The Goat's Toe in North Down

Bought 4 tickets for friends and myself to see a band totalling £37.50. Upon arrival we were not asked to produce tickets. Doormen proceeded to wave people on in for free. No offer made to reimburse us. Feel like we were ripped off for simply being music fans. My advice to anyone tempted to buy a ticket for a future gig here would be not to bother. Just turn up and get waved on in for free.

There is nothing to eat apart from burgers

Sat there waiting for an order, didn't realise you've to get up and order, Yo burger menu now, pure trash, none of the good stuff used to be on the menu, Will never eat here again, used to be class.

Fantastic beer garden! Friendly service.

Wow Can now see why the bar was empty Birthday treat night out in Bangor A Double Captain Morgan`s and half a Lager was £17.60 Think now we realise the Real Reason Pubs are Closing Our Four Drinks cost us £29.00 because I Ordered a Single Captain Morgan`s How can People afford to go out now This is just a Real Rip-Off That`s why People are Drinking at Home A Bottle of Captain Morgan`s is only £18.00 £11.00 just for Two Drinks We soon left Next night we just stayed in Got Two Bottles of Wine at £12.00 Watched Baby Reindeer on Netflix So much for a Night Out now Costing Too much money

My family and I, we don't see each other that often because of distance,got together for a fun family day out and decided to.ca in for a bite of lunch. Oh dear,what a mistake,we should have gone to.McDonalds instead. The nastiest greasy,bland and disgusting food I've ever eaten,no presentation,no effort put into.it,a dog would have eaten better,I took.a bite and left it,the staff were nice ,but never came over to.ask if everything was OK with the food,I won't be back ....AVOID !!!

Enjoyed the dirty chips and a burger, with live music

Good for a night with Burgers and Beers

Great nite for the "Roll with it" gig, fantastic band, place was packed yet still was able to be served very quickly by the bar staff!

I was in for some yo burger the other day and have to say the food was great and I usually hate pub grub. Atmosphere was also great however, presentation of the bar staff wasn’t up to the same standard as one who was a young blonde lady, who I believe was the manager..was vaping behind the bar most of the night, which I found fairly disrespectful and unprofessional. I also had to collect my only cutlery which makes it seem as though ordering food in the bar is more inconvenient than an actual service it offers

Great venue for music was at the BOTB2024 Staff were so friendly , atmosphere electric Will be back again to visit and have a bite to eat

Nice decor but awful food. I had a cheese burger and fries. The price per burger is just for the burger therefore all sides including chips are extra. I was in a party of 3 and three burgers wrapped in foil arrived on a tray then three chips arrived served in a cardboard cup each. There are no plates. Plastic knives and forks are supplied. I chose a cheese burger but the slice of beef tomato was thicker than the burger. The burger was way too greasey and the bap it came in was squashed, this was not a good eat. The chips were also far too greasey. One unenjoyable meal for such a fancy looking place. It was fast food outlet style but much more expensive. Oh, one of my party asked for a plate and they were told No, we don't do plates. All three of us were in agreement- we'll not be back

The chicken burger with chips was really greasy, but the service and atmosphere were great.

The cocktails / jam jars are amazing the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is a wholesome vibe

Great little hidden gem. Wish we would’ve seen more night life here. The musician made it better! The burgers and fries were good too. If I lived there, we’d be there often.

Food was great - Menu was a bit confusing - double check if its the meal deal you are going for - ours was much more expensive than I expected.

I cannot praise this establishment enough! Visited from England last week. My friends and I were made to feel so welcome. Bingo on Thursday was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who contributed to our experience.

Place is nice and was quite surprised it was as quiet on a Friday night.

Apart from the entertainment the place was as dead as the uninterested staff. No chicken wings, no hot dogs. My companions meal arrived 5 minutes before mine when mine did arrive it was minus the fries ordered so another 5 min wait. The food was below average I would not recommend it and will not be returning to eat in this establishment.

