guinness

Nice atmosphere, I found it an interesting bar due to the fact it's got various private booths you can sit inside. The Guinness is good here.

Lovely interior, nice and attentive staff. Reasonable price for drink I guess. A must for tourists I guess.

Amazing little place although standing room only so if you want to sit down you'd have a wait! Jam packed we were squashed into a corner. With it being so busy be prepared for a wait to be served, but we'll worth the experience.

To be clear this review is of the restaurant not the bar. Very disappointing food. Vegetarian 'pie' was the size of a plane meal some lentils and vegetables topped with a tiny amount of hash...less than on a crumble! No pastry to be seen. Steak and Guinness pie- meat was grey and tough with gristle, the pastry was ok. Ordered a side of chips and even these were basic. Gravy was pretty tasteless. This place is living on tourists particularly for food. Mentioned both issues to the waitress who just shrugged and said sorry and moved off. Would not recommend at all would get much better value elsewhere. Basically an overpriced Harvester. We were sorry to have to leave a bad review because we looked forward to visiting. Was a Sunday night but not sure this excuses it.

Beautiful old pub downstairs. Not so much upstairs where we had to go to have something to eat. This was around 3pm on a weekday. Food nothing really special which was really disappointing. I had a mature cheese and chutney sandwich expecting thick chunks of Irish bread; instead it was just a couple of slices of standard packet bread. My two companions had pie and champ. They said it was tasty but very small portions particularly for the price. Guinness was good though.

Great atmosphere in the bar of this iconic place and that’s where it ends. We booked for dinner and we’re running a bit late so phoned to ask if we could put our booking back by half an hour but this was not possible. We got there and the restaurant was half empty, on a Saturday night, and that was how it remained throughout our stay. Difficult to see how us moving our reservation was such a problem?! The food was very mediocre to say the least, including a steak and Guinness pie which was not cooked properly with raw pastry on the bottom and had hardly any gravy in it. Very disappointing.

Popped in for a quick pint during a layover between flights. Stayed for a second pint and supped a pint of the beautiful Belfast Black stout whilst looking in awe at the stunning surroundings. There can't be many pubs of this calliber left these days so savour every last one of them. A treasure of an establishment with an excellent team behind the bar. This should be on ant tourist's 'to do' list and I'm only sorry I couldn't stay longer. Definitely hope to return. Extra thanks to Michael behind the bar for the very warm welcome and giving some of the history of this remarkable public house.

This is a great place to visit for dinner and drinks! Food was awesome, but the service was less than adequate for the crowd they had when we were there. Our hostess and waitress said there is a staffing shortage which explains the long wait we had to be seated and then to get our food/drinks. So be prepared! If they can fix their staffing issues, this would be a really outstanding place!!

Don’t bother, first time in Belfast.the lady could not be bothered They could not accommodate 5 people.fame is not everything after all

This is possibly the most outrageous interior in a pub ever! Loved it

Took a while to write this as my phone was stuck to the table, bar staff could do a bit of cleaning. Beautiful interior, but one of the worst pints of Guinness I’ve had in Belfast.

Friendly, not too busy or noisy. Excellent furnishings. Accessible ground floor.

The food is really good, I had the steak pie and a pint of Belfast Black, it's also a lovely original pub spot.

Obviously hugely popular. We were recommended to try The Crown Liquor Saloon out on our recent trip to Belfast. Unfortunately, we found the pub packed to the brim when we arrived on Friday lunchtime. So full of people in fact, there was nowhere comfortable to stand, nowhere to sit and little chance of even reaching the bar to order a drink. Sad to leave after a few minutes, but that level of trade was not what we were looking for. I guess it is a major tourist trap, along with local trade. We walked across the pub on the next corner and got seats and some great Guinness there. Super decor, by the way. Maybe we can try again when it is quieter one day.

Was recommended this place by several ppl, so was looking forward to a good old pie dinner Sadly we where left very disappointed, meat in pie was bad, mash had never seen a potato as was definitely packet smash, veg over cooked, gravy straight from a tin and not to mention the hair inbeded in our onion ring Front of house staff was very nice, and seemed to agree and take our complaint seriously Seemed to be a lot of new staff on duty, poor girls rushed off their feet along with dealing with complaints through no fault of their own Definitely wouldn't recommend here or go back

A classic pob, wonderful architecture.

The number 1 pub in Belfast, very busy but definitely not to be missed

I do NOT recommend it to eat. Just to have a beer at the bar (an old and very nice place). Where you have lunch/dinner is the upper floor and it is just a dining room. Tasteless food.

Loved a wee pint in a snug... Doesn't get cozier than that!

Really enjoyed lunch and drinks with friends here. Wouldn't hesitate going again.

The surroundings were amazing, the food delicious and the staff excellent. It was busy and there were people who were turned away, so I would recommend booking in advance.

