The Poet Bar and Grill in Castlereagh

Had Sunday lunch with my family, we ordered 2 lunches from the carvery menu and one nut roast. Staff were polite and friendly as always. My Goats cheese starter was delicious. I wasn't overly impressed with the nut roast, it had the consistency of undercooked stuffing. The roast potatoes I feel could also have been better, they weren't crispy and not enough gravy was served with all 3 meals. I asked if I could have a Yorkshire pudding with my meal which isn't included, however, the staff very kindly spoke to the kitchen who sorted this out, so thank you very much. When we were offered the desert menu we weren't told until it was time to order that the kitchen didn't have desert my parents were going to order which is a shame. Overall I feel improvements to the nut roast, the roasties, more gravy and perhaps an option like cauliflower cheese for vegetarians would be great.

Food was good staff were great and will definitely visit again soon

Food absolutely gorgeous didnt wait long for food staff was lovely

The food was excellent and the service was great.

I came here with friends and was not impressed by the menu. It is just pub grub . I did not enjoy the food that was served.

Very good meal, happy environment, nice staff... 🙏

Good food at reasonable prices with friendly and helpful staff.

Good local bar, very lively when any sport events are on

Nice! Limited lunch time menu. Clean place, good service. Friendly staff. 4 stars as limited menu not reflected the gluten free options.

Lovely food and staff were friendly. Will definitely be coming back

Absolutely gorgeous the fish melted in my mouth

Had a lovely Sunday dinner. Top food and great atmosphere :)

Coffee, scones and excellent service. Great for lunch, overall superspot.

The best lunch I have had in a long long time.

We waited a few minutes on arrival, even though it wasn't yet busy. Steak and chips excellent, cooked exactly as requested. Onion rings could maybe have done with another minute in the pan to really crisp up, but that's to carp.

Catching up with friends for drinks. No food so I can't rate it. Love the smoking area

I have been for 3 Xmas dinners in the past 3 weeks food is absolutely amazing

Quality food and staff that are second to none. Highly recommend and will return.

Great pints of Forged Irish Stout!

Great Christmas Dinner. Would definitely eat there again.

Went for Xmas Dinner. Absolutely amazing. Food was fantastic and service was excellent. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Nice local bar. Good service and drinks selection.

Fish and Chips to die for. Lovely surroundings and chilled out place. Heading back for Christmas Dinner with friends family week before Christmas

Great night food fantastic staff very good well worth the money will be back

We were the only people in there after 9.30 pm apart from a couple of old men. They turned a few groups away while we were there. They closed the shutters on us even though they do not close until 11pm. I understand they don't want to keep the bar open for not many people but we were still paying customers, and they had turned away paying customers. Rude service, will not be back.

First time in the Poet .. Excellent service Lovely food I shall be back again ..

Amazing food 😋. Enjoyed for both kids and Adults

The staff are always great as is the food

Great food and atmosphere Staff helpful and friendly

Met with family who were visiting from the Antipodeas. Great staff, great food, great place, GREAT NIGHT!!!!!

Great atmosphere to watch sports , good food and drink . One of the staff Christian was very friendly . Recommend.

Very disappointing, will not be back, would not recommend. Had to ask for cutlery, no-one asked if everything was ok, no-one asked did we want a desert or tea and coffee. My friend didn't want the bbq dip that came with the meal and asked to change it to another sauce. The girl made such a big deal about it and charged her for the difference sauce. It was as if the staff couldn't wait to get us out. The girl made a big deal when we all wanted to pay separately. She didn't have a clue. Had to go find a calculator to work out what change to give. Not a great overall.

Love or local great food and love to pop in for a drink or two great place to occasionally see soon old faces 😅

Great atmosphere with friendly bar staff and customers. Food is just like your normal pub grub.

Best stop in my trip! Totally recommend it. My friend and I decided to eat something before going ice staking at the Ice Bowl. The Poet offered a two course for £20 deal so we decided to sit in. The food was delicious with good sized portions. The staff was very friendly. Ll

I've had lunch 3 time recently thoroughly enjoyable experience. Then today called in for coffee and scones so impressed I'm going tomorrow morning again.

Best fish and chips I've had in ages. Great service.

Just in for a few pints and lunch spot on lovely afternoon the girl that got us the table went out of her way to accommodate. Thank you.

Good pleasant atmosphere and good service.

Great place to relax, staff are great and ice cold beer a plus on such a hot day

1st time here tonight with family and boy was it good . Soz I didn't take pictures as I wasn't expecting it to be do good . We had bbq chicken wings delicious and steak and honey glazed goujons my partner and I shared this and our friend's had burgers and chicken stack and they all where amazing . The pepper sauce was so tasty . Tbh best meal I've had in a v long time . Great friendly helpful staff xx

Called in here whilst out on a cycle along the greenway. It had a really nice relaxed friendly atmosphere and was nice sitting out in the sun until the rain started. Of special note was the superb guinness poured by young chap behind the bar who was excellent at his work. A really good pint which had be stay for 3 more than planned.

Great laid back atmosphere of a pub with delicious food. Family friendly too!