Called into empty bar and told to take any seat to order food. Waited 20 mins as bar men stood vaping behind bar. Left soon after as they were too busy chatting and vaping rather than taking a drink or food order. Waste of time.

Walked into the empty bar, with only one table of people drinking. Were told to take a seat by the bar man to order food. We sat at our table for over 15mins. We were not offered a drink or asked if we were ready to order food. After saying we were in for food when we arrived. My husband observed one of the young male staff members vaping behind the bar! We sat another 5mins and still no one came to our table. So we decided to leave. My husband spoke to the young man behind the bar and the other male staff member said "oh I forgot you were there". We then left to find somewhere else to eat.

Friendly staff. Good prices. Great music. What else do you want?

Good vibe in this bar/restaurant... Been here a few times in the past few years for annual get-togethers with friends and it is reliable for decent beverages and superb quality and very tasty food... The only slight improvement I could suggest is a more efficient or reliable method for food and drink service as we were offered both alcohol on one occasion which we hadn't ordered and on another occasion food... So the Table orders just need addressing to avoid this... Especially given we could have had STEAKS had we not let on...😄 There is access via an ope. staircase to the rooftop bar as well for those who so choose... There is a small stage where bands perform on some weekends for those looking live entertainment too... Overall, an excellent place where we will continue to return as we always have a great time there and the staff are very friendly and welcoming...👍👏

I went for a night out with friends, there was a live band playing 60s, 70s and 80s music. It was a good night apart from a lot of interference noise with the speakers. I would still go back though.

Excellent food, welcoming friendly staff and reasonable prices. Has live music and bingo on certain nights.

Great wee spot! So glad we found it, hidden away off Bangors Main Street. Nice vibe, lovely staff good value and delicious burgers.

Visited Goats Toe and the manager Mark was very welcoming, advised me on the menu and overall delivered very well service as did all the staff. really nice to see a bar with a welcoming open fire 🔥

I have such a soft spot for this pub, I think it is great but I wish they'd mix up their beer selection. The same few lagers and Guinness is getting boring now. Rabbit Rooms, The Nines, Fealty's offer a much better, interesting selection of drinks but I'd rather drink at the Goats!

Super place loved it been here 40 years ago no different great food loved the steak sandwich cooked a treat £13 what's not to like

Great food and amazing staff, who went above and beyond to be helpful

We had the fish platter for 2. So fresh lors of food. The beer was really fresh too. The staff were so helpful and friendly

Fantastic place friendly staff and customers

Good place to go on your lunch break

Unfortunately this isnt a great review on this occassion. Me and my family usually really enjoy coming here for dinner the food has always been good quality and value for money. TBH last night was not great they had live music on and as we were beside a speaker it was almost deafining but we understand it was live music so no real complaints there. The food was ordered all 5 steaks were cooked well done 4 were requested medium and one medium rare so all 5 were wrong. My partner and i werent overly hungry so we ordered a platter to share the ribs were tough as old boots along with the dry tough chili chicken and goujons. The lettuce was fatastic i must say. My father and sister had asked for garlic chips and they came no garlic so they served melted garlic butter to put our own on but there was no hanfle so burnt the hand off you trying to pour over chips. Service was just okay. Not sure if i will return in a hurry as normally really good.

Amazing food and service! Great venue and vibe! So many vegan options and cocktails. Perfect for date night downstairs and drinks on the rooftop.

We have ate here twice recently and the food has been horrible. Ordered a platter not to long ago and it came out missing, wings which we weren't even told that there was no wings left and the waitress wasn't informed either.There was also slaw and sauce missing and the ribs were burnt. Along with this we ordered a steak sandwich and it was drenched in salt and pepper. The head chef refused us a refund. Then a group of us had food in the beer garden to be handed 2 goujons each for £8 with all served raw chips. Very disappointed ☹️

Just went here. There was a woman and man working there. Both were absolutely amazing. Friendly, worked very quickly and were perfect at their jobs. The food took a while, apparently one of the cooks was stuck abroad. Was worried. I was then given the best burger I have ever ate. It was a lil sweet which was a shock but I could never fault this burger. The fries could have used more salt but you offer salt at the table so I’m not going to cry about it. Visit there was nothing short of perfection. Thank you.