We were recommended this place by a friend who was in awe of the establishment's incredible interior. To The Crown Liquor Saloon's credit, it is certainly beautiful. However, this is the only praise I can offer following my experience there on a quiet Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, after waiting 10 minutes to be served by one of the three bartenders, who were more interested in clearing glasses and reorganizing liquor than serving customers, we were finally attended to by a gentlemen who asked what we wanted. Before we could finish placing our order, he turned away and left. We proceeded to wait another 5 minutes for the bartender to return while his two colleagues simply walked by us and the few other people waiting to be served. To add to the insult, we attempted to ask one of the other bartenders for assistance but we were promptly ignored as she went to serve new patrons who arrived long after us. Needless to say, we were exceptionally frustrated and left hungry and in need of a drink.

My first proper pint, back on the island

What a venue! Character, great food, a fantastic Guinness and whisky, plus the atmosphere is so friendly and lively. 1st night visited for drinks, 2nd for food as we loved it so much, food was excellent. Highly recommended for a visit!

Pub that probaly doesn’t need reviews as it reputation precedes it Lovely unaltered exterior from turn of century Can get busy so go early around midday if you can Nice private snugs They also do food which is a good standard And also fresh local oysters out of stock when we called Also served a great hot toddy whisky honey and lemon nice on a cold day

The overwhelming feeling I got from this place is that we were not wanted. We were told we needed reservations, so we made them. And we waited while 1/2 the restaurant was empty the entire time. When we did get seated we were told we only had 90 mins at the table. We didn't even need that much time. But we were wrong. It took 20 mins to get our order in, another 30 to get the food, multiple reorders to get the food right. When one of us asked for dessert we were reminded that we only had the table for 90 mins and there wasn't a lot of time left (20 mins). Over all the service was poor and IDK if they were understaffed or just inefficient. I got the Steak and Guinness pie, my pie was mostly fat and gristle chunks of meat, the rest was quite good.

Very nice decoration on the ground floor, the food was average and the portions were not very generous.

Old, stylish and with a unique history in the world. Perfect for a small stop, have a Guinness at a good price and continue. The small rooms are perfect for getting together with your friends and not being bothered by anyone.

My wife ordered the Irish stew, not very appealing unfortunately.

Lovely lunch for two in Snug 3 yesterday. Great service from a very nice gentleman.

Lovely food in a historic atmosphere with gracious attentive staff but it is extremely popular and almost entirely frequented by tourists these days so getting a table is tricky without booking ahead at least a day in advance.

Cracking night in The Crown, lovely food and I was delight to find a great pint of Landlord!

Always a five star venue! The Guinness is rather nice.

It's a beautiful pub, with spectacular decorations. We went there precisely for the pleasure of enjoying that environment.

A must visit in Belfast. Go early and get your self a little booth. It's so cool!

Historic pub, oldest gin bar in the UK, apparently,decor is amazing but it's a little dark inside, food is great, definitely worth visiting

Very popular place but a must-see Been told that on first visit you should wipe your feet on the mosaic crown in the doorway. Didn't have food but it looked good.

Outstanding pub, Guinness incredible, best so far during our visit to this amazing city.

Staff on the whole were great but a drinks order was forgotten. Food was just OK, Mussels were not very hot and overall portion including fries and bread was a little small.

Busy but large selection of drinks, reasonably priced. Looked like you could reserve booths, which may be better

The bar is beautiful and very unique. We managed to get a snug which was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and the food was nice, traditional pub food.

The Crown Saloon is undoubtedly one of the best pubs in Belfast! We visited on a Friday evening and were lucky enough to secure one of their charming booths. The ambiance is truly unmatched, with the traditional decor adding to the experience. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Andy, in particular, was fantastic—he offered excellent recommendations on both food and drinks, making the evening even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the selection of drinks was top-notch. If you’re looking for a great spot in Belfast to unwind with friends, I can’t recommend The Crown Saloon enough!

Not to miss. Belfast Black memorable taste. I had fish and chips which I recommend as very tasteful, not greasy and ample serving of fish and mushy peas. So good !

Amazing place - beautiful - excellent food and drink - great, friendly service - a must-visit for any trip to Belfast! Big up to Andy for keeping the Guinness flowing!

Fantastic venue in Belfast, with a lively and friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed being seated in a booth whilst dining, and the food and beer were great. Andy in particular, who was serving us, was excellent - nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend on all fronts!

Poor service and food. Very tourist heavy and not well run establishments. I wouldn't visit again

Very crawded but nice place, worth to see and drink something

Had a few beers before leaving for the airport, food is excellent,beers are well priced and staff very very friendly.

A must-see in Belfast, we didn't manage to get a booth this time we went, but there was space by the bar to stand and chat