Daughter take .e very year to mothers day

Lovely wee place with good ambience, fresh food with decent portion size and helpful staff.

This is great place to have a romantic dinner for 2 or a family dinner. It is a good bar to catch up with friends and have a nice night out. When you walk into The Poet you don't feel out of place or people are looking at you the way you feel sometimes in other bars. Staff are really friendly.

First time here and will be back. Nice cosy feel about the place and good service. Food was enjoyed by our whole party. We will return soon....

Positive. Two of us went for a Guinness.

Food was delicious. Would recommend.

My friend & i had called this evening at The Poet to share a bottle of wine and have a perhaps a wee snack but at 7.20pm Kitchen already closed and if your are having a drink we had to leave by 10pm..bit early 😕

We booked The Poet for a funeral wake and the service and staff where just great. Couldn't have been better, many thanks

Gary and the team always go that extra mile to deliver excellent service and top quality, delicious food . Guinness 10 out of 10 every time I visit.

Used to love the Poet but sadly the service now is very poor not enough staff to deal with customers also seems to be no Atmosphere any more, used to have a good buzz in there not now more, seem to cater more now for people eating seem to have forgot about there loyal regulars who have been supporting the Poet for years.Poet Management pull your finger out.!!

Basically got turfed out just after 10.30 because it was no longer busy. Have been before and enjoyed it but tonight's experience means I definitely won't be back!

Just popped in for a couple of cappuccino and a chinwag with an old friend. Service was very friendly and efficient. Cappuccinos were good, served hot and with a smile from the barman. Would definitely return for dinner based on the experience today. Good service always merits a return trip.

There only for a quick drink so no criticism appropriate or fair. There at 18.30 and place was very busy.

Absolutely amazing highly recommended especially with the turkey dinner thank you

Staff and food excellent well price for the present climate

Very friendly bar, lots of seats, great staff and always showing the football.

Saturday night. Last minute decision to go out. No problem getting a table. A little noisy as football team in, after their match. Felt their choice on menu had downsized a bit, but still served tasty food - Starters Prawn cocktail and Breaded Brie followed by mains - Peppered Chicken Stack on mash , Steak Sandwich/ pepper sauce on Ciabatta with Skinny Chips. White wine choice. Staff friendly and attentive.

Sometimes it has a bit of a social club vibe if you are going with friends for a drink and the ruins the atmosphere. But when I went in for food with my partner. the food was incredible and the service was top 🙂

Food was surprisingly good....and staff very pleasant and helpful...one star less because my husband was brought a very poor attempt at an Irish Coffee...but would go again

Been coming here since the Queen's Inn days. Great spot.

Great food well priced and very friendly staff well worth a visit

Lovely little 5 pints of Guinness Yummy !

It is a pretty good restaurant though looks quite depressing from outside during the day. However, at night it is incredibly active.

We went here for the first time and thought it was lovely, the food was really tasty and the staff were so friendly, it had a great atmosphere in it also I would definitely go back again.

Great food and friendly staff. Kids menu great as well. Easy parking!

On 20/2/2022, I went to The Poet Bar & Grill in Kings Square area of East Belfast. The food here is excellent & staff are friendly and helpful. When you arrive, staff will see you to a table & give you a menu. Enjoy your time at The Poet Bar & Grill. Stephen Acton.

Good food, tasty Pints of Beer 🍺.

Great drinks and staff the food was great and the male chef interacting with kids made it 100 percent recommend

Top class food and drink plus a great atmosphere

Lovely food with fast service, lovely atmosphere.

First time back here in a number of years. Staff really lovely and attentive. Food was really tasty and a good selection of food on the menu. Will be back

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere.

God service cozy relaxing atmosphere well priced . Would recommend

Good pub for food and pints also for having a night out.

Lovely Christmas Dinner. Staff followed all covid regulations 👌

Had freind from scotland over very enjoyable friendly efficient staff relaxing atmosphere

Love here. Food lovely and do atre the staff!

Outstanding service from a young guy thanks from thw 4 people served !

Good menu for lunch. Attentive staff and not over-priced.

Football on TV very loud service slow

Reasonable prices. Food and service outstanding.

Big Darren pours a mean rockshore

Hands down the nicest food I’ve had in a v.long time! Great selection of cocktails too.

First time here for something to eat. Have been recommend by friends. Lovely young girl served us. Our meal was delish. And the service couldn't of been any better. Would highly recommend.

Coffee & scones good value. Waitress shouted to the point of aggression when interacting with us.

We had friends over from Scotland so we booked a table at The Poet, we had a beautiful meal and the service excellent. Would not hesitate to go back or recommend to all.

Staff are fabulous and cocktails are even better! Great see spot for lovely pub grub and a casual drink

Just love the atmosphere and great prices, food and drinks

Food was very tasty, the atmosphere was very nice

More staff required if its table service only.

Excellent staff especially Atalanta food excellent pironi on draught excellent

Comfortable. Excellent service. Good food. Easy parking

Great food great service and sanitisers in place and social distancing.

Great food and first class service

Amazing bar with amazing people and service..

Slow service, food really poor and glad it was eat out help out!!

Very satisfied the food was delicious