Called in for a pint and some food , ice cold pint of tennants, gammon, chips, egg ,pineapple , spot on, server very friendly, food in about 5 mins would reccomend😎👍

Brilliant service and good vibes

Great bar but pretty pricey, lovely roof terrace

Lovely place and great staff. Food was grand but we ordered potato cubes and instead got potato waffle things that weren't great. Other than that everything else was nice. Staff were super though and gave water and doggy treats to my happy dog! 😍

amazing food good atmosphere very affordable located in the heart of Bangor recommend a Thursday evening for the bingo

I visted on saturday the 26th of May the place was busy with the bank holiday weekend but the service was great and fast for how busy it was The 13 menu is great but I opted for the meat platter only 19 pound great value for money definitely would recommend people to try its enuff for 2 my eyes were bigger than my belly and the lasagne is to die for will be back in over the next week or 2 I had avoided with previous bad experiences but not no more and I'll be spreading the word thanks again for the great service team goats toe

We had a great night here. The place wasn't that busy which is sad because the live music was exceptional. Great bar service and nice spot.

We ordered the meat platter for 2. It was excellent but it took over a hour after ordering to get the food.

I've been going to the Goat's Toe for years, I like it's vibe, the upstairs seating and beer garden, and it does a decent feed too. However this week we popped in on May Day, my first visit in a while. We hadn't placed a reservation but were quickly sat down at a window booth. Initial attention was quick and friendly, and we ordered a meat platter to split between two of us, along with some fries. Unfortunately it took just under an hour for food to be served from the moment of ordering. We'd been discussing the delay and getting ready to leave when the food arrived. Delays happen, but while I overheard staff apologize to other customers for the delay, nothing was said to us. And our platter arrived without the blue cheese dip and celery for the chicken wings. Once we requested it the dip arrived at least. The food itself was good, not too excessively priced, a mix of chicken, ribs and wings. Very tasty. But the service did rather mar things a bit - not least as I had brought along a first timer to the venue. Hasn't put me off returning, I've eaten here before and not had a problem - but I will be wary of further delays.

Strange I've never wrote a review! Lunch was £10 now £13 but don't be put of by that as it's still good value. Multi choice though my favourite is the steak sandwich. Comes with nice chips, battered onion rings and gravey or peppered sauce. Recommended.

Good meal, friendly helpful cheerful staff, Efficient service.

sorry for late review visited here feb last year we was staying Bangor for a few nights we loved this place we visited twice lovely food massive portions the hot dog delicious 👌 staff were very friendly especially to our kids we can’t wait to visit again thanks for a lovely afternoon 😃

Great little bar with a spacious beer garden. Good atmosphere and decent range of drinks. The only downside is the slow bar staff.

First time in Bangor. Lily Savages younger less attractive brother/sister/they/them was hilarious, the roof terrace was a welcome getaway and the students there were hilarious to watch even if they didn't mean it....bless em🤣

Called into Goats Toe for late lunch. Hadnt been for few months. The place was buzzing. Lovely coal fire on. Was seated quickly,drinks and food order taken promptly. 3 steak sandwiches all came with lovely pepper sauce,onion rings and side. Cldnt fault anything. Can't wait to go back.

Went on a Sunday. Not too busy. Booked a table but got sat at the bar end rather than more comfortable lounge/restaurant but we were able to move once a table became available. Place was a bit cold. Fire was turned off before we had meal and found it quite cold. Went for the 2 course set menu but as rushing off did not notice we wer overcharged. Contacted the following day and offered refund. But had to go in to collect so as the train fare there was more I just left it. Was OK but would not be rushing back

Food good Staff fabulous young girl and young man served us both were very friendly and eff6

Nice atmosphere friendly staff and best food I've tasted in a long time and prices are very good also

Friendly bar, reasonably priced and good cocktail jars

Excellent 1st time choice, midday meal was so delicious, staff also friendly.

Great place and has been for years. Don't go there because we want your seat.

Really nice food, friendly staff & great atmosphere

Delicious food great entertainment.

I booked for party of 6 on Friday evening. We got lovely table by the fire. All our meals was fantastic. Probably the best steak sandwich ive had in a while. My sister also had steak sandwich and rest of party had battered fish. The batter was really light and great portion. Cld not fault anything. Wld highly recommend you try this place for good quality food and service.

Couldn't get a table even though 4 free.

I’d heard about food being good here, but never gave it much credence. How wrong I was!! Booked a table for Saturday evening and quickly seated and drinks ordered. Lovely big stove giving out lots of heat, nice atmosphere with not too loud background music.. then the FOOD. Yummmm. I’d the steak sandwich ( £10) and the boss had a burger. Both were excellent and served with lovely sides of chips, salad and onions. I’ve had similar meals or worse for twice that price at other local restaurants so they don’t cut corners. Our waitress, Darcy, was great too and served us with a smile. We’re an older couple, but felt completely at ease as everyone was so friendly. We will most DEFINITELY be back.

First visit, good food at reasonable price. Nice atmosphere and interior very welcoming. Will definitely visit again

Disasapointing experience after loving the food few years back..Veggie soup was full of onions 🧅80% onion rest other veg...tasted like french onion soup. Pie had a strange sauce it was as if they used leftovers and thrown random sauce on it. No homemade chips. Run out of salmon wellington. Took a good while before our order was taken and noone really asked for drinks order we asked ourselves. We used to love this place before Covid food was beautiful but yesterday was rather disasapointing.

I love this place. Always a friendly welcome. The food is fantastic at an excellent place. I would definitely recommend. 😁

Booked 3pm for three of us for lunch was there on time and ordered at 3 50 we were told it coming now When 4pm came my friends went to find out about our meal and finally got it few minutes later No apologies for having to wait over an hour and it wasn't because they were so many people in as this was not the case We thought they had forgotten the order

Went in for a quiet pint on a Monday and there was live music with a nice atmosphere. I would definitely be back for a pint. The staff were also very nice.

Best bar in Bangor . Music, food ,drink, great staff , dog friendly ,what's not to like

Went for late lunch on Thursday 24th. Was greeted by friendly manager I think . Bar was really cosy and had lovely coal fire on. Had nice seat beside fire. Had our drink and food order taken promptly. All three of us had the steak sandwich ,champ,pepper sauce and lovely onion rings. Was piping hot and served on really hot plates which I love. Wld highly recommend this bar for good food

We tried the new £10 evening menu - Salmon Wellington with Champ for me and open Steak sandwich for my wife Both were delicious and good sized portions - excellent value This was our first visit to the Goats Toe and we will definitely be back

I’m a regular at goats toe every time I’ve been there food had been lovely but tonight my meal ok my partners could not eat carrots so hard not even half cooked when paying everything ok we said yes we were over charged we phone them they said some one must of added something to you bill we are sorry and refund you the money

Love the Goats Toe. I wish I could be there every Thursday night for bingo but unfortunately I start work far too early the next day. On the rare day off my husband and I make a special effort to go and enjoy the delicious food before all the bingo antics.

Must visit in Bangor, lunch was excellent! 👍

Brilliant atmosphere and staff are brilliant. Highly recommended.

Great food. The platter was outstanding. Great staff & service.

Wasn't expecting great food for the price but it was absolutely delicious. Got the sugar pit pork chop and couldn't fault it. Amazing.

It's a lovely looking bar with fast and friendly service, would drink here again 💯%. The entertainment was class and extremely funny, no dullness about the place and cheap enough!!!

In yesterday on my own had ciabatta steak sandwich an pint beautiful compliments to chef and staff

Great food and music. Nice alternative feel during specific music nites! ❤️

Shared a few tasty starters with my wife and got stuck into the beers and cocktails.

Always friendly and inviting, 2nd home

Nice open air area on the roof. The downstairs is more of a music venue.

Staff were just lovely and super efficient. Food brilliant. Will definitely go back.

Lovely place great atmosphere. Staff friendly. Food was excellent really good value for the price. Would definitely recommend

Great spot for food or even for a drink, good deals on food at the moment 10pp for a main. Parking at both sides of building , staff very friendly and helpful. Gluten free options which is great for me

Lovely bar great drinks and class beer garden. Got a photo with Lemmy. Kid's loved their mocktails.

Lovely food and cocktails at a good price

Seemingly, a hidden location. But well worth the venture. Nice bar, even better food. And you couldn't beat the price. So, ticks all the boxes.

Brilliant wee bar lovely staff food is great and a really friendly atmosphere

Good guinness but not comfortable seating.

Lovely premises, very reasonably priced. £52 for four mains, three non-alc drinks and one Jack and Coke. Seated immediately, drinks order about a minute later, and food order five minutes later. I've seen other reviews about poor service but I had absolutely no issues. Service was quick, waitress was very hospitable. Other waitstaff I interacted with were also lovely, fantastic service. The food arrived quickly, steaming hot, and was absolutely Divine. I had the sugar pit pork which was fall apart tender, with delicious smooth champ, slightly oily but gorgeous vegetable crisps, and a sauce that I could honestly drink. I would eat my first born child if it was cooked here and I will definitely be back.

Normally I really like goats, but stopped in for lunch with a friend during work, place wasn't busy but had to wait over an hour for food after ordering, when we finally got it some was freezing the steak was way undercooked. We just ate it cause at this point we'd been out for 2 hours. The wait staff were great, and apologetic, no issues with them at all

Great place it was my first time in it good for cosy chat and drink

I usually like this Pub for drinks. I chose to bring my kids here for lunch and food was pretty poor I had traditional fish and chips I could give the chunky chips a thumbs up at least . the fish was not good at all and then they served peas in a mini B&b jam jar enough to fit maybe 5 pathetic peas literally taking the peas out of you! I complained the to waiter and he offered nothing ….. he just went on to have a laugh about the pea jam jar with the bar staff My daughter didn’t enjoy her food either very dry over cooked chilli chicken over all waste sauce of money knowing what you can get from several pubs around Bangor . 100% won’t be bring my kids for lunch again .

All right most of the time, bit pricey but so is everywhere, reason for the low rating is that I was sitting upstairs thinking about my time in the army when a lovely man around a similar age to myself walked through the door and before I could say five floppy flash drives I had him in a head lock telling him to surrender in Korean. I quickly left feeling embarrassed as this was not the man's fault but mine. I have failed you all I am so sorry

Where do I start... Was seated and after 10 minutes had to ask for a menu after another family were seated after us and handed menus. 5 minutes later we got asked if we'd like drinks which we ordered and came promptly. Noticed the table seated after us got their order taken around the same time as this. Waited a further 15 minutes and still no order taken, waitress asked us if we'd ordered to which we said no. She then decided to run a few errands around the restaurant instead of taking our order. As we were getting up to leave the waitress finally decided to come take our order and told her not to bother we were leaving as we had waited far too long. A sarcastic reply of no problem was received with not as much as an apology. We ended up paying for our drinks and taking our business elsewhere. I should point out we stayed longer than another family who arrived and no order was taken from them either. They also left disappointed. In total we were in around 35-40 minutes. As a first time visitor I certainly won't be back, the place wasn't particularly busy when we entered and looked nice but I don't know how they'll survive if two out of three families are leaving due to lack of service.

Good value excellent Steak Sandwich.

Good vibes, I love the upstairs patio when the weather is good. I had the sun dried tomato chorizo pasta, was delicious!

Well cooked and presented plates of